Terms & Conditions

Welcome to LIGHTALES. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website https://lightales.com (the "Website") operated by Septimiu Lupea ("we", "our", or "us").

By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our Website.

1. Use of the Website

1.1 Permitted Use

You may use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes to:

• Browse and view photography content
• Read stories and articles
• Contact us through the contact form
• Share content through provided social media buttons

1.2 Prohibited Use

You agree NOT to:

• Download, copy, reproduce, or distribute any images, videos, or content without explicit written permission
• Use any automated systems (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access or extract content from the Website
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website, servers, or databases
• Transmit any viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Use the Website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• Interfere with or disrupt the Website's operation or servers

2. Intellectual Property Rights

2.1 Copyright

All content on this Website, including but not limited to photographs, images, videos, text, graphics, logos, design, and code, is the exclusive property of Septimiu Lupea and is protected by international copyright laws.

2.2 License and Usage

Unless explicitly stated otherwise on specific images:

• Viewing: You may view content on the Website for personal use
• No Download: You may NOT download, save, or copy images without permission
• No Commercial Use: You may NOT use any content for commercial purposes
• Attribution: If granted permission to use content, proper attribution must be provided

2.3 Licensing Options

Some images may be available for licensing or purchase. Such images will be clearly marked. For licensing inquiries, please contact us at septimiu@systhema.ro.

2.4 Third-Party Platforms

Some of our photography is also available on third-party platforms (Pexels, 500px) with different licensing terms. Please refer to those platforms' terms if you wish to use images from there.

3. User Submissions

3.1 Contact Form

When you submit information through our contact form, you grant us the right to:

• Store your submitted information (name, email, message)
• Use your email address to respond to your inquiry
• Retain your message for record-keeping purposes

3.2 Prohibited Content

When using the contact form, you must NOT submit:

• Spam, advertisements, or promotional content
• Offensive, abusive, or threatening language
• Content that violates any laws or third-party rights
• Malicious code or links

4. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices.

5. Third-Party Links

The Website contains links to third-party websites and social media platforms (LinkedIn, 500px, Pexels). These external sites are not under our control, and we are not responsible for their content, privacy policies, or practices. We encourage you to review their terms and policies before engaging with their content.

6. Disclaimers

6.1 Website Availability

We strive to keep the Website available and functional, but we do not guarantee:

• Uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Accuracy or completeness of content
• That the Website will be free from viruses or harmful components
• Availability of the Website at all times

6.2 "As Is" Basis

The Website and all content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

6.3 No Professional Advice

Content on the Website is for informational and artistic purposes only. It does not constitute professional photography advice, technical recommendations, or endorsements.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Website
• We are not responsible for any loss of data, profits, or business opportunities
• Our total liability shall not exceed €100 or the amount you paid to us (if any)

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Septimiu Lupea from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights
• Your misuse of the Website or its content

9. Copyright Infringement Claims

If you believe that any content on our Website infringes your copyright, please contact us immediately at septimiu@systhema.ro with:

• Identification of the copyrighted work
• Identification of the infringing material on our Website
• Your contact information
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized
• A statement that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

10. Modifications to the Website and Terms

10.1 Changes to Website

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Website at any time without prior notice.

10.2 Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

11. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Website immediately, without prior notice, if you breach these Terms or engage in prohibited activities.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of Romania. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Romania.

13. Severability

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

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding your use of the Website.

15. Contact Information

16. Acknowledgment

By using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

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