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Terms of Service and Disclaimer for photographybanzai.com

Last updated: 12/11/2025

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) apply to photographybanzai.com and any affiliated website(s), all email newsletters published or distributed by Scott Waldron, and all other interactive features, services, and communications (collectively, the “Site(s)”) provided by Scott Waldron (“SW,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

By accessing or using the Site(s), you agree to these Terms. This is a binding legal agreement between you and us. If you are using the Site(s) on behalf of an organization, that organization accepts these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must discontinue use of the Site(s).

If you are under 13 years of age, do not use the Site(s). If you are under 18 years of age, you may use the Site(s) only with parental or guardian consent and only if you are fully able to comply with these Terms.

1. Use of Content on the Site(s)

SW maintains the Site(s) for personal information, entertainment, and educational purposes. All content on the Site(s), including text, images, videos, and graphics, is the property of SW, our vendors, or partner organizations, and is protected by intellectual property laws.

Permitted Use

Online public search engines such as Google and Bing may parse content for indexing and display textual excerpts of no more than 15% of each piece of content, solely for purposes of providing a conduit to the Site(s).
News organizations and public services may quote textual excerpts (no more than 15%) if they provide a clear, prominent link back to the original content.

Restricted Use

Except as explicitly allowed above, you may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, display, create derivative works, republish, transmit, or re-post the content on the Site(s) without prior written authorization from SW.

All trademarks, logos, names, and designs (“Marks”) on the Site(s) are the property of SW. Marks may not be reproduced or used in any way that implies endorsement or affiliation.

2. Misuse and Interference

You agree not to:

  1. Use any robot, scraper, or automated tool to access the Site(s) for any purpose other than indexing by public search engines.

  2. Take actions that impose an unreasonable load on our infrastructure.

  3. Interfere with the proper functioning of the Site(s).

  4. Attempt to bypass access restrictions or security measures.

  5. Use the Site(s) for any unlawful purpose.

Some Site(s) may be accessed on mobile devices. You agree not to use them in a manner that violates traffic, safety, or other applicable laws.

3. Privacy

Our Privacy Policy describes how personal data is collected and used. By using the Site(s), you consent to the practices described in the Privacy Policy.

4. Modifying or Terminating the Site(s)

We may at any time modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect or feature of the Site(s), including content or functionality. You may stop using the Site(s) at any time. We may also limit or terminate your access to the Site(s) at our discretion.

5. Advertising, Affiliate Relationships, and Sponsored Content

The Site(s) may display advertising through Google AdSense or other networks. Ads may be targeted based on cookies or other technologies, in accordance with our Privacy Policy and with Google’s advertising policies.

The Site(s) may contain affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service through an affiliate link, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. These commissions help support the operation of the Site(s). All opinions, reviews, and recommendations remain our own and are not influenced by affiliate partnerships.

Sponsored content, if present, will always be clearly disclosed.

6. General Disclaimer

ALL CONTENT ON THE SITE(S) IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL, ENTERTAINMENT, AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. CONTENT MAY INCLUDE PERSONAL OPINIONS, REVIEWS, AND SUBJECTIVE ASSESSMENTS.

THE SITE(S) AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS,” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT:

  • The Site(s) will be available at all times.

  • The content is accurate, complete, or error-free.

  • The Site(s) will meet your expectations or requirements.

To the extent permitted by law, SW disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

7. No Professional Advice

The content on the Site(s)—including tutorials, technical recommendations, product reviews, and photography advice—does not constitute professional, legal, financial, or technical advice. You use all information at your own risk.

8. External Links

The Site(s) may contain links to external websites. We do not control or endorse third-party websites, and we are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices. Visiting linked websites is at your own risk.

9. Liability

SW, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for:

  • Lost profits or revenue

  • Financial losses

  • Indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages

YOUR SOLE REMEDY FOR DISSATISFACTION WITH THE SITE(S) IS TO STOP USING THE SITE(S).

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SW and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, or expenses (including attorney’s fees) arising out of your use of the Site(s), violation of these Terms, or misuse of Content.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in the law, the Site(s), or our practices. Your continued use of the Site(s) after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

12. Miscellaneous

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and SW regarding your use of the Site(s) and supersede prior agreements. These Terms may not be modified by you unless in writing signed by SW.

The Site(s) shall be deemed based solely in Illinois. These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any legal action must be brought in the state or federal courts of the Northern District of Illinois, and you consent to their jurisdiction.

If any part of these Terms is held invalid, the remaining sections remain in full force.

We may block access to the Site(s) from any IP address or terminate any user’s access for violation of these Terms.

The Site(s) are provided by SW, located in Illinois, USA.


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