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Welcome to photocompetitionstandards.org, operated by SI SMITH CO LTD T/A TRUST PCS (“we”, “us”, “our”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website and the informational services, guides, and advice provided herein (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using photocompetitionstandards.org, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. These Terms may be updated by us from time to time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

2. Nature of Services

photocompetitionstandards.org provides informational and educational content, advice, and guidance related to photo competition standards, intellectual property rights, licensing, and fair practices for both photographers and competition organisers.

Our Services DO NOT include:

  • Running or hosting photo competitions.
  • Providing legal advice. The content on this website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. You should seek professional legal counsel for specific situations.
  • Providing financial advice.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on photocompetitionstandards.org, including text, graphics, logos, images, articles, guides, and software, is the property of SI SMITH CO LTD T/A TRUST PCS or its content suppliers and is protected by UK and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

  • You may access, view, and print content from this website for your personal, non-commercial use, and for the purpose of learning about photo competition standards.
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    • Your computer may temporarily store copies of such materials in RAM incidental to your accessing and viewing those materials.
    • You may store files that are automatically cached by your Web browser for display enhancement purposes.
    • You may print or download one copy of a reasonable number of pages of the Website for your own personal, non-commercial use and not for further reproduction, publication, or distribution.
  • If you print, copy, modify, download, or otherwise use or provide any other person with access to any part of the Website in breach of the Terms, your right to use the Website will cease immediately and you must, at our option, return or destroy any copies of the materials you have made.

4. User Conduct

You agree to use our Services only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else’s use and enjoyment of the Services. Prohibited behaviour includes harassing or causing distress or inconvenience to any other user, transmitting obscene or offensive content, or disrupting the normal flow of dialogue within our Services.

You agree not to:

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5. Disclaimer of Warranties

The information provided on photocompetitionstandards.org is for general informational purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.

6. Limitation of Liability

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7. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by SI SMITH CO LTD T/A TRUST PCS. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that SI SMITH CO LTD T/A TRUST PCS shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services. We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit.

8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales to resolve any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms or your use of the Services.

9. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect.

10. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and SI SMITH CO LTD T/A TRUST PCS regarding our Services and supersede any prior agreements, whether written or oral, regarding the Services.

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Last updated: July 15, 2025