This copyright notice governs the use of images on photo.ktown.team, a project of Ktown Team to document, celebrate, and engage our diverse Koreatown community through visual storytelling. We aim to:
Images are owned by Ktown Team or individual community contributors as specified.
Community photographers can license their work to Ktown Team for inclusion in the collection. Licensing terms are agreed upon individually.
By licensing their work, photographers grant Ktown Team the right to:
We encourage non-commercial use of images for:
All uses must include the photographer's name and "Ktown Team Photo Collection"
Higher resolution versions are available for approved community and educational uses. Request via the form at photo.ktown.team/request.
Images may not be used to promote products, services, or entities that harm the wellbeing of Koreatown residents or contradict Ktown Team's mission.
Koreatown residents are invited to contribute their photos documenting community life. Submit images at photo.ktown.team/contribute.
Residents can suggest culturally or historically significant images they would like to see included via photo.ktown.team/suggest or our annual Community Curation Campaign.
A rotating group of community advisors provides guidance on collection development, curation, and usage policies to ensure they remain responsive to Koreatown's needs.
Ktown Team uses AI to tag, organize, and moderate the collection according to our published Responsible AI Principles. We commit to using AI in a way that empowers human creativity and judgment.
Where individuals are the main subject of a photo, we seek informed consent for inclusion whenever possible. Individuals can request removal of their likeness via the takedown process in section 8.3.
We encourage global partners to engage with the collection in a way that promotes cross-cultural understanding and respect. The International Advisory Council provides guidance on culturally sensitive global use.
Key information about the collection is available in Korean, Spanish, Tagalog, and other languages spoken in Koreatown.
For uses outside of the United States, contact partnerships@ktown.team to discuss international licensing terms that respect local cultural and legal contexts.
Ktown Team monitors for unauthorized image use online. Users in violation will first receive an educational warning, escalating to legal action if needed.
Disputes over image use will go through a three-step resolution process: good-faith negotiation, mediation, and finally binding arbitration in Los Angeles County.
Individuals depicted in images can request removal by emailing takedown@ktown.team. Decisions balance individual privacy with the public interest in documenting Koreatown's history.
The images in this collection ultimately aim to celebrate the diverse individuals who make up Koreatown's vibrant community. We strive to use images in a way that tells people-centered stories with sensitivity and respect.
Each year we showcase how collection images have been used to support community initiatives, enrich local publications, and foster cultural connections. See featured uses at photo.ktown.team/impact.
The Ktown Team Photo Collection is curated by culturally knowledgeable community members and guided by an external advisory board of legal, arts, and community development experts. We're grateful to all who help make this a trusted community resource.