Terms of Use

Last updated: 19 June 2026

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of this website (the “Site”), operated by M + J Photography (“we”, “us” or “our”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Site.

1. Intellectual property and copyright

All content on the Site, including but not limited to photographs, images, text, graphics, and their selection and arrangement, is the property of M + J Photography or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. All rights are reserved. We assert our moral rights to be identified as the authors of the photographic works displayed on the Site pursuant to sections 77 and 78 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.

2. Permitted use

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to access and view the content on the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes only. No other use is permitted without our prior written consent.

3. Restrictions

You must not, without our prior written permission:

• reproduce, copy, download, store, republish, transmit, or redistribute any content from the Site;
• use any content for commercial purposes;
• modify, adapt, or create derivative works from any content;
• remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices or watermarks; or
• use any content, in whole or in part, to develop, train, or improve any machine-learning or artificial-intelligence system.

4. Licensing of images

Licences for the reproduction or commercial use of images, and prints, may be available on request. Enquiries should be directed to J.R.Lightly.Media@gmail.com.

5. Disclaimer

The Site and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. Information provided on the Site, including descriptions, locations, dates, and species identifications, is provided for general information purposes only and may contain errors or omissions. Nothing on the Site constitutes diving, travel, safety, or professional advice, and you should not rely on it as such.

6. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we exclude all liability for any loss or damage, whether direct, indirect, or consequential, arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, the Site or reliance on any content. Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for any matter for which it would be unlawful to exclude or limit liability.

7. Third-party links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. Such links are provided for convenience only, and we accept no responsibility for the content, products, or practices of any third-party website.

8. Variations

We may revise these Terms at any time by amending this page. You are expected to review this page periodically; your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

9. Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms, and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter, are governed by and construed in accordance with the law of England and Wales, and the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction.

10. Contact

Any questions regarding these Terms should be directed to J.R.Lightly.Media@gmail.com.

These Terms are provided for general information and do not constitute legal advice. See also our Privacy Policy.