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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
-- Grown-ups' Site
Question 1:
I signed up but never received a welcome e-mail with my password. What should I
do?
Question 2: Why am I having trouble logging in?
Question 3: I forgot my password. How can I retrieve it?
Question 4: How can I get my images to be under 73K in size,
and still look good?
Question 5: What is your policy regarding the posting of
sexually explicit or nude images?
Question 6: Is there a charge for registering? Will I need to
have a credit card?
Question 7: Are there any age restrictions
regarding membership or the uploading of images?
Question 8: Can I post my profile more than once?
Question 9: How can I delete (remove) my own Profile/Portfolio
entirely?
Question 10: How safe is it to order via credit card or
online check on the Internet?
Question 11: What is your privacy and confidentiality policy?
Question 12: What is your cancellation or
refund policy? How can I cancel?
Question 13: My web browser flashes a large
sized image then resizes (reduces) it. Why?
Question 14: The image is messed up (too
large or too small). What's wrong?
Question 15: The pictures or video are too
dark (or too bright). What should I do?
Question 16: Why are the pictures fuzzy (I
am using AOL or Compuserve)?
Question 17: I am receiving a "Page
Unavailable" error. What should I do?
Question 18: What descriptor (merchant's
name) will appear on my Credit Card or Bank Statement?
Question 19: Will my membership auto-renew, and my card be
charged again?
Question 20: Can I hyperlink (not hotlink) to your site?
Question 21: Can I hotlink to (steal the
bandwidth of) your site?
Question 22: Is it legal to post your
images in UseNet groups or on other sites?
Question 23: Is it safe for me to respond
to other members' e-mails or job offers?
Question 24: May I provide a link to my
"Adult", Porn or Escort Service web-site from JoyOfModeling.com?
Question 25: May I provide a link to my online store from
JoyOfModeling.com?
Question 26: May I contact your models to have them sign up
on a competing site?
Question 27: How can I opt-out of (not receive) the
Newsletter each month?
Question 28: What image file formats are acceptable?
Question 29: How much should I charge for my modeling or
photography services?
Question 30: Can JoyOfModeling.com negotiate or mediate on my
behalf?
Question 31: Does JoyOfModeling.com receive a commission on
the assignments offered at this web-site?
Question 32: Why am I unable to access certain features of
your web-site (they appear to be disabled)?
Question 33: Can you help fix my photos (I don't have the
proper software, and my files are too big)?
Question 34: What is the difference between a Profile and a
Portfolio?
Question 35: How can I get featured as a Model on the Welcome
Page (massive exposure)?
Question 36: How can I vote for my favorite model (or, Why
can't I find the Vote button)?
Question 37: Is it OK for me to embed/include a URL (web-site
address) in an image that I upload?
Question 38: Why do some boxes still appear disabled after I
upgraded to a Premium (Paid) Membership?
Question 39: How do I enable the Cookies in my web browser to
experience the full benefits of this site?
Question 40: What e-mail address should I use when upgrading
to a Paid Membership?
Question 41: May I post pornographic ("Adult" related) job
openings or messages on this site?
Question 42: Are you a Modeling Agency? A Talent Agency?
Question 43: Why is there redundant (blank/white) space
around my picture?
Question 44: I don't have a Banner (for placing a Banner Ad), what can I do?
Question 45: I am unable to see an Image-Preview in MS-Internet Explorer® 7.0. How can I
enable it?
Question 1:
I signed up but never received a welcome e-mail with my password. What should I
do?
Answer: If you provided a
valid e-mail address but never received a welcome e-mail containing your User
ID and Password, then your service provider's e-mail filter (or corporate
network's e-mail filter) probably blocked the welcome e-mail, erroneously
thinking that it is unsolicited junk e-mail (spam). It may have also saved it
in your Spam/Junk Mail folder. If you use America Online (AOL), Compuserve or
Earthlink, then please try signing up for a free e-mail account with
Hotmail or Yahoo!, and see if you can receive an e-mail there. If even
that does not work, then send an a e-mail to
support@JoyOfModeling.com
, and we'll try to help (but look for the welcome e-mail in your Spam/Junk Mail
folder first). Some of our members have reported a problem with AOL's mail
filters.
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Answer: The most common causes are given below:
- The firewall software on your computer (such as Zone Alarm or McAfee Firewall) or the firewall software on your corporate network may be preventing you from logging in. Sometimes, a combination of AOL and firewall software can prevent a successful login. Try logging in with a standalone browser, and with your firewall software turned off. Also, remember to enable the Cookies on your web-browser.
- The User ID and Password are case sensitive. Please make sure that the light next to the CAPS LOCK key on your keyboard is OFF, and try to log in again.
- Your fixed-term paid membership may have already expired (or your credit card or checking account payment may have been declined on your recurring membership).
- Your membership may have been canceled due to password sharing, posting of pornographic or obscene content, spamming, or any other violation of this web-site's Terms and Conditions.
If you have already tried everything at your end to
remedy the situation (Firewall Off, Caps-Lock Off, Cookies enabled), and are a
legitimate customer, then please send an email to
support@JoyOfModeling.com,
and we'll be glad to help. Please include your "Transaction Number" /
"Subscription number" (if you are a paid member) and any other relevant
membership details (such as User ID and Password) to help us identify your
account when writing to us. If you are unable to login due to a forgotten
password, then please use this site's password retrieval feature to have your
password automatically e-mailed to you. Please do not e-mail us to ask for
passwords, as we do not release the passwords to anyone.
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Question 3:
I forgot my password. How can I retrieve it?
Answer: Use the password retrieval link on the
web-site to have your password e-mailed to you. You will need to provide the
e-mail address that you initially used. Please do not e-mail us to ask for
passwords, as we do not release passwords to anyone.
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Question 4:
How can I get my images to be under 73K in size, and still look good?
Answer: We noticed a quirk/bug in PhotoShop® software.
When you go to "Image Size" in Photoshop it might display the pixel size of an
image as being 636K whereas the actual file size may be only 68K. So, an
important thing to remember is to not go by the pixel size (file size) that
Photoshop shows you, as it might lead you to believe that the file is too big
(636K) when it really is very small (only 68K). Always save the file, then view
a directory listing (such as in Windows® Explorer) to get an idea of how big
the file actually is. Then, save it at anywhere from 72 to 125 DPI. Do a "Save
As" in Photoshop, and save it as a "Medium" quality JPEG file (*.JPG), and you
should be fine. You may have to do some further cropping or resizing but saving
as a "Medium" quality *.JPG file at 125 DPI seems to work well for most images.
Make sure that the JPG image is in the RGB mode (not in
CMYK), otherwise it won't display. Any other file formats such as *.GIF, *.BMP,
*.TIF, *.ART, etc., will not work. The file-size limit is higher than 73-K for
paid memberships, so you may not even have to reduce your file's size if you
are a paying member.
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Question 5:
What is your policy regarding the posting of sexually explicit or nude images?
Answer: Any sexually explicit images
or images of an adult or pornographic nature are not allowed on this
web-site. Also, any nude, lewd, indecent, obscene or vulgar images are not
permitted on this web-site. Sexually explicit images include but are not
limited to images of sexual intercourse (real or simulated), states of sexual
arousal (erection, secretion, or body fluids), closeup of reproductive organs
(male or female), and overt sexual positions. Poor-quality
or indecent pictures shot in hotel rooms that look like they are
porn, are not allowed (the decision and sole discretion of the
JoyOfModeling.com / Model Selection, LLC staff regarding what constitutes
acceptable or unacceptable content will be final and binding on all parties
concerned). It is each user's own responsibility to adhere to this policy in a
responsible manner. Please do NOT post any nude, adult or pornographic images
under any circumstances. Additionally, as a protection against exploitation of
minors, the posting of images of anyone under 18 years of age is absolutely
not allowed even if fully clothed. The posting of any image
or other content that can be even remotely considered to be harmful
to minors is not allowed. Posting of porn (Adult) related job offers or
forum/chat messages is also prohibited.
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Question 6:
Is there a charge for registering? Will I need to have a credit card?
Answer: The basic registration (membership) is free, and does not
require you to give out any credit card, checking account or financial
information. However, certain premium features and functionality are reserved
for paying members only. The basic photoshoot (headshots) in our studio is also
free, but prints and/or images cost extra.
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Question 7: Are there any
age restrictions regarding membership or the uploading of images?
Answer: You must be at least 18
years of age before you can become a member of this web-site.
Anyone under 18 years of age should not sign up for a membership -- either free
or paid. Also, if you are under 18 years of age then you must not submit any
credit card, checking account or financial information on this web-site.
Additionally, as a protection against the exploitation of minors, the posting
of images of anyone under 18 years of age is absolutely not allowed even
if fully clothed. However, if you are under 18 years of age, then you may visit
one of our other legal/legitimate sites to post your Portfolio.
Question 8:
Can I post my profile more than once?
Answer: Sorry, only one free Model Profile
per person is allowed is on this system. Similarly, only one
free Professional Profile per professional or company is allowed. Multiple
free postings with a view to generating more exposure will constitute an
unacceptable use of the system. The only exceptions to this rule are that a
photographer or agent may post the pictures of multiple models that he/she may
represent (in addition to his/her own Professional Profile), and if you are a
paying member then you may purchase a subscription level that allows you
to list your profile under more than one state simultaneously. Sharing of
passwords is not allowed.
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Question 9:
How can I delete (remove) my own Profile/Portfolio entirely?
Answer: If you wish to delete your own
profile or portfolio completely (either a free membership or a paid
membership), then just edit it, and enter the word "Delete" (without the quote
marks) for your First Name, and also enter the same word "Delete" as your Last
Name, and save your changes (do this only once, and then don't update your
profile again so that we'll know the exact date when it was first done. If you
do this more than once then the edit-date will change, as the system will
remember only the last date when the record was edited). Your Profile will get
deleted as a part of the next scheduled system maintenance which usually occurs
once every thirty to sixty (30-60) days, and will no longer be visible online.
Please note that deleting a Profile/Portfolio is not the same as cancelling a
paid membership (see cancellation policy below).
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Question 10:
How safe is it to order via credit card or online check on the Internet?
Answer: For your peace of mind, all
financial transactions of this web-site are conducted via a secure server using
advanced industry-strenght data encryption techniques. Order and enjoy with
confidence!
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Question 11:
What is your privacy and confidentiality policy?
Answer: We respect your privacy. The personal information that we
collect from you is for internal company use only, and will not be sold to any
other company. We will not use your e-mail address to send you spam
(unsolicited commercial junk e-mail). However, by registering (signing up) on
this web site you are giving permission to JoyOfModeling.com and/or Model
Selection, LLC to e-mail you special promotions, feature updates, sales offers
and an industry Newsletter from time to time. Each promotional e-mail
(commercial or sales offer) will contain Opt-out instructions, and you will be
able to opt out easily at any time. However, JoyOfModeling.com / Model
Selection, LLC reserves the right to send you important system related,
service related, and/or new feature and account-related messages from time to
time for as long as you remain a member. Such service, new feature and account
management e-mails are necessary for the proper operation and maintenance of
your account, and cannot be opted out of for as long as you have a valid
account or profile on this web-site. Once you delete your profile completely,
we won't send you any more e-mails. Y our e-mail address
is not displayed online as a part of your profile, but other users can still
send an initial message to you without knowing your e-mail address by using the
anonymous e-mailing features built into this site. However, once you send a
referral to anyone or respond to a referral, then the other party will come to
know of your direct e-mail address. If you voluntarily disclose any personal
information in your viewable profile online or in a chat or forum then that
information can be collected and used by others and can also result in
unsolicited third party messages being sent to you. Please be careful about who
you share your personal information with online because only you are
responsible and liable for your own safety and well being. Of course, you may
also receive e-mails from the other users of this web site who access your
profile from time to time. You can read our complete Privacy
Policy here.
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Question 12:
What is your cancellation or refund policy? How can I cancel?
Answer:All one-time (fixed-term, non-recurring) memberships are
non-cancelable and non-refundable. No refund or credit will be issued for
any unused portion of a one-time (fixed-term, non-recurring) membership.
If you signed
up for a one-time (fixed term, non-recurring) membership then your membership
will expire automatically at the end of its initial term, your card or checking
account will not be billed/charged again, and you don't need to write
to anyone asking to cancel it. If you signed up for a paid recurring
membership, and notify us of your intent to cancel prior to its 30-day renewal
date, you will not be billed again. The first (initial) payment of a
recurring membership is non-refundable and non-cancelable, and renewals occur
once every thirty (30) days. To cancel your recurring membership you
must send an e-mail to support@modelselection.com
and include your Name, Member ID, and the full Transaction information that we
sent to you in your initial payment confirmation when you first signed up as a
recurring-payment member (please do NOT contact your own bank or credit card
company to dispute the charges as it will cause further confusion, and they
will refer you back to us anyway). Please allow us up to 72 hours to
respond to your e-mail. Please do not call your credit card company to initiate
a chargeback or to dispute the charges (they will refer you back to us
anyway), and it might further delay matters if you don't go through us first.
All Product
sales are final. No refunds, returns, exchanges or substitutions on products.
Lingerie and intimate apparel is non-returnable for reasons of health and
hygiene. Only defective merchandise will be replaced with similar merchandise
of equal value if a claim is made within thirty (30) days of the initial
purchase. The customer agrees to ship the defective product(s) back to
JoyOfModeling.com / Model Selection LLC, in its original packaging, freight
prepaid by customer, but only after obtaining a valid Return Authorization
Number (RAN) from JoyOfModeling.com / Model Selection, LLC. Goods returned
without a valid RAN will be returned to the sender. Any product shipments
returned as unclaimed or undeliverable will incur the regular shipping and
handling charge as appropriate, and a fifteen percent (15%) restocking fee. The
credit card descriptor (merchant's name) will read as "Model Selection, LLC".
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Question 13:
My web browser flashes a large sized image then resizes (reduces) it. Why?
Answer: At times, your web browser may flash a large sized image on your
monitor momentarily, then automatically resize it to a much smaller image. What
can you do to see the larger image? Just hover your mouse in the bottom right
corner of the image for a few seconds (don't click yet, just hover). A small
box with four tiny arrows on the corners will appear (newer version of
MS-Internet Explorer®). Now, Click on that box, and the image will expand to
its full size. To force your browser to not resize images at all (and to be
able to see the larger version at all times), do the following:
Start (open) your browser (such as a newer version of MS-Internet Explorer®).
Then Click on "Tools", then "Internet Options", then "Advanced". Scroll down to
"Multimedia". Uncheck the box next to "Enable Automatic Image Resizing". Then
click on "Apply" and "OK" to save. From now on, the large images will all
appear at their actual size by default without you having to resize each image
each time. Click on "Refresh" to reload the page if necessary.
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Question 14:
The image is messed up (too large or too small). What's wrong?
Answer: Sometimes, an image may display as too big (there is a full
blown, large sized image where the thumbnail is supposed to be) or vice versa
(small, thumbnail image where the large one should have been). This error was
most probably caused by the firewall software on your computer (such as Zone
Alarm or McAfee Firewall) or the firewall software on your corporate network.
Try accessing the page again (and refresh/reload) it after temporarily turning
off your firewall software. It that does not work, then please report this to
support@JoyOfModeling.com. However, what may appear to be an image
problem at first glance may actually be just a firewall issue. Please remember
to enable the Cookies in your web-browser too.
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Question 15:
The pictures or video are too dark (or too bright). What should I do?
Answer: If the picture appears to be too bright or too dark on your
computer, then please adjust the brightness or contrast on your own monitor.
Macintosh® users may want to change the "Gamma" settings on your monitor to
simulate an IBM® compatible PC.
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Answer: Remove the graphics compression, and the pictures will display just fine. Remember to save your changes, clear your disk cache and refresh/reload the page. Use the following guidelines to remove the graphics compression:
AOL's newer versions: Click on "Settings", then click on "Preferences" then on "Internet Properties (WWW)", then on the "Web Graphics" Tab. Select the "Never Compress Graphics" option.
AOL's older versions: It is a somewhat similar process on the older versions of AOL too but the menus may be a bit different, and you will have to uncheck the "Use Compressed Graphics" box.
CompuServe Users: Uncheck the box that reads "Allow File Compression" (meaning, that you should not allow file compression). Click on "Access", "Preferences", "WWW", "Web graphics" and uncheck the "Allow File Compression" box. The menus may work differently depending on which edition of the software you are using, but you should be able to figure it out easily.
Remember to save your changes, clear your disk cache and reload the
page. The graphics will now display in true photo quality.
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Question 17:
I am receiving a "Page Unavailable" error. What should I do?
Answer: The error was most probably caused by the firewall software on
your computer such as Zone Alarm or McAfee Firewall (or the firewall software
on your corporate network) or because the Cookies are disabled in your Internet
web browser. Try accessing the page again after temporarily turning off your
firewall software and enabling the cookies in the web browser. You may also
occasionally receive that error if the web server is overloaded or too busy. In
that case, please try again after a few minutes. It all of these
recommendations do not work, then please report a broken link to
support@JoyOfModeling.com. However, what may appear to be a broken link
at first glance may actually be either just a firewall issue or the server
being too busy or the cookies having been disabled.
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Question 18:
What descriptor (merchant's name) will appear on my Credit Card or Bank
Statement?
Answer: The company name (descriptor) on
your Credit Card or Bank Statement will be "
Model Selection, LLC" or something closely resembling it.
Question 19:
Will my membership auto-renew, and my card be charged again?
Answer: Whether or not the membership
will renew automatically depends on whether you chose a recurring
membership (automatic renewal) or a one-time, fixed-term (non-recurring)
membership when you signed up initially.
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Question 20:
Can I hyperlink (not hotlink) to your site?
Answer: We probably won't mind it if you give us a hyperlink or
banner on your site to send us traffic for any legitimate and lawful purpose as
long as it does not violate our copyrights or our Terms and
Conditions or hurt our revenue in any way, but we would still
appreciate it if you please let us know before you place the link by sending an
email to support@JoyOfModeling.com.
If you wish to provide a link from another web site to this modeling site, then
that link must always point to the main (welcome) page of this site, and not
directly to your profile, portfolio or any other page. You may also use the
"Add a Link" feature of this site to exchange links with us (reciprocal link
exchange). Please see the next answer on hotlinking too.
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Question 21:
Can I hotlink to (steal the bandwidth of) your site?
Answer: Hotlinking is different from hyperlinking (please see the
previous answer too). Hotlinking (programming this web site's images to appear
on another web site so that JoyOfModeling.com / Model Selection, LLC ends
up paying for the bandwidth while the images display on some other site) will
constitute a theft of bandwidth, and is not allowed. It may also be illegal,
and anyone found engaging in any such activity will be held responsible for
financial and other damages. Any direct linking to this web-sites images,
profiles, portfolios or search results from other sites, copying the
content from this web site to appear or mirror on any other site, using stealth
methods, hidden frames, computer code or programs to artificially increase the
page view counts are not allowed.
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Question 22:
Is it legal to post your images in UseNet groups or on other sites?
Answer: No. The site design, layout, text, graphics, compilations,
computer source code, database structures, *.htm files, ASP files, scripts,
CGI/PERL files, .NET files, SQL files, VB/C/C++/C# files, legal documentation
(Terms and Conditions), Frequently Asked Questions and their Answers (FAQ's),
etc., on this site are all copyrighted, and protected under federal and
international laws, treaties and regulations. Copyright © 1996-2004 (and
onwards), Model Selection, LLC. All Rights Reserved. The individual images may
be copyrighted by their respective owners or photographers. If multiple
document or image files are joined or merged together to form a new file or
files, then the copyright in that new creation would still belong to the
original copyright holder(s). Any image alteration, document alteration,
duplication, fraudulent copyright notices, removal of copyright notices,
stealing of source code, stealing of text based documents (FAQ's, Terms and
Conditions, etc.) or posting in UseNet groups, News Groups, other
web-sites or anywhere else without the explicit, prior written permission of
Model Selection, LLC, and/or the original copyright holder will constitute a
copyright violation, punishable as a criminal offense by fines and/or jail
terms. Please don't do it. It is not worth going to jail for. Violators will be
prosecuted to the full extent of the law. We'll cooperate fully with any law
enforcement agencies to help them investigate any copyright violations.
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Question 23:
Is it safe for me to respond to other members' e-mails or job offers?
Answer: We can't really say, because there are all kinds of people
out there. Please use your own good judgment, and exercise all necessary
caution in accepting or responding to any offers posted by the users of this or
any other web site. You are responsible for your own safety, well-being and
proper legal conduct. Always ask for, and check references. Meet in a
brightly lit, safe, public place with lots of people around. Let others know
where you are going, and who you will be meeting. Be wary of anyone who
does not want to give you a verifiable call-back phone number or who can't
provide verifiable references. Always take an escort or chaperone to the shoot
or meeting. JoyOfModeling.com / Model Selection, LLC does not control, verify,
validate, confirm, condone or endorse the information posted by its
users, presents it "as is", and cannot vouch for the accuracy or the
completeness of the information contained herein. You are responsible for your
own safety and well-being. JoyOfModeling.com/Model Selection, LLC and/or its
employees, owners, principals, associates, agents, affiliates, representatives
and licensees shall not be liable to you or anyone else for any loss, injury,
harm, damage or any direct, indirect, consequential, incidental, special,
punitive, financial or other damages arising out of your access or use or
inability to access or use the services and/or information on this web site or
as a result of any action taken or not taken based on the information contained
or contact(s) made on this web site.
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Question 24:
May I provide a link to my "Adult", Porn or Escort Service web-site from
JoyOfModeling.com?
Answer: No, you may not post web links on
this web site which lead to Pornographic sites, Adult sites, Escort Service
sites, Pay sites, Nude sites or Gambling sites. Furthermore, you may not
provide a link to any sites offering immoral or illegal products or services,
or those engaging in hateful activities. Links to competing non-porn modeling
sites are also not allowed. Embedding or including web-site addresses (URL's)
in images is not allowed, and may result in account termination without any
advance notice. However, you may use the "Add a Link" feature to help
drive traffic to your non-Adult web-site if it qualifies. Posting of porn
related job offers or forum messages is not allowed.
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Question 25:
May I provide a link to my online store from JoyOfModeling.com?
Answer: No. The referral system on this web
site is intended for genuine, professional, ethical and legal work-related
offers and general work-related inquires only. The promotion of products, goods
or services of any other company or individual is not allowed on this web site.
The only exception is that we may allow certain non-competing web-sites to
submit a link with us using the "Add a Link" feature of this site.
Incorporating web-site addresses (URL's) within the images is not allowed.
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Question 26:
May I contact your models to have them sign up on a competing site?
Answer: No. Any attempts to spam our models
in an effort to get them to sign up on any other competing web-site will result
in automatic termination of your account. We seed some model profiles with
e-mail addresses that go directly to our own abuse department.
JoyOfModeling.com / Model Selection, LLC is under no obligation (even if
you are a paying subscriber) to promote, link to, or provide exposure or
traffic to any web site or media that JoyOfModeling.com / Model Selection, LLC
considers at its sole discretion, to be its competitor or potential competitor.
Any attempts to lure our members to other membership sites will constitute a
violation of the Terms and Conditions, and may result in automatic termination
of your membership without any refund, credit or adjustment.
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Answer: By registering on this web site you are allowing JoyOfModeling.com / Model Selection, LLC to e-mail you special promotions, feature updates, sales offers and an industry Newsletter from time to time. Each commercial e-mail will contain Opt-out instructions, and you will be able to opt out of the Newsletter and promotional offers easily at any time by following the instructions contained in each e-mail. However, we reserve the right to send you important system updates and account/service related messages from time to time for as long as you are a member. Such account management, service and system-update e-mails are necessary for the proper operation and maintenance of your account, and cannot be opted out of for as long as you have a valid account or profile on this web-site. Once you delete your profile and account completely, we won't send you any more e-mails. We respect your privacy and confidentiality, and do not sell, share or rent our lists.
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Answer: Only JPEG files (*.JPG) in the RGB mode (not CMYK) of size 73K or less (paying subscribers have higher file-size limits). Any other file formats such as *.GIF, *.BMP, *.TIF, *.ART, etc., will not work. Please see the answer to Question # 4 above too.
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Answer: What you want to charge for your modeling or photography services is entirely up to you. We really can't tell you how much to charge. It depends on the model, the photographer or agency, the type of assignment, and many other factors such as what the market will bear, etc. You may e-mail some other models or photographers on this site to get a general idea of what you can charge.
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Answer: No. Sorry, we don't mediate or negotiate on behalf of the members. JoyOfModeling.com / Model Selection, LLC does not get a commission or cut on the assignments that are offered through this web-site. Please handle your negotiations directly with the interested party or parties. JoyOfModeling.com, A Free Portfolio Inc., Joy of Modeling and/or Model Selection, LLC is not a modeling agency, not an employment agency, not a talent agency, and not a placement agency. It is a portfolio hosting service, a zero commission referral service, and a photography and videography studio.
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Answer: No. JoyOfModeling.com / Model Selection, LLC does not receive a commission on the jobs or assignments offered by its members at this web-site. Please deal directly with each party, yourself. JoyOfModeling.com, A Free Portfolio Inc., Joy of Modeling and/or Model Selection, LLC is not a modeling agency, not an employment agency, not a talent agency, and not a placement agency. It is a portfolio hosting service, a zero commission referral service, and a photography and videography studio.
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Answer: Certain premium features of our web-site are reserved for paying members only. Also, you must be logged in. If you are already logged in, and still cannot access certain features, then you'll probably need to upgrade to a higher level. To read about what functionality is included at which subscription level (Gold / Free), please click here.
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Question 33:
Can you help fix my photos (I don't have the proper software, and my files are
too big)?
Answer: We have made this web-site extremely user-friendly, and you can
use all of the features yourself quite easily, without needing any assistance
from us. Please read the answers to some other questions for additional help
related to image manipulation (specifically, Question #4 above). Sorry, but due
to legal reasons and time constraints, we cannot help you with digital
editing. You may, however, contact some Photographers or Agencies on this site
to see if they might be willing to help you with certain image manipulation and
digital editing issues. You may be able to just e-mail your images to them, and
they can e-mail back the corrected images to you which you can then upload
yourself.
Answer: The prelimimary search results which show up after a search are Profiles (many different members' Profiles may show up on the same page). However, when you click on the main image of a Profile then it opens up a detailed Portfolio for just one specific member. Think of Profile as a brief or summary Portfolio.
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Answer: To be eligible for being featured as a model on the Welcome Page (and the opportunity to receive significant additional exposure), you must be a Paid member. All members (both free and paid members) can vote for a model of their choice every week, but each member can vote only once during a week. The contest runs weekly from Sunday thru Saturday, with the winners being posted on the Welcome Page late every Saturday evening. In case of a tie or an inappropriate image being selected which does not really deserve to be on the Welcome Page, the final decision regarding the winning image(s) will rest solely with the staff of JoyOfModeling.com / Model Selection, LLC. Our staff reserves the right to select any model to be featured anywhere on this site at any time at its own/sole discretion.
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Answer: To be eligible for being featured as a model on the Welcome Page (and the opportunity to receive significant additional exposure), the model must be a Paid member (free members are not eligible, but our staff reserves the right to make an exception, and select a model to be featured at its own/sole discretion at any time). You can identify a Paid Member by the circular "G" for Gold in their Profile. All members (both free and paid members) can vote for a model of their choice every week, but each member can vote only once during a week. The "Vote" button is located just below each Model's main picture in their main Portfolio (not in their summary Profile, but in the detailed Portfolio). You must be logged in as a member (either Free or Paid member, but logged in nevertheless) before you can vote. The contest runs weekly from Sunday thru Saturday, with the winners being posted on the Welcome Page late every Saturday night. Once you have cast your vote, the "Vote" button will disappear, then automatically reappear the following week -- and the contest starts all over again.
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Answer: Sorry, web-site addresses within images are not allowed, and may result in account termination. However, you may submit your site using the "Add a Link" feature, and if it qualifies, we'll be glad to give you a link. A reciprocal link from your site to this web-site will increase your chances of getting listed.
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Answer: Please click on the Reload/Refresh button of your browser, and that will fix it. Your web browser may have stored the old web-pages in a cache on the hard disk. Clearing the disk cache and/or reloading the page should solve the problem, and enable all of the Premium features. Please make sure that your web-browser's Cookies are enabled too.
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Question 39:
How do I enable the Cookies in my web browser to experience the full benefits
of this site?
Answer: Many of this web-site's features are dependent on the use of
Cookies. Please perform one of the following set of steps (depending on
which web-browser you use) to experience the full benefits of this site:
If your web browser is Internet Explorer® 6.0 for Windows®:
Click Start menu from Desktop.
Point to Settings.
Click Control Panel.
Click the Internet Options icon.
Select the Privacy tab.
Move the Privacy settings slider to Medium.
Click OK.
Close Control Panel.
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If your web browser is Internet Explorer 5.X and AOL® 8.0/7.0/6.0/5.0 for Windows:
Click Start menu from desktop.
Point to Settings.
Click Control Panel.
Click the Internet Options icon.
Select the Security tab.
Click the Internet icon.
Click Custom Level.
Scroll down until you see Cookies.
Select Enable under Allow cookies that are stored on your
computer.
Select Enable under Allow per-session cookies (not stored).
Click OK, and click OK again.
Close the Control Panel.
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If your web browser is Internet Explorer 4.X and AOL 4.0 for Windows:
Click Start menu from Desktop.
Point to Settings.
Click Control Panel.
Click the Internet icon.
Select the Advanced tab.
Scroll down until you see Cookies.
Select Always accept cookies.
Click Apply and click OK.
Then close the Control Panel.
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If your web browser is Internet Explorer for Macintosh®:
Click the Edit menu.
Click Preferences.
On the left margin, click Cookies under Receiving Files.
Next to When receiving cookies:, select Never Ask.
Click OK.
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If you are using AOL for Macintosh:
Click the My AOL menu.
Click Preferences.
Click the WWW icon.
Click Advanced Settings.
On the left margin, click Cookies under Receiving Files.
Next to When receiving cookies:, select Never Ask.
Click OK and click OK again.
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If your web browser is Netscape® 6.X:
Click the Edit menu.
Click Preferences.
On the Categories list, click Cookies below the Advanced option.
Select Accept all cookies.
Click OK.
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If your web browser is Netscape 4.X:
Click the Edit menu.
Click Preferences.
On the Categories list, click Advanced.
Select Accept all cookies.
Click OK.
Answer: When you upgrade from a Free Membership to a Paid Membership please enter the same exact e-mail address that you currently use as a Free Member. Our system uses the e-mail address to identify your record. If it finds your e-mail address in the database, it will upgrade your present record, and you will get to continue to use your current Portfolio. Otherwise, if you enter a different e-mail address when upgrading, the system will create a new record from you, and you'll need to create your Portfolio all over again.
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Answer: No. The posting of any jobs or work-offers for pornographic ("Adult") assignments is absolutely prohibited on this web-site. Any porn or "Adult" related postings or messages are also prohibited in the forums/chat areas. Inviting anyone to pose for pornographic, indecent or escort service assignments within your own Professional Profile or Portfolio is also prohibited. Any violation of this strictly enforced policy may result in the automatic deletion of your Profile, Portfolio or Posting without any notice, credit, refund, adjustment or further recourse.
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Answer: No. JoyOfModeling.com, A Free Portfolio Inc., Joy of Modeling and/or Model Selection, LLC is not a modeling agency, not an employment agency, not a talent agency, not a modeling school, and not a placement agency. It is a portfolio hosting service, a zero commission referral service, and a photography and videography studio.
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Answer: Sometimes, you'll see a redundant white space (usually on two sides of your picture), with the picture tucked away to the side or in one corner of that white space. This happens when the "canvas size" is larger than the actual "image size", and what you are seeing is the white canvas (or background) that your photo editing software saved along with the image. Please use the cropping tool in your photo editing software to crop out just the "image area", and drop out the white background. Then save that new (cropped) image and upload it. If you are unable to crop the picture, then please at least center it on your canvas so that the white background will show evenly all around. For further help, please consult your scanner's or image manipulation software's User Manual.
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Answer: If you don't have a Banner, you may try to design one yourself, using an industry-standard Graphics Program (such as Adobe PhotoShop® or Flash®). We can design a Banner Ad for you too. The other possibility is to create a Banner online, using services such as Crecon.com's Banner Generator and AdDesigner.com
You may reach them at:
http://www.crecon.com/newbanners.html
http://www.addesigner.com/
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Answer: If you have recently upgraded to MS-Internet Explorer 7.0 (IE7), you have probably noticed that the image upload page is not showing a preview of the image you wish to upload. You can fix it as follows:
1. In IE7, in the Tools menu - select the "Internet Options" menu item.
2. Click on the "Security" tab at the top.
3. You will see 4 icons - click on the green check mark that says "Trusted sites".
4. Click on the "Sites" button underneath the icons. A new window will appear.
5. Type "http://www.joyofmodeling.com/" -- without the quote marks, into the top text field (for the Grown-ups site).
6. Click "Add".
7. Then type "http://www.joymodeling.com/" -- without the quote marks, into the top text field (for the Teen site).
8. Click "Add".
9. Uncheck the checkbox at the bottom that says "Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone" if it is not already unchecked.
10. Click "Close".
What you just did was to add Joy Of Modeling's URLs to IE7's trusted sites, which will allow it to display a preview of the files you want to upload. Close your web-browser and re-start it. When you login, the status bar at the bottom will say "Trusted sites", and you will know it worked, because now the image-preview of the file that you wish to upload will start showing up again. Our site is a clean site, and does not contain any viruses, malicious code or spyware. Adding it to your trusted sites will not harm your computer.
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