If You Posts Photos....They Must Be Yours

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Members,

If you are posting photos, here are the rules:

1. You took the photos yourself -OR-

2 ( A ) You have been given the express written consent to post someone else's photos, note that clearly in the post, and be able to provide contact information to the original photographer immediately when asked by any member or staff

( B ) You have purchased a photo collection, or are guardian of one (such as a department historian)

( C ) You may repost photos from Flickr,Photobucket, etc. This goes for all photo hosting and gallery sites that have a sharing feature, or "Creative Commons" license where the photographer clearly allows sharing. Please make sure that is clearly states the photo can be shared.You must credit the photo to that person, which site it came from, and a link to the gallery in which the photo was posted in in your post.

3. Photo theft, or "Lifting", is banned. You may not take another photo from another site and claim it as your own, or imply that it is yours. You may not repost photos found on other sites on this site. Linking to the photo is a recommended way to share the photo.

4. If the photographer or owner of a photo asks you to remove it, do so and notify a staff member immediately.

We take protecting the photos of our members and other photographers very seriously. We are always looking to weed out those who steal the work of others. Consequences include immediate termination of membership and sharing the inringement information with the original photographer..

Simple: If the photo isn't yours or doesn't meet the criteria above, don't post it. You can post a link to the photo instead. If you see a photo that is yours and you did not give permision for it to be posted, please hit "Report Post" and notify the staff.

Thank you for your cooperation.

-EMTBravo.net Team