Terms of Service

Last updated: April 13, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using ChicagoMurals.org, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provisions of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by these terms, please do not use this website.

2. User Submissions

When you submit photographs, information, or content to ChicagoMurals.org:

  • You grant ChicagoMurals.org a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, and non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content.
  • This license applies regardless of whether a submission is approved for payment through our Pay4Pic program.
  • You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to the content you submit.
  • You understand that all submissions may be used by ChicagoMurals.org for any purpose related to our mission of documenting Chicago's public art.

3. Pay4Pic Program

For users participating in our Pay4Pic program:

  • Payment for submissions is at the sole discretion of ChicagoMurals.org administrators.
  • Submissions may be rejected for payment if they do not meet our quality standards (minimum 2K resolution, daytime lighting, head-on view of the mural).
  • Even if your submission is rejected for payment, you still grant us all rights to use the image as described in Section 2.
  • Payments are typically processed within 30 days of approval.
  • We reserve the right to modify or terminate the Pay4Pic program at any time.

4. User Conduct

You agree not to use ChicagoMurals.org to:

  • Submit false, misleading, or inaccurate information.
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations.
  • Infringe upon the rights of others.
  • Submit content that is unlawful, obscene, defamatory, threatening, or otherwise objectionable.
  • Attempt to disrupt or interfere with the website's functionality.

5. Intellectual Property

The content on ChicagoMurals.org, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of ChicagoMurals.org or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.

6. Limitation of Liability

ChicagoMurals.org shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from the use or inability to use the website or services.

7. Changes to Terms

ChicagoMurals.org reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

8. Governing Law

These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois. Any disputes relating to these terms and conditions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Illinois.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Email: info@chicagomurals.org