Media Release & Content Submission Terms

You grant Downey Chamber a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, publish, display, distribute, edit, crop, resize, and create derivative works from the content you submit, including but not limited to:

• Photos, videos, graphics, flyers, logos, and documents
• Captions, descriptions, event details, and written copy
• Business name and related identifying information

This permission applies to use on Downey Chamber platforms, including social media, website, email newsletters, digital displays, print materials, and promotional/educational content.

You confirm that:

• You own the content you submit or have legal permission to share it; and
• Your submission does not violate any third-party rights, including copyright, trademark, privacy, or publicity rights.

If your submission includes people, you confirm that you have obtained any necessary permissions from those individuals to be featured and for this content to be used by Downey Chamber.

Submitting content does not guarantee publication. Downey Chamber may approve, decline, or request edits at our discretion, including for reasons related to:

• Quality/format requirements
• Alignment with Chamber policies and community standards
• Timing, scheduling, or limited capacity
• Incomplete information or missing permissions

We may adjust content to fit platform requirements, including:

• Light edits for grammar, clarity, length, and formatting
• Cropping/resizing for social platforms
• Adding Chamber branding or tags/hashtags
• Scheduling based on our content calendar

If you submit an event application:

• You confirm the event information is accurate, including date/time/location/pricing.
• You agree to notify us if event details change or if the event is canceled.
• Downey Chamber may publish event details across our channels, at our discretion.

Do not submit content that includes:

• Hate, harassment, discrimination, or explicit content
• Misleading, false, or deceptive claims
• Content promoting illegal activity
• Adult content or graphic violence
• Content that violates platform rules or local laws

You agree to hold Downey Chamber harmless from claims related to your submission, including copyright/trademark/privacy disputes, and you agree you are responsible for the content you submit.

If you need to request removal of a post, you may contact us at:

We’ll review the request; removal is not guaranteed if the content has already been distributed through emails, printed materials, or similar channels, but we will do our best to accommodate reasonable requests.

Questions about these terms or your submission?