Copyright Usage Notice
Effective Date: AUGUST 17TH 2024
1. Copyright Statement
All content on this website, including but not limited to text, images, graphics, logos, videos, and software, is the intellectual property of NANCY LISA BARRETT PHOTOGRAPHY and is protected by international copyright laws. Unauthorized use of this content is strictly prohibited.
2. Permitted Use
You are permitted to:
- View, download, and print content from this website for your personal, non-commercial use.
- Share content from this website on social media, provided you give proper attribution to NANCY LISA BARRETT PHOTOGRAPHY
and link back to the original content on this website.
3. Prohibited Use
You are not permitted to:
- Reproduce, distribute, or publicly display any content from this website without explicit written permission.
- Modify, adapt, or create derivative works based on the content of this website.
- Use any content for commercial purposes without obtaining prior written consent.
4. Requesting Permission
To request permission for any uses not covered by this notice, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07921 864470
5. Copyright Infringement
We take the protection of our intellectual property seriously. If you believe that your work has been used in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please notify us immediately at [email protected] with the following information:
- A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed.
- A description of where the allegedly infringing material is located on the website.
- Your contact information, including your name, address, and email.
6. Third-Party Content
Some content on this website may be provided by third parties and is used under license or with permission. This content is the property of the respective owners and is subject to their copyright policies. You must obtain permission from the original copyright holder before using any third-party content.
7. Disclaimer
The content on this website is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the content is accurate, complete, or up-to-date, and we are not liable for any errors or omissions.
8. Changes to this Notice
We reserve the right to update this copyright usage notice at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions or need further information about the use of content on this website, please contact us at:
As above
Nancy Lisa Barrett Photography @ Nancy Lisa Phillips
Notes
Even if you don't include metadata on the photograph, a company still cannot legally use your wedding photograph without permission. Here's why:
1. **Copyright Protection Without Metadata**
- **Automatic Copyright:** Copyright protection is automatic the moment a photograph is created, regardless of whether it includes metadata or not. Metadata (such as EXIF data) typically contains information like the date the photo was taken, the camera settings, and the photographer's name. However, the absence of this data does not negate your or the photographer's copyright protection.
- **No Requirement for Metadata:** You do not need to include metadata for a photograph to be protected under copyright law. The photograph is still your intellectual property, and you (or the photographer) retain all rights to control its use.
2. **Company's Responsibility**
- **Due Diligence:** Companies are responsible for ensuring they have the necessary permissions before using any photograph, regardless of whether metadata is present. If they use a photo without obtaining permission, they may be infringing on the copyright, which could lead to legal consequences.
- **No Excuse for Infringement:** The absence of metadata does not give a company the right to assume that the photo is free to use. They are expected to verify the copyright status of the image and seek the appropriate permissions.
3. **Rights as the Subject of the Photo**
- **Consent Still Required:** Even without metadata, as the subject of the photograph, your consent is generally required for the image to be used commercially. Privacy and publicity rights protect you from unauthorized commercial use of your likeness, and these rights are independent of metadata.
4. **Legal Recourse**
- **Infringement:** If a company uses your photograph without permission, you have the right to pursue legal action, metadata or not. The strength of your case is not diminished by the lack of metadata, as copyright and personality rights are still in force.
In summary, the lack of metadata on a photograph does not affect your or the photographer's legal rights. A company must still obtain permission before using the image. If they use it without consent, they may be infringing on your rights, and you would have grounds to seek legal recourse.