Photo Usage

Last Updated: 10-28-24

This Photo Usage Policy describes the permitted and restricted uses of images provided by Parker Johnson ("Photographer") to clients ("Client") through parkerthecreative.com or any related services. By accessing or using the images provided by Photographer, Client agrees to comply with the terms outlined in this policy.

1. Ownership and Copyright

1.1 Photographer’s Rights
All photographs and related work products (the “Images”) created by Photographer are the sole intellectual property of Photographer and are protected by copyright law. Photographer retains all rights, title, and interest in and to the Images, including but not limited to the rights to reproduce, distribute, and publicly display the Images for marketing, promotional, or portfolio purposes.

1.2 Limited License to Client
Photographer grants Client a limited, non-transferable, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use the Images for personal purposes as described in this policy. This license does not grant Client ownership of the Images.

2. Permitted Uses

Clients are allowed to use Images for personal, non-commercial purposes only, including:

  • Social Media: Posting on personal social media profiles or pages, provided Photographer is credited in the form of a tag or mention.

  • Personal Display: Printing Images for display in personal spaces such as a home or personal office.

  • Personal Creations: Including Images in scrapbooks, photo albums, or similar personal memorabilia.

3. Prohibited Uses

Clients may not use, edit, alter, or distribute the Images in any way that is not expressly permitted under this policy. Prohibited uses include, but are not limited to:

  • Commercial Use: Using Images for advertising, promotional, marketing, or resale purposes.

  • Third-Party Licensing: Selling, licensing, sublicensing, or granting any rights to the Images to third parties.

  • Editing or Alteration: Making any modifications, alterations, or edits to the Images (including but not limited to applying filters, cropping, or adding text) without prior written approval from Photographer.

  • Unauthorized Distribution: Sharing high-resolution or original digital files with others for any purpose other than the uses outlined in Section 2.

4. Credit Requirements

When posting Images on social media or any other public platform, Clients must include a credit to Photographer by tagging or mentioning Parker Johnson and/or parkerthecreative.com. Failure to do so may result in the revocation of usage rights.

5. Revocation of Usage Rights

Photographer reserves the right to revoke Client’s license to use the Images if any terms of this policy are violated. In such cases, Client must immediately cease all use of the Images and delete any copies, both digital and physical.

6. Licensing for Additional Uses

If Client wishes to use the Images for any commercial or third-party purposes not covered under the standard license, Client must request additional licensing rights from Photographer in writing. Additional fees may apply for commercial usage rights, and any additional terms will be outlined in a separate agreement.

7. Indemnity

Client agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Photographer against any liability, damages, or expenses arising from unauthorized use or distribution of the Images by Client.

8. Amendments

This policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes to this policy will be posted on parkerthecreative.com and will apply to future uses of the Images.