A close-up photo of my child (face) was used as the main feature on the front cover of a 'corporate brochure' for an organisation that controls a group of independant schools. The brochure is used to promote a number of schools in the UK. It is also available on a website. I had no warning that this was going to happen. I wasn't asked permission. The organisation, and the school had no release form in place. Can they do this? Can I ask for the brochure to be taken out of circulation. are they liable for the distress it caused at an important time in school life (A levels). The head of the shcool has declined opportunities to speak to me about this.
2007-05-31 03:56:39 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Advertising & Marketing ➔ Other - Advertising & Marketing
They should have asked you to sign a model release form to verify whether you agree for your child's photo to be used in their public marketing materials.
Contact a lawyer if they are not willing to discuss with you. And make sure you keep all evidences (print the website, get a copy of the brochure) before they change it when you start making noises
2007-05-31 04:00:24 · answer #1 · answered by imisidro 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on whether there was a disclaimer you missed. I was at six flags in Illinois last weekend and any pictures they take and use we have no control over. It goes along with going into the the park. They have they right we do not.
2007-05-31 04:00:27 · answer #2 · answered by debbie f 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends upon where they took the picture. If it was taken in public, there's no general expectation of privacy so a release is not normally needed.
2007-05-31 04:00:38 · answer #3 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋