Photo Gallery

📸 Copyright & Ownership

All photographs displayed in this gallery are protected by copyright law and are the property of their respective copyright holders, including but not limited to:

• International Shellfish Restoration Society (ISRS)
• Individual photographers and contributors
• Member organizations and institutions

© 2026 ISRS & Contributors. All rights reserved.

📋 Terms of Use

Permitted Uses (ISRS Members): ISRS members may download photos for non-commercial, scientific, educational, or conservation purposes, provided proper attribution is included (see Attribution Requirements below). Tracked downloads are available through the gallery.

Prohibited Uses: You may NOT reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works, publicly display, republish, or transmit any photos from this gallery for commercial purposes without explicit written permission from the copyright holder(s). Non-members may view photos but may not download or reuse them without prior written authorization.

Commercial Use: All commercial use, including but not limited to advertising, marketing, or any revenue-generating activity, is strictly prohibited without a signed licensing agreement. Contact inbox@shellfish-society.org for licensing inquiries.

✍️ Attribution Requirements

If you have obtained written permission to use a photograph from this gallery, you must provide proper attribution including:

• Photographer name (if known)
• Copyright holder (ISRS or as specified)
• Year of photograph
• Link to source (https://www.shellfish-society.org)

⚠️ Disclaimer of Liability

No Warranties: ISRS provides this photo gallery "as is" without any warranties of any kind. We make no guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of photo metadata, captions, locations, or dates.

Limitation of Liability: ISRS and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

• Use or inability to use photos in this gallery
• Errors or omissions in photo metadata or descriptions
• Unauthorized access or use of photos
• Third-party claims related to photo content

Maximum Liability: In no event shall the total liability of ISRS exceed the amount paid (if any) to access this gallery.

📤 Photo Submissions

By uploading photos to this gallery, you represent and warrant that:

• You own the copyright or have obtained necessary permissions for all submitted content
• Photos do not infringe any third-party intellectual property, privacy, or other legal rights
• You grant ISRS a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display, store, manage, and use the photos in ISRS publications, grant materials, educational content, and promotional materials related to ISRS's mission
• You retain copyright ownership of your submitted photos

ISRS reserves the right to remove any photos at its sole discretion without notice.

Indemnification: You agree to indemnify and hold ISRS and its officers, directors, and affiliates harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your submitted content or any breach of these terms.

📧 Licensing & Permissions

For licensing inquiries, permission requests, or questions about photo usage, please contact:

Email: inbox@shellfish-society.org