Photo & Video Gallery
Media & Photography Policy
The Ezedike Foundation-Touching Lives is committed to respecting the privacy, dignity, and legal rights of all individuals involved in our programs, events, and mission activities. This Media Policy governs the creation, use, and distribution of photographs, video, audio recordings, and written stories.
1. General Consent Requirements
- Media Consent: No individual will be photographed, filmed, or recorded without their informed consent.
- Purpose Disclosure: Individuals must be told how their image or story may be used (e.g., website, social media, fundraising materials).
- Right to Decline: Anyone may refuse to be photographed or recorded without penalty or loss of services.
- Withdrawal of Consent: Individuals may request removal of their image from future use, and we will honor such requests whenever feasible.
2. Special Protections for Minors
- Parental/Guardian Consent: No minor (under age 18) may be photographed, filmed, or recorded without written consent from a parent or legal guardian.
- No Identifying Information: We do not publish minors’ full names, addresses, school names, or other identifying details.
- Sensitive Situations: Minors in vulnerable circumstances (medical care, crisis relief, trauma, etc.) receive heightened privacy protections, and media use is restricted or prohibited.
3. Medical Mission Patients
Because medical mission work involves sensitive personal information, additional safeguards apply:
- Explicit Written Consent: Patients must sign a medical media release form before any photography, video, or storytelling occurs.
- No Media During Treatment Without Consent: Images may not be taken during examinations, procedures, or recovery unless the patient (or guardian) has provided prior written authorization.
- Protection of Medical Privacy: No medical details, diagnoses, or treatment information may be shared without explicit permission.
- Dignity and Sensitivity: Images must portray patients respectfully and may not depict suffering, distress, or undignified conditions.
4. Use of Media by the Organization
With proper consent, The Ezedike Foundation-Touching Lives may use media for:
- Educational materials
- Program documentation
- Fundraising and donor communications
- Website and social media content
- Public relations and outreach
We will never sell or license images to third parties.
5. Prohibited Media Practices
- Capturing images without consent
- Photographing minors without guardian approval
- Recording medical procedures without authorization
- Sharing images that compromise safety, privacy, or dignity
- Using images in misleading, exploitative, or sensational ways
6. Third Party Photographers & Volunteers
Anyone taking photos or videos on behalf of The Ezedike Foundation-Touching Lives must:
- Follow this Media Policy
- Use only approved release forms
- Submit all media to the organization for review before public use
- Refrain from posting mission‑related images on personal accounts without permission
7. Requests for Removal
Individuals may request removal of their image or story from our website, social media, or publications by contacting:
Media & Communications Office
For questions about these Terms of Use, please contact:
The Ezedike Foundation-Touching Lives
P.O Box 15101, Chesapeake, VA 23328
Gallery Media Consent & Release Policy
The Ezedike Foundation-Touching Lives maintains an online and print Media Gallery to document our mission, celebrate our community, and share the impact of our work. To protect the privacy and dignity of all individuals, the following rules govern the collection, use, and publication of images and stories in the Gallery.
1. Consent Required for Gallery Use
- Gallery Media Consent: No photo, video, audio recording, or personal story will be published in the Gallery without documented consent from the individual or their legal representative.
- Informed Permission: Individuals must be told that their image may appear in the Gallery, on the website, in print materials, or on social media.
- Voluntary: Participation is always optional. Declining consent will never affect access to services or program participation.
2. Consent Requirements for Minors
- Written Guardian Consent: Minors (under age 18) may only appear in the Gallery with signed consent from a parent or legal guardian.
- Privacy Protections: We do not publish minors’ full names, addresses, school names, or identifying personal details.
- Sensitive Context Restrictions: Images of minors in medical, vulnerable, or emotionally sensitive situations are prohibited unless explicitly authorized and ethically appropriate.
3. Medical Mission Patient Consent
Because medical mission work involves sensitive personal information, additional safeguards apply:
- Medical Media Release: Patients must sign a medical‑specific media release before any images or stories are captured for Gallery use.
- No Images During Treatment Without Consent: Photos or videos may not be taken during examinations, procedures, or recovery unless prior written consent is obtained.
- Respectful Representation: Only dignified, respectful images may be used. We do not publish images showing suffering, distress, or compromising conditions.
- No Medical Details Without Permission: Diagnoses, treatment details, or personal health information will never be shared without explicit written authorization.
4. Ownership & Usage Rights
- License to Use Media: By signing a release, individuals grant The Ezedike Foundation-Touching Lives a non‑exclusive, royalty‑free license to use their image or story in the Gallery and related communications.
- No Sale of Images: We do not sell or license images to third parties.
- Revocation of Consent: Individuals may request removal of their image from future use. While we cannot retract materials already printed or distributed, we will remove images from the Gallery and digital platforms whenever feasible.
5. Third Party Photographers & Volunteers
Anyone capturing media for The Ezedike Foundation-Touching Lives must:
- Follow this Gallery Media Consent Policy
- Use only approved release forms
- Submit all media for review before publication
- Refrain from posting mission‑related images on personal accounts without authorization
6. Requesting Removal from the Gallery
Individuals may request removal of their image or story at any time by contacting:
Media & Communications Office
The Ezedike Foundation-Touching Lives