Photo Consent


By registering for any event, you grant the Heartland Credit Union Association (HCUA) permission to use your likeness in a photograph in any and all of its publications, including website entries, without payment or any other consideration. You understand and agree that these materials will become the property of the Heartland Credit Union Association and will not be returned. You hereby irrevocably authorize the Heartland Credit Union Association to edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish or distribute this photo for purposes of publicizing programs or for any other lawful purpose.

In addition, you waive:

•    the right to inspect or approve the finished product, including written or electronic copy, wherein my likeness appears.
•    any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of the photograph.

You hereby hold harmless and release and forever discharge the Heartland Credit Union Association from all claims, demands, and causes of action which you, your heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, or any other persons acting on your behalf or on behalf of your estate have or may have by reason of this authorization.

Photos and Video Submitted by Outside Party

From time to time, we will publish photos sent to us in conjunction with press release submissions from member credit unions and affiliated organizations. If a photo/video you have submitted features people who are readily identifiable, it is your responsibility to get consent from any party prior to sending it to us for publication. If you submit a photo or video to use with an article or press release your request be published, it is your responsibility to maintain photo consent records for any materials. Submitter will defend HCUA against any or all suits related to publishing the photograph, and will hold the publisher harmless for any real or perceived errors of omission.

In submitting photos to HCUA, submitters assign to HCUA the right to use the photo in subsequent issues of the publication in which it appears, whether in print or electronic format.