Photo upload terms

1. Copyright and Ownership:

  • Ownership: You retain ownership of the copyright to your uploaded photos. 

  • License: You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and distribute your photos for purposes related to the MCS NI website. 

  • Commercial Use: We may use your photos for commercial purposes as part of our website, but we will not license them to other parties without your separate consent. 

2. Content Restrictions:

  • No Illegal or Harmful Content:

    You agree not to upload any photos that are illegal, harmful, defamatory, or that violate the rights of others.

  • No Misleading or False Information:

    You agree not to upload any photos that are misleading, inaccurate, or that could be construed as false advertising.

  • No Infringement:

    You agree not to upload any photos that infringe on the copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights of third parties. 

3. Your Responsibilities:

  • Accuracy:

    You are responsible for the accuracy and legality of the content in your photos. 

  • Permissions:

    You are responsible for obtaining all necessary permissions for any individuals or properties depicted in your photos. 

  • Indemnity:

    You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims or losses arising from your use of our platform or your photos. 

4. Our Rights:

  • Removal: We may remove any photos that violate these terms, our policies, or applicable laws.

  • Modification: We may modify your photos for use within our website.

  • Disclaimers: We make no warranty or representation that the photos uploaded to our platform are suitable for any particular purpose. 

5. Liability:

  • Limited Liability:

    We are not liable for any damage or loss arising from your use of our platform or the photos uploaded by others.

  • No Warranty:

    We provide our platform and its contents on an "as is" basis, without any warranties. 

6. Privacy:

  • Data Collection:

    We may collect and use your personal information in accordance with our privacy policy.

  • Third-Party Usage:

    We may share your photos with third-party partners for legitimate business purposes. 

7. Governing Law:

  • Law:

    These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

  • Disputes:

    Any disputes arising under these terms and conditions shall be settled in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. 

8. Changes to Terms:

  • Amendment: We may amend these terms and conditions at any time.

  • Notification: We will notify you of any changes to these terms.