Photography Usage License
Attribution–NonCommercial License
Effective Date: 2026
1. Copyright Ownership
All photographs, images, and visual works displayed on this website (the "Works") are protected by international copyright laws and are the exclusive property of:
© 2026 Caglar Orhan
All rights reserved.
No ownership or copyright transfer is granted under this license.
2. Permitted Uses
Subject to the terms of this License, permission is granted to any individual or organization to:
- View, download, share, and re-share the Works
- Post or repost the Works on websites, blogs, or social media platforms
Only for personal and non-commercial purposes, and only if proper attribution is provided as defined below.
3. Attribution Requirement (Mandatory)
Any permitted use of the Works must include clear and visible attribution, consisting of both:
- Photographer credit: Caglar Orhan
- A direct link to: https://photo.caglarorhan.com (or https://caglarorhan.com)
Example attribution:
Photo by Caglar Orhan — https://photo.caglarorhan.com
Failure to provide proper attribution constitutes a violation of this License.
4. Prohibited Uses
Unless prior written permission is obtained from the copyright holder, the following uses are strictly prohibited:
Commercial use of any kind, including but not limited to:
- Advertising
- Marketing materials
- Brand promotion
- Paid publications
- Monetized websites or platforms
- NFTs or blockchain-related usage
Resale or redistribution, whether standalone or bundled with other content
Use in machine learning, artificial intelligence, or data training, including:
- AI models
- Image generation datasets
- Scraping or automated ingestion
Alteration or modification that:
- Misrepresents the original work
- Misattributes authorship
- Damages the integrity or intent of the photograph
5. Commercial Licensing
Any commercial use, extended rights, or special permissions require prior written consent from the copyright holder.
For licensing inquiries, permissions, or commercial usage requests, please contact:
6. Termination
This License is automatically terminated if any of its terms are violated. Upon termination, all use of the Works must cease immediately.
7. Governing Law
This License shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with applicable international copyright laws and, where relevant, the laws of the United States.
8. No Waiver
Failure by the copyright holder to enforce any provision of this License shall not constitute a waiver of future enforcement.
Summary (Non-binding)
- You may freely share my photographs for non-commercial purposes, as long as you credit me properly.
- Commercial use requires permission.