Question on Nudes

dwjantz

I am not clear on the site regulations on this. Are we allowed nudes in galleries? To sell nude prints?

jfriend

See the Smugmug terms of use here: http://www.smugmug.com/aboutus/terms/. I'd suggest you read 13a.

dwjantz

jfriend wrote: »

See the Smugmug terms of use here: http://www.smugmug.com/aboutus/terms/. I'd suggest you read 13a.

I have already read that along with the entire page. That is still open to interpretation. Playboy style nudes as paintings, sculptures and photographs are seen in museums all over. I have customers for this type of nudes and wanting to know specifically if those are ok. They are not sexually suggestive.

jfriend

dwjantz wrote: »

I have already read that along with the entire page. That is still open to interpretation. Playboy style nudes as paintings, sculptures and photographs are seen in museums all over. I have customers for this type of nudes and wanting to know specifically if those are ok. They are not sexually suggestive.

Then you should probably contact the Smugmug helpdesk and get an "official" answer from smugmug directly.

dwjantz

jfriend wrote: »

Then you should probably contact the Smugmug helpdesk and get an "official" answer from smugmug directly.

Yes, as I have seen a LOT of museum material I consider pornographic but is in museums. Like Mapplethorpe's works. lol

Malte

dwjantz wrote: »

I have already read that along with the entire page. That is still open to interpretation. Playboy style nudes as paintings, sculptures and photographs are seen in museums all over. I have customers for this type of nudes and wanting to know specifically if those are ok. They are not sexually suggestive.

From what I can gather, sexually suggestive is much, much more acceptable than a nipple. Back asswards if you ask me. :cry

Malte

dwjantz

Malte wrote: »

From what I can gather, sexually suggestive is much, much more acceptable than a nipple. Back asswards if you ask me. :cry

Malte

. But the TOS states that it can be what is allowed in museums.

Malte

dwjantz wrote: »

. But the TOS states that it can be what is allowed in museums.

I asked on a specific gallery I found on Zenfoilo and this was the answer:

http://www.dgrin.com/showpost.php?p=559325&postcount=268

If you dare, click the link to find ordinary, unsexual, undressed people.

Malte

dwjantz

I wouldn't post those on my OWN hosted site lol. So looks like the key was a PUBLIC gallery. Some I had for sale could be in a password protected album to be viewed only by those wanting to purchase and order prints

Malte

dwjantz wrote:

...So looks like the key was a PUBLIC gallery.

No, it's made clear later in the thread that it doesn't matter if there's a password or the gallery is unlisted.

dwjantz wrote:

I wouldn't post those on my OWN hosted site lol...

I find that a bit sad. I reject the idea that nudity is harmful for anyone to see and I think a disclaimer by the link to the gallery is plenty. Nudity isn't ugly or shameful, it's not even sexual. It's people with no clothes on!

Malte

Andy

Malte wrote: »

No, it's made clear later in the thread

Malte that thread was 4 years old.
To the original poster: please write our Support Heroes and we can advise.

dwjantz

Andy, I already had. And was informed with this:



Sebastian Hosche [SmugMug Hero], Jan-18 04:01 am (MST):
Hi Doug,

Thank you for contacting SmugMug. That should be fine if you keep these nudes in unlisted or password protected galleries that aren't publicly accessible.

Let us know if you have any questions.

All the best,
Sebastian
SmugMug Support Hero
________________________________

Which answered my question fine. And fast! Thanks!

Malte

Andy wrote: »

Malte that thread was 4 years old...

Hey, if old means the policy has changed, I'm all for it ofcourse.

So my example from that thread is now OK in a password protected or unlisted gallery?

Malte

dwjantz

That is what I was told.

Malte

dwjantz wrote: »

That is what I was told.

Cool, thanks Doug!

Malte

dwjantz

Welcome!

JamesGPhoto

Malte wrote: »

Hey, if old means the policy has changed, I'm all for it ofcourse.

So my example from that thread is now OK in a password protected or unlisted gallery?

Malte

Can someone verify this please?

zacHer0

JamesGPhoto wrote: »

Can someone verify this please?

Please email the help desk with specifics and we will be happy to take a look for you.

The general rule of thumb is that there are no nude photos allowed in public galleries. Nudes that you might find in a museum may be in password protected and unlisted galleries. Photorank, hello world, and hello SmugMug must also be turned off in the gallery settings.

Hopefully this clears things up!

JamesGPhoto

Thanks Zac!!