Guidelines on Photography and Social Media Posting for Non-Media Participants at JRC2026

February 2026

1. Purpose

These Guidelines on Photography and Social Media Posting by Non-Media Participants (hereinafter referred to as the “Guidelines”) have been established by the Japan Radiology Congress (JRC) to clarify important points to be observed when using social media and other platforms at academic meetings and events organized by JRC.
The purpose of these Guidelines is to promote responsible information sharing and constructive communication among participants.

2. Scope

These Guidelines apply to:

• All organizers, related parties, and participants involved in JRC2026 (hereinafter referred to as “Participants”).
• Photography at the JRC2026 venue and posting or sharing information related to JRC2026 via social media and other platforms by Participants, including posts made through official and unofficial conference-related and society-related accounts.

3. Basic Principles

• Participants must respect the rights and interests of others when taking photographs and using social media.
• When posting or disseminating information via social media, Participants must ensure accuracy and exercise utmost caution to avoid spreading uncertain, misleading, or factually incorrect information.

4. Prohibited Activities Related to Photography and Posting

At JRC2026, the following activities are strictly prohibited with regard to photography and posting or sharing information:

(1) Photography in Academic Program Venues

To protect the content of presentations, photographing or posting slides, CyPos screens, abstracts, or other presentation materials is prohibited.
However, this restriction does not apply to photography conducted by organizations or individuals who have obtained prior permission from the organizers, or photography taken inside academic program venues during periods when no academic sessions are being held, including subsequent posting or sharing of such images.

(2) Identification or Disclosure of Personal Information

When photographing or posting images or videos of the conference venue, lobby, or surrounding scenes, Participants must ensure that the personal information of other participants, staff, or related persons (such as names, faces, affiliations, etc.) is not identifiable.

(3) Infringement of Rights

Any act that infringes upon the rights of others, including copyrights, patent rights and other intellectual property rights, portrait rights, or privacy, is prohibited.
Participants should avoid photography and posts that may cause others to feel that their privacy has been or may be violated.

(4) Other Prohibited Acts

In addition to the above, the following acts are prohibited:

• Acts that cause damage to JRC, its member societies, or others.
• Photography or postings that disrupt the operation of the conference or academic meetings.
• Photography or postings that damage the image of the conference or academic societies, or cause inconvenience to others.
• Posting content that may be offensive to others (including obscene, violent, cruel, or discriminatory content).
• Defamation or slander of others, or acts that harm the reputation or credibility of others.
• Acts that violate public order and decency.
• Election campaigning, religious activities, or similar acts.
• Impersonation by using another person’s name or handle.
• Photography or postings for commercial or profit-making purposes, including advertising, affiliate activities, or posting URLs for such purposes.
• Photography for revenue-generating purposes (including photography intended for monetized social media content).
• Posting or disseminating harmful computer programs or similar content.
• Posting or disseminating content that violates the terms of use of social media platforms.
• Any other acts deemed inappropriate by JRC.

If JRC2026 staff provide instructions regarding photography or posting at the venue, Participants must comply with such instructions.

5. Disclaimer

JRC shall not be liable for any damages or issues arising from or related to photography at the JRC2026 venue or postings and statements regarding JRC2026 made on social media or other platforms.
JRC and its member societies shall not be responsible for any damages resulting from unauthorized use of official social media accounts by third parties or from the inability to use such accounts for any reason.

6. Miscellaneous

JRC reserves the right to revise these Guidelines without obtaining prior consent from Participants.
Participants are required to comply with the latest version of the Guidelines.

Contact

For inquiries, including applications for permission to take photographs inside academic program venues, please contact:
Japan Radiology Congress (JRC) Secretariat
Email: JRC@public.email.ne.jp

Japan Radiology Congress (JRC)
Representative Director: Shigeki Aoki

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