Photo Usage Agreement (Effective January 1st, 2025)
Parties:
- Licensor: Winston-Salem Photography
- Licensee: User of the photographs
Grant of License
- License is non-exclusive, non-transferable, and royalty-free
- Usage is allowed only for online and editorial purposes (e.g., websites, blogs, social media, news publications)
- Photos must be downloaded exclusively from:
WinstonSalem-Photography.com
➤ Use of photos from any other source violates this agreement
Attribution Requirement
- If watermark or metadata is removed, credit is mandatory
- Credit format must read as shown or in some variation where possible:
Winston-Salem Photography | WinstonSalem-Photography.com | @WinstonSalemPhotos
Restrictions
- Photos may NOT be used for:
- Commercial advertising
- Television or film
- Books or retail merchandise
- Profit or resale without written permission
- Photos may NOT be:
- Sublicensed or resold
- Archived or redistributed
- Used for AI training, machine learning, blockchain minting, or NFTs
- Altered to remove watermark without authorization
Ownership
- Licensor retains full ownership, copyright, and IP rights
- No ownership is transferred to the Licensee
Indemnification
- Licensee must indemnify and hold harmless the Licensor from:
- Any claims
- Damages
- Losses resulting from misuse of photos
Termination
- Agreement automatically terminates if Licensee breaches any terms
- Upon termination, Licensee must:
- Stop all use of the photos
- Delete or destroy all copies
- Licensor reserves the right to pursue legal action for any violations
Perpetuity
- License is perpetual, unless terminated due to breach or by Licensee
Governing Law
- Governed by the Federal Copyright Laws of the United States
Agreement Statement
- By downloading and using the photographs, the Licensee agrees to these terms in full
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