{"id":138402,"date":"2021-01-02T06:19:48","date_gmt":"2021-01-02T14:19:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stevenrhine.com\/?p=138402"},"modified":"2026-01-12T06:39:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T14:39:49","slug":"photo-license-terms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stevenrhine.com\/?p=138402","title":{"rendered":"PHOTO LICENSE TERMS"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold\">PHOTO LICENSE TERMS<\/h1>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>STEVENRHINE.COM \/ RHINE USA CORP. \/ RHINE LABS<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">License Grant<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">By downloading or using photographs from this website, you are granted a non-exclusive, worldwide license to use the photos for <strong>non-commercial purposes only<\/strong>, subject to these terms.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">Attribution Required<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">You must provide credit to Stevenrhine.COM \/ Rhine USA Corp (Rhine Labs) whenever you use our photos. Acceptable attribution formats include but not limited to:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1.5 [li_&amp;]:gap-1.5 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-2 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">&#8220;Photo by Steven Rhine \/ Rhine Labs&#8221;<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">&#8220;Photo \u00a9 STEVENRHINE.COM&#8221;<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">&#8220;Image courtesy of Steven Rhine (stevenrhine.com)&#8221;<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">&#8220;Photo by Rhine Labs (stevenrhine.com)&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Attribution should be placed near the photo or in your credits\/caption section. When possible, include a link to stevenrhine.com.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">Permitted Uses<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">You may use our photos for <strong>non-commercial purposes<\/strong> including:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1.5 [li_&amp;]:gap-1.5 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-2 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Personal projects and portfolios<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Educational and research purposes<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Non-profit organization materials<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Editorial and news content<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Personal website and social media content<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Blog posts and articles (non-commercial)<\/li>\n<li>YouTube Videos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Commercial Use Requests:<\/strong> For commercial use, advertising, or any revenue-generating purpose, send an email to <a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"mailto:copyright@rhineusa.com\">cr@rhineusa.com<\/a> Please include info on your project.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">Restrictions<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">You may NOT:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1.5 [li_&amp;]:gap-1.5 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-2 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Sell or redistribute the photos as standalone files<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Claim the photos as your own work<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Remove or alter any copyright notices<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Use photos for illegal, defamatory, or adult content<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Include photos in logos or trademarks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">Ownership<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Rhine USA Corp. retains all copyright and ownership rights to the photos. This license does not transfer ownership to you.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">No Warranty<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Photos are provided &#8220;as is&#8221; without warranty of any kind. Rhine USA Corp is not liable for any damages arising from your use of the photos.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">Takedown Requests<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Rhine USA Corp reserves the right to request removal of any photo at any time for any reason. Upon receiving a takedown request, you must remove the photo(s) within 48 hours. Takedown requests will be sent to the contact information you provided or posted publicly on our website or other public record such as a registered agent filed with Secretary of State.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">Termination<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">We may revoke this license at any time if you violate these terms. 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