Fine print for a photo contest - DPChallenge Forums

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

10/16/2009 02:54:29 AM · #1

I've got this little photo contest I'm hoping to run through work.

The primary audience is going to be European customers.

Since I'm not a lawyer and this is my first time writing 'fine print', I thought it might be wise to see if anyone felt like running a quick look over. Thanks in advance!

Rules for the Contest

Basically, we just want to make sure that the pics come from you and that we actually have the right to show the pics.

Fine Print
By sending us this pic for use in this contest, you confirm that the picture was taken by you and that you alone own the rights to the photograph and you have the authority to use the likeness of recognizable individuals within the picture.
By providing this image, you agree to give permission to to use this pic for display and promotional use, whether selected as a winning entry or not.
You understand that reserves the right to crop, adjust or modify submissions in any manner for the purposes of display and promotion.

Conditions
You may provide up to 3 photos.
The photos must contain product visible.

Prizes
Prizes will be awarded on photographic merit at the discretion of .
1st Prize -
2nd Prize -
3rd Prize -

Additionally, we may choose up to 5 images for runner up prize packs.
We will further award 5 prize packs for participants regardless of photographic merit to be selected by means of a random draw.

Entering
Attach up to 3 images to an email to promotions@<>.net.
Images should be at least 800 pixels on one dimension. JPG, DNG, TIFF formats are accepted. JPG is recommended. 20MB max file size.
When entering, if you are on the mailing list, please state this with your entry and we will add your name an extra time in the draw.
If you have registered a <> or a <> on our website, let us know and we will add your name again!

Keep your eye on our newsletter for future contests!

Message edited by author 2009-10-22 22:22:19.

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Canon PowerShot S95

10/16/2009 03:30:22 AM · #2

As the photos are going to be used for promotional reasons, I think you need to throw in something about a model release form for any recognizable people in the photo, with a easy link to a printable version.

Sioux

Canon EOS-50D

10/16/2009 04:14:35 AM · #3

How about adding size and format requirements for the entries?

10/16/2009 04:40:53 AM · #4

Originally posted by alans_world:

I was wondering about that. I thought it would be enough to say the bit about 'the photographer has the rights to the photograph' and that they transfer limited rights for reproduction for promotional purposes to our company.

If they don't have the right to the likeness, that should be the photographer's responsibility right? We'd be covered as far as liability. But this isn't a photo contest for photographers. It's a photo contest for cyclists.

Originally posted by Sioux:

How about adding size and format requirements for the entries?

great idea. Added.

see

Canon PowerShot S95

10/16/2009 05:02:55 AM · #5

If they don't have the right to the likeness, that should be the photographer's responsibility right? We'd be covered as far as liability. But this isn't a photo contest for photographers. It's a photo contest for cyclists.Â

All the more reason to inform your contestants, on what they need for a photo that could be used for promotional purposes.

Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS

10/16/2009 06:01:39 AM · #6

Originally posted by alans_world:

And that is a good point.

Do you think that would be enough as I added to the Fine Print section?

Thanks for your input so far!

vawendy

Sony Alpha 1

10/16/2009 06:17:10 AM · #7

might be off topic, but most contests have the rule: employees and family members of employees of "x" are not eligible.

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Canon PowerShot S95

10/16/2009 06:33:56 AM · #8

Here is the small print of Hallmarkâ��s contest, you might get some idea of the bases you need to cover.
Small print

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

10/22/2009 12:49:17 AM · #9

Thanks Sam, I updated with some tidbits gleaned from the Hallmark setup. I think it's good to go.

I will be setting this up within the next two days.

thanks for the advice!

karmat

Apple iPhone 7

10/22/2009 01:03:28 AM · #10

is it limited to a certain geographic area (you say a primary Euro audience) or can anyone internationally enter?

geinafets

Canon EOS-50D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

10/22/2009 02:45:21 AM · #11

It looks like you tried to keep out your company name, but I think you left one in the "fine print" section : )

Other than that, all the suggestions I thought of have already been mentioned.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

10/22/2009 10:24:28 PM · #12

Originally posted by geinafets:

It looks like you tried to keep out your company name, but I think you left one in the "fine print" section : )

tee hee. Oops. :)

It doesn't actually matter of course. I kept the name out just for discretion.

Originally posted by karmat:

is it limited to a certain geographic area (you say a primary Euro audience) or can anyone internationally enter?

The contest will be worldwide, but the primary markets are in Europe and Australia. American presence is somewhat low.

Message edited by author 2009-10-22 22:24:42.

karmat

Apple iPhone 7

10/22/2009 10:54:44 PM · #13

I was just wondering. If it were limited, I would suggest noting that in the rules. If not, perhaps you could say somewhere "This contest is open to blah blah blah" etc."

10/23/2009 07:29:26 AM · #14

Originally posted by karmat:

I was just wondering. If it were limited, I would suggest noting that in the rules. If not, perhaps you could say somewhere "This contest is open to blah blah blah" etc."

Thanks. I think I'm going to skip it in the fine print and use the 'preamble' for that. Worth noting though..

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR DG IF-ED

10/23/2009 08:08:43 AM · #15

If anyone is interested, the contest is here.

Sorry, it's restricted to people using that company's product. Thank you for your feedback. Here's hoping it works out OK!

Message edited by author 2009-10-23 08:10:49.

ErikV

Nikon D7000

10/23/2009 09:57:26 AM · #16

Regarding the deadline for submitting entries, the rules state:
EMAILS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE 11:59 PM, Nov 31, 2009.
However November only has 30 days. Just thought you would like to change it.