Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Community Standards
The work shared on the LensEthics.org website – and the opinions expressed here – are a reflection of the diversity of the artists who participate on our online community.
By posting any content, whether it be in text format, images, video clips, or any other type of content on our groups, forums, blogs or any other area on our website, you indicate that you accept the Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and our Community Standards.
Terms of Use & Privacy Policy
™ Lens Ethics:
Lens Ethics respects the privacy of your personal information. Lens Ethics’ privacy, data collection and terms-of-use policies with respect to lensethics.org (“Site”) are set forth in this statement (“Policy”) and describes how Lens Ethics manages personally identifying information provided by you, such as name, address, telephone number, or email address.
By using this site, you signify your acceptance of these terms of use.
This site contains links to other sites. Lens Ethics is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such Web sites.
Advertiser Disclosure
Some of our advertisers may use a third-party company to serve their online ads. In the course of serving these advertisements, a unique third-party cookie may be placed or recognized on your browser if your preferences are set to allow cookies.
Cookies
Lens Ethics may set and access cookies on your computer. If you don’t want any cookies, your Web browser likely includes an option that allows you to turn them off, but, if you don’t accept them, some portions of the Website may not function properly.
Disputes
If there is a dispute about or involving the Site, you agree that the dispute shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York, USA, without regard to the conflict of law provisions and you agree to exclusive personal jurisdiction and venue in the state and federal courts of the United States located in the State of New York, City of New York.
Email Newsletter List
If you are interested in receiving news and special offers from Lens Ethics, we request that you join our email list. The Lens Ethics’ email list is used to send you information about Lens Ethics, including sponsored events, educational programs, new publications, and other Social & Documentary Photography, Film, Arts and Global Conscience related content. We do not sell, rent, or share our email list. We may also use this list for contribution drives. Please join our email list by sending us an email to info@lensethics.org.
In the event you wish to update or delete an email address in our possession at any time for any reason, please update your preferences by contacting info@lensethics.org.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold Lens Ethics, its subsidiaries, affiliates, third-party service providers, and their respective directors, officers, employees, partners, licensors, and agents harmless from any loss or liability arising out of your use of the Site or from any claim, demand, loss, cost, and expenses, including attorney’s fees, arising out of your use of the Site in violation of these terms of use and/or your activities in conjunction with the Site or services related to the Site.
Privacy of Information
When you register with the Site, we collect your name, mailing address, contact information (which can include a phone number and/or email address), and information necessary for a safe and secure transmission. This information is used to a users registration. Email addresses are not made available to any third parties. In the event that you wish to view, update, or delete this information, please contact info@lensethics.org.
We also receive and store click-stream data and other information about visits to our websites. This information is used solely to analyze and improve the website experience.
Typographical Errors
Lens Ethics endeavors to provide timely, accurate information on its website, but is not responsible for any inadvertent editorial or typographical errors.
Copyright 2019 Lens Ethics
All images and content displayed on this site are protected by US copyright, trademark, and other laws, and are the property of Lens Ethics or the contributing photographer, writer, educator or individual/s. Any use of the photographs or content displayed herein other than viewing them on this site requires the express written permission of Lens Ethics. All work is copyright of respective owner, otherwise © 2019 Lens Ethics. For questions on obtaining written authorization for the use of these images and content , send an email to: editor@lensethics.org.
If you believe that your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide information specified below in writing.
The procedure outlined below is only for notifying Lens Ethics that your copyrighted material has been infringed.
- An electronic or physical signature of the artist or person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright.
- A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed upon;
- A description of where the material that you claim is infringing, is located on our website, such as the link to said work;
- Your name, address (complete address,city, state, zip, country), telephone number, and e-mail address;
- A statement by you that you believe that the disputed use of said content is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law;
- A statement by you, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner’s behalf.
Contact the editor for notice of claims of copyright infringement on it’s website at:
Lens Ethics
P.O. Box 1110
New York, NY 10028
phone: (646) 944-2928
email: editor@lensethics.org
Community Standards
Identity and Privacy
On Lens Ethics people connect and share using their real identities. This creates accountability and builds trust and safety for everyone. Claiming to be another person, creating multiple accounts, or falsely representing an organization undermines community and violates Lens Ethics’s community standards and terms of use. In addition, you may not publish other people’s personal information.
Public Forums, Groups, Chats, Blogs and Message Boards
If you elect to post materials on the blog, forum and/or message boards, available to visitors of the website, please remember that any information disclosed in these areas becomes public and you should exercise caution when deciding to disclose your personal information. Also, you are solely responsible for all content—including text, images, graphics, audio, video, or other materials—that you post. You agree and warrant that your posts will be true and accurate, will not defame any person or invade any person’s privacy, and will not infringe the proprietary rights of any person. We take copyright infringement very seriously. Any articles, news reports, or other copyrighted material included in the posts must be with the permission of the relevant copyright owners.
Be aware that visitors to the site may make comments about your post that may be unflattering. Our boards are meant for discussions, not for commercial solicitation, instant messaging, or advertising purposes, and posts of that nature may be deleted.
Lens Ethics cannot monitor all posts and is not responsible for the content of the posts. Lens Ethics reserves the right to delete or edit any material in any post that is obscene, harassing, offensive, or otherwise objectionable and not in keeping with Lens Ethics’ standards.
Offensive Speech
Lens Ethics does not permit offensive or hate speech. In our communities it is only natural to challenge certain ideas, works of art, exhibitions, institutions, events, and artistic practices in general. However, keep in mind that it is a serious violation of our policy to attack a person or persons based on sex, gender, race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability. Be respectful of others’ opinions. A difference of opinion can be expressed without resorting to attacks.
Safety
Safety is Lens Ethics’s top priority. You may not threaten to harm others, or organize acts of real-world violence. Threats and harassment will not be tolerated. Content that might be construed as such may be deleted. Suggesting or encouraging any illegal activity is cause for immediate deletion and suspension of posting privileges and user registration. We encourage networking, however, repeatedly targeting other users with unwanted messages is a form of harassment and will not be tolerated, doing so can result in the deletion of your account and any content attributed to your account and user name.
Graphic Content
People use Lens Ethics to share events through photos and videos. We understand that graphic imagery is a regular component of current events, but must balance the needs of a diverse community. Sharing any graphic content for sadistic pleasure is prohibited.
Nudity and Pornography
Lens Ethics has a strict policy against the sharing of pornographic material and imposes strict limitations on this type of content. However, we respect an artist’s right to share content of an artistic nature, such as photos of a sculpture, painting, drawing that depicts the nude figure like Picasso’s Blue Nude as an example.
Reporting Abuse
If you see something on our website that you feel violates the Terms of Use or Community Standards, please notify us by sending an email to editor@lensethics.org.
Please keep in mind that by submitting a report, this does not guarantee that the content you are reporting will be removed from the website.
Diversity
We see cultural diversity as a strength. If you find that a particular work is disturbing, you should use your own judgement and simply not view the work.
Phishing and Spam
We take the safety of our members seriously and work to prevent attempts to compromise their privacy or security. We also ask that you respect our members by not contacting them for commercial purposes without their consent. Don’t spam or post chain letters, pyramid schemes, junk mail, or any unsolicited or unauthorized promotional material.
Questions? For any other information about our privacy policy, terms of use, and community standards, please contact us at editor@lensethics.org.
This policy was last updated on January 1, 2019.