Copyright & Image Usage

© Shine Photo Studio · Thunder Bay, Ontario

If you arrived on this page by scanning a QR code embedded in a photograph, you’ve found the original photographer.

WARNING: THIS IMAGE IS PROTECTED BY COPYRIGHT

You have reached this page through copyright-management information embedded in a photograph owned by Shine Photo Studio.

Do not remove, alter, obscure or circumvent the watermark, QR code or other copyright-management information attached to this image. Do not copy, download, reproduce, print, distribute or publish an unpurchased image.

Canadian copyright law provides civil remedies for copyright infringement. Statutory damages may reach $5,000 for non-commercial infringement and $20,000 per work for commercial infringement, subject to the provisions of the Copyright Act and determination by a court.

Section 41.22 of Canada’s Copyright Act also addresses the knowing removal or alteration of electronic rights-management information where the statutory conditions are met. For certain knowing, commercial-purpose violations, sections 42(3.2)–(3.3) provide criminal penalties of up to $1,000,000 in fines and/or five years’ imprisonment on indictment. Shine Photo actively protects its copyrights.

If you have not purchased this image, stop here and return to the original gallery to purchase the photograph.

Report Copyright Infringement Below

Viewing an Unpurchased Proof

Proof images are provided to allow clients to view and select the photographs they wish to purchase.

Unpurchased proofs are not licensed for personal use.  Do not screenshot, download, copy, print, reproduce, redistribute or share an unpurchased proof.

Removal, alteration, cropping, covering or obscuring of a watermark, QR code, copyright notice or other copyright management information does not create permission to use the photograph and is subject to legal action.  Shine Photo actively protects its copyrights.

Purchased Digital Images

Purchased digital photographs are provided with a personal-use licence unless another licence has been specifically provided in writing.

You are welcome to:

  • Share your purchased photographs with friends and family.
  • Post your purchased photographs on your personal social media accounts.
  • Print your purchased photographs when printing rights are included with your purchase.

Purchased images may not be resold, commercially distributed, claimed as the work of another photographer, or used commercially without written permission from Shine Photo Studio.

Why is There a QR Code on This Photograph?

This QR code is part of our copyright protection system.

It identifies Shine Photo Studio as the copyright owner, provides a permanent link to our copyright notice, and helps us trace unauthorized copying, sharing, alteration, or removal of copyright information.

Unauthorized use of this photograph can be reported directly to Shine Photo Studio using the form below.

Reports assist us in identifying where an image was found, how it was being used, and the person or account responsible for its unauthorized use.

You may include the image and screenshots of where the image was located.
Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

Would You Like to Purchase This Photograph?

If you are viewing an unpurchased proof and would like to own the photograph, we’d be delighted to help.

Questions About Image Use?

If you would like to use a Shine Photo Studio photograph for a purpose outside the personal-use licence supplied with your purchase, please contact us.

We are happy to discuss commercial use, publication, licensing and other special permissions when appropriate.

Shine Photo Studio
Thunder Bay, Ontario
shinephotostudio.com
807-631-5162