PHOTOS BY AARON COPYRIGHT & USAGE POLICY

Website: www.photosbyaaron.com
Contact: info@photosbyaaron.com
Effective Date: January 6, 2026

This Copyright & Usage Policy explains ownership, client rights, and marketing use of all images produced by Photos by Aaron.

SECTION 1 - COPYRIGHT OWNERSHIP

All images, videos, and content produced by Photos by Aaron are copyrighted under Canadian law.

The Photographer retains exclusive ownership and intellectual property rights to all Work Product.

Copyright includes all forms of reproduction, digital files, prints, negatives, transparencies, and derivative works.

SECTION 2 - CLIENT PERSONAL USAGE RIGHTS

Clients may share images for personal use only, including:

  • With family and friends

  • On personal social media accounts

  • Clients may not sell, distribute, alter, or use images commercially without written permission from the Photographer.

Examples of prohibited uses without permission:

  • Reselling images

  • Using images to advertise or promote a business

  • Editing images for redistribution or commercial purposes

SECTION 3 — COMMERCIAL USAGE & LICENSING

  • Any commercial use of images (e.g., advertising, product promotion, corporate use, stock photography, or public display for business purposes) requires prior written permission from the Photographer.

  • Clients may request a commercial license or other usage rights by contacting the Photographer directly.

  • The Photographer may grant permission, subject to terms, fees, or licensing agreements, at their discretion.

  • Unauthorized commercial use without the Photographer’s written consent may result in legal action under Canadian copyright law.

SECTION 4 — MARKETING, PORTFOLIO & SOCIAL MEDIA USE

  • By default, clients grant the Photographer permission to use images for:

    • Website galleries

    • Social media (Instagram, Facebook)

    • Paid advertising campaigns

    • Portfolio and publication purposes

  • Images shared online or in marketing materials remain copyright of Photographer.

SECTION 5 — MARKETING / PORTFOLIO OPT-OUT

Optional Opt-Out:

  • Clients may request that their images not be used for marketing, social media, or portfolio purposes.

  • Requests must be submitted in writing at or before the session.

Opt-Out Fee:

  • A one-time administrative fee of $150 applies to cover:

    • Administrative work to track and exclude images from marketing.

    • Extra editing or gallery management to separate opted-out images.

    • Loss of marketing exposure for the Photographer.

    • Legal record-keeping for opt-out requests.

    • Custom client requests for private image delivery.

Important Notes:

  • If images have already been published or scheduled for marketing use, the Photographer will make reasonable efforts to remove them, but complete removal cannot be guaranteed.

  • Opt-out requests submitted before publication ensure full compliance.

SECTION 6 — ONLINE SHARING & THIRD-PARTY USE

  • Clients may share images online for personal use only.

  • Any third-party usage or publication requires written consent from the Photographer.

  • Unauthorized third-party use will be considered copyright infringement under Canadian law.

SECTION 7 — ENFORCEMENT & LEGAL RIGHTS

  • The Photographer reserves the right to pursue legal action for copyright infringement.

  • Clients are responsible for ensuring compliance with copyright restrictions for themselves and any third parties they share images with.

SECTION 8 — GOVERNING LAW

  • This Copyright & Usage Policy is governed by the laws of British Columbia, Canada.

  • Disputes will be resolved in the courts of British Columbia.