imageobligation

noun
UK /ˈɪmɪdʒˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃən/
US /ˈɪmɪdʒˌɑːblɪˈɡeɪʃən/

A rule that says you must take care of how people see you.

The company felt an imageobligation to keep its logo looking clean and friendly.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A promise to present a picture or likeness in a certain way.

The museum had an imageobligation to display the painting without glare.

3. The duty to keep a public figure's likeness accurate and respectful.

The magazine's imageobligation meant it could not alter the photo.

4. A requirement to maintain a good visual impression online.

Her imageobligation made her check every post before sharing it.