JT Shots Photography – Copyright / Intellectual Property Notice

All content on www.jtshots.org and all materials created by JT Shots Photography (“we,” “us,” “our”) are protected under U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S. Code) and international copyright treaties.

This includes but is not limited to:

  • All photographs (including RAW, edited, and delivered images)

  • Videos, behind-the-scenes content, and media produced during sessions

  • Website content, graphics, layout, and design

  • Logos, branding elements, taglines, and marketing materials

  • Digital products and downloadable content

1. Ownership of Intellectual Property

All images and creative content are considered intellectual property of JT Shots , created and owned exclusively by the photographer.

Clients receive usage rights, not ownership of the copyright.

  • Purchasing a session does not transfer copyright.

  • All copyrights remain with JT Shots Photography unless a copyright transfer agreement is signed and paid for separately.

2. Client Usage Rights

Upon full payment, clients receive a limited license to use their final images for:

Personal use
Social media posting (with optional tag/credit: @JTShots Or jadir.turner)
Printing, framing, and personal display

Clients may not:

Resell, edit, or alter images (including filters or cropping out the watermark)
Sell images to third parties (brands, publications, sponsors, etc.)
Use images for commercial or promotional purposes unless licensed

If a brand or business wants to use your photos commercially, a Commercial Use / Licensing Agreement is required.

3. Website & Online Content Protection

All content on our website is protected by:

  • The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)

  • U.S. and international intellectual property laws

Unauthorized use of our photography, website content, or media including saving, screenshotting, copying, downloading, or reposting without permission—is strictly prohibited.

We actively monitor unauthorized usage and issue DMCA takedown notices to websites and social media platforms if infringement occurs.

4. Model and Property Releases

  • If a session includes people or private locations, model or property releases may be required.

  • These releases allow JT Shots Photography to use images for portfolio and marketing purposes unless otherwise agreed in writing.

5. Universal Application (All States + International)

Although copyright laws may vary between states and countries, JT Shots Photography applies these protections universally to all clients, viewers, and website visitors regardless of location.

“By accessing this website or downloading any content, you agree to respect our copyright and intellectual property rights, regardless of the state or country you are browsing from.”

6. Reporting Copyright Violations / Takedowns

If you believe that any copyrighted material belonging to you has been posted without permission, or if you need to request a takedown, contact:

📧JT@jtshots.org
📸 JT Shots Photography

We take copyright violations seriously and respond within 5–10 business days.

7. Consequences of Unauthorized Use

Unauthorized use of our content may result in:

  • Invoice for licensing fees

  • DMCA complaint / content removal

  • Legal action seeking damages and attorney fees

    8. Unauthorized Downloading, Reposting, or Use of Website Images

    All photographs and visual content displayed on this website are protected under United States Copyright Law (Title 17 of the U.S. Code) and applicable international copyright treaties.

    Downloading, copying, screenshotting, saving, reposting, embedding, or otherwise using any image from this website without prior written permission from JT Shots Photography is strictly prohibited, regardless of whether the use is commercial or non-commercial.

    This includes, but is not limited to:

    • Social media reposts

    • Website use

    • Promotional or marketing use

    • Editorial use

    • Merchandise or resale

    • AI training or image manipulation

    Any unauthorized use constitutes copyright infringement under 17 U.S.C. § 106 and § 501, and may result in:

    • DMCA takedown notices

    • Licensing invoices for unauthorized use

    • Statutory damages of up to $150,000 per infringed work (17 U.S.C. § 504)

    • Legal action where applicable