Copyright Statement for MoonlitPhotography.com

This copyright statement applies to all photography and images found on this website, and any other sites under the Moonlit-Photography.com domain. Please read carefully before downloading, linking to, or printing copies for use.

© Copyright 2024-Moonlit Photography. All rights reserved.

1. Proprietary Rights

The photographs, videos, information, design, text, and all other types of content contained on this and any other site under the Moonlit-Photography.com domain are the property of Moonlit Photography and are protected by United States and International copyright laws. All copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property rights in this site are the property of Moonlit Photography.

No permission, either express or implied, is granted for the electronic transmission, storage, retrieval, or printing of the content contained on Moonlit-Photography.com, other than that which is related to the normal “caching” practices of web browsers and activities such as downloading solely for your personal enjoyment. No parties or individuals visiting or viewing images from Moonlit-Photography.com may otherwise copy, modify, publish, transmit, or distribute the contents found herein. Express written permission must be granted, on behalf of the copyright holder, Moonlit Photography, to use this content for any purpose that is not outlined above.

Your use of Moonlit-Photography.com or viewing of this statement indicates your acceptance of these conditions.

1. Personal Use Criteria

The following are conditions where Moonlit Photography gives individuals permission to link to or copy JPEG images and other material at no charge:

• You may print a copy of any photograph or text for personal reference without further permission.
• Students are welcome to download images and incorporate them into school reports, presentations, etc., for free, as long as proper credit/citation is given, without further permission.
• Anyone can download images from Desktops / Wallpapers for the express use of displaying them on screen on any personal computer that is not being used for commercial or public viewing purposes.

III. Free Web Usage Criteria

The following conditions define Moonlit Photography’s authorization for the use of images on the web, free of charge, as long as proper attribution of copyright is given to Moonlit Photography and includes the email address contactus@moonlit-photography.com in the attribution:

• You may make LINKS to the images or text on pages you maintain for yourself for personal, non-commercial use.
• If you are preparing FREE online site guides for other photographers, bloggers, and photography forums, you may make use of these images, BUT ONLY IF YOU ATTRIBUTE THEM AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.

1. Commercial Use

Those who wish to use the content found on this site in a commercial fashion must receive written consent from Moonlit Photography prior to its commercial use. To obtain consent, interested parties should send an email to contactus@moonlit-photography.com. In that email, the following should be addressed:

• Content you would like to use
• Where it will be displayed
• How it will be displayed
• Intent of its display
• Duration of its public viewing
• Any other information you feel would be useful

Any commercial use of Moonlit Photography’s content without prior consent is a violation of United States and International copyright law.

1. Copyright Protection Tactics

To maintain the integrity of the copyrighted content found on this site, several copyright protection methods have been utilized. Some of these tactics include, but are not limited to:

• Placement of watermarks
• Resizing of images
• Conversion of images to low resolution for web use

If you would like to use specific content with some of the copyright protection tactics removed, please email contactus@moonlit-photography.com and describe the intended use of the content with the copyright protection tactics reduced.

1. Copyright Infringement is Serious

Infringing on a copyright is a very serious matter and is punishable by fines and/or imprisonment. Moonlit Photography has worked very hard to present you with a quality experience and kindly asks that you refrain from copying anything from the site onto your own hard drive, diskette(s), printer, etc. You are welcome to copy the hyperlinks to other sites found on Moonlit-Photography.com; however, copying any of the graphics, photographs, videos, information, design, text, or articles from this site for your own use (other than the terms stated above) is prohibited. Doing so is an infringement of United States and International copyright laws.

VII. Digital Use and Social Media

• Digital Sharing: While sharing links to the website on social media is encouraged, downloading and re-uploading images or videos to social media platforms without explicit permission is prohibited. Instead, please share images directly from Moonlit-Photography.com social media profiles, ensuring proper attribution.
• Social Media Platforms: Permission is not granted for the use of any photographs, videos, or text on social media profiles, pages, or channels without written consent. Requests for such use should include details about the platform, intended use, and duration.

VIII. Print and Reproduction

• Personal Prints: Printing copies of images or text for personal use beyond what is specified in the Personal Use Criteria section requires written consent.
• Commercial Prints: Any form of reproduction for sale, including posters, prints, canvases, and other merchandise, is strictly prohibited without a commercial license agreement. To request a commercial license, contact contactus@moonlit-photography.com with details of the intended use.

1. Derivative Works

• Alterations: Creating derivative works, including but not limited to editing, cropping, or using images as a basis for new artwork, requires explicit written permission from Moonlit Photography. Unauthorized derivative works are considered a violation of copyright law.

1. Educational Use

• Educational Institutions: Schools, universities, and other educational institutions may use images, videos, and text for non-commercial educational purposes with proper attribution. Requests for educational use should be sent to contactus@moonlit-photography.com with details of the intended use.

1. Reporting Infringements

• Infringement Reporting: If you find Moonlit Photography’s content being used without permission, please report the infringement to contactus@moonlit-photography.com with details and, if possible, a link to the infringing use.

XII. Disclaimer

• Accuracy and Liability: While Moonlit Photography makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information provided on the website, it does not warrant the completeness or accuracy of the content. Use of the site is at your own risk, and Moonlit Photography will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from such use.

XIII. Changes to This Statement

• Modifications: Moonlit Photography reserves the right to change, modify, or update this copyright statement at any time without notice. Users are encouraged to review this statement periodically to stay informed of any updates.