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Note: Organizer/Leader and The ST. Petersburg Photography Meetup Group are not responsible or liable for accidents/injuries. Participants assume all risks on Meetups and recommended suggested sites for photography opportunities.

By registering and participating in any future meetups you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the following statement:

I understand that the activities herein in might involve certain dangers and risks which I am prepared to fully assume for myself. I will abide by all rules and regulations and agree to waive all claims which I or any member of my family, or heirs, executors of assigns, may have against this meetup or it agents for damages or injury's sustained as the result of participating in the events held by the St. Petersburg Photography Group.

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RULES ARE UNDER "WHAT WE'RE ABOUT." (READ MORE) YOU MUST FIRST READ THE RULES BEFORE YOU'RE ALLOWED TO JOIN. FAILURE TO DO SO AND COMPLY WILL PREVENT ADMISSION TO THE GROUP.

IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO NETWORK OR MODEL, TRY ANOTHER GROUP!

TO BECOME A MEMBER YOU MUST...

1. YOU MUST POST A CURRENT CLEAR PHOTO OF JUST YOURSELF ONLY WITHOUT SUNGLASSES IN ORDER TO JOIN and answer the questions. This must be a clear photo of just yourself, no children or animals to be included. CLICK ON LINKS TO SEE EXAMPLES

ONCE AGAIN, ONLY A SINGLE ID TYPE PHOTO SHOWING ONLY YOU IS ALLOWABLE. ANY OTHER TYPE WILL RESULT IN BEING DECLINED.

NO SUNGLASSES CLICK ON LINKS TO SEE EXAMPLES

YOU MUST SUBMIT A CLEAR, ID TYPE PHOTO OR YOU WON'T BE ADMITTED TO THE GROUP

2. IF YOU DON'T POST A CURRENT PHOTO OF YOURSELF AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS YOU WILL BE DENIED MEMBERSHIP

3. THERE ARE NO DUES.

4. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU CONTINUE TO GET MESSAGES FROM US. if YOU WANT TO TURN OFF THAT FUNCTTION, DO NOT JOIN THE GROUP.

5. NEW MEMBERS WHO DO NOT PARTICIPATE WITHIN THE FIRST 3 MONTHS EITHER AT A MEETUP OR LOGGING ONTO THE SITE MAY BE REMOVED FROM THE GROUP.

6. By registering and participating in any future meetups you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the following statement:

You may be asking yourself why I should join The ST. Petersberg Photo Group.

We are the most active small photography group in the Tampa Bay area. Check out all of our past unique Meetups and you will find a wide variety of places and activities.

Everyone and all levels of cameras and knowledge are welcome! Just like life, your time with us will ebb and flow as your work and family life allows. When your passion for photography takes hold… we’re here to share it with you and introduce you to new friends who also share that same great passion! After most of our meetups we generally socialize over a bite to eat and a friendly discussion of cameras, software and ideas on “how to.”

Unlike other clubs we do not make a living from this. We are not after your money and ALL THE CLASSES ARE FREE. Whatever we teach either on line, classes are FREE! We believe that it’s always easier to learn from friends helping friends and that’s what we do.

DUES - NONE

Do you like to laugh and have fun and want to learn some more about photography…. ? If so… then our Group is the place to be.

To make things easier we came up with a Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) section and also some pretty basic rules for all of our members to follow.

OUR FAQ

What do I need to join your group?

All you need is a positive attitude, a face picture of yourself for your profile and be over the age of 21.

How will I find everyone at a meetup?

Each event will have an organizer in charge. They'll have their picture posted on the event signup page so you can look for them when you arrive. They will also post how to find the group and the time to meet. Some organizers will list their personal cell phone numbers as well.

Can I bring my kids to an event?

While everyone likes children, the majority of the events are not suitable for kids. We hold family events from time to time so they'll be able to attend those functions. So remember, if the event doesn't specifically state FAMILY EVENT, then the little ones should stay at home.

Can I guest host a meeting?

Yes you can! We're always looking for new and fun places to explore and try so if you have a great idea for a new spot or activity just contact Frank, Ford or Brenda and let them know you'd like to guest host that event and they’ll work with you to set it up. We have certain guidelines for hosting an event so please check with Ford or Frank.

What happens if someone is harassing me?

The first thing you should do is let the member know that their behavior is not welcome. If this happens at an event please let the organizer know right away. If it continues to happen, the member will be removed from our group. This is a fun and relaxed group and we will not tolerate that sort of behavior from our members!

Do you have a RSVP and No-Show policy?

Yes we do, which is covered further down this page in detail. If you respond that you're going to attend an event then please do so. We understand that life happens and things come up. If something comes up then please be courteous and change your RSVP to reflect your new status. This is very important on our events that have limited spots available

Now for the fine print and rules

Important information. Please read this page before applying for membership to this group. Upon acceptance as a member, you agree that you have read, understand and agree to abide by the following:

1. You must be over 21 to join our group. Your profile must include an identifying face picture of yourself and your first name if you're using a screen name other than your first name.

2. RSVP Policy: Our group has many members, however some of our events may be restricted to the number of attendees due to the size of the venue. If you RSVP "yes" for an event and do not attend, this will be considered a "no-show." Members who "no-show" for events (or members who excessively change your RSVP from "yes" to "no" at the last minute) for events with limited capacity, may be removed from the membership in fairness to all of our members. Please note: when you no-show for an event or cancel at the last minute, you are wasting a spot that another member could have used. This RSVP policy is designed to allow maximum opportunities for members to attend events with limited capacity seating. We have a 3 strike rule, after 3 no-shows the organizer will remove you from the group unless other facts are presented to excuse a no-show.

3. Guest Policy - We encourage our members to bring guests to the events, however, for a size restricted event please check with the organizer first before adding a guest as it's only fair that we give our members first chance to sign up. This guest need to be over 21 years and agree to proper conduct for that event. If it's a posted family friendly event, then guests under 21 are allowed.

4. You MUST complete your profile to be approved as a member. The Organizers have the right and sole discretion to accept, decline or remove any applicants/members at any time.

5. Active Membership. We want active members in St. Petersburg Photography Group. In keeping with this spirit,. within 2 months of joining the group, we expect that you will have attended at least one event. We understand that some people are shy but nobody likes a lurker so we have an "anti-lurking" policy - members who join but do not attend any events within the first couple months of membership may be removed from the group.

6. Communication Policy. Please respect your fellow members. Members who send commercial SPAM or harassing e-mails will be removed from the group and may be subject to removal by MeetUp Inc. Members who join for the sole purpose of advertising a business will be removed without question.

7. Assumption of Risk. Members agree to attend any and all events at their own risk and will hold harmless the Organizers, guest hosts, St. Petersburg Photography Group members and MeetUp Inc. from any and all liability. Members understand that neither MeetUp nor St. Petersburg Photography Group screens its members and as such, each member should utilize the same caution in interacting with members as they would any stranger they have met on the internet. If a member has been harassed or receives commercial SPAM by another member within the group, please contact the Organizer and MeetUp to report. Members are liable for payment for all food, drinks and other expenses they may incur at an event. Attending events constitutes your permission for the organizer/assistant organizers and guest hosts to take/post pictures and videos which may include identifying pictures of your and your guests.

8. No assumption of privacy. Please remember that any comments you make are available to the entire MeetUp community. Please do not post any personal or private information. Please keep your comments positive. If you have a complaint about the group, please e-mail the Organizer versus making a general post to all of the members.

9. Limited "cross-posting" group events. We try to limit "Multi-MeetUp Events" with other groups, since most members have joined this group and may not want to be a part of other groups. When possible, we will post if an event will have other MeetUp groups invited with our group.

10. Attitude. Please display a friendly and positive attitude in your responses to the Organizers, to fellow members, to event RSVPs and at events. We want a positive, fun group of people and don't want negativity. This group is dependent on positive, supportive members!

11. For more information about the group and how to post photos click on this link.http://files.meetup.c...

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