GRAVEL EARTH SERIES – COPYRIGHT POLICY
SOCIAL MEDIA USE
Any image published on social media from a Gravel Earth Series event must include full and visible copyright attribution in the post caption. Tagging the image is not sufficient.
Required format:
@GravelEarthSeries | @nameoftherace | @photographer’sname
Example:
@GravelEarthSeries | @thetraka | @rsalanova
Failure to include this attribution may result in a takedown request.
PRESS & PRINT USE
Images used in editorial articles or printed materials must include the copyright symbol in the following format:
© GravelEarthSeries – “Name of the race” – “Photographer’s name”
Example:
© GravelEarthSeries – The Traka – Roger Salanova
COMMERCIAL USE
All photographs taken at Gravel Earth Series events are the exclusive property of Gravel Earth Series.
Any use of images for commercial purposes — including, but not limited to:
- Advertising or product sales
- Marketing campaigns or branded content
- Promotion of services or third-party events
- Packaging or merchandising
must be negotiated and approved directly by Gravel Earth Series.
Photographers do not hold commercial rights and are not authorized to license or sell event-related images to third parties.
Any third-party use of these images outside the event context without prior written consent from Gravel Earth Series is strictly prohibited.
PHOTOGRAPHER ACCREDITATION & RIGHTS ASSIGNMENT
All photographers granted access to Gravel Earth Series events, whether freelance or media-affiliated, agree to assign commercial rights to Gravel Earth Series upon accreditation.
By entering the event premises or receiving press/media credentials, the photographer acknowledges that:
- Gravel Earth Series may use any images captured during the event for internal, editorial, and promotional use, including social media, website, press kits, and marketing campaigns.
- No additional compensation shall be due for such use.
- Commercial use by the photographer is only permitted with express written approval from Gravel Earth Series.