Wedding Photography Personal Use License & Copyright

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The information contained within this page is for all contracted wedding photography clients past and present only unless otherwise stated in writing. 

Ponic Photography LLC grants permission to the Client to print unlimited high resolution images for personal use only. Client may not significantly alter any image beyond standard cropping and/or resizing for medium. Any alternations including color adjustments, imperfection removal and/or background removal requires written permission from Ponic Photography LLC. Ponic Photography LLC retains full copyright of the images pursuant to federal copyright law (Title 17, Chapter 2, Section 201-02 of the United States Code) whether registered or unregistered. We are not responsible for any color errors, print quality, or cropping that may occur.

Intellectual Property created under Paragraph 2 "Scope of Services" of the Client's Wedding Photography Agreement provided by the Photographer in accordance with said Agreement, the Photographer owns all copyrights in any and all Contracted Images(s) created or produced pursuant to federal copyright law (Title 17, Chapter 2, Section 201-02 of the United States Code), whether registered or unregistered. Any and all products, whether tangible or intangible, produced or created in connection with, or in the process of fulfilling this Agreement, are expressly and solely owned by the Photographer and may be used in the reasonable course of Photographer's business. 

Personal Use Client Usage. In consideration of the terms set forth in this Agreement, the Photographer grants Client a limited license of the Contracted Images. Client agrees that the Contracted Images are for Client’s personal use only. Client agrees not to sell or authorize reproduction of the Contracted Images to anyone other than Photographer. Personal use includes, but is not limited to, use within the following contexts:

1. In photos on Client’s personal social media pages or profiles; or
2. In personal creations, such as a scrapbook or personal gift; or
3. In personal communications, such as a family newsletter or email or holiday card; or
4. Display of the photos in the client's home or other non-commercial venue;
5. Prints for personal use of any size and quantity.
6. Authorized to use a third party professional printer to reproduce the Contracted Images for any of the above mentioned stipulations as outlined specifically in Attachment C "Personal Use Print Release".

Social Media. Client may share the Contracted Images on social media platforms or online. Client agrees to properly credit Photographer by tagging Photographer’s social media account when posting the Contracted Images. Client agrees not to screenshot, copy, or capture the photographs in any manner that may undermine the quality of the photos. Rather, Client agrees to use the “share” button or share links through means provided by the respective platform. Client also agrees not to edit the Contracted Images in any way when sharing on social media including but not limited to adding filters or adjustments as it creates confusion and misrepresentations as to the Photographer’s work.

Prohibited Uses of Photo(s). This license prohibits the client from but not limited to use with the following contexts:

1. Applying for copyright registration or resale of any photo or electronic file supplied by the Photographer; or
2. Making 'derivative works' or otherwise modify any photo including editing, cropping, restyling, and/or manipulation of the electronic source code or file.

If Client wishes to use the Contracted Images for any other reason other than those expressly allowed by this Agreement, Client may request Photographer’s approval for such use. However, Photographer reserves the right to deny any such request.

Third Party Printing. The use of any third-party print service for prints, albums, or other photo products outside the Photographer's official Pic-Time print service shall be at the Client's own risk. The Photographer is not responsible for or able to guarantee print quality on any third party print service. Furthermore, the Photographer cannot guarantee third-party acknowledgment of the included Personal Use Print Release mentioned above in part or in full. Third-party printers may reserve the right to refuse any image or images in accordance with their terms of use and and/or intellectual property copyright policies. 

Storage of Files. The Photographer's customary practice to store the Client's Contracted Images for a minimum of two (2) years on Pic-Time. However, upon release of the digital files of the Contracted Images to Client, Photographer is released of all liability for archiving the Contracted Images or digital negative format equivalent. Client accepts all responsibility for archiving and protecting the Contracted Images upon delivery. The Photographer does not permanently archive Contracted Image files and non-cloud based disk space is purged on an as-needed basis as soon as 90 days. The Photographer is not responsible for the lifespan of any digital media provided or for any future changes in digital technology or media readers that might result in an inability to read images provided. It shall be Client's responsibility to make sure that digital files are copied to new media as required. The Photographer is absolved of any responsibility if the Client fails in archiving and protecting of the photos upon delivery.

The right to purchase to purchase the copyrights to the Contracted Images as defined by the Client's Wedding Photography Service Agreement, (hereinafter the "Copyright Fee"),  is granted solely to the Client and not to any other party affiliated with the Client. The Copyright Fee shall be as defined:

1. Prior to the date of the wedding, a sum total amount no less than $1,500.00 + tax regardless of any wedding photography package and must be paid in full in order to be valid. On the date of the wedding, this option will no longer be available to purchase.
2. Up to ninety (90) days after the wedding, a sum total amount of no less than $2,000 + tax regardless of any wedding photography package and must be paid in full in order to be valid. On the ninety-first (91st) day, the Copyright Fee will no longer be available to purchase. 

Purchasing will grant the client unlimited rights to alter, modify, redistribute, relicense or resale any and all Contracted Images taken on the date booked and the Client shall receive unedited RAW format files. Client shall be solely responsible for any and all editing of the images. All Copyright purchases are subject to a Copyright Transfer Agreement. Unless the Copyright Fee is purchased, no RAW format photos will be delivered.