Terms of use
Article 1 – Definitions
The terms below have the same definitions as in the Terms and Conditions of Sale (T&Cs). In case of any inconsistency, the T&Cs shall prevail.
Article 2 – Intellectual Property
The content of the website photographers.pro (texts, graphics, logos, etc.) is protected under French and international intellectual property laws, including the **Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)** in the U.S. Any reproduction, even partial, is strictly prohibited without prior written authorization from the Vendor.
Article 3 – General User Obligations
3.1 Responsibility for Content
The User is fully responsible for the content they publish or store via the service. The Vendor is not required to proactively monitor content for legal violations.
3.2 Legal Compliance
The User must comply with applicable laws and regulations (commercial law, intellectual property, data protection, etc.) as well as general ethical standards.
3.3 Respect for Third-Party Rights
The User agrees not to infringe on third-party rights, including personality rights, trademarks, and copyrights.
3.4 Prohibited Content and Fraudulent Practices
It is strictly prohibited to publish illegal content (pornographic, racist, hateful, etc.) or content that infringes third-party rights. The User also agrees not to engage in spamming, fraudulent linking, or hacking. In case of a violation, the User shall compensate the Vendor for damages and cooperate in any investigations.
3.5 Legal Notices
Each User must ensure compliance with the legal notice requirements of their country (editor contact details, etc.).
3.6 Prohibition of Spamming
Mass emailing of unsolicited messages (spam) using the Vendor’s services is strictly prohibited. In case of abuse, the Vendor may restrict or suspend the account without compensation.
3.7 Use of WEKIO Graphics
Graphic elements provided by WEKIO may only be used within the hosted website. Copying or using them on another server is strictly prohibited.
Article 4 – Domain Registration, Cancellation, and Provider Change
4.1 Domain Name Allocation
The Vendor acts as an intermediary between the User and the domain registration authority (Registrar). The Registrar’s rules apply in addition to these Terms of Use. The Vendor does not guarantee the availability of the requested domain name or the absence of prior third-party rights.
4.2 Required Information
The User must provide a valid mailing address, email, and phone number. Any changes must be reported without delay.
4.3 Domain Activation and Limitations
Domain activation may be delayed until payment is fully processed. The Vendor does not guarantee uninterrupted domain availability (downtime, technical issues, etc.).
4.4 Pre-Verification by the User
The User must verify that their chosen domain name does not infringe on any third-party rights. They assume full responsibility in case of disputes.
4.5 Changing a Domain Name After Registration
Subsequent modifications may incur additional fees. In case of a legal dispute, no free replacement is guaranteed.
4.6 Transfer to Another Provider
The User may transfer their domain to another provider, subject to applicable fees and technical conditions. The original contract remains in effect until formal termination.
4.7 Failed Transfer Notifications
If the transfer fails due to inaction by the new provider or the User, the Vendor retains control of the domain.
4.8 Loss of Domain Rights
The User must immediately inform the Vendor if they lose their domain rights (e.g., court decision). The Vendor is not liable for any resulting domain losses.
4.9 Domain Expiration and Public Re-Registration
After the redemption period, the domain may be acquired by a third party. The Vendor disclaims any responsibility for domain loss.
Article 5 – Availability and Performance
5.1 Service Availability
The Vendor strives to keep services operational at all times. However, downtime may occur (maintenance, network failures, etc.), and the Vendor shall not be liable beyond the limitations set in Article 7 of the T&Cs.
5.2 Maintenance and Improvements
The Vendor may temporarily restrict access for updates, fixes, or improvements. No compensation will be granted, as these interventions are necessary for service quality.
5.3 Technical Developments
Regular updates are required for system functionality. Downtime caused by the User’s specific configurations does not make the Vendor liable.
Article 6 – Liability
6.1 Data Loss and Unauthorized Access
The Vendor is not liable for data loss or unauthorized access (hacking), except where required by law.
6.2 Abuse of Publicly Accessible Data
The User is solely responsible for the information they make public. The Vendor is not responsible for how third parties use it.
6.3 User Content and Activities
The Vendor assumes no liability for content posted or activities conducted by Users on the service.
6.4 Limitation of Liability
Except as otherwise required by law, the Vendor's liability is limited to the amount specified in Article 7 of the T&Cs (30% of the annual pre-tax subscription). This does not exclude liability for gross negligence, intentional misconduct, or harm to life, body, or health.
Article 7 – Prohibition of Spam
7.1 Commitment Against Spam
The User agrees not to use services for mass unsolicited emails. The Vendor may suspend or terminate the account for proven spam activities, without compensation.
Article 8 – Webmail
8.1 Webmail Service
The Vendor offers webmail access (e.g., contact@) with a storage quota of 1 GB. Additional storage is available for a fee.
Article 9 – Domain Names
9.1 Free Domain Name
Depending on the subscribed offer, the Client may be eligible for a free domain name (.com, .fr, .be, .eu, .es, .co.uk, .de, .ch, .it, .nl, .li, .pt, .lt, .us, .wf, .tf, .yt, .pm), subject to availability and limited to one free domain per site and per person. The validity period is one year from the date of registration.
9.2 Optional Domain Names and New Extensions
The Client acknowledges that certain domain extensions are subject to variable pricing (standard or premium) and that renewal costs may differ from those advertised at the time of subscription. The rules of the registry apply.
9.3 Renewal Period and Redemption
Upon expiration, the Client has a **5-day grace period** to renew their domain. After this period, the domain enters a **30-day redemption period**, which may incur additional fees. Once the redemption period expires, the domain name is released to the public and may be acquired by a third party, with no liability on the part of the Vendor.