VIRTUAL PHOTOGRAPHY IMAGES:
IMAGE USAGE GUIDANCE AND LICENSING TERMS
virtual / digital photography (game screenshots)
Thank you for visiting our website and viewing our collection of game screenshots. We want to provide clear guidelines regarding the usage of these images to ensure transparency and respect for the rights of the game creators.
Find out more about our goals and terms of digital photography in the "1.1" section of the
1. Ownership of Content:
We want to emphasize that we do not own any of the content depicted in the images, including game models, assets, characters, or any other elements. These elements belong to the respective owners, developers, and creators of the games.
2. Full Credit to Authentic Owners:
We give full and clear credit to the authentic owners, developers, and creators , of the games depicted in the screenshots. We acknowledge their creative contributions and the effort that went into creating these games.
3. Limitations on Licensing:
As the author of the images, we are not permitted to apply a license to them, such as Creative Commons or any other form of licensing. Since we do not own 100% of the content within the images, we cannot grant usage rights beyond our authorship. Quote from Creative Commons: "You must own or control copyright in the work. Only the copyright holder or someone with express permission from the copyright holder can apply a CC license or CC0 to a copyrighted work. If you created a work in the scope of your job, you may not be the holder of the copyright."
4. Responsibility for Usage:
It's important to note that since the images are not licensed, we are not responsible for anyone reusing them illegally or for any unauthorized changes, remixing, editing, altering, or other modifications made to the images.
5. Demand for Clear and Direct Credit:
Despite the absence of a formal license, we still demand clear and direct credit upon the usage of the images. We assert our authorship of the images and request acknowledgment for our role in capturing and sharing them.
6. Content Takedown Policy:
We are committed to respecting the rights of content owners and maintaining a transparent and ethical approach to the use of material on our website. If you are the owner of copyrighted material featured on our site and believe that its use constitutes infringement of your rights, please contact us promptly. We will promptly review your request and, if warranted, take appropriate action, including the removal of the content in question. Our goal is to resolve any concerns or disputes amicably and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
For takedown requests or to report any issues regarding content on our website, please contact us at info@hbv-photography.com or under the "ABOUT" section.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in adhering to these usage guidelines. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the usage of our game screenshots, please feel free to contact us.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.