CONTENT SHARING FAQ

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Visit Hershey & Harrisburg User Generated Content (UGC)

Hello! If you're visiting this FAQ, it’s likely because we’ve reached out via social media for rights to a photo or video OR you’re seen our posts encouraging you to share your experiences in our region. The FAQ are *not* a substitute for the official Terms & Conditions, but they’ll be helpful in providing a ground-level overview!

 

Why is Visit Hershey & Harrisburg asking for the rights to my photo or video?

We thought your content was awesome, and we’d love the opportunity to share it with our audience as we inspire people to visit the Hershey Harrisburg Region.


I don’t have a social media account. Can I still share a photo or video I've created? 

Yes! Our Uploader tool allows you to share content and add your name and content description for proper credit.

 

Where and how will my photo or video?

We often feature UGC in our Instagram feed and through curated UGC galleries on our website. In some cases, we may feature the content on other social media channels including but not limited to Facebook and IG Threads. The content may also appear in e-newsletters to our subscribers. 

Visit Hershey & Harrisburg is the “parent” organization for ExploreHBG.com, hhSportsAndEvents.com, and Big26.com. Content may be shared on those sites and corresponding social media platforms.   

 

How soon do you share a photo or video after receiving rights?

Some content is shared almost immediately, while other content may be more suited for future use. Content that is shared on social is not always placed in a website gallery, and content that is shared via website gallery may not always appear on social.  We appreciate all participation, but we cannot guarantee that all requested content will be shared.

 

Will people know it's my photo or video?

Yes. We’ll give you credit by displaying your username, name, or image through a direct link back to your content, in nearby text, or in the description/comment section. 

 

Will you edit my photo/video?

We may need to crop a photo or video depending on the placement, but edits are limited. Our goal is to share both your authentic experience and creative intentions.


Is this content request part of a photo contest?

No. We may run Photo Contests from time to time, but they will have separate and unique sets of Rules & Terms.