WEBSITE POLICY
1. Introduction
Welcome to Candid Beach Galleries. This website provides access to photographs, videos, galleries, articles, and related digital content. By accessing or using this website, you agree to follow this Website Policy and all applicable laws and regulations.
2. Eligibility and Age Requirement
You must be at least 18 years of age, or the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction, to create an account, purchase membership access, or access content that is restricted to adults.
By using this website, you represent that you meet the applicable age requirement and that you are legally permitted to access the website and its content in your jurisdiction.
3. Accounts
Certain areas of the website may require an account. You are responsible for providing accurate information and for maintaining the security of your account credentials.
You are responsible for activity that occurs through your account. If you believe your account has been accessed without authorization, you should take reasonable steps to secure the account and contact us.
4. Membership and Payments
Certain content and features may require a paid membership or other form of payment. Prices and available membership options are displayed on the website and may change from time to time.
Payments may be processed through third-party payment providers. Payment information may be handled directly by the applicable payment provider according to its own policies and terms.
5. Refunds and Cancellations
Membership purchases and cancellations are subject to the terms presented at the time of purchase. Where applicable, refund eligibility will be determined according to the applicable purchase terms and payment-provider requirements.
If you experience a billing issue, please contact us with sufficient information to identify the transaction.
6. Member Content
Members may be permitted to view or interact with content made available through the website. Access to member content is personal to the authorized member and may not be transferred, resold, redistributed, publicly displayed, or otherwise shared without authorization.
7. Acceptable Use
You agree not to misuse the website or its content. Prohibited activity includes, but is not limited to:
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to accounts or systems.
- Copying, scraping, downloading, or redistributing protected content without permission.
- Using automated systems to interfere with the website or its services.
- Attempting to circumvent access controls or membership restrictions.
- Using the website for unlawful, fraudulent, or abusive purposes.
- Uploading or transmitting malicious software or harmful code.
- Interfering with the security, operation, or availability of the website.
8. Privacy and Personal Information
We may collect information necessary to operate the website, provide accounts and membership services, process transactions, maintain security, and communicate with users.
Personal information will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy requirements and the practices described on the website.
9. Cookies and Analytics
The website may use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to maintain functionality, understand website usage, improve services, and support security.
10. Third-Party Services
The website may use third-party services for functions such as payment processing, hosting, analytics, content delivery, authentication, or other website operations.
Third-party services operate according to their own terms and policies. Candid Beach Galleries is not responsible for the independent policies or practices of third-party providers.
11. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, website design, branding, text, graphics, photographs, videos, logos, and other original materials made available through the website are protected by applicable intellectual-property laws.
No ownership rights are transferred to you through your use of the website or purchase of membership access. Content may not be reproduced, distributed, sold, modified, or commercially exploited without appropriate authorization.
12. Security
Reasonable measures may be used to protect the website, accounts, and transactions. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
13. Suspension or Termination
Access to the website or an account may be suspended or terminated if we reasonably believe that a user has violated this policy, applicable law, payment requirements, or other applicable terms.
We may also restrict access when necessary to protect the website, other users, or the security of our systems.
14. Changes to This Policy
This Website Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes to the website, services, technology, legal requirements, or business practices.
When changes are made, the updated policy may be posted on this page. Continued use of the website after an updated policy is posted may constitute acceptance of the revised policy to the extent permitted by applicable law.
15. Contact
If you have questions regarding this Website Policy, your account, membership, billing, or use of the website, please use the contact method made available through Candid Beach Galleries.
16. General
This Website Policy is intended to establish general rules for the use of the website. Nothing in this policy is intended to limit any rights or protections that cannot legally be waived or restricted under applicable law.