Prizma Photo Copyrights Notice

1. Ownership & Protection

All content on this site. Including photographs, videos, text, graphics, and designs. Is protected under U.S. copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code) and relevant international treaties. Copyright automatically applies upon creation; a notice isn't required but gives stronger legal protection.

2. Copyright Notice Format

Use of the following or similar copyright notice is recommended:

© [2005] Prizma Photo. All rights reserved.

This clearly signals that all rights are reserved by the copyright owner.

3. Prohibited Uses

Without express written permission, you may NOT:
- Reproduce, copy, download, distribute, modify, republish, display, or transmit any content on this site.
- Use our photos, videos, or text for any commercial or public purpose.
- Remove or alter any copyright or proprietary notices.

4. Enforcement & Penalties

Civil Penalties:
Unauthorized use of copyrighted material may result in statutory damages between $750 and $30,000 per work. If the infringement is willful, this can increase to $150,000 per work.

Criminal Penalties:
In cases of willful infringement done for commercial gain, offenders may face up to 5 years in prison and/or fines up to $250,000 under 17 U.S.C. § 506(a) and related statutes.

5. Legal Remedies

We may pursue both civil and criminal actions for copyright violations, including:
- Injunctions to stop ongoing infringement
- Impounding or destruction of infringing items
- Recovery of actual damages, profits, and/or statutory damages

6. Fair Use & Exceptions

Limited use of copyrighted content may be legally permissible under the “fair use” doctrine (e.g., commentary, criticism, or education). However, all users assume responsibility to confirm their use qualifies as fair use.

7. DMCA “Safe Harbor” & Takedown Requests

Under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), we adhere to safe-harbor procedures. If you believe your copyrighted content is hosted here without permission, please contact our designated agent with:
- Identification of the work infringed
- Description of where it appears on this site
- Your contact info and a signed statement of good faith
- A declaration, under penalty of perjury, that your claim is accurate.

8. Policy Updates

We review and may update this policy as needed. Your continued use of this site following changes signals your acceptance.

For complete details, refer to the full text of Title 17, U.S. Code at: http://www.copyright.gov/title17/