Terms & Conditions

Agreement to Terms

Welcome to Arnab Seth Photography. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use this website.

Use of Website

This website is provided for informational and portfolio display purposes. You may use this website for:

• Viewing my photography portfolio and creative work
• Learning about my services and artistic approach
• Contacting me for legitimate business or personal inquiries
• Sharing links to my website on social media platforms

Intellectual Property Rights

Copyright Ownership

All photographs, images, graphics, text, designs, and other creative content displayed on this website are the exclusive property of Arnab Seth and are protected by international copyright laws. This includes:

• All photographic works and digital images
• Website design, layout, and user interface
• Written content, blog posts, and descriptions
• Logos, branding elements, and visual identity

Prohibited Uses

You may NOT without prior written permission:

• Download, copy, reproduce, or distribute any images from this website
• Use any photographs for commercial purposes
• Modify, edit, crop, or create derivative works from the images
• Remove or alter copyright notices, watermarks, or metadata
• Display images on other websites, social media, or print materials
• Use automated tools to scrape or harvest content from this website
• Use any images or content for training Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Learning models

AI Training Prohibition

Users are explicitly prohibited from using any images, photographs, or content from this website for the purpose of training Artificial Intelligence (AI) models, Machine Learning systems, neural networks, or any related algorithmic learning processes without express written consent from Arnab Seth. This includes but is not limited to: data scraping for AI training, fine-tuning models, dataset creation, or any form of automated content extraction for AI purposes. Violation of this prohibition may result in legal action.

License to Use vs. Ownership

It is important to understand the distinction between owning content and having permission to use it:

• Arnab Seth retains all Copyright: All photographs and creative works remain the exclusive intellectual property of Arnab Seth
• Clients receive a License to Use: Commissioned clients receive a limited license to use photographs as specified in their individual contracts
• Moral Rights Reserved: Arnab Seth retains all moral rights including the right of attribution and integrity of the work
• Full Buyout Option: Copyright transfer or exclusive usage rights may be negotiated separately through written agreement and additional compensation

Unless a full copyright buyout has been explicitly agreed to in writing, all images remain the property of Arnab Seth Photography.

Permitted Use

You may share direct links to this website or specific pages on social media. Any other use requires explicit written permission. For licensing inquiries, please contact me through the contact form.

Client Work and Commissions

Portfolio Display

Work displayed in my portfolio is for demonstration purposes. Unless otherwise specified, I retain the right to:

• Display client work in my portfolio and promotional materials
• Use commissioned photographs for marketing and social media
• Enter work into photography competitions and exhibitions

Client Rights

Clients who commission work receive usage rights as specified in individual contracts. All commissioned work remains subject to separate agreements that outline specific usage rights, deliverables, payment terms, and image licensing.

User Conduct

When using this website, you agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to website systems
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users or myself
• Use the contact form for spam or unsolicited marketing

Privacy and Personal Data

Your use of this website is also governed by my Privacy Policy, which explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using this website, you consent to the practices described in the Privacy Policy. Please review the Privacy Policy for complete details.

Third-Party Links and Services

This website may contain links to third-party websites or services (such as social media platforms). I am not responsible for:

• The content, privacy practices, or terms of third-party websites
• Any damages or losses arising from your use of external links
• The availability or accuracy of third-party services

Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to their respective terms and policies.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Arnab Seth shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of this website, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or goodwill. This limitation applies even if I have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Copyright Infringement Claims

I take copyright infringement seriously. If you believe any content on this website infringes your copyright:

• Contact me immediately with detailed information
• Provide proof of copyright ownership
• Specify the infringing content location

Conversely, unauthorized use of my copyrighted work may result in legal action, including claims for damages and attorney fees.

Modifications to Terms

I reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when the terms were last revised. Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

Termination

I reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to this website at any time, without notice, for conduct that I believe violates these Terms and Conditions or is harmful to other users, me, or third parties.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Arnab Seth Photography operates, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that jurisdiction.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.