Draft, not in force. The final text is being reviewed by our lawyer.
Draft, not in force. Version 0.2, 30 October 2026.
1.1 Public places. Streets, squares, parks and public viewpoints are fine for a small handheld Shoot, as long as you do not block people, traffic or entrances.
1.2 Private and paid places (museums, churches, shops, cafés, hotel lobbies, stations, inside monuments): follow their rules. Many ban tripods, lights or "professional" shoots, or ask for a fee or a permit. Ask staff if unsure.
1.3 Never shoot at military sites, police or government security areas, border zones, airports' security areas, or anywhere with a "no photos" sign. Never climb barriers, roofs, statues or fountains, or stand on roads or railway tracks.
1.4 Equipment. Byeselfie Shoots use the tourist's phone, or the Creator's device if agreed in the offer. A small phone gimbal or a hand-held reflector is usually fine. Tripods, stands and lights can need a permit in some places. No drones: they need special permits in all our cities and are banned in central Paris and over many sites.
1.5 Places of worship. Dress and behave respectfully. No Shoots during services. Inside, ask before filming.
2.1 Consent. In Italy, France and Armenia, people have a right to their own image. Do not film or photograph a stranger as the main subject without their OK.
2.2 Bystanders. People in the background of a busy public place are usually fine if they are not the focus. If someone can be clearly recognised and asks you to stop or delete, do it.
2.3 Before posting, crop or blur faces of strangers who are clearly recognisable, especially children.
2.4 Children. Children can be in a Shoot only with their parent or guardian there and agreeing. Never film other people's children.
3.1 Personal use is fine. Photos and reels of landmarks for your own memories and social media are fine in our cities.
3.2 Eiffel Tower lights at night. The tower itself can be photographed freely. Its night lighting and sparkle show are protected works. Personal and social media use is tolerated; any commercial use (ads, selling, paid brand posts) needs permission from the tower's operator (SETE).
3.3 Recent architecture in France (for example the Louvre Pyramid) can be protected by the architect's rights. Personal, non-commercial use by individuals is fine. Commercial use can need permission.
3.4 Italian cultural heritage. Photos of cultural sites for personal use are free. Commercial reproduction of images of cultural heritage can require permission and a fee under the Italian Cultural Heritage Code (Art. 108).
3.5 Paid or influencer use. If the tourist will use the content for paid brand work, the tourist is responsible for getting any permissions needed.
All Shoots take place inside the city limits. Day trips outside the city are not Byeselfie Shoots.
Paris: Until we confirm the rules, paid Shoots stay out of the Louvre domain (including the Pyramid courtyard) and the Tuileries garden, which are managed by the Louvre, and use public streets and squares instead. Trocadéro: . Professional shoots in public space are managed by the Paris film office (Mission Cinéma / Paris Film). A small handheld shoot without equipment is normally treated as tolerated, but rules change; check before using tripods or lights. Trocadéro, Champ de Mars and Bir-Hakeim bridge are very busy: keep paths free. No drones.
Milan: Shoots on public land with equipment can need a permit from the Comune di Milano. The Duomo does not allow paid or promotional shoots inside the cathedral or on the rooftop terraces without its permit, so paid Byeselfie Shoots there happen outside, on the square. The Last Supper museum (Cenacolo Vinciano) does not allow any paid activity: no Shoots there. The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is a public walkway; do not block shop entrances.
Yerevan: Public places like the Cascade, Republic Square and Northern Avenue are fine for small shoots. Never photograph military or police objects or government security areas. In churches (for example Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral) ask before filming inside, and never during a service. Shoots stay inside Yerevan city limits.
Rome: Do not sit on, step into or throw things other than coins into the Trevi Fountain, and do not sit on the Spanish Steps; both bring fines. St Peter's Square is in Vatican City, a different state, with its own rules and dress code. Inside the Colosseum and Roman Forum, follow the site rules; professional shoots need a permit.
Barcelona: The monumental zone of Park Güell is ticketed, and shoots there need permission . Professional shoots in public space are managed by the Barcelona Film Commission; small handheld shoots are usually tolerated . Keep beaches and narrow Gothic Quarter streets free for walkers.
Lisbon: Viewpoints (miradouros) get very crowded at sunset; keep paths free. Never stand on tram tracks for a shot. Inside Jerónimos Monastery and Belém Tower, follow the site rules.
Amsterdam: Never stand in bike lanes, and watch for trams. In the Red Light District, photographing or filming sex workers is strictly forbidden; avoid shoots there. Commercial shoots in public space can need a permit from the city .
Prague: Charles Bridge and Old Town Square are very busy; shoot early in the morning and keep paths free. Prague Castle grounds have their own rules for commercial photography .
London: Commercial photography in the Royal Parks (for example Hyde Park, St James's Park) needs a permit from The Royal Parks. Trafalgar Square and Parliament Square need permission from the Greater London Authority for commercial shoots. Follow staff instructions at Tower Bridge, St Paul's and museums. New York City: Handheld shoots in public places usually need no permit from the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment, as long as you don't block the sidewalk or claim exclusive use . NYC Parks (including Central Park) may require a permit for commercial photography . On the Brooklyn Bridge, stay out of the bike lane. In the subway, photos are allowed but no tripods or lights.
5.1 The content is recorded on the tourist's phone (or on the Creator's device if agreed, then sent to the tourist on the spot) and belongs to the tourist (see the Creator Terms, section 11).
5.2 Byeselfie never receives or stores Shoot content.
5.3 A Creator may show a photo or video from a Shoot in their portfolio only with the tourist's written OK in the app.
The tourist and the Creator are each responsible for following these rules and the local law during a Shoot. A Creator who breaks these rules can be warned or removed (see the Community Guidelines).