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Photos SHOULD be at least 2.5 Megapixels/2.5 Million Pixels.

Photos may NOT be upsized.

Photos must NOT include recognizable brands.

Photos must NOT include any copyrighted materials. This includes but is not limited to, paintings, another copyrighted photo, logos, art, advertisements, sculptures, and exhibits.

Photos must NOT include any nudity.

Photos must be wholly owned and created by the submitter.

Any Photos containing identifiable humans MUST be accompanied by a model release. Please keep a copy of your model release on file. I hereby confirm that I have obtained permission to use the photographed minor’s or individuals photograph(s) in its photograph.

If you do not have your own model release, a Partnership model releases is available at www.psp.wa.gov/modelrelease.pdf or by contacting rae.mcnally@psp.wa.gov.

Any Photos containing identifiable children MUST be accompanied by a model release from a parent or guardian. I hereby confirm that I have obtained permission to use the photographed minor’s photograph(s) in its photograph.

Photos should not include any X-rated content, violence, or other illegal content (USA law.)

Your Photos may NOT include any copyrights embedded or displayed.

I hereby grant permission to the Puget Sound Partnership and the Foundation for Puget Sound 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) to use my photograph in its appropriate general and/or multiple purposes with credit provided. I understand that the photographs(s) may be used in a publication (e.g., reports, newsletters, brochures) or in electronic media (e.g., PowerPoint, CD-ROM or web site). I understand that my photography may be distributed to outside agencies or media for promotional purposes. I acknowledge the Partnership’s right to reasonably crop or treat the photograph. I give this consent with no claim for payment.

I also understand that the Partnership will take every precaution to protect my image(s) if it/they are posted on its Web site, the image can potentially be downloaded by any computer user. Therefore, I agree to indemnify and hold harmless from any claims the following:

All employees of the Puget Sound Partnership
All employees of the Foundation for Puget Sound 501 ( c ) ( 3 )
State of Washington
Puget Sound Partnership and Council members and their staff.
Foundation for Puget Sound 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) and Council members and their staff.

By joining the group I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the group rules for the Puget Sound “Silent Crisis” Photo Challenge. I understand it is my responsibility to supply my full name and contact information to the Puget Sound Partnership. I understand that it is my responsibility to notify the Partnership of any changes to my information. I also understand that if contact information is not supplied my Flickr screen name will be used as the photo credit. Please submit your Flickr screen name, and full name to Photography@psp.wa.gov.

I hereby confirm that I have obtained permission to use the photographed minor’s or individuals photograph(s) in its photograph. I have the legal right to consent to and do consent to the terms and conditions above.

We reserve the right to reject and refuse any photo at any time for any reason.

istockphoto.com provides a tutorial on when and why a model release is needed. www.istockphoto.com/article_view.php?ID=648