Effective Date: August 28, 2026

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your use of StefaniCiottiPhotography.com (the "Website"), operated by Stefani Larson, doing business as Stefani Ciotti Photography ("Stefani Ciotti Photography," "we," "us," or "our").

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

Website Purpose

The Website provides information about Stefani Ciotti Photography, its photography services, portfolio, educational content, resources, and ways to inquire about services.

Using the Website or submitting an inquiry does not create a photographer-client relationship, reserve a date, or constitute a photography services agreement.

Photography services are governed by a separate written agreement when a client books services.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, the Website and its original content, including photographs, written copy, graphics, designs, branding, logos, downloadable resources, educational materials, and other original content, are owned by or used with permission by Stefani Ciotti Photography and are protected by applicable intellectual-property laws.

No ownership rights are transferred to you by accessing the Website.

Photography and Image Use

Photographs displayed on the Website may not be downloaded, copied, reproduced, screenshot for republication, modified, distributed, sold, commercially exploited, or published elsewhere without appropriate authorization.

The appearance of an image on the Website does not grant a license to use that image.

Photography clients' rights to use photographs delivered as part of their services are governed by their applicable photography agreement and any license or personal-use rights granted through that agreement.

Personal-Use Resources

Certain resources may be made available for free download.

Unless otherwise expressly stated, these materials are provided for your personal, non-commercial use.

You may not sell, redistribute, republish, reproduce for distribution, sublicense, commercially exploit, or present these resources as your own work without written permission.

Trademarks

The names, logos, branding, and other identifying marks of Stefani Ciotti Photography may not be used in a manner that suggests sponsorship, endorsement, affiliation, or authorization without permission.

Third-party names and trademarks appearing on the Website remain the property of their respective owners.

Permitted Website Use

You may use the Website for lawful personal and informational purposes.

You may not:

interfere with the Website's operation or security;
attempt unauthorized access to Website systems or information;
use automated systems to scrape or harvest Website content or personal information in a manner that violates applicable law or these Terms;
use Website content to impersonate Stefani Ciotti Photography or misrepresent an affiliation;
infringe intellectual-property or privacy rights;
transmit malicious code or disruptive material; or
use the Website for unlawful, fraudulent, abusive, or harmful purposes.
Blog Comments and User Submissions

The Website may allow visitors to submit comments on blog posts.

You remain responsible for content you submit.

You agree not to submit content that is unlawful, threatening, harassing, defamatory, discriminatory, infringing, deceptive, malicious, spam-related, or otherwise inappropriate.

Submission does not guarantee publication. We may review, approve, decline, edit for moderation purposes where appropriate, close comments, or remove comments at our discretion, subject to applicable law.

Do not submit confidential or highly sensitive information in a public blog comment.

Inquiries and Availability

Submitting an inquiry does not guarantee availability, acceptance of a project, pricing, or booking.

Dates and services are not reserved until the requirements specified through the applicable booking process and photography agreement have been satisfied.

Information presented on the Website regarding services, availability, offerings, or pricing may change.

Testimonials

The Website may display reviews, testimonials, or excerpts from communications received from clients or third-party review platforms.

Testimonials describe individual experiences and should not be interpreted as a promise or guarantee that every client will have identical results or experiences.

Third-Party Links and Services

The Website may contain links to third-party websites and services.

Those resources are provided for convenience or informational purposes. We do not control third-party websites and are not responsible for their content, availability, security, policies, or practices.

Website Accuracy and Availability

We make reasonable efforts to provide useful and accurate information, but Website content may occasionally contain errors, omissions, outdated information, or technical problems.

We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access to the Website.

Disclaimer

To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Website and its general informational content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties not expressly stated in writing.

Nothing on the Website replaces the terms of a signed photography agreement.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Stefani Ciotti Photography and Stefani Larson will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising solely from your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, the Website.

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited.

Indemnification

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Stefani Larson and Stefani Ciotti Photography from claims, losses, liabilities, or reasonable expenses arising from your unlawful misuse of the Website, your violation of these Terms, or content you submit that infringes the rights of another person.

Attorney review recommended for this provision.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where applicable law requires otherwise.

Attorney review recommended before adding a specific county or venue requirement.

Changes

We may update these Terms periodically. Updated Terms will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.

Severability

If a provision of these Terms is determined to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect to the extent permitted by law.

Contact

Stefani Larson
doing business as Stefani Ciotti Photography
Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas
hello@stefaniciottiphotography.com

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