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A b s o l u t e l y C r i t i c a l I n f o r m a t i o n ! |
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Comstock images are model released for commercial purposes. | |||||
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U.S. and International Law does not allow "libelous" or "defamatory" or "humiliating" uses of a person's likeness even if a general model release has been signed. |
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That's true with any photograph, whether you get it from us or anyone else (no matter WHAT they might lead you to believe...) |
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Watch Out! | |||||
Okay, listen: No matter whom you are buying pictures from, us or anyone else, there is just absolutely no way we can overstate the importance of these model release issues-- if those photos have recognizable people in them. |
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Do NOT make the mistake of saying, "Oh, well, that's the agency's problem, not mine..." Trust us: It IS your problem and it can very rapidly become a HUGE one if you're not careful-- and if you're not armed with the solid information you can find here. |
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Take the time to learn what you need to know | |||||
In order to help you to do so, and to provide you with a roadmap to protecting yourself, we have on our website lots of information on this issue and many other important issues in our Comstock College of Photology Two
ways to get to the Comstock College of Photology: |
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We cannot recommend strongly enough that you familiarize yourself with these issues! |
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