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Independent Modeling section navigation threads and main content area. All content is copyrighted, and may not be referenced without citing, and linking to, the source on our web site. All content, which includes modeling job leads, is traceable, and we verify web traffic and the source of our information. Independent Modeling is a resource site for independent and agency-represented models who wish to enhance the marketability of their modeling careers, as well as have an advantage over limited models; those limited models being agency-only models who do not think for themselves, do not invest in their career, and allow modeling agencies to manage them, and to tell them what to do. Other limited models include models who try to put together competent professional modeling portfolios for free, using TFP, and who try to compete against professional models with cheap career tools. The independent models who use Independent Modeling are smart, professional models who know enough that to have an advantage over other models, that they have to invest in their careers. Independent Modeling is NOT a modeling and talent agency, and we do not claim to be. We do not directly refer models into modeling jobs for financial compensation, and do not represent models. Independent Modeling is not intended to be used for any advice, which includes legal advice, and any advice which can only be legally given by a licensed professional in a regulated profession. For information, and reference, only! Use at your own risk.

If you know of anyone stealing or misusing our property, please let us know so we can forward the information to our attorneys!
Have you seen the information and any other content on this site anywhere else? Is anyone like a model consultant, photographer, model manager, or any other “professional” in the modeling industry trying to sell our material to you? Are they trying to use our material as part of a pitch to sell you something while claiming that they are affiliated with us?
While referring professionals to our site and quoting us while communicating that we are the source is fine, the theft and misrepresentation of our property is NOT and will NOT be tolerated. Additionally, if anyone claims to be affiliated with us in any way and it is not confirmable on this site, please check in with us. Misrepresenting an affiliation with us is FRAUD, and it may lead to prosecution!
You ARE what you DO, as well as who you associate with. Actions define character. If anyone is ripping us off, they WILL DO IT TO YOU, too! Help yourself and the integrity of the modeling industry by helping us put a stop to the theft and resale of our information.

There have been reports of so-called model consultants stealing information from our sites, which is available for models free-of-charge, and then trying to sell it to models while claiming it is their own. We are now dealing with this, and legal action may follow.

People without ethics, professionalism, and integrity will violate the rights of others when they feel that it will benefit them. Sometimes, perception will cause them to disregard potential consequences, and they will do as they please regardless of if it is right or wrong. Web sites are often seen as an inferior medium to print, and there are those who feel that copyrights do not apply to content on web sites, as the web is seen as being less professional than print. This, of course, is not the case.
Independent Modeling has been the victim of outright theft of our intellectual property several times since we launched on September 4, 2001. Some of those who have stolen from us were other web sites, but in many cases we have evidence of photographers who have openly plagiarized our content as a way of enhancing their credibility with models. These same photographers have slandered this site, too, primarily as a way of covering their tracks. These photographers have attacked this site and have attempted to discredit the same information on it that they also happen to use and claim as their own. Many of them are jealous of our outstanding reputations as professionals and because we have a louder, more respected voice than they could ever hope to have. In some cases, these photographers are malicious because they are running some sort of scam or are doing unethical things that we have openly questioned and have made them accountable for.
While we do not mind teaching professionals in the industry, we have a big issue with those who are out to take what they can from us and present it as their own experience and knowledge. We have already taken legal action against some so-called professionals who have stolen from us, and reserve the right to take legal action against those who violate our rights and disrespect the rights of those professionals who use our site legitimately.
As of now, we are running an active campaign to aggressively discourage plagiarism and theft from our web site. If you know of anyone who has stolen from our web site, please let us know about it; by helping us and this site, you help the future of the modeling industry and ultimately your own career. All of the Independent Sites are designed to have free versions of all of the more advanced content and tools which can be found in our paid membership sections. Our sites are intended to help legitimate professionals regardless of whether they are paying members or not. We intend to keep the free areas of our sites updated and full of the best information and tools which can be offered at no charge; although none of the free content can touch the more advanced content which is made available to paid memberships, what is offered for free is better than 99% of what any modeling school, modeling book, model consultant, model manager, or modeling agency has to offer. What we offer for free often beats what others try to charge you for, which is a good reason that they try to take what they can from us and try to sell it back to models. We need your help to keep areas of our sites free so we can continue to help as many models and modeling industry professionals as possible. Remember those who steal from us disrespect all professionals in the industry, including you, and that they are hurting you when they try to hurt us.

Being a professional is much more than making money. It is also how you conduct your career, and it is what you do and say. You are what you do and who you associate with. If someone steals from us and lies, they will do the same to you, as it is their character and is in their nature. Those who use the word integrity the most are often those who only know it as a word and don't back it up with what they do.

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POSTED 06/28/06

 
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The agency way is no longer the only way of having a professional career as a model. There is no arguing against common-sense and proven business practices. Modern professional models think for themselves, network, and book work both as independent models and by using agencies as one of many sources of jobs. This is the future of the modeling industry.

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