University of Southern Indiana Photo & Video Acknowledgement
By attending or participating in University programs, events or activities, and/or being present in a publicly accessible campus space with no expected or anticipated reasonable degree of anonymity, you acknowledge the University of Southern Indiana (“USI”) has the right to photograph, film, record, edit, publish or otherwise use your image, likeness, voice and performance (“Media”) in connection with USI’s mission and communications.
These rights help the University build and share the transformative, inclusive and visionary community we strive to be for our students, neighbors, alumni and the world at large.
1. Grant of Rights
Your attendance, participation or presence authorizes USI, its students, faculty, staff, agents and representatives to reproduce, publish, display, distribute and broadcast Media, in whole or in part, in any form and via any medium (including print, digital, social media, broadcast and other future formats) for any purpose related to education, promotion, outreach or institutional documentation. This permission is worldwide, perpetual, royalty-free and irrevocable.
2. Use of Media
USI may use the Media for, but not limited to, University publications, websites, social media platforms, recruitment materials, alumni communications, press releases, signage, and other University-approved purposes. USI will treat the Media with respect alongside its commitment to being a supportive, considerate, and forward-thinking institution.
3. Protecting Your Privacy
To prevent your inclusion in captured media, please avoid areas where active photography or video capture are taking place. Should you have reason to believe you were photographed or included in video footage and wish to not be present in published media, please speak to the photographer, camera operator or other USI marketing and communications team member present, or contact the University Multimedia team at photos@usi.edu to discuss options for your removal from the captured media in question.
