The following copyright disclaimer applies to all images produced by Studio Rainn and Gemma Joubert (hereinafter referred to as "the Owners") in accordance with the Copyright Act, 1978 (Act No. 98 of 1978) of the Republic of South Africa:
Copyright Ownership
All images, photographs, and related works (hereinafter referred to as "the Images") created by Studio Rainn and Gemma Joubert are the exclusive intellectual property of the Owners. The Owners retain full copyright and ownership of all Images, regardless of whether they have been delivered to or used by any client or third party.
Personal Use Only
The Images are provided solely for personal, non-commercial use by the individual(s) or entity(ies) who have lawfully received them. This includes private viewing, sharing within personal networks (e.g., family and friends), or display for personal enjoyment.
Restrictions on Commercial Use
The Images may not be used for any commercial purposes, including but not limited to:
Advertising
Marketing
Selling or resale
Promotion or endorsement of products, services, or businesses
Without obtaining prior written consent from the Owners. Any commercial use without express permission constitutes an infringement of the Owners' copyright and may result in legal action.
Prohibition on Distribution and Sale
The Images may not be:
Sold
Licensed
Distributed
Published
In any form, whether digital or print, without the prior written permission of the Owners.
Prohibition on Alteration or Modification
The Images may not be altered, edited, manipulated, or modified in any way without the prior written permission of the Owners. This includes, but is not limited to:
Cropping
Filtering
Resizing
Retouching
Adding or removing elements
Any unauthorised modification or alteration of the Images is a violation of the Owners' moral rights as creators under South African copyright law.
Legal Consequences of Infringement
Any unauthorised use, reproduction, distribution, modification, or commercial exploitation of the Images without express written consent from the Owners will be considered a violation of the Copyright Act, 1978, and may result in legal action, including but not limited to:
An injunction to stop the unauthorised use
Claims for damages
Penalties for copyright infringement
Contact for Permissions
For any requests regarding the commercial use, distribution, or modification of the Images, please contact Studio Rainn and Gemma Joubert directly via [insert appropriate contact information].
Disclaimer
The above terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa. By receiving or using the Images, you agree to comply with these terms.