Photo & Media Disclaimer

At BluesPress.com, we believe that the blues is a visual story as much as a musical one. Our mission is to celebrate and amplify the artists, events, and culture of the global blues community. To do this effectively, we strive to present every artist and festival in the best possible light.

1. Our Intent and Source of Content

BluesPress.com is a community-powered information portal. Much of the imagery used on this site is gathered from publicly available social media profiles (such as Facebook and Instagram), official artist websites, and press kits.

We share these images under the understanding that they have been placed in the public domain by the artists or their representatives for the express purpose of promotion and visibility. Our use of these images is intended to support the artist and the blues community, and we do not claim ownership of any third-party media.

2. Respecting the Photographer (Credit & Attribution)

Just as we honor the musicians, we deeply respect the visual artists—the photographers—who capture the magic of the blues.

• Our Policy: We make every effort to identify and credit the original photographer whenever that information is available.
• Your Help: If you see a photo on our site that you took, and we haven’t credited you (or have credited you incorrectly), please contact us immediately so we can provide the proper recognition.

3. Copyright and “Take-Down” Policy

As a community-driven platform, BluesPress.com does not have the resources to purchase formal commercial licenses for every promotional image shared within the blues ecosystem. We operate on the principle of Fair Use for news, reporting, and promotional purposes.

If you are the owner of a photograph used on this site and do not wish for it to be displayed:

1. Please notify us at contact@bluespress.com with the subject line: “Photo Removal Request.”
2. Include a link to the page where the photo appears.
3. We will remove the image promptly and without question.

We prefer to work in harmony with all creators. By using this site, you acknowledge that BluesPress.com acts in good faith to support the blues community and will rectify any copyright concerns immediately upon notification.

4. Limitation of Liability

By accessing this site, you agree that BluesPress.com, its founders, and contributors are not liable for any copyright claims arising from community-submitted content or reshared social media imagery, provided that we adhere to the removal process outlined above.