Terms of Use & Privacy Policy

Ownership of Site; Agreement to Terms of Use

These Terms and Conditions of Use (the “Terms of Use”) apply to the Chris Austin, Photographer web site located at www.chrisaustin.net and the materials accessible on or from this site, and all associated sites linked to www.chrisaustin.net by Chris Austin, Photographer. The Site is the property of Chris Austin, Photographer.

Intellectual Property

The photographs, trademarks, service marks, trade names, and logos displayed on this Web site (“Trademarks”) are owned by Chris Austin, Photographer, unless otherwise noted.  All text, graphics, user interfaces, visual interfaces, photographs, trademarks, logos, sounds, music, artwork and computer code (collectively, “Content”), including but not limited to the design, structure, selection, coordination, expression, “look and feel” and arrangement of such Content, contained on the Site is owned, controlled or licensed by or to Chris Austin, Photographer, and is protected by trade dress, copyright, patent and trademark laws, and various other intellectual property rights and unfair competition laws.

Except as expressly provided in these Terms of Use, no part of the Site and no Content may be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, publicly displayed, encoded, translated, transmitted or distributed in any way (including “mirroring”) to any other computer, server, Web site or other medium for publication or distribution or for any commercial enterprise, without Chris Austin, Photographer’s express prior written consent.

Purchases; Other Terms and Conditions

Additional terms and conditions may apply to purchases of products or services. Chris Austin, Photographer’s obligations, if any, with regard to its products and services are governed solely by the agreements pursuant to which they are provided, and nothing on this Site should be construed to alter such agreements.

Chris Austin, Photographer may make changes to any products or services offered on the Site, or to the applicable prices for any such products or services, at any time, without notice. The materials on the Site with respect to products and services may be out of date, and Chris Austin, Photographer makes no commitment to update the materials on the Site with respect to such products and services.

Privacy

If you choose to provide Chris Austin, Photographer with information about yourself, Chris Austin, Photographer will act in a responsible manner. Chris Austin, Photographer may store and disclose such personal information as allowed or required by applicable law, including making disclosures that are necessary or advisable to (i) protect the rights, safety or property of Chris Austin, Photographer or others and (ii) conform to legal or regulatory requirements. Additionally, by using the Site, you acknowledge and agree that Internet transmissions are never completely private or secure. You understand that any message or information you send to the Site may be read or intercepted by others, even if there is a special notice that a particular transmission (for example, credit card information) is encrypted.

Links to Other Sites and to the Chris Austin, Photographer Site

This Site may contain links to other independent third-party Web sites (“Linked Sites”). Access to any Linked Sites is at the user’s own risk and Chris Austin, Photographer is not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of any information, data, opinions, advice or statements made on these sites. Chris Austin, Photographer provides Linked Sites merely as a convenience and the inclusion of such links does not imply an endorsement. Such Linked Sites are not under Chris Austin, Photographer’s control, and Chris Austin, Photographer is not responsible for and does not endorse the content of such Linked Sites, including any information or materials contained on such Linked Sites. You will need to make your own independent judgment regarding your interaction with these Linked Sites.

Disclaimers

CHRIS AUSTIN, PHOTOGRAPHER DOES NOT PROMISE THAT THE SITE OR ANY CONTENT, SERVICE OR FEATURE OF THE SITE WILL BE ERROR-FREE OR UNINTERRUPTED, OR THAT ANY DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT YOUR USE OF THE SITE WILL PROVIDE SPECIFIC RESULTS. THE SITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE DELIVERED ON AN “AS-IS” AND “AS-AVAILABLE” BASIS. ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE SITE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. CHRIS AUSTIN, PHOTOGRAPHER DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF ACCURACY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. CHRIS AUSTIN, PHOTOGRAPHER DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FOR THE ACTS, OMISSIONS AND CONDUCT OF ANY THIRD PARTIES IN CONNECTION WITH OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE AND/OR ANY CHRIS AUSTIN, PHOTOGRAPHER SERVICES. YOU ASSUME TOTAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR USE OF THE SITE AND ANY LINKED SITES. YOUR SOLE REMEDY AGAINST CHRIS AUSTIN, PHOTOGRAPHER FOR DISSATISFACTION WITH THE SITE OR ANY CONTENT IS TO STOP USING THE SITE OR ANY SUCH CONTENT. THIS LIMITATION OF RELIEF IS A PART OF THE BARGAIN BETWEEN THE PARTIES.

Limitation of Liability

Except where prohibited by law, in no event will Chris Austin, Photographer be liable to you for any indirect, consequential, exemplary, incidental or punitive damages, including lost profits, even if Chris Austin, Photographer has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Violation of These Terms of Use

Chris Austin, Photographer may disclose any information we have about you (including your identity) if we determine that such disclosure is necessary in connection with any investigation or complaint regarding your use of the Site, or to identify, contact or bring legal action against someone who may be causing injury to or interference with (either intentionally or unintentionally) Chris Austin, Photographer’s rights or property, or the rights or property of visitors to or users of the Site, including Chris Austin, Photographer’s clients. Chris Austin, Photographer reserves the right at all times to disclose any information that Chris Austin, Photographer deems necessary to comply with any applicable law, regulation, legal process or governmental request. Chris Austin, Photographer also may disclose your information when Chris Austin, Photographer determines that applicable law requires or permits such disclosure, including exchanging information with other companies and organizations for fraud protection purposes.

Miscellaneous

You may not use or export or re-export any Content or any copy or adaptation of such Content, or any product or service offered on the Site, in violation of any applicable laws or regulations, including without limitation United States export laws and regulations.

Feedback and Information

Any feedback you provide at this site shall be deemed to be non-confidential. Chris Austin, Photographer shall be free to use such information on an unrestricted basis.