PURCHASING IMAGES & TERMS OF USE
All of the images currently displayed on this site are sold for Private or Editorial use in a low priced single "one payment" package.
PRIVATE USE
$25
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The images will NOT be published.
Images may NOT be published on the Internet. See below for more
details.
EDITORIAL USE
$60
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The images will be used to "inform the public" as in a magazine or book and is part of a greater story.
This includes use on a web page provided a proper credit and copyright warning is displayed.
With both types of package, the images are stored on a secured FTP server for which a user name and password will be provided on receipt of your payment. Images may be downloaded in JPEG format in a variety of resolutions. The password is valid for six months although you may continue to use the images. Any new additions to the website images will be added to the FTP server and are also included in your purchase while your account is active.
To buy an image for COMMERCIAL or EXCLUSIVE USE , write to:
WARNING: All images on this website are copyrighted and protected against unauthorized use!
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PRIVATE, EDITORIAL, COMMERCIAL & EXCLUSIVE USE:
PRIVATE USE: While all contracts between any photographer and an image user are individualistic, in our case we permit the following types of use if an image is sold for "private use".
1) The image may be reproduced (but not published) - includes not posting on the web.
2) The image may be displayed to private groups in slide shows, prints hung on private walls or in a personal computer.
3) The image may be displayed in public - provided that proper photo credit is given. Public display would include (but is not limited to) a slide show set to re-run automatically in any public place, a print displayed in any public place (example: a print hanging in a restaurant) or a computer monitor visible to public traffic. If displayed in public, the image must carry a photo credit as agreed to. See Editorial Use below for examples of proper photo credit.
EDITORIAL USE: The image is published and illustrates anything but an advertisement. Generally, the publisher's own set rates apply. It is our preferred policy that editorial publishers (and when ever a sale for "private use" is displayed in public) gives credit accompanying the photo(s) as "Photo by Chris Miles/www.actionasiaphoto.com" or "Photo by Sara Miles/www.actionasiaphoto.com" or "Photo by Thomas Stuart/www.actionasiaphoto.com - however may be applicable. This may include using the image on a web page provide proper credit and copyright warning is displayed.
COMMERCIAL USE: Generally this is a more expensive way to use an image and contracts vary widely. In most cases, photo credit does not accompany the use and then prices can be many times what the same image published editorially with a photo credit would cost. Because of concerns for legal model releases, it may often be best to shoot commercial images specifically for clients. However, many of our images are model released and you may wish to query that if considering acquiring any image for advertising. We are well equipped to produce excellent commercial images especially in the area of action adventure sports using your specific product. Contracts are built on the client's exact demands, are fixed price and include a "performance clause". Your invitation to permit us to bid on the work is most appreciated.
EXCLUSIVE USE: The main point about exclusive use is that the buyer will probably be the only person ever allowed to use that image. I say "probably" because the buyer may wish only exclusive rights limited to their area of concerns. Hence, a travel magazine may wish exclusive rights limited to "magazines only" (so no other magazine can ever publish that image) but may not be concerned at all if the same image is used in a book. Or a buyer may want exclusive rights limited to "a region only". Price is dependent on the degree of exclusivity.
We strive for "customer satisfaction" as your word of mouth is our reputation. We believe that clear, simple contracts combined with our best service and your responsibility to abide by the usage terms you have bought will result in a pleasant experience by all. Looking forward to doing business with you.
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