Terms of Service

Last updated: January 28, 2026

Welcome to joeedelman.com. This website is owned and operated by Joe Edelman. By visiting and using this site and my social profiles, you agree to follow these Terms of Service.

This site and my social media profiles exist to share educational photography content and meaningful resources designed to help you understand the hows and whys of photographic practice.

I do not sell products or services, and I do not run ads or affiliate programs. Speaking and teaching engagements are arranged directly through organizations, not through website transactions.

My social media posts are shared to educate and broaden understanding, not to invite opinion-driven arguments. This policy supports the educational purpose of the content by keeping discussions focused, thoughtful, and respectful. Thoughtful, respectful questions are welcome. Comments that are rude, dismissive, or uninformed will be deleted to preserve the intent and value of the information presented.

FAQ: Social Media Commenting and Moderation

Are comments welcome?
Yes. Thoughtful, respectful questions that relate to the subject matter are welcome.

Why do you delete some comments?
Comments may be removed if they are rude, dismissive, off-topic, or do not engage with the subject in a meaningful way.

What about differing viewpoints?
Different perspectives are welcome when they are presented respectfully and with an effort to engage the information shared.

Will you explain why a comment was deleted?
No. Comments are moderated at my discretion, and moderation decisions are not debated publicly.

What happens if someone repeatedly ignores these guidelines?
Repeated violations may result in comments being removed without notice or the account being blocked.

1. Use of Website Content

All content on this site is the property of Joe Edelman unless otherwise credited. This includes:

Articles
Images and photographs
Videos
Graphics
PDFs, downloads, and other resources
Branding, logos, and design elements

You may:

Read and share links to my content
Use small excerpts for educational purposes with credit

You may not:

Copy articles or tutorials and publish them elsewhere
Repost photographs or images without permission
Use my work for commercial purposes
Create derivative content that implies endorsement

If you want to use any material beyond basic sharing, you can contact me via this form: https://www.joeedelman.com/contact

2. No Professional Relationship

This site provides general educational information about photography.
Visiting this site does not create a client or instructional relationship.
Any professional work I do takes place privately with organizations or students, not through this website.

3. Accuracy of Information

I do my best to keep the information on this site accurate, up to date, and helpful. The content is intended for education and inspiration. I make no guarantees about completeness, accuracy, or outcomes.

Photography techniques, gear specifications, and software may change over time.

4. External Links

Some pages link to other websites or resources. These links are provided for convenience. I am not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any external site.

5. User Conduct

You agree not to use this site in ways that:

Disrupt or damage the website
Attempt to access restricted areas
Interfere with security features
Violate any laws
Attempt to scrape, mine, or harvest data
Misrepresent or impersonate any person

This site is informational and does not allow user accounts, posting, uploading, or commenting. Any attempt to bypass these limitations is prohibited.

6. Intellectual Property

All intellectual property rights for photos, tutorials, articles, videos, and other site content remain with Joe Edelman unless otherwise noted.

Unauthorized use may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws.

7. Limitation of Liability

By using this site, you agree that I am not responsible for:

Errors or omissions in the content
Losses or damages resulting from your use of the site
Technical failures, downtime, or interruptions
Issues caused by third-party tools such as Google Analytics, Microsoft Bing tags, or Microsoft Clarity
Actions taken based on information provided on the site

Your use of the website is at your own discretion.

8. Privacy

Your use of the site is also governed by the Privacy and Cookie Policy, which explains how analytics and cookies are used.

You can view the full policy here:
https://www.joeedelman.com/privacy-policy

9. Changes to These Terms

I may update these Terms from time to time. The revised date at the top of the page shows when the latest version was published. Continued use of the site means you accept any changes.

10. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, you can reach me via this form: https://www.joeedelman.com/contact

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