Terms of Service

📸 TERMS OF SERVICE

Effective Date: February 15, 2026
Business Name: C. Smith Photography
Photographer: Candace Smith

1. Copyright & Ownership

All images created by C. Smith Photography are protected under United States copyright law. The Photographer retains full copyright ownership of all photographs.

Purchasing a digital image grants the buyer a personal-use license only, not ownership of the image.

Images may not be:

  • Edited, altered, or filtered

  • Cropped to remove watermark

  • Sold or used for commercial purposes

  • Submitted to contests or publications without written permission

2. Payment & Downloads

  • All digital downloads must be purchased before access to high-resolution files is granted.

  • No images may be downloaded, printed, or reproduced without payment.

  • Prices are subject to change at any time.

Once digital files are delivered, sales are final.

3. Screenshots & Unauthorized Use

Screenshots, screen recordings, or reproduction of preview images without purchase are strictly prohibited.

Watermarked gallery previews are for viewing purposes only.

Unauthorized use of images may result in:

  • Invoice for full purchase price

  • Removal request

  • Legal action if necessary

4. Personal Use License

Purchased images may be used for:

  • Personal social media posts

  • Personal prints

  • Sharing with family members

When posting on social media, credit to:
C. Smith Photography

Images may not be used for:

  • Advertising

  • Fundraising promotions

  • Business marketing

  • Merchandise

Without written permission.

5. School & Event Photography

Photographs are taken at public or school-sponsored events where there is no reasonable expectation of privacy. Parents/guardians who do not wish their child to be photographed must notify the Photographer or school administration in writing prior to the event.

6. Refund Policy

Due to the digital nature of products:

  • All sales are final.

  • No refunds will be issued once digital files are delivered.

Print orders are subject to the print lab’s reprint policies for defects only.

7. Image Delivery

High-resolution digital images will be delivered via online gallery download after payment confirmation.

The Photographer is not responsible for lost downloads after 30 days of gallery expiration.

8. Limitation of Liability

The Photographer is not liable for:

  • Missed moments due to schedule conflicts

  • Weather conditions

  • Restricted access at school events

  • Technical malfunctions beyond reasonable control

9. Agreement

By accessing the gallery and/or purchasing images, the client agrees to these Terms of Service.

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