Terms of Service
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Understanding These Terms
When you use the Phil Gear Photography website and services, you are agreeing to these Terms of Service and our way of handling your information, which is explained in our Privacy Policy. If you don't feel comfortable with these terms, please do not use our services.
Keeping Our Terms Current
We may update these terms from time to time to reflect changes in our services or legal requirements. We will let you know about any important changes by updating the 'Last Updated' date on this page. If you continue to use our services after these updates, it means you accept the new terms. We aim to be transparent about any changes.
Using Our Services Responsibly
We ask that you use our services in a way that is both responsible and follows the law. Please do not use our services for anything that is against these terms or any applicable laws. If you have an account, you are responsible for keeping your login information safe and private. Our goal is to create a respectful and safe environment for everyone.
Your Privacy Matters
How we collect, use, and protect your personal information is detailed in our Privacy Policy. Your privacy is important to us, and we encourage you to read the Privacy Policy to fully understand our practices. We handle your data with care, just as we handle each photograph with attention to detail.
Affiliate Disclosure
Phil Gear Photography participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This means that if you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products we believe in and think will be of value to you.
Our Creative Work & Intellectual Property
All content on this website—including fine art photographs, landscape imagery, written essays, educational curricula, dispatch software, designs, and logos—is the exclusive intellectual property of Phil Gear Photography and protected by United States and international copyright laws.
Prohibition on AI Scraping & Machine Learning Model Training
Pursuant to US Copyright Law and international conventions (including EU Directive 2019/790, Article 4(3)), Phil Gear Photography expressly reserves all rights regarding text, image, and data mining. No photograph, visual asset, article, or code on this website may be scraped, crawled, harvested, ingested, or utilized to train, fine-tune, or develop artificial intelligence models, machine learning systems, or generative vision algorithms without an explicit, negotiated written licensing agreement.
Public Space Photography & Courtesy Removal
Photographs taken in public spaces and community festivals are captured in accordance with Oregon law. While public space photography is legally protected, we hold deep respect for individual comfort. Anyone depicted in our public portfolio galleries may request courteous image removal by emailing contact@philgearphotography.com.
Sharing Your Content
If you choose to provide us with any content, like comments or photos for editing, you are giving Phil Gear Photography permission to use, copy, and make changes to that content. We will only do this to provide the specific service you asked for, always with respect for your creative input.
When Access May Be Stopped
We may need to stop or pause your access to our services right away if you do not follow these Terms. We do this to protect our services and other users. We may not always be able to give you advance notice, but we aim for fairness in all our actions.
Our Responsibility Limitations
Phil Gear Photography, along with everyone who works with us (staff, partners, suppliers), is not responsible for any indirect or unexpected problems or damages that might happen because you used our services. We do our best to provide a smooth and positive experience, but there are some things outside of our direct control.
About Our Service
Our services are provided "as is" and "as available." This means we offer them as they are, without making any promises that they will always work perfectly, be completely secure, or be free of all errors. We strive for reliability and a great user experience, but we cannot offer absolute guarantees.
Which Laws Apply
These Terms are guided by and will be interpreted according to the laws of the State of Oregon, USA. This is the case regardless of where you are located. This helps ensure a clear legal framework.
Making Our Site Accessible
We are committed to making our website easy for everyone to use, including people with disabilities. If you have any difficulty accessing or using the site, please reach out to us so we can help. We believe everyone should be able to experience our visual stories.
Getting in Touch
If you have any questions about these Terms, the easiest way to contact us is by sending an email. We are happy to clarify anything for you.
Your Agreement
By using our services, you are confirming that you have read, understand, and agree to follow these Terms of Service. We appreciate you taking the time to review them.