General Terms and Conditions / Terms of use

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The professional image portal for extremely high-resolution photos, where digital images can be bought and sold, is operated by Gigapixel GmbH. Below, you will find the terms of use and rules governing the use of the services offered on this website.

DISCLAIMER

The operator reserves the right to change, suspend, or completely discontinue the operation of the website at any time. This includes all content, services, information, features, or functionalities offered on these web pages. The operator also reserves the right to sell or transfer the Large Format Stock website to third parties without prior notice. The user or owner of linked external websites assumes all risks associated with using the website and these linked external websites. This includes sole responsibility and the sole risk of any loss resulting from downloading or uploading files. The person initiating the upload is responsible for the content of uploaded files, references, or links. Gigapixel GmbH is not obligated to check uploaded works and contents, and assumes no responsibility for them.

REFERENCES AND LINKS

Linked external websites are subject to a general disclaimer by Gigapixel GmbH. At the time the link was created, the operator checked the content, particularly for legality, to the extent possible. However, the operator has no control over the current and future design and content of the linked pages. Therefore, Gigapixel GmbH expressly distances itself from the content of all third-party websites, even if the Gigapixel GmbH website links to these external sites.

COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK LAW

All brand names and trademarks mentioned on this website, which may be protected by third parties, are subject without restriction to the provisions of applicable trademark law and the ownership rights of the respective registered owners. The mere mention of a trademark does not imply that it is not protected by the rights of third parties. The copyright for published objects remains solely with the author. Without the agreement of Gigapixel GmbH, any duplication or use of objects such as images, diagrams, sounds, or texts in other electronic or printed publications is not permitted. You acknowledge and accept that the ownership rights of the works exhibited on Large Format Stock are not transferable and may not be sold here. All works (images, graphics, fonts) may only be used in accordance with the license obtained through purchase. In any case, all works exhibited here remain the property of the author and/or Gigapixel GmbH.

UPLOADING WORKS OR CONTENT - RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

After successful registration and activation by Gigapixel GmbH, you can log in with the provided access data. Prior to publication, Gigapixel GmbH will review uploaded materials for quality and content. Gigapixel GmbH reserves the right to reject works without providing reasons. You may only upload works for which you are the owner and creator. Works featuring recognizable individuals require written permission (model contract or release). Minors require a corresponding consent declaration from their legal guardians. The use of private property of third parties, such as buildings, trademarks, and other protected media, requires written permission from the owner. By uploading image files to the Gigapixel GmbH server, the image owner or copyright holder irrevocably offers their works for use, taking into account the usage licenses. The copyright owner of uploaded works is responsible for retaining model contracts or object releases and must provide them to Gigapixel GmbH upon request. In the event of any copyright discrepancies, Gigapixel GmbH will refer the matter to the contractual partner who uploaded the material and will act as a mediator. Gigapixel GmbH reserves the right to delete uploaded image material from Large Format Stock without providing reasons, particularly in cases where the material is unsaleable.

REGISTRATION

All parts of the offers on Large Format Stock can be accessed without registration. By registering, the user declares that they have read, understood, and accepted all the terms of use. By submitting the data in the registration form, the user agrees to the terms of use. The provider reserves the right to reject user registrations without providing reasons. Users are obligated to truthfully and accurately complete all fields in the registration form. Only members with full contractual capacity or members who have obtained consent from their legal guardian are entitled to use the services. Users are responsible for securely storing their access data and ensuring it is not disclosed to third parties. We accept no liability for any damages incurred due to the loss or misuse of user access data. If any misuse of user data is suspected, Gigapixel GmbH must be notified promptly.

BREACH OF THE TERMS OF USE

In the event of a breach of the terms of use, Gigapixel GmbH is entitled to take appropriate action in criminal or civil courts. In such cases, we will terminate any existing service agreements with the user without notice and cease to provide all contracted services. The user's payment obligations will not be affected by this, and any fees already paid by the user will not be refunded. If the breach of the terms of use results in loss or damage to Gigapixel GmbH, we reserve the right to claim damages. Any resulting damages claims asserted by third parties against Gigapixel GmbH or any costs incurred by us shall be borne by the user who has breached the contract.

TERMS OF PAYMENT

Registration as a licensee on Large Format Stock is free of charge. Costs are incurred once user licenses are acquired.

RIGHT OF CANCELLATION

We provide any acquired digital content to the customer as a download link via email. Upon receipt of the email, including the download link, the right of cancellation lapses. In order to prevent the unauthorized copying of provided files, this cancellation method, common for digital products, is applied. If the purchased image has any technical defects or errors, the customer may withdraw from the purchase in writing within 14 days.

Online platform of the European Commission for disputes in relation to online purchase agreements

From January 9th, 2016, disputes related to online sales purchase agreements or service agreements between consumers and traders ("B2C") are to be settled via an online platform provided by the European Commission. You can access this platform at: http://ec.europa.eu/odr/

Our email address is: info(at)large-format.photos

PLACE OF JURISDICTION

The place of jurisdiction and place of performance shall be Ilmenau, Germany. The law of the Federal Republic of Germany shall apply.

LEGAL EFFECTIVENESS OF THE TERMS OF USE

These terms of use are an integral part of our website and apply to all areas of Large Format Stock. Singular and plural, masculine and feminine forms shall be considered equivalent throughout these terms and conditions. Severability clause: If parts or certain wordings used in these general terms and conditions are invalid or unlawful, the rest shall remain effective, binding, and in line with the general context. The "About us" and "Q and A" pages are also integral parts of these general terms and conditions.