Media Release Policy

1. Introduction & Scope

This Media Release Policy ("Policy") applies to all events hosted on or facilitated through Connecto ("Platform"), accessible at https://getconnecto.app. By providing your consent to this Policy during event registration, you grant permission for the use of your image, likeness, voice, and name as described herein.

This Policy is separate from the event registration agreement and other terms of service. Your consent to this Media Release is voluntary and is not required for event attendance, though some events may require media consent for participation in certain activities.

2. Grant of Rights

By consenting to this Policy, you grant Connecto and the event organizer(s) a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to capture, use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute:

• Photographs: Still images captured during the event.
• Videos: Motion picture recordings, including live streams and recorded sessions.
• Audio Recordings: Voice recordings from presentations, panels, interviews, or casual conversations at the event.
• Name: Your name as displayed on your event badge or registration.
• Likeness: Your physical appearance and recognizable features.
• Biographical Information: Professional details provided during registration (company, title, etc.).

3. Permitted Uses

Media captured under this Policy may be used for the following purposes:

• Marketing & Promotion: Promotional materials for current and future events, including websites, brochures, advertisements, and email campaigns.
• Social Media: Posts, stories, reels, and other content on platforms including but not limited to LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X (Twitter), TikTok, and YouTube.
• Press & Media: Press releases, media kits, news articles, and interviews related to the event.
• Sponsor Materials: Content shared with or created by event sponsors for their promotional use, subject to sponsor agreements.
• Internal Use: Training materials, documentation, and internal communications.
• Event Archives: Historical records and retrospective content.
• Platform Features: Event highlights, networking features, and attendee discovery within Connecto.

4. Artificial Intelligence & Generated Content

By consenting to this Policy, you acknowledge and agree that your image, likeness, voice, and name may be used in connection with artificial intelligence (AI) technologies:

4.1 AI Editing & Enhancement

Media may be edited, enhanced, or modified using AI-powered tools, including but not limited to:

• Automated photo enhancement, color correction, and background removal.
• AI-assisted video editing, stabilization, and quality improvement.
• Audio enhancement, noise reduction, and transcription.
• Automated captioning, translation, and accessibility features.

4.2 AI-Generated Content

Your image, likeness, voice, or name may be incorporated into AI-generated or AI-assisted promotional content, including:

• AI-generated marketing materials, graphics, and visual compositions.
• Synthetically generated or composite images for promotional purposes.
• AI-powered personalization of marketing content.
• Virtual or augmented reality experiences featuring event content.

4.3 AI Model Training

Media captured under this Policy may be used to train, develop, or improve AI and machine learning systems, including but not limited to:

• Computer vision and image recognition systems.
• Speech recognition and natural language processing models.
• Content recommendation and personalization algorithms.
• Event analytics and attendee engagement tools.

4.4 Synthetic Media

You acknowledge that AI technologies may be used to create derivative works or synthetic media that incorporate elements of your likeness for legitimate promotional and business purposes. Such use will be consistent with the permitted uses outlined in Section 3 and will not be used to create content that is defamatory, misleading, or harmful to your reputation.

5. Platform vs Event Organizer Rights

Your consent grants separate rights to both Connecto (the Platform) and the specific event organizer(s):

5.1 Platform Rights

Connecto may use media for Platform-wide marketing, feature demonstrations, and general promotional purposes. This includes showcasing events hosted on the Platform to attract future organizers and attendees.

5.2 Event Organizer Rights

Event organizers receive independent rights to use media for their own promotional purposes, sponsor fulfillment, and event documentation. Organizers may share media with their sponsors and partners as outlined in their event-specific terms.

5.3 Independence of Rights

Connecto and event organizers exercise their rights independently. Restrictions or modifications requested from one party do not automatically apply to the other.

6. International Use

Media may be used, stored, and distributed globally. By consenting to this Policy, you acknowledge that:

• Media may be transferred to and processed in countries with different data protection laws than your country of residence.
• For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland: This consent serves as the legal basis for processing your image data under GDPR Article 6(1)(a).
• Your rights under applicable data protection laws (such as GDPR, CCPA, or LGPD) remain intact, though the practical exercise of certain rights may be limited by the nature of already-published media.

7. Age Requirements

You must be 18 years of age or older to provide consent under this Policy.

If you are under 18 years of age, you cannot consent to this Media Release. Event organizers may establish separate procedures for obtaining parental or guardian consent for minors. Please contact the specific event organizer if you are a minor seeking to participate in media activities.

By providing consent, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement.

8. Duration

This consent is perpetual and survives the conclusion of the event. The rights granted under this Policy:

• Have no expiration date.
• Apply worldwide without territorial limitation.
• Continue even if you discontinue use of Connecto or delete your account.
• Remain in effect for media already captured and distributed, even if consent is later withdrawn for future use.

9. No Compensation

You acknowledge and agree that:

• No payment, royalty, or other compensation is due to you for the use of media under this Policy.
• You have no ownership interest in the media or any materials created using your image or likeness.
• Connecto and event organizers may monetize content containing your image without obligation to share revenue.
• You waive any claims for compensation related to the use of your image, likeness, voice, or name as permitted by this Policy.

10. Voluntary Participation

Your consent to this Media Release Policy is entirely voluntary:

• Not Required for Attendance: You may attend events without consenting to media release, though your participation in certain activities may be limited.
• Opt-Out Available: You may decline to provide consent during registration.
• On-Site Options: At physical events, you may request a "no photo" indicator (such as a colored badge sticker) from event staff, where available.
• Best Efforts: While we make reasonable efforts to honor no-photo requests, we cannot guarantee exclusion from all crowd shots or incidental captures.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Media Release Policy or wish to discuss your consent, please contact us:

For questions specific to an event, please contact the event organizer directly through the event page on Connecto.

We will respond to inquiries within 30 days.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Media Release Policy from time to time. Changes will be indicated by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Policy. Continued consent to media release after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

For material changes, we will:

• Post the updated Policy with a new effective date.
• Notify registered users via email when practicable.
• Update the version number in consent records for audit purposes.