Photo & Social Media Disclaimers

Photo Usage

Upon occasion, Medford Parks and Recreation staff or contractors may photograph participants in recreation programs and events, or people on or within Parks-managed properties. Photos may be used for illustrative and promotional purposes.

Photo Submissions and Contest Terms and Conditions

By submitting your photo in the competition you agree to grant the City of Medford and Medford Parks and Recreation a royalty-free, nonexclusive right, in perpetuity, to:

• Use the photograph on the Internet or in promotional materials without financial remuneration.
• Indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City of Medford, its employees and representatives, from any and all third-party liability for any injuries, loss, claim, action, demand or damage of any kind arising from or in connection with the contest, including without limitation any third-party claim for copyright infringement or a violation of an individual's right to privacy and/or publicity right.

Social Media

The purpose of Medford Parks and Recreation social media outlets are to "push" information about City programs, events and services to the general public and to direct individuals to the City web site for more specific information.

Due to Oregon public records laws and City policy, staff members are not permitted to engage in written dialogue on social media sites. Consequently, the City of Medford reserves the right to remove or discontinue posts, threads or conversations.