Terms & Conditions for emilykathryn.com

Effective Date: February 27, 2025

Welcome to https://emilykathryn.com (the “Website”), operated by Emily Kathryn Photography (“we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Website, including its blog, future newsletter services, and any related offerings. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the Website.

1. Use of the Website

- Eligibility: You must be at least 13 years old to use the Website. By using it, you confirm you meet this requirement.

- Permitted Use: The Website is for personal, non-commercial use unless otherwise agreed in writing (e.g., for photography services). You may not misuse it, including by hacking, scraping, or distributing harmful content.

- Accountability: You are responsible for your actions on the Website, including any comments you post on our blog.

2. Intellectual Property

- Ownership: All content on the Website—photographs, text, logos, designs, and other materials—is owned by Emily Kathryn Photography or our licensors and protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

- Limited License: You may view and share content for personal use, provided you credit us where applicable (e.g., “Photo by Emily Kathryn Photography”). You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or sell our content without written permission.

- User Content: By posting comments or other content on the Website (e.g., blog comments), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and moderate that content on the Website.

3. Blog and User Contributions

- Comments: Our blog allows comments. You agree not to post content that is illegal, defamatory, abusive, obscene, or infringes on others’ rights. We reserve the right to remove or edit comments at our discretion.

- Responsibility: You are solely responsible for your comments and any consequences arising from them.

4. Future Services

- Newsletter: If we launch a newsletter, subscribing will be optional. You may unsubscribe at any time via a link in each email.

- Advertising: We may use platforms like Meta, Google Ads, or others to display ads, including retargeting based on your Website activity. See our Privacy Policy for details on data use.

5. Photography Services

If you engage us for photography services, separate terms (e.g., contracts, pricing) will apply. These Terms govern only your use of the Website, not professional engagements.

6. Third-Party Links and Services

The Website may link to third-party sites or services (e.g., social media, ad platforms). We are not responsible for their content, availability, or practices. Your use of those services is subject to their terms.

7. Disclaimers

- As-Is Basis: The Website is provided “as is” and “as available.” We do not guarantee it will be error-free, uninterrupted, or meet your expectations.

- Content Accuracy: While we strive for accuracy, we make no warranties about the completeness or reliability of Website content.

- Professional Advice: Information on the Website (e.g., blog posts) is not professional advice and should not be relied upon as such.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Emily Kathryn Photography, its affiliates, and agents will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages (e.g., lost profits, data loss) arising from your use of the Website. Our total liability, if any, will not exceed $100.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your misuse of the Website, violation of these Terms, or infringement of others’ rights.

10. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Website at our discretion, without notice, for any reason—including violations of these Terms. Sections 2, 7, 8, 9, and 11 will survive termination.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms as needed. Changes will be posted here with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance. Significant updates may be announced on the Website.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the state of Virginia, USA, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of Virginia, USA.

13. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact using the form here: https://emilykathryn.com/contact

Thank you for visiting emilykathryn.com. We’re excited to share our photography with you!