terms of use
Last Updated: August 14, 2026
These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your use of the Joshua Maestas Photography website, joshuamaestas.com, and any photography services, galleries, products, order forms, or other services made available through the website.
By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the website.
1. About Joshua Maestas Photography
Joshua Maestas Photography ("Joshua Maestas Photography," "we," "us," or "our") provides professional photography services, including sports photography, individual and team photography, photographic prints, digital images, and related products.
These Terms apply to your use of our website and do not necessarily replace or supersede any separate agreement, contract, order confirmation, release, or other written terms that may apply to a specific photography service or purchase.
2. Use of This Website
You may use this website for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
You agree not to:
Use the website for any unlawful purpose.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, galleries, accounts, systems, or information.
Copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or exploit website content without permission.
Interfere with the operation or security of the website.
Upload or transmit malicious software or other harmful material.
Use automated systems to scrape, copy, or collect website content without our permission.
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the website if we reasonably believe that these Terms have been violated.
3. Photography and Copyright
Unless otherwise stated in writing, photographs created by Joshua Maestas Photography are protected by copyright and remain the intellectual property of Joshua Maestas Photography.
Purchasing a photograph, print, product, or digital image does not transfer copyright ownership to the purchaser.
You may not reproduce, sell, publish, modify, distribute, or commercially exploit photographs without our written permission, except as specifically permitted by the license or usage rights associated with the purchased product.
Personal use of purchased photographs may be permitted, provided that such use does not violate applicable copyright law or any specific restrictions communicated by Joshua Maestas Photography.
4. Website Content
All content appearing on this website, including photographs, logos, graphics, text, designs, illustrations, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to Joshua Maestas Photography unless otherwise indicated.
This content may not be copied, reproduced, downloaded, republished, modified, distributed, or commercially exploited without prior written permission.
The Joshua Maestas Photography name and logo may not be used in connection with another business, product, service, or website without our written permission.
5. Photography Sessions and Sports Photography
For sports photography and other photography sessions, customers may be required to provide information such as an athlete's name, team, jersey number, or other identifying information to help us organize and deliver photographs.
Photography schedules, locations, products, pricing, package contents, and available products may change due to circumstances including scheduling requirements, venue restrictions, equipment availability, printer or laboratory updates, or other circumstances outside our reasonable control.
Specific product designs may also change based on printer, production, or product updates.
6. Orders and Purchases
Orders submitted through our website or associated online order forms are subject to availability and acceptance by Joshua Maestas Photography.
Product descriptions, photographs, prices, package contents, and availability are intended to be accurate but may occasionally contain errors or require updates.
We reserve the right to correct errors, update pricing, modify product offerings, or cancel an order when necessary.
An order is not considered final until it has been accepted and, where applicable, payment has been successfully processed.
7. Pricing and Payment
Prices displayed on the website or order forms are subject to change.
Applicable taxes, shipping charges, processing fees, or other charges may apply and will be identified when applicable.
Payments may be processed through third-party payment processors. Joshua Maestas Photography does not necessarily receive or store your complete payment-card information.
8. Digital Products
If you purchase digital photographs or digital downloads, the purchase generally provides you with a personal-use license to the purchased images rather than ownership of the underlying copyright.
You may download and use purchased digital images for personal purposes, subject to any additional license terms provided with the purchase.
You may not resell, sublicense, commercially exploit, or otherwise distribute purchased digital photographs without written permission from Joshua Maestas Photography.
9. Physical Products and Printing
Physical photographs and other photographic products are produced using professional printing laboratories and vendors.
Because products may be manufactured by third-party printing laboratories, slight variations in color, cropping, materials, finishes, or product appearance may occur.
Specific product designs may change from displayed examples based on printer, production, or product updates.
10. Cancellations, Refunds, and Returns
Cancellation, refund, replacement, and return policies may vary depending on the type of service or product purchased.
Custom photographic products may not be eligible for return or refund once production has begun, except where required by applicable law or where a product is defective or incorrectly produced.
Any applicable refund or replacement request should be submitted to:
joshua@joshuamaestas.com
Please provide your name, order information, and a description of the issue.
11. Photography of Minors
Sports photography may involve children and student athletes.
Parents, guardians, schools, teams, leagues, or other authorized organizations may provide information or permissions necessary for photography services.
Photography services and the purchase of photographs do not automatically grant Joshua Maestas Photography permission to use an individual's photograph for unrelated advertising or promotional purposes. Any promotional use may be subject to separate authorization, consent, release, contract terms, or applicable law.
12. Privacy
Your use of this website is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how Joshua Maestas Photography collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information.
The Privacy Policy is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
13. Third-Party Websites and Services
Our website may contain links to or integrations with third-party websites and services, including payment processors, online forms, photo galleries, printing laboratories, and other service providers.
Joshua Maestas Photography does not control and is not responsible for the content, availability, security, or privacy practices of third-party websites or services.
Your use of a third-party service may be subject to that provider's separate terms and privacy policies.
14. Website Availability
We make reasonable efforts to keep our website available and functioning properly, but we do not guarantee that the website will always be available, uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
We may temporarily suspend or modify the website for maintenance, updates, security issues, or other operational reasons.
15. Disclaimer of Warranties
To the extent permitted by applicable law, the website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.
Joshua Maestas Photography makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the website's availability, accuracy, reliability, or suitability for a particular purpose.
Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit any rights or protections that cannot legally be excluded or limited.
16. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Joshua Maestas Photography will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the website or services.
Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot legally be limited or excluded under applicable law.
17. Indemnification
To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Joshua Maestas Photography from claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from your violation of these Terms, misuse of the website, or violation of another person's rights.
18. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our business, services, website, or applicable legal requirements.
When changes are made, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
Your continued use of the website after updated Terms are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.
19. Governing Law
These Terms will be governed by the laws applicable to Joshua Maestas Photography and the jurisdiction in which the business operates, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the website will be handled in a court or other forum having appropriate jurisdiction.
20. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact:
Joshua Maestas Photography
Website: joshuamaestas.com
Email: joshua@joshuamaestas.com