As a condition of participation in SECCON, attendees acknowledge and agree that photography, audio recording, video recording, livestreaming, and other forms of media capture may occur throughout the event venue and related activities.
By purchasing a ticket, registering for, attending, speaking at, sponsoring, exhibiting at, or otherwise participating in SECCON, each participant irrevocably grants SECCON, its organizers, affiliates, contractors, sponsors, media partners, and authorized representatives the right to photograph, record, livestream, reproduce, publish, distribute, display, edit, modify, transmit, and otherwise use the participant’s name, likeness, image, voice, statements, biographical information, and appearance in any media now known or hereafter developed, worldwide and in perpetuity, for lawful promotional, educational, commercial, archival, editorial, and marketing purposes without further notice, approval, compensation, or royalty.
Participants understand and agree that SECCON shall be the exclusive owner of any photographs, recordings, or media content created by or on behalf of SECCON and may use such materials at its sole discretion.
Individuals who do not wish to be intentionally photographed or recorded should notify event staff upon arrival. SECCON will make commercially reasonable efforts to accommodate such requests; however, attendees acknowledge that SECCON cannot guarantee complete exclusion from photographs, video recordings, livestreams, crowd shots, news coverage, attendee-generated content, or other incidental media capture occurring in public event spaces.
Participants release and hold harmless SECCON, its organizers, affiliates, sponsors, contractors, volunteers, employees, agents, and representatives from any claims, demands, liabilities, damages, or causes of action arising from or related to the capture, publication, use, or distribution of authorized photographs, video, audio, or other media as described in this policy, except where prohibited by applicable law.
Attendee Social Media and Recording Guidelines
SECCON encourages attendees to share their experiences on social media. However, attendees are expected to respect the privacy and preferences of others. Participants should not publish confidential, proprietary, sensitive, or non-public information obtained during presentations, workshops, villages, demonstrations, competitions, or private conversations without appropriate authorization.
SECCON reserves the right to repost, share, reference, or otherwise use publicly available social media content that references, tags, mentions, or depicts the event, provided such use complies with applicable law.
Consent Through Registration and Attendance
Purchase of a ticket, completion of registration, entry into the event venue, or participation in any SECCON activity constitutes acknowledgment of and consent to this Photography, Video Recording, Media Release, and Social Media Policy. Individuals who do not agree to these terms should not register for or attend the event.