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Terms of  Use

About Sideline Frames Media

Sideline Frames Media is an independent editorial sports media organization covering professional, collegiate, and high school athletics through written journalism, photography, and multimedia storytelling. Our content is created for editorial, journalistic, and informational purposes.

Editorial Independence

Sideline Frames Media maintains full editorial independence.

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Opinions, analysis, rankings, and commentary published on this website reflect the views of our editorial staff and contributors and do not represent the opinions of leagues, schools, teams, conferences, governing bodies, or credentialing organizations.

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Receiving media credentials does not imply endorsement by any organization.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise noted, all content published on Sideline Frames Media—including:

  • Photography

  • Articles

  • Graphics

  • Logos

  • Videos

  • Design elements

  • Branding

is protected by copyright and remains the property of Sideline Frames Media or the original photographer or contributor.

Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, editing, commercial use, AI training, or republication is prohibited without prior written permission.

Photography Licensing

Photographs published on this website are provided for viewing purposes only.

Downloading, screenshotting, reposting, editing, or commercial use of any image is prohibited unless written permission has been granted.

Organizations seeking licensing or publication rights may contact Sideline Frames Media directly.

Proper credit does not replace licensing permission.

Credential Policy

Media credentials issued to Sideline Frames Media or its photographers are intended solely for editorial coverage.

Credentials may not be:

  • Shared

  • Transferred

  • Sold

  • Loaned

  • Used on behalf of another organization

  • Used for commercial photography unless specifically authorized by the credential issuer

All credential holders representing Sideline Frames Media must follow the policies established by the host organization, conference, league, school, or venue.

Violation of credential agreements may result in removal from assignments and termination of future collaboration.

Third-Party Contributors

  • Sideline Frames Media works with freelance photographers and contributors.

  • Unless specifically stated, contributors remain independent contractors and are not employees of Sideline Frames Media.

  • All contributors must follow our Editorial Standards and Assignment Policies.

Accuracy of Information

We strive to provide accurate and timely reporting.

However, schedules, rosters, statistics, venue information, and event details may change without notice.

Sideline Frames Media cannot guarantee that every piece of information will remain current or error-free.

External Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites.

Sideline Frames Media is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or policies of external websites.

Visiting third-party websites is at your own discretion.

User Conduct

  • Users agree not to:

  • Copy or scrape website content

  • Misrepresent affiliation with Sideline Frames Media

  • Use our name to request media credentials without authorization

  • Attempt to interfere with website operations

  • Upload malicious software or unauthorized content

  • Unauthorized use of our name or branding may result in legal action.

Disclaimer

All information is provided “as is.”

Sideline Frames Media makes no warranties regarding:

  • completeness

  • reliability

  • availability

  • accuracy

Users assume responsibility for any decisions made based on information found on this website.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Sideline Frames Media shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of this website.

Changes to These Terms

  • These Terms of Use may be updated at any time without prior notice.

  • Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Contact

Questions regarding these Terms of Use may be directed to:

Sideline Frames Media
Editorial Team
Email: info@sidelineframes.com

Unauthorized Credential Requests

No individual or organization may apply for media credentials using the name, branding, email domain, or representation of Sideline Frames Media without prior written authorization from the Managing Editor.

Any unauthorized credential request made under the Sideline Frames Media name may result in immediate removal from our contributor network and may be reported to the issuing organization.

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