Welcome to Lou Carruthers Photography. By accessing or using this website (loucarruthers.co.uk), you agree to the following terms and conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please refrain from using the website.

1. Intellectual Property

All content on this website—including images, videos, text, and design elements—is the exclusive property of Lou Carruthers Photography and is protected under UK copyright law.

  • Ownership: Unless explicitly stated otherwise in writing, I retain full copyright and ownership of all creative work.
  • Usage Restrictions: You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, transmit, display or create derivative works from any part of this site without express written permission.
  • Commercial Use: Use of my content for commercial purposes or republication elsewhere is strictly prohibited without prior consent.

2. Client Work and Licensing

Images and videos displayed in my portfolio may include commissioned work presented under standard portfolio usage rights. These projects are showcased with permission and reflect the agreed licensing terms with each client.

  • Licensing Terms: Clients are granted specific usage licences for their commissioned content. These licences are non-exclusive, non-transferable, and time-limited unless otherwise agreed in writing.
  • Licence Extensions: If you’re a client and wish to update your licence or discuss usage beyond the original scope, please feel free to get in touch.

3. Personal Projects and Brand Representation

Some work featured on this site includes editorial or personal creative projects, which may feature recognisable products. These projects are entirely self-initiated, created for illustrative and artistic purposes, and do not imply endorsement by the product or brand featured unless clearly stated.

4. Copyright & OwnershiP

All images, videos, and creative content created by Lou Carruthers Photography are protected under the Copyright, Designs & Patents Act 1988 (UK) and remain the intellectual property of Lou Carruthers, unless a written agreement states otherwise.

Clients receive a licence to use the commissioned content, based on the agreed terms outlined in the project contract, invoice or written agreement. This licence is non-exclusive, non-transferable, and time-limited, unless otherwise agreed in writing. Usage is strictly limited to the platforms and duration specified (e.g., website, social media), and does not include print, third-party use, or advertising unless explicitly stated and licensed.

Important: Reproduction, editing, redistribution or third-party use – in whole or in part – without prior written permission is a breach of copyright.

If a client wishes to own the copyright to the commissioned work, this must be agreed in advance and will incur an additional fee. Ownership is not transferred unless confirmed in writing and payment has been made in full.

BUR & Copyright Breach Penalties

The Base Usage Rate (BUR) for image licensing is £750 per image. Any unauthorised use, editing, distribution, or reproduction of content outside of the original licence will be considered a breach of copyright.

Copyright breaches will be charged at 3x BUR or calculated based on the Association of Photographers’ usage calculator – whichever is higher – per image, per breach.

Clients using any material from Lou Carruthers Photography acknowledge and accept these terms of use and associated costs in the event of misuse.

5. Accuracy of InformatioN

I strive to ensure that all information provided on this site is accurate, up-to-date, and helpful. However, I make no warranties or guarantees, expressed or implied, about the reliability, availability, or completeness of any content.

6. External Links

This website may include links to other websites or platforms for your convenience. These links do not signify endorsement, and I am not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party sites.

7. Changes to These Terms

I may occasionally update these terms to reflect changes to my website or business practices. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

8. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use or wish to request permission to use any content, please contact:

Lou Carruthers Photography
[email protected] / www.loucarruthers.co.uk

Last updated: 22nd April 2025