Welcome to Wildlife Photo Circle, a community for wildlife photographers to share images, exchange feedback, and discuss photography techniques. By using this forum, you agree to the terms below with Steffen Foerster, the individual who runs this site. These terms govern your use of Wildlife Photo Circle and ensure a respectful and safe environment for all members.

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Your Permission to Use the Forum

As long as you follow these terms, you are welcome to use Wildlife Photo Circle. Everyone must agree to these terms to participate.

Conditions for Using the Forum

You can use this forum under the following conditions:

  1. You must be at least 13 years old.
  2. You may not use the forum if you are banned or restricted by the site owner.
  3. You must follow our Acceptable Use and Content Standards.

Acceptable Use

By using Wildlife Photo Circle, you agree to:

  • Follow the law. Do not post illegal content or encourage illegal activities.
  • Respect others. No harassment, hate speech, or personal attacks.
  • Avoid spam. No excessive self-promotion, advertising, or solicitation.
  • Use your own account. Do not use someone else’s account or share login details.
  • Protect the forum’s integrity. No hacking, scraping, or excessive automated activity.
  • Respect copyrights. Only upload images and content you own or have permission to share.

Content Standards

Content shared in the forum must:

  • Be appropriate for a photography-focused community.
  • Not contain explicit, offensive, or illegal material.
  • Respect intellectual property laws—do not post copyrighted content without permission.
  • Not include malware, viruses, or disruptive code.

Enforcement

Violations of these terms may lead to:

  • Content removal
  • Temporary or permanent bans
  • Legal action if necessary The site owner reserves the right to modify or remove content at any time.

Your account

To participate in discussions and upload images, you may need to create an account.

  • You must provide a valid email and keep it updated.
  • You are responsible for all activity on your account.
  • If you believe your account is compromised, notify the site owner immediately.
  • The site owner may suspend or terminate accounts for rule violations.

Your Content

  • You retain ownership of all images and content you upload.
  • By posting content, you grant Wildlife Photo Circle a non-exclusive license to display and distribute it within the forum.
  • Removing content does not guarantee it will be immediately deleted from backups or caches.
  • You are responsible for ensuring you have the rights to share your content.

Your Responsibility

You agree to:

  • Take responsibility for any harm caused by your content.
  • Not hold Steffen Foerster liable for damages related to content posted by others.
  • Indemnify the site owner if legal action arises from your use of the forum.

Disclaimers

  • Wildlife Photo Circle is provided “as is”. No guarantees are made regarding uptime, accuracy, or reliability.
  • The site owner is not responsible for content posted by users.
  • External links and third-party content are not endorsed by the site owner.

Limits on Liability

To the extent allowed by law:

  • Wildlife Photo Circle’s liability is limited to $50.
  • The site owner is not responsible for indirect damages (e.g., lost data, missed opportunities).

Feedback

We welcome suggestions and feedback. By providing feedback, you grant permission to use it without compensation.

Termination

  • You can delete your account at any time.
  • The site owner reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts at their discretion.
  • Some provisions, like Your Content and Liability, remain in effect after termination.

Disputes

  • These terms are governed by the laws of New York, USA.
  • Any disputes must be resolved through arbitration in New York, unless legal action is required.
  • No class actions—disputes must be resolved individually.

General terms

  • If part of these terms is unenforceable, the rest still applies.
  • You cannot transfer your account or rights under these terms.
  • These terms replace all previous agreements regarding forum use.

Contact

For questions or concerns, contact:
:e-mail: Email: contact@steffenfoerster.com

Changes

These terms may change over time.

  • Major updates will be announced on the forum or via email (if applicable).
  • Continued use of the forum after changes means you accept the new terms.

Last updated: February 10, 2025