Docu Special Edition Terms & Conditions – please read before you send your photos:
1. Both Professionals and Amateurs can enter. All photographers retain full copyrights to their images.
2. Submitting your photos is free – no entry fees.
3. For Special Editions, we accept all genres of photography.
4. We give our photographers full creative freedom to select their photos.
5. Special Editions are available here.
6. High-quality print format sounds very traditional these days, but we’re very interested in experimental work too.
7. Docu Magazine is a small independent print publication run by artists and photographers. Our mission is simple: keep the print format alive in this digital age.
8. When your Special Edition print is ready and you want to buy a copy, the price is approximately 15€ + shipping.
9. If you’re okay with that, great! See if your country is on the list…
10. The photographer guarantees that the images they submit are legally theirs and do not contain any criminal content. By submitting their photos, the photographer understands and agrees to these terms and conditions.
Please note that while the above list outlines the main terms and conditions for Docu Special Editions, for a more comprehensive understanding of your rights and obligations, we advise reviewing the detailed terms provided below.
These terms and conditions (“Agreement”) govern your access to and use of the website and services provided by DocuLabs (“Company,” “we,” or “us”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions, as well as the Company’s Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree to these terms and conditions, please do not use this website.
All photographers retain full and exclusive rights to their photographs. All content, software, designs, graphics, images, photographs, audio and video clips, text, logos, and other materials available on this website are the property of DocuLabs or its licensors or photographers and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You acknowledge that this website contains proprietary and confidential information that is protected by applicable intellectual property and other laws. You agree that you will not use any of the materials or information on this website for any purpose other than as expressly permitted by this Agreement. You agree not to modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer or sell any information, software, products or services obtained from this website that you don’t legally own.
2. User Obligations
By using this website, you agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to those related to online conduct and acceptable content. You agree not to use this website for any unlawful purpose, or to engage in any activity that would violate the rights of others or damage the website’s reputation. If you enter our open call and get selected, you may only submit images that you own and have the copyright.
You agree that you will not use this website to:
a) harass, threaten, or otherwise violate the legal rights of others; b) publish, post, upload, distribute or disseminate any inappropriate, profane, defamatory, infringing, obscene, indecent or unlawful topic, name, material or information; c) upload files that contain viruses, corrupted files, or any other similar software or programs that may damage the operation of another’s computer; d) advertise or offer to sell any goods or services for any commercial purpose, except as expressly authorized by the Company; or e) use this website in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the website or interfere with any other party’s use and enjoyment of the website.
3. Disclaimer of Warranties
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4. Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY, ITS AFFILIATES, LICENSORS, OR SERVICE PROVIDERS, OR THEIR RESPECTIVE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, CONTENT PROVIDERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS OR OTHER REPRESENTATIVES BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THIS WEBSITE OR THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE COMPANY, EVEN IF THE COMPANY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THIS WEBSITE SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO THE COMPANY FOR THE USE OF THE WEBSITE OR SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE COMPANY DURING THE TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO SUCH CLAIM.
5. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Company, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, successors, assigns, content providers, photographers and other representatives from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of this Agreement or your use of this website, including, but not limited to, any use of the website’s content, services, and products other than as expressly authorized in this Agreement. Each photographer retains full copyright ownership of their images and is responsible for any issues that may arise from complaints regarding the use of photos taken without proper permission. The company, guided by external legal counsel, disclaims any liability in these matters. It is an absolute expectation that all photographers comply with the law, and in the event of any failure to do so, they must assume full responsibility. The company, as the publisher, explicitly disavows responsibility for any legal issues that may arise.
6. Modification of Terms
The Company reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify or replace any part of this Agreement at any time without prior notice. It is your responsibility to check this Agreement periodically for changes. Your continued use of or access to this website following the posting of any changes to this Agreement constitutes acceptance of those changes.
7. Termination
The Company may terminate your access to this website, in its sole discretion, at any time and without notice, including without limitation if you breach this Agreement or any applicable law or regulation. Upon termination, you must immediately cease all use of this website.
8. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
This Agreement and your use of this website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Finland, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule. Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement or your use of this website shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of Finland.
9. Miscellaneous
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and the Company regarding the use of this website and the services provided by the Company. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced. The Company’s failure to enforce any right or provision in this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision unless acknowledged and agreed to by the Company in writing.