Terms of Service

1. Description of Services

ApertureBook is a platform that allows photographers to upload, organize, and share photo galleries with their clients. Clients may view or download galleries shared with them by photographers.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to create a photographer account. By using the Services, you represent that you meet this requirement.

3. Accounts

Photographer Accounts

When creating an account, you agree to provide accurate information, maintain the security of your credentials, and take responsibility for all activity under your account.

Client Access

Clients access galleries through invitation links or credentials provided by photographers. Clients do not create full ApertureBook accounts unless explicitly required.

4. Subscriptions and Payments

• Certain features require a paid subscription.
• Payments are processed by Stripe, a third-party payment processor.
• Subscription fees are billed on a recurring basis unless canceled.
• All fees are non-refundable except where required by law.
• ApertureBook reserves the right to change pricing with reasonable notice.

5. Content Ownership and Rights

Your Content

You retain full ownership of all photos and content you upload ("User Content"). By uploading content, you grant ApertureBook a limited, non-exclusive, worldwide license to host, store, reproduce, and display your content solely for the purpose of providing the Services. ApertureBook does not claim ownership over your content.

Restrictions

You represent and warrant that you own or have permission to upload all content, your content does not violate any laws or third-party rights, and your content does not contain unlawful, harmful, or abusive material.

6. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use the Services for unlawful purposes
• Upload content you do not have rights to
• Attempt to bypass security or access unauthorized data
• Interfere with or disrupt the Services
• Use the Services to distribute malware or harmful code

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

7. Third-Party Services

The Services rely on third-party providers including Stripe (payments), DigitalOcean (storage and infrastructure), and Brevo (email communications). ApertureBook is not responsible for third-party services or their availability.

8. Account Termination

You may cancel your subscription or delete your account at any time. We may suspend or terminate access if you violate these Terms, your use poses a security or legal risk, or if required by law. Upon termination, access to galleries and stored content may be removed.

9. Disclaimers

The Services are provided "as is" and "as available." ApertureBook makes no warranties regarding uninterrupted operation, data loss or corruption, or fitness for a particular purpose. Use of the Services is at your own risk.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, ApertureBook shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, loss of data, revenue, or profits, or claims arising from your use of the Services. ApertureBook's total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you in the twelve months preceding the claim.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ApertureBook from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Services, your content, or your violation of these Terms or applicable laws.

12. Changes to the Services or Terms

We may modify the Services or these Terms at any time. Updated Terms will be posted with a revised "Last updated" date. Continued use constitutes acceptance of the changes.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

14. Contact

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