- The guidelines for the use of photos presenting Baltic countries Latvia and Lithuania (hereinafter ‘the Guidelines’) lay down terms and conditions for the use of photos.
- Photos are intended to be used for non-commercial purposes of presenting Latvia and Lithuania.
- The right to use photos will be granted to journalists, state and municipal institutions, establishments and organisations, diplomatic missions and consular posts of the Republic of Lithuania, associations, other legal and/or natural persons.
- Photos used shall contain a credit line identifying the author, e.g.: ‘A. Aleksandravičius’.
- The photos shall not be cropped or otherwise modified, thereby misrepresenting the image and/or information.
- The photos may be used for the following purposes::
- advertising and publicity campaigns of Latvia and Lithuania;
- international exhibitions, conferences, projects, or initiatives;
- audiovisual works, other visual information;
- publications and other prints;
- communication on social networks;
- souvenirs and representation gifts.
8. The photos shall not be used for the following:
- where their use could damage the reputation and/or image of Latvia and / or Lithuania.
- advertising of ethyl alcohol, alcoholic beverages, tobacco, tobacco products and tobacco products-related advertising, also advertising of gambling, instant credits etc.;
- for commercial purposes.
9. The photos shall not be transferred for the use of other persons.
10. The photos shall be used free of charge.
11. Before the use of the photos, its user shall agree with the Guidelines provisions. By agreeing, the user of the photos will confirm and assume responsibility for using the photo(s) strictly to the requirements laid down in the Guidelines.
12. Illegitimate use of the photos shall be forbidden, treating it as a violation of the Civil Code of the Republic of Lithuania, of the Republic of Latvia and other laws protecting copyright.
13. Violation of the requirements laid down in the Guidelines shall entail liability under the copyright legislation.