Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: 29 October 2025

Notice: Cameracraftsmen of America, Inc. reserves the right to modify, update, or amend the information contained in this document at any time and at its sole discretion, without prior notice. All changes become effective immediately upon posting to the website.

1. Introduction

Welcome to the website of Cameracraftsmen of America, Inc. (“CCA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) a non-profit organization. By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms & Conditions. Please read them carefully before using the site. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.

CCA is a private, invitation-only professional photography organization founded in 1905. The website serves as both a public showcase of CCA’s history and members’ work and a private members-only area for communication, collaboration, and internal administration.

2. Website Use

The public section of the website is open for informational and educational purposes only.
Access to private member areas is restricted to active members of Cameracraftsmen of America, Inc. Each member is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials and any information shared within the private section.

3. Member Content & Responsibility

Members may upload or submit photographs, text, statements, and related materials for inclusion in both private and public sections of the website.
By uploading content, members confirm that:

They own the rights or have obtained permission to use and display the content online.
The material does not infringe upon the copyright, privacy, or intellectual property rights of others.
They grant Cameracraftsmen of America, Inc. a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display, publish, and share such content for CCA purposes, including historical archives, exhibitions, and promotional materials.

Members remain fully responsible for their own submissions and for ensuring that they have proper authorization to share their work.

4. Intellectual Property

All materials on this website—including but not limited to images, text, logos, graphics, and design—are the property of Cameracraftsmen of America, Inc. or their respective creators. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of these materials is strictly prohibited.

5. Payments

All payments are processed securely through PayPal. When redirected to PayPal, users are subject to PayPal’s terms, conditions, and privacy policy. CCA does not store or process any payment card data on its servers.

6. Privacy and Data Use

Member and visitor data are handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Personal contact information shared within the private member directory is for internal use only and may not be copied, distributed, or shared outside the organization without express CCA Board consent.

7. Limitation of Liability

CCA provides this website and its contents “as is.” While we strive for accuracy, we make no warranties, express or implied, about the reliability, completeness, or availability of content. CCA, its officers, directors, and members will not be held liable for any loss or damage arising from use of the website or member-submitted content.

8. External Links

This website may include links to third-party sites such as PayPal, Vimeo, YouTube, and social media platforms. CCA is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external websites.

9. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

10. Contact

Cameracraftsmen of America, Inc. may be contacted via email at hello@cameracraftsmenofamerica.org.
As a private membership organization without a public headquarters, we do not maintain a public mailing address.