PLATFORM 2020 Terms of Service
Last updated: JANUARY 5, 2026
Welcome to PLATFORM 2020.
By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to the following Terms & Conditions. Please read them carefully: they’re here to protect both you and us, and to make sure our community remains respectful, safe, and creative.
1. Who we are
PLATFORM 2020 is an independent online educational platform focused on documentary photography, with a special emphasis on Africa and SWANA. We provide online courses, talks, workshops, and community programming.
Contact: info@photoplatform2020.com
2. Using our website and services
By using PLATFORM 2020, you agree that you will:
Use the site and its content only for lawful, personal, and educational purposes
Not copy, reproduce, or distribute our materials without permission
Respect the rights of others within our community
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to anyone who violates these terms or behaves in a way that harms the community.
3. Intellectual property
All content on this site, including text, images, illustrations, videos, course materials and logos is owned by PLATFORM 2020 or its contributors, unless otherwise stated.
You may not copy, reproduce or use this content for commercial purposes without written consent. You are welcome to share excerpts or links for educational or personal use with proper credit.
If you contribute work (e.g. images, comments or assignments), you retain full ownership of your material, but you grant PLATFORM 2020 permission to display it on the site or in promotional materials with your credit, unless you ask otherwise.
4. Memberships, programmes, and payments
Some parts of PLATFORM 2020 may require paid membership or course registration.
All prices are listed in US$ Dollars and include any applicable taxes, unless stated otherwise.
Payments are processed securely through third-party providers such as Squarespace, Stripe or PayPal. We do not store your payment information directly.
Refunds
Refund policies for workshops or memberships will be clearly stated at the time of purchase.
Unless otherwise specified, payments are non-refundable once access has been granted or the programme has started.
If you experience an issue, please contact us. We handle all concerns personally and aim to resolve them with care.
5. Communications
By signing up for a course, membership or newsletter, you agree to receive occasional communications from us related to our programming, opportunities and updates. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in our emails or by contacting us directly.
6. Third-party services
We may include links to third-party websites or services (for example, partner organisations or external resources).
PLATFORM 2020 is not responsible for the content, privacy practices or actions of these external sites.
7. Limitation of liability
We aim to provide accurate, inspiring and accessible content, but we cannot guarantee that all information on our website or in our programmes is error-free.
To the extent permitted by law, PLATFORM 2020 will not be liable for any direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage arising from your use of the site or participation in our programmes.
8. Changes to our services or terms
We may update or modify our website, courses or these Terms from time to time.
Any changes will take effect once posted on this page. By continuing to use our site, you accept the revised terms.
9. Governing law
These Terms are governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, and any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
10. In summary
We’ve written these Terms in clear, straightforward language because we value transparency and trust. Our aim is to build a space that encourages learning, connection and creativity, grounded in fairness and respect for everyone involved.
Thank you for being part of the PLATFORM 2020 community.