IASD Media Image Use Guidelines, Provisional

These guidelines are to help you organize and create your EventBrite website and any promotional materials. These are provisional guidelines only, until they can be formally discussed and approved by the Executive Committee. Used with permission from the IASD President as of August 21, 2024.

Objective:

To ensure the use of images aligns with our organization’s values and standards, we aim to promote a professional, inspiring, and welcoming atmosphere. We are mindful of the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our audience and strive to choose images that resonate with a broad audience, ranging from dream workers to researchers, without alienating any group. Our goal is to select images that foster a sense of safety and comfort for all viewers.

Guidelines:

All images will be reviewed for compliance with this policy before use in any marketing or social media materials.

By following these guidelines, we aim to maintain the integrity and positive impact of our visual content, reflecting the core values of our organization.

  1. Permission and Copyright:
  • All images must be original or used with explicit permission from the artist or copyright holder. Ensure written consent is obtained from artists for the use of their work in our materials. Avoid using images sourced from the web without proper authorization.
  1. Content Restrictions:
  • No Violence: Images should not depict or suggest violence, harm, or aggressive behavior.
  • No Political Content: Avoid images that promote or criticize political figures, parties, or ideologies.
  • No Controversial Content: Steer clear of images that could be deemed controversial or polarizing.
  • No Gory or Graphic Content: Images should not contain blood, gore, or any graphic content that might disturb viewers.
  • No Bomb or Explosive Depictions: Images should not include bombs, explosives, or related imagery that could trigger sensitivities.
  1. AI-Generated Art and Image Banks:
  • AI-Generated Art: Use AI-generated art only if it adheres to the same standards and permissions required for other images. Ensure that the AI-generated content does not infringe on existing copyrights and fits within the style and tone guidelines.
  • Image Banks: Images purchased from reputable image banks must comply with our content restrictions and style guidelines. Verify that the necessary licenses and rights are secured for any image used.