Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: December 31, 2025
Website: www.wopha.org

Welcome to the website of Women Photographers International Archive, Inc. (WOPHA). By accessing or using our website, services, or digital platforms (collectively, the “Site”), you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). Please read them carefully. If you do not agree, please discontinue your use of the Site.

1. About WOPHA

Women Photographers International Archive, Inc. (“WOPHA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Miami, Florida. WOPHA researches, promotes, supports, and educates about the contributions of women and non-binary photographers to modern and contemporary art.

Our mission is to further Miami as a meeting place for the international photography community.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By using the Site, creating an account, subscribing to our newsletter, making a donation, purchasing a membership, or participating in an event or program, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.

We may update these Terms at any time without prior notice. Updates will be effective upon posting to the Site. Your continued use constitutes acceptance of those changes.

3. Use of the Website

You agree to use the Site for lawful purposes only and in a way that does not infringe on the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else’s use and enjoyment of the Site.

You may not:

  • Engage in unauthorized access, data mining, scraping, or reverse engineering of any part of the Site.

  • Post or transmit any harmful, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise unlawful material.

  • Use the Site for commercial solicitation or advertising without our written consent.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on the Site—including but not limited to text, images, photographs, videos, graphics, logos, and design—is the property of WOPHA or its content providers and is protected by U.S. and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or publicly display any part of the Site’s content without express written permission from WOPHA or the respective copyright holder.

Requests for permission to reproduce materials should be directed to:
📧 info@wopha.org

5. User Contributions

If you submit content to WOPHA (including images, comments, or testimonials), you grant WOPHA a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual license to use, display, and distribute that content in connection with our programs, exhibitions, publications, and promotional materials, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

You are solely responsible for ensuring that your submissions do not violate the rights of third parties.

6. Donations and Memberships

All donations and membership fees made through the Site are voluntary and non-refundable, unless required by law. WOPHA is a registered 501(c)(3) organization, and your contributions may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Please retain your emailed receipt for tax purposes.

We use third-party payment processors that comply with applicable data protection and financial security standards. WOPHA does not store your payment card information.

7. Events, Workshops, and Registrations

Registration for WOPHA programs or events (in-person or virtual) may be subject to specific terms, fees, or cancellation policies outlined during the registration process.

By registering, you grant WOPHA permission to photograph, record, and use your likeness for educational and promotional purposes, unless you opt out in writing before the event.

8. Third-Party Links

The Site may include links to third-party websites or platforms (e.g., partner institutions, YouTube, or donation services). WOPHA is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of these external sites. Visiting third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to their respective terms and policies.

9. Privacy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. Please review it carefully here: [Insert link to Privacy Policy].

10. Accessibility

WOPHA is committed to providing a website that is accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. We strive to meet or exceed the requirements of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
If you encounter accessibility barriers, please contact us at info@wopha.org so we can assist you.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and its content are provided “as is” and “as available.” WOPHA makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content.

WOPHA does not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, or that any defects will be corrected.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, WOPHA and its officers, directors, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Site or any linked content.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless WOPHA, its officers, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

15. Termination

WOPHA reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, without notice, for any conduct that violates these Terms or is deemed harmful to the organization or its community.

16. SMS Communications Disclosure

By opting in to receive SMS messages from WOPHA, you agree to the following terms:

  1. Message Types: You may receive text messages from WOPHA related to donations, event updates, membership opportunities, exhibition announcements, volunteer programs, and other organizational news or fundraising campaigns.

  2. Message Frequency: Message frequency may vary depending on your interaction with WOPHA campaigns and programs, but you can generally expect up to 4 messages per month.

  3. Message and Data Rates: Message and data rates may apply to each text message sent or received, as provided in your mobile telephone service plan (please contact your mobile carrier for details). WOPHA is not responsible for any charges you may incur for SMS messages, including charges from your mobile carrier.

  4. Opt-Out Instructions: You can cancel the SMS service at any time by texting STOP to the shortcode from which you received the message. After you send the SMS message STOP, you will receive a one-time confirmation message to confirm that you have been unsubscribed. After this, you will no longer receive SMS messages from WOPHA unless you opt in again.

  5. Help Instructions: If you experience issues with the messaging program, reply with the word HELP for assistance or email us at info@wopha.org.

  6. Privacy Policy: WOPHA respects your privacy. Your phone number and personal information will never be shared with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes. For more information, please review our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.

  7. Supported Carriers: Supported carriers may vary and are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

17. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact:
📧 info@wopha.org
📍 Women Photographers International Archive, Inc.
1100 Brickell Bay Dr. suite 310331
Miami, FL 33231