when you engage with digital platforms and services, understanding how your personal information is handled and what your rights are is paramount. this document outlines crucial aspects of data privacy, user responsibilities, and the terms governing the use of digital content.
it aims to provide clarity on how your data is processed, your ability to access and control it, and the security measures in place to protect your privacy.
your data rights and access
you possess the fundamental right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
furthermore, you are entitled to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority if you believe your personal data is being processed in violation of applicable laws. to ensure the security and confidentiality of your information, we may request specific data from you to verify your identity and confirm your entitlement to access this data.
this process is crucial for accurately locating and providing you with the personal information we maintain.
limitations and legal obligations
in certain situations, prevailing laws or regulatory mandates may either permit or necessitate the refusal to provide or the deletion of some or all of the personal data we hold.
you are encouraged to contact us to exercise your rights. we commit to responding to your requests within a reasonable timeframe, typically no longer than 30 days.
third-party website interactions
when you choose to follow links to third-party websites that have a connection with us, it's important to note that we do not assume any obligations or responsibilities concerning their privacy policies.
our digital properties, products, and services may feature links to external websites, offerings, or grant you access to them. we are not accountable for the privacy practices implemented by these third parties, nor are we responsible for the content or information contained within their products and services.
this privacy statement exclusively pertains to the data we gather through our own products and services. we strongly advise you to review the privacy policies of any third parties before proceeding to use their websites, products, or services.
data security and retention
we employ robust technical, administrative, and physical security measures to safeguard your data and prevent unauthorized access.
our commitment extends to the appropriate use of the data we collect. we will retain your personal data for the duration necessary to fulfill the purposes detailed in this privacy statement, unless a longer retention period is legally mandated or permitted.
updates to the privacy statement
this privacy statement may undergo periodic revisions to accommodate new technologies, evolving industry practices, and changing regulatory requirements, among other factors.
your continued use of our products and services after the effective date of any revised privacy statement signifies your acceptance of the amended terms.
user responsibilities and content usage
your ability to access content does not automatically grant you the right to use it.
unless explicitly stated in an invoice or on the specific content web page associated with the licensed content, the rights we extend to you do not encompass a license for any underlying rights related to individuals, locations, property (real or personal), or any other depicted subject matter.
all content is potentially subject to copyrights, trademarks, rights of publicity, moral rights, property rights, or other rights belonging to third parties. it is your sole responsibility to ascertain whether your intended use of any content requires the consent of another party or the acquisition of additional rights.
you should not rely solely on the information provided by us. you are solely responsible for obtaining all necessary releases and clearances. if you are uncertain about the need for additional rights, it is your responsibility to seek advice from qualified legal counsel.
no representative of ours is authorized to make any representations or warranties beyond those expressly stated herein, and you should not depend on any such unauthorized assurances.
intellectual property and unauthorized use
you do not acquire, nor should you claim, any rights (trademark, copyright, or otherwise) in the content itself, beyond the permitted end-use.
the unauthorized use of content constitutes an infringement of copyright and other applicable rights, entitling us to exercise all rights and remedies available under copyright and other laws, including seeking monetary damages from all users and beneficiaries of such content.
we reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to bill you for unauthorized use and you agree to pay ten times the applicable license fee, in addition to any other fees, damages, and penalties we may be entitled to under this agreement and applicable law.
licensing terms and payment
as outlined in the relevant invoice, your obligations may include paying a usage-based royalty and submitting records to verify your content usage.
payment is due within thirty days of the invoice date or as otherwise specified on the invoice. a late payment charge of one and one-half percent per month will be applied to overdue amounts. any duplicate usage of footage, freeze frames, or slow-motion sequences will be calculated based on the actual on-screen running time.
you are responsible for all applicable sales and use taxes.
cancellations and termination
if a cancellation notice is received more than seven days prior to the agreed-upon service, no cancellations will be accepted, and you will be responsible for the full invoice amount.
for any cancellations, you are also liable for all associated service charges, production fees, processing and handling fees, and shipping fees. all licenses applicable to a cancelled service will immediately terminate. all cancellations are final. upon any termination, cancellation, or expiration of this agreement, neither you nor any entity covered by your license will have any further right to use the content.
content storage and archival
if no specific term for content storage is included in the invoice or license agreement, you may be permitted to store a copy of the content for no more than 30 days following your access to it.
upon termination or expiration of your rights to a content element, you agree to cease all use of that content and promptly delete or destroy any digital copies. however, you may retain one copy of any work you create that incorporates the content solely for archival purposes.
protecting content integrity
if content usage is permitted online or through other interactive media, you must make your best efforts to protect the content, ensuring it cannot be easily copied.
for footage, you must maintain its linear production context and prevent it from being searchable by shot and downloadable in broadcast-quality resolution.
display dimensions and credit requirements
if your licensed platform is a wireless device, images may not be displayed at dimensions exceeding 1.5 inches in width.
receiving credit is a significant aspect of our agreement. for editorial uses of images, you agree to pay triple the invoice amount if proper credit and copyright notice are not provided. for commercial uses, failure to include customary and appropriate credit will result in a charge of double the invoice amount.
for footage, you must provide copyright attributions to us in the production and on-screen credits as specified in the invoice, matching the credit given to any other provider of comparable services.
governing language
the parties confirm their wish that this agreement, along with all related documents, including notices, be written in the English language.
privacy policy overview
this page details our privacy policy, which governs the use and protection of any information you provide when visiting our website.
if you complete a transaction or send an email containing private information, this data may be shared with other government agencies to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of public services. for example, customer satisfaction surveys may solicit feedback via email from various agencies.
data collection for specific purposes
we collect your information solely when you use our website for photo business transactions.
this privacy policy applies exclusively to this site. you should be aware that linked sites may have different privacy policies, and we recommend reviewing and understanding the privacy statements of external sites when you navigate to them.
survival of clauses
sections 3, 4a, 5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, and 15 through 27 will remain in effect even after the termination or expiration of this agreement.