Terms of Use – Photography
Unless otherwise stated, all photographs published on this website are protected by copyright. The copyright remains with the photographer ("Lars EBERHART").
1. Permitted private use
Photographs may be used free of charge for private, non-commercial purposes by:
- the athlete depicted in the photograph;
- the athlete's parents or legal guardians, where applicable;
- sports clubs, NON-PROFIT RACE ORGANIZERS and teams in connection with their athletes and sporting activities.
- the athlete's parents or legal guardians, where applicable;
- sports clubs, NON-PROFIT RACE ORGANIZERS and teams in connection with their athletes and sporting activities.
Permitted private use includes, for example:
- posting the photograph on the athlete's personal social-media accounts;
- using the photograph on the athlete's personal website or homepage;
- using the photograph on a club's website or social-media accounts;
- printing the photograph for private purposes;
- using the photograph in non-commercial club communications.
- using the photograph on the athlete's personal website or homepage;
- using the photograph on a club's website or social-media accounts;
- printing the photograph for private purposes;
- using the photograph in non-commercial club communications.
Where reasonably possible, the photographer should be credited when the photograph is published online. For Social Media: @lars.Eberhart
2. Commercial use
Commercial use is not permitted without prior written permission from the photographer.
Commercial use includes, but is not limited to:
- advertising or promotional material;
- sponsorship or advertising campaigns;
- commercial websites or online shops;
- paid publications;
- merchandise or products for sale;
- use by sponsors, companies, brands or other commercial entities;
- any use intended primarily to generate revenue or promote a commercial product or service.
- sponsorship or advertising campaigns;
- commercial websites or online shops;
- paid publications;
- merchandise or products for sale;
- use by sponsors, companies, brands or other commercial entities;
- any use intended primarily to generate revenue or promote a commercial product or service.
Commercial use requires a separate license.
3. No transfer of copyright
Permission to use a photograph does NOT constitute a transfer of copyright or ownership. All copyright and other intellectual-property rights remain with the photographer.
The photographs may not be sold, sublicensed, transferred to third parties, or made available as stock photography.
4. Alterations
The photographs may not be materially altered, manipulated, or edited in a way that changes their character or creates a misleading representation of the depicted person or event.
Normal technical adjustments such as cropping or resizing for social-media or website use are permitted.
5. Third-party use
Permission granted under these Terms of Use applies only to the athlete and clubs described above. It does not automatically extend to sponsors, brands, agencies, media organisations, or other third parties.
Third parties wishing to use a photograph must obtain permission from the photographer.
6. Removal and revocation
The photographer reserves the right to request removal of a photograph from a website or social-media account if its use violates these Terms of Use or applicable law.
7. Acceptance
By downloading, copying, publishing, or otherwise using a photograph, the user agrees to comply with these Terms of Use.
For any use not expressly permitted above, please contact the photographer for permission.
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