Copyright Statement

1. Definitions
"Client" means any person, body of persons, firm, or company with whom Stephen Datnoff Photography enters into an agreement for the sale of goods or provision of services by Stephen Datnoff.

2. Acceptance of Terms and Conditions
All contracts and transactions between Stephen Datnoff Photography and the client whether made orally or in writing are subject to these terms and conditions, which shall be deemed to be incorporated into any contract between Stephen Datnoff Photography and all or any of its clients.

3. Copyright and Ownership
All images are copyrighted © 2010-2022 Stephen Datnoff Photography.

In accordance with the copyright laws, any and all images appearing in the Stephen Datnoff Photography website, www.datnoff.com, all social media pages associated with Stephen Datnoff Photography, consisting of but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Flickr, as well as any images photographed and captured are the exclusive property of Stephen Datnoff and are protected under the United States and International Copyright laws.

Copyright and ownership of images taken by Stephen Datnoff Photography will always be retained by Stephen Datnoff. Unless given written authorization, the client is forbidden by law from copying any images created by Stephen Datnoff Photography and agrees that all photographic reprints, digital duplications or copies of any type made from images created by Stephen Datnoff Photography shall only be carried out by Stephen Datnoff Photography.

The images may not be reproduced, printed, copied, transmitted, or manipulated without the written permission of Stephen Datnoff. The use of any image as the basis for another photographic concept, illustration, or reproduction (digital, artist-rendered, or alike) is a violation of the law and is strictly prohibited. The license to reproduce such images is granted to the client on the understanding that all invoices are paid within the Stephen Datnoff Photography stated payment terms.

Reproduction rights (if and when granted) are strictly limited to the use specified on the invoice. An agreement must be reached with Stephen Datnoff Photography before the pictures are used for a different purpose or after the license has expired. Stephen Datnoff Photography reserves the right to charge an additional fee if the photographs are used for purposes other than what is shown on the invoice.

All original digital files created by Stephen Datnoff Photography remain the property of Stephen Datnoff. Stephen Datnoff Photography will ensure that all such materials are stored safely for the client and make them available for future reproduction in return for the relevant fee.

Stephen Datnoff Photography reserves the right to make reproductions of images created during assignments for marketing, promotional, competition, and editorial purposes. Stephen Datnoff Photography reserves the right to use images from events, permitting the subject captured does not object in accordance with the law.

4. Exclusivity
If a booking is made where Stephen Datnoff Photography is to be paid solely by monies received at an event from the sale of photographs, Stephen Datnoff Photography reserves the right to have exclusive photography rights for the assignment. This includes photographs either being offered for sale or free of charge, by any other photography company both at the event or via a website afterward. This also includes press and other media photographers.

5. Fees and Expenses
All prices quoted to the client apply only to the original job description and specifications given to Stephen Datnoff Photography by the client. Stephen Datnoff Photography reserves the right to make additional charges for fees and expenses should these descriptions or specifications differ or change before or during the assignment.

6. Confidentiality
Stephen Datnoff Photography acknowledges that in the performances of the services, he may receive information from the client which is designated by the client as confidential. Upon request from the client, we agree to keep this information secret and not to disclose such information to other parties except as required by law.