Photos play an important part in telling our church’s story. Through images that reflect the life and work of the church, These images bring vitality and an expressiveness that cannot be achieved by words alone.
It is sometimes difficult to know if you need a person’s permission to use their image in a photo. Verbal permission is often enough, but when in doubt, it’s best to have someone formally agree.
By completing this electronic form, you grant permission for the image or photo of any of those named below to be used in the manner described the Townsend Community Church Media Policy. Any child without the Image Permissions and Use form on file will not have their image used in any publicity.
TOWNSEND COMMUNITY CHURCH MEDIA POLICY
Media images and recordings bring life to and help tell the story of Townsend Community Church’s vibrant faith community, enhance the quality of the information we provide to our members and give visitors an idea of what to expect when they attend our church. We would like to share media items recorded at our various ministry activities, events and programs in church-produced materials, including, but not limited to, bulletins, posters, brochures, newsletters and other printed materials, and on our various media outlets.
Accordingly, participation in church activities implies permission for publication of any media recorded, unless a signed “Media Images Opt-Out Form” is on file with the church office. This applies to anyone who attends our church except children: Any child without the Image Permissions and Use form on file will not have their image used in any publicity.
While we reserve the right to photograph and record church events, in an effort to respect your privacy, we will strive to adhere to the following guidelines:
•Any adult may complete the Media Images Opt-Out Form if they do not wish for media items in which they or their minor children are prominently featured to be used in Townsend Community Church publications.
•No identifying information will accompany photos, including names, addresses, email addresses, family members’ names, or schools.
•Anyone may request a particular media item which prominently features them or their minor children be removed by contacting Emma Buckborough (905-807-0550).
•If you submit images to be used by Townsend Community Church you are giving the church the right to use the photos. These images must not contain any copyrighted material without permission.
If you don’t want your image to be used, please submit the Opt-Out section below. Parents, for a photo of your child to be used, we need your permission.
IMAGE PERMISSION AND USE FORM
By completing this form electronically, I / we grant permission for the image or photo of any of those named below to be used in the manner described the Townsend Community Church Media Policy.
MEDIA IMAGES OPT-OUT FORM
SUBMIT INFORMATION BELOW ONLY IF YOU DO NOT WANT MEDIA IMAGES OR RECORDINGS OF YOU OR YOUR MINOR CHILDREN USED IN TOWNSEND COMMUNITY CHURCH PUBLICATIONS. I object to the release or use of any media images or recordings that will be produced, used, or distributed by Townsend Community Church for church purposes. Please enter first and last names of all family members to be included in the opt-out.