Photo Permissions & Image Use Policy

All images displayed on this website are used with the express consent of the parents and families involved.

The photographs on this site – including all digital files, prints, and derivatives – are protected by United States and international copyright law. No image may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, or otherwise used in any form without prior written permission from the copyright holder. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use of these photos is strictly prohibited. Licensing and usage inquiries: marina@behindthesmile.org.

1. OUR COMMITMENT

At Behind the Smile, every image tells a real family’s story - stories of courage, love, and connection. This page explains how we honor the trust placed in us when families choose to share their photos and what steps we take to protect their privacy.

2. PERMISSION AND CONSENT

All photos and videos featured on this website are used with the express consent of the parents or legal guardians of the children shown. Families have complete control over whether and how their images appear. Consent can be withdrawn at any time by contacting us, and we will promptly remove the related content.

3. USE RESTRICTIONS

All photos and videos on this site are protected by copyright and may not be downloaded, copied, reproduced, shared, or distributed in any form without prior written permission from Behind the Smile. Unauthorized use of any image or video may violate privacy, copyright, or child-protection laws.

4. RESPECT FOR FAMILIES

Each image represents a family who has chosen to share a personal part of their journey to help others feel seen and supported. We kindly ask that you honor that generosity by not reusing, reposting, or altering any visual content from this site.

5. CONTACT US

If you are featured on this website and would like your photo or story removed, if you have any questions about how images are used, of if you see images misused or reposted, please reach out to us at: marina@behindthesmile.org