Terms & Conditions

Montreal Street Photography Festival (MSPF)

1. Copyright & Image Rights

  • Each participant guarantees they are the sole author and full copyright holder of the submitted works.

  • The MSPF assumes no responsibility for any infringement of third-party copyrights.

  • The participant bears full responsibility for any claims or complaints by individuals depicted in the photographs.

2. Use of Selected Works

  • Selected photographs will be exhibited during the Montreal Street Photography Festival and may be included in communications and promotional materials related to the festival.

  • By submitting to the contest, participants grant the MSPF an unconditional, royalty-free, five-year license to use the images solely in the context of the MSPF—including the contest, exhibition, and all festival-related promotional and educational activities—across all media (including print, online, and social media).

  • Participants will always be credited appropriately when their work is published.

  • Submitted photographs will not be used for commercial purposes or sold to third parties.

3. Data Protection

  • By participating, you consent to the collection and processing of your personal data (name, place of residence, email address) for the purpose of managing the contest, informing you of results, exhibition details, and future festival editions.

  • Your personal data will be securely stored for one year by the MSPF; the names and places of residence of selected photographers will be retained for five years for communication and reporting purposes.

  • The MSPF uses Google Forms to manage submissions. Your data will not be shared with third parties without your consent.

  • The names and places of residence of selected photographers may be publicly disclosed as part of festival communications.

  • Data processing will comply with the applicable Data Protection Act.

4. Liability & Disclaimers

  • The MSPF is not liable for any changes or cancellations to the contest or festival due to force majeure.

  • The MSPF reserves the right to cancel or modify the contest and these terms without prior notice; participants will be informed of any changes as soon as possible.

  • The MSPF reserves the right to refuse or exclude any entry at its sole discretion.

  • By participating, each entrant agrees to abide by these terms and conditions and all festival rules.

  • Participants release, discharge, and hold harmless the Montreal Street Photography Festival, its organizers, partners, affiliates, sponsors, agents, and representatives from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from participation in the festival.

  • Participants agree to indemnify the MSPF against any claims for royalties, fees, or other payments owed to third parties.

5. Technical Disclaimers

  • The MSPF is not responsible for technical issues including but not limited to:

    • Errors, omissions, interruptions, deletions, or defects in operations or transmissions

    • Communication line failures

    • Unauthorized access, theft, or destruction of entries

    • Malfunctions of servers, networks, software, or hardware

    • Failures of email delivery due to technical problems or internet congestion

    • Any human or technical errors affecting participation

6. Final Authority

  • Any matters not explicitly covered in these terms will be resolved by the MSPF, whose decisions are final.

By submitting to the Montreal Street Photography Festival, participants confirm they have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms & Conditions.