Last Updated: December 15, 2025

Agreement to Terms

Welcome to MASCULINEUSPROJECT.com ("Site," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("you," "your," or "user") and the operator of MASCULINEUSPROJECT.com regarding your access to and use of the Site.

By accessing or using MASCULINEUSPROJECT.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Site.

Description of Service

MASCULINEUSPROJECT.com is an independent artist portfolio and documentary platform operated as a creative practice. The Site showcases:

  • Documentary photography and visual media

  • Creative writing, essays, and field notes

  • Research-based reflections and journal entries

  • Original artistic and documentary work

The Site is intended for viewing, reading, and engaging with creative content. It also provides contact mechanisms for inquiries about collaborations, assignments, licensing, or permissions.

Eligibility and Account Access

You must be at least 18 years of age (or the age of digital consent in your jurisdiction) to use this Site. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.

The Site does not require user accounts for general browsing. If you submit contact forms or subscribe to newsletters, you represent that all information you provide is accurate, current, and complete.

Intellectual Property Rights

Ownership of Content

All content on MASCULINEUSPROJECT.com —including but not limited to photographs, images, videos, audio recordings, text, essays, articles, field notes, graphic designs, logos, layout, and overall Site design—is the exclusive property of the Site operator or other designated rights holders and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

Copyright Notice

All original works displayed on this Site are © MASCULINEUSPROJECT or the attributed creator. All rights reserved.

Restrictions on Use

Unless expressly authorized in writing, you may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, distribute, publish, display, perform, modify, create derivative works from, transmit, or exploit any content from this Site

  • Download images, text, or other content for any purpose other than personal, non-commercial viewing on your device

  • Use any content for commercial purposes, including in presentations, publications, portfolios, advertisements, or marketing materials

  • Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright notices, watermarks, or proprietary markings

  • Frame, embed, or otherwise incorporate any content into any other website or platform without explicit permission

  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access or download content from the Site

Permitted Use: You may view and navigate the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may share direct links to pages on MASCULINEUSPROJECT.com via social media or other platforms, provided you do not copy or redistribute the content itself.

Requesting Permission

If you are interested in licensing, reproducing, exhibiting, or otherwise using any content from this Site, you must contact us in writing at contact@masculineusproject.com to request permission and discuss licensing terms. Unauthorized use may result in legal action.

Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that content on this Site infringes your copyright, please contact us at contact@masculineusproject.com with the following information:

  • Identification of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed

  • Identification of the material on our Site that you claim is infringing and where it is located

  • Your contact information (name, address, email, phone number)

  • A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner

  • A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf

  • Your physical or electronic signature

User Conduct

When using this Site, you agree to:

  • Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

  • Respect the intellectual property rights of the Site operator and others

  • Use the contact forms and communication features only for their intended, legitimate purposes

  • Refrain from submitting false, misleading, or fraudulent information

  • Not engage in any activity that could harm, disable, overburden, or impair the Site or interfere with others' use of the Site

You agree not to:

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site, servers, or networks

  • Use the Site to transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code

  • Engage in any form of harassment, abuse, threatening behavior, or hate speech

  • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity

  • Collect or harvest personal information about other users

  • Use the Site for any illegal purpose or to violate any laws

We reserve the right to terminate or restrict your access to the Site if you violate these Terms.

Third-Party Links and Embedded Content

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or services (such as Instagram, Vimeo, YouTube, or other sites) and may embed content from these platforms. We provide these links and embedded content for your convenience.

We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for any third-party sites, content, products, or services. Your use of third-party sites is subject to their own terms of use and privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies before engaging with third-party content.

Third-party platforms may collect information about your interaction with embedded content according to their own data practices, as described in our Privacy Policy.

Contact Forms and Communications

Inquiries and Submissions

When you submit information through our contact forms or send us emails, you grant us permission to use that information to respond to your inquiry, consider collaboration or assignment opportunities, and maintain records of our communications.

We do not claim ownership of ideas, concepts, or materials you share with us through contact forms. However, any unsolicited submissions (such as creative ideas, proposals, or suggestions) will be treated as non-confidential and non-proprietary unless we have a prior written agreement stating otherwise.

Newsletter Subscriptions

If you subscribe to our newsletter, you consent to receive periodic emails with updates, new work, announcements, and other communications. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us.

Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

No Warranties

MASCULINEUSPROJECT.com is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or accuracy.

We do not warrant that:

  • The Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free

  • The content on the Site is accurate, complete, reliable, or current

  • Any defects or errors will be corrected

  • The Site or servers are free from viruses or other harmful components

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the operator of MASCULINEUSPROJECT.com shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

  • Your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the Site

  • Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers or any personal information stored therein

  • Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Site

  • Any bugs, viruses, or similar harmful code that may be transmitted through the Site

  • Any errors or omissions in any content or any loss or damage incurred from use of content posted, transmitted, or otherwise made available through the Site

This limitation applies whether the alleged liability is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other basis, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damage.

In jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless MASCULINEUSPROJECT.com and its operator from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:

  • Your use of the Site

  • Your violation of these Terms

  • Your violation of any rights of another person or entity, including intellectual property rights

  • Any content or information you submit through the Site

Geographic Limitations and Governing Law

MASCULINEUSPROJECT.com is operated from the United States and is intended for a global audience interested in documentary and artistic work. However, the Site is controlled and operated in accordance with the laws of the United States.

We make no representation that content on the Site is appropriate or available for use in all locations. If you access the Site from outside the United States, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

Governing Law

These Terms and any disputes arising out of or related to the Site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the state in which the Site operator is domiciled, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved through good faith negotiation. If negotiation is unsuccessful, disputes may be brought in the state or federal courts located in the United States, and you consent to the jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

Privacy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. Please review our Privacy Policy at masculineusproject.com/privacy to understand our privacy practices.

Modifications to the Site and Terms

Changes to the Site

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Site at any time without notice. We are not liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Site.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

Material changes will be communicated through a notice on the Site or via email if we have your email address. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed about your rights and obligations.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be deemed severable and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and MASCULINEUSPROJECT.com regarding your use of the Site and supersede any prior agreements or understandings, whether written or oral.

No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms will be effective only if in writing and signed by an authorized representative.

Assignment

You may not assign, transfer, or delegate these Terms or your rights and obligations hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign or transfer these Terms without restriction.

Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

Email: contact@masculineusproject.com

For copyright permissions, licensing inquiries, or collaboration opportunities, please use the same contact email with a clear subject line describing your request.

By using MASCULINEUSPROJECT.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.