1. Introduction
Welcome to Wedding Photo Share. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our web application and services. By accessing or using our service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
Please read these Terms carefully before using our service. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use our service.
2. Service Description
Wedding Photo Share is a web-based platform that allows wedding couples to create a shared photo gallery where guests can upload and view photos from the wedding event. Our service includes:
- A customizable wedding photo gallery
- Guest photo upload functionality via QR code access
- Photo moderation tools for couples
- Offline-capable Progressive Web App (PWA)
- Photo download capabilities (individual and bulk ZIP)
- Multi-language support
3. Important Notice: Complementary Service
Wedding Photo Share is NOT intended to replace professional photography services.
Our service is designed as a complementary and supplementary tool to capture candid, guest-perspective moments that professional photographers may not be able to capture. We provide a fun, interactive way for guests to participate in documenting the wedding day.
We strongly recommend that all couples:
- Hire a professional wedding photographer for their special day
- Use our service as an additional way to collect memories, not as the primary source of wedding photos
- Understand that guest-uploaded photos may vary in quality, composition, and lighting
- Not rely solely on our service for important formal photos (ceremony, portraits, family groups, etc.)
Professional photographers bring expertise, professional equipment, artistic vision, and reliability that cannot be replicated by guest smartphone photos. Our service adds value by capturing authentic, spontaneous moments from your guests' unique perspectives.
4. User Accounts and Responsibilities
4.1 Couples (Account Holders)
When you purchase and create a wedding on our platform, you agree to:
- Provide accurate information about yourself and your wedding
- Keep your admin PIN confidential and secure
- Be responsible for all activity that occurs under your wedding account
- Moderate content appropriately and remove any inappropriate photos
- Obtain necessary consent from guests regarding photo sharing
- Use the service in compliance with applicable laws
4.2 Wedding Guests
When you access a wedding gallery and upload photos, you agree to:
- Only upload photos you have the right to share
- Not upload inappropriate, offensive, or illegal content
- Respect the privacy of others in your photos
- Use the service respectfully and not disrupt others' experience
5. Acceptable Use Policy
You agree NOT to use our service to:
- Upload, share, or distribute any illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable content
- Upload content that infringes on any third party's intellectual property rights
- Upload photos of minors without parental consent
- Share content depicting violence, nudity, or explicit material
- Harass, abuse, or harm other users
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to other users' accounts or data
- Use automated systems or bots to access the service
- Interfere with or disrupt the service or servers
- Use the service for any commercial purpose other than its intended use
We reserve the right to remove any content and suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.
6. Intellectual Property Rights
6.1 Your Content
You retain all ownership rights to the photos and content you upload. By uploading content, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive license to store, display, and transmit that content solely for the purpose of providing our service to you and other authorized users of your wedding gallery.
6.2 Our Service
The Wedding Photo Share application, including its design, features, code, and branding, is owned by us and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works of our service without our written permission.
7. Payment and Pricing
7.1 Pricing
Our service is offered as a one-time purchase per wedding event. Current pricing is displayed on our website at the time of purchase. Prices may change, but any changes will not affect purchases already made.
7.2 Payment Processing
Payments are processed securely through Stripe. By making a purchase, you agree to Stripe's terms of service. We do not store your full credit card details.
7.3 Refund Policy
We offer refunds within 14 days of purchase if you have not yet used the service (created a wedding and shared it with guests). Once photos have been uploaded to your wedding gallery, refunds are at our discretion. To request a refund, please contact us with your order details.
8. Service Availability
We strive to provide a reliable service, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted availability. The service may be temporarily unavailable due to:
- Scheduled maintenance (we will try to provide advance notice)
- Technical issues beyond our control
- Force majeure events
Our service includes offline functionality that allows guests to continue taking photos even when internet connectivity is unavailable. Photos will be uploaded automatically when connectivity is restored.
9. Data and Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable EU data protection laws.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law:
- Our service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied
- We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- We are not responsible for the content uploaded by users
- We are not liable for any loss of data, photos, or content
- Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for the service
Important: We strongly recommend that couples maintain their own backups of important photos and not rely solely on our service for preserving memories.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Wedding Photo Share, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the service, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.
12. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the service at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Reasons for termination may include:
- Violation of these Terms
- Uploading prohibited content
- Fraudulent activity
- Extended periods of inactivity
Upon termination, your right to use the service ceases immediately. We may, at our discretion, provide you with an opportunity to download your photos before deletion.
13. Governing Law and Disputes
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the European Union and the applicable laws of the country where we are established.
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the service shall be resolved through:
- Good faith negotiation between the parties
- Mediation, if negotiation fails
- Binding arbitration or court proceedings, as a last resort
For EU consumers: Nothing in these Terms affects your statutory rights under applicable consumer protection laws. You may bring legal proceedings in your country of residence.
14. EU Consumer Rights
If you are a consumer in the European Union, you have certain rights under EU consumer protection law:
Right of Withdrawal
You have the right to withdraw from the contract within 14 days without giving any reason. However, by using the service and creating a wedding, you acknowledge that the service has been fully provided and you waive your right of withdrawal.
For complaints or disputes, EU consumers can use the European Commission's Online Dispute Resolution platform at: https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr
15. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will notify users by posting a notice on our website or by email. Your continued use of the service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
16. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
17. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:
Email: legal@weddingphotoshare.com
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Acceptance of Terms
By using Wedding Photo Share, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy.