Photo Policy & Opt-Out Form
We believe that using photos of members of all ages in our print and web publications fosters a greater sense of community. Photography and video recordings from the Annual Fellows of the Society for Values in Higher Education help SVHE to display the vibrancy and joy of our community. We use photos to enhance the quality of our print materials, newsletters, the svhe.org website, social media, publicity, and fundraising. We also use photos to further our efforts in education and outreach. As a participant in SVHE events, you have a right to opt out of inclusion in photographs/media, but unless a “Media Images Opt-Out Release” is signed and on file at the SVHE office with a reference image of the person opting out, participation in SVHE activities implies permission for the use of images taken at those events.
SVHE will never post images with identifying information such as name, email address, address, or family members’ names. No special compensation is provided to any individual included in images taken at SVHE events. SVHE does not contact individuals to notify them if or when their images is used by SVHE.
Individuals who have submitted a completed “Media Images Opt-Out Release” form should endeavor to alert photographers should they see someone in their vicinity taking pictures, so that they are not accidentally captured in crowd shots.
This opt-out form does not apply to photos that might be taken and used by others who attend the Fellows Meeting.
Complete and return this form to the SVHE Office ONLY if you do NOT give permission for your photo, audio, or video to appear in possible SVHE publications or publicity, including printings, social media, or the website. This opt out MUST be accompanied by a current photo of the individual.