Originally, the contest rules granted an unlimited-use license to
Microsoft for ALL images submitted to the competition. The
revised version restricts itself to the winners, and grants
Microsoft a limited and reasonable use. Specifically, the rule
now reads:

"Submitting an entry does not assign or transfer any
ownership or copyrights to Microsoft; those rights
remain with the creator of the original work. However
as a condition of accepting a prize, you agree to grant
Microsoft an irrevocable royalty-free worldwide license
to reproduce and display the image, credited with your
first and last name, in print and on the web for the
purposes of promoting this contest."

ASMP's contacts at Microsoft were very responsive to our concerns
and changed the rules within hours of ASMP's communications.
Thanks to everyone who participated in this successful effort.

Details of the Microsoft contest are posted at
http://prophoto.microsoft.avitivacorp.com/Site.aspx

For further information, contact:
Eugene Mopsik, Executive Director
215-451-ASMP (215-451-2767)
email mopsik@asmp.org

ABOUT ASMP

Founded in 1944, the American Society of Media Photographers
(ASMP) is the leading trade association for photographers who
photograph primarily for publication. ASMP promotes
photographers' rights, educates photographers in better business
practices, produces business publications for photographers, and
helps buyers find professional photographers. It has more than
5,000 members, including many of the world's greatest
photographers, in 40 chapters nationwide.