Q: I was at a local chapter meeting and someone from the chapter took my picture. It is now on the chapter website promoting next year’s meeting, but I never gave permission for the chapter to use my photo. Can the chapter do this?
A: The chapter may use your photo when reporting on the event, such as in a newsletter article or on the website. The chapter may not use your photo—even if it is taken at a chapter event—for any commercial purpose, including promoting next year’s meeting. That essentially means any promotional use of the photo by the chapter must have your permission.
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