Last Updated: August 2026
1. Ownership of Content
All content published on:
https://johnmakphotography.com
is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.
Unless otherwise stated, the copyright owner of original website content is:
John Mak Photography
This includes, but is not limited to:
- Photography articles
- Educational materials
- Tutorials
- Guides
- Written content
- Website text
- Original photographs
- Graphics
- Logos
- Branding materials
- Videos
- Website design elements
2. Permitted Use
Visitors are welcome to access and use the content on this website for:
- Personal learning
- Personal reference
- Educational inspiration
You may share links to our articles and pages.
You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, sell, modify, or use our content for commercial purposes without prior written permission.
3. Prohibited Use
Without written permission from John Mak Photography, you may not:
- Copy full articles or tutorials
- Republish website content on another website
- Sell or distribute educational materials
- Use our images commercially
- Remove copyright notices
- Claim our work as your own
- Use our branding or logo without permission
4. Photography and Images
Photography displayed on John Mak Photography may belong to:
- John Mak Photography
- Interview participants
- Community contributors
- Other credited photographers
Ownership and copyright remain with the original creator unless otherwise agreed.
You may not download, reproduce, modify, or use photographs from this website without permission from the applicable copyright owner.
5. Community Submissions and Interviews
John Mak Photography may publish:
- Photographer interviews
- Community stories
- Submitted photographs
- Creative journeys
Creators retain ownership of their submitted work.
By submitting content, contributors provide permission for John Mak Photography to publish and promote their work according to the applicable submission agreement.
Submission does not transfer copyright ownership.
6. Giving Credit
When publishing content from photographers, contributors, or interview participants, John Mak Photography aims to provide appropriate credit.
If you believe credit information is incorrect or incomplete, please contact:
contact@johnmakphotography.com
7. Copyright Infringement Reports
If you believe that content published on this website infringes your copyright, please contact us with:
- Your name and contact information
- Identification of the copyrighted work
- Identification of the material you believe infringes your rights
- Explanation of your concern
- Any supporting information
Contact:
contact@johnmakphotography.com
We will review copyright concerns and respond appropriately.
8. User Responsibility
Before submitting content to John Mak Photography, contributors are responsible for ensuring that:
- They own the copyright, or
- They have permission to submit and share the content.
Contributors should obtain appropriate permissions for:
- People appearing in photographs
- Third-party artwork
- Locations requiring permission
- Licensed materials
9. Educational Use Disclaimer
Educational discussion, commentary, and references to photography techniques or creative work may include examples from third parties.
Where third-party material is referenced, appropriate attribution will be provided where applicable.
10. Contact Information
For copyright questions or permission requests:
John Mak Photography
Email:
contact@johnmakphotography.com
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