TERMS OF USE

Last updated: May 2026

AGREEMENT TO OUR LEGAL TERMS

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the website operated by Hector Plaza Studio (“we,” “us,” or “our”), including all related content, portfolio material, photography services, and contact forms available through the website.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of the website immediately.

We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

1. OUR SERVICES

Hector Plaza Studio is a photography and visual storytelling platform focused on fashion, portraiture, personal branding, editorial work, and creative projects.

The information and content available on this website are intended for general informational and portfolio purposes only.

2. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

Unless otherwise stated, all photographs, images, videos, graphics, text, branding elements, logos, layouts, and other content displayed on this website are the intellectual property of Hector Plaza Studio and are protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.

No content from this website may be copied, reproduced, distributed, modified, published, downloaded, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission.

Unauthorized use, reproduction, screenshotting, redistribution, AI training usage, or commercial exploitation of any portfolio content is strictly prohibited.

3. USER REPRESENTATIONS

By using this website, you represent that:

you are legally capable of agreeing to these Terms;
you will not use the website for unlawful purposes;
you will not attempt to interfere with the security or functionality of the website;
any information submitted through contact forms is accurate and truthful.

4. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES

You agree not to:

use the website for illegal or unauthorized purposes;
attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website or its systems;
scrape, copy, download, or mass-collect website content;
reproduce or commercially use portfolio images without permission;
use automated systems, bots, or scripts to interact with the website;
upload malicious code, spam, or harmful material;
impersonate another individual or entity.

5. USER SUBMISSIONS

Any inquiries, messages, suggestions, or materials submitted through contact forms, email, or other communication channels remain your responsibility.

By submitting content, you confirm that:

you own or have the right to share the submitted material;
the material does not violate any third-party rights or applicable laws.

6. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

This website may contain links to third-party platforms including Instagram, Vimeo, Behance, or other external websites.

We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party websites.

7. SERVICES MANAGEMENT

We reserve the right to:

modify or remove website content at any time;
restrict or terminate access to the website;
take appropriate action against misuse of the website or its content.

8. TERM AND TERMINATION

These Terms remain in effect while you access or use the website.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the website without notice if we believe these Terms have been violated.

9. MODIFICATIONS AND INTERRUPTIONS

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the website at any time without notice.

We do not guarantee uninterrupted availability of the website and are not responsible for downtime, technical issues, delays, or interruptions.

10. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of New York and the United States.

11. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

In the event of a dispute, both parties agree to first attempt to resolve the matter informally.

Any unresolved dispute arising from these Terms shall be subject to binding arbitration in New York County, New York.

Any legal action must be initiated within one (1) year from the date the claim arose.

12. CORRECTIONS

The website may contain typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions. We reserve the right to correct any errors and update information at any time without prior notice.

13. DISCLAIMER

This website and all content are provided “as is” and “as available.”

We make no guarantees regarding:

uninterrupted access to the website;
accuracy or completeness of content;
results obtained from use of the website.

Use of the website is at your own risk.

14. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Hector Plaza Studio shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from use of the website.

Any liability shall be limited to the amount paid by the user, if any, for services directly related to the claim.

15. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Hector Plaza Studio from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from:

your misuse of the website;
your violation of these Terms;
your violation of third-party rights.

16. USER DATA

Any personal information submitted through the website is handled in accordance with the Privacy Policy.

While reasonable efforts are made to protect submitted information, no method of online transmission or storage is completely secure.

17. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS

By using this website or contacting us electronically, you consent to receive communications electronically.

18. MISCELLANEOUS

These Terms constitute the entire agreement regarding use of the website.

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain valid and enforceable.

Failure to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.

19. CONTACT US

For questions regarding these Terms, licensing inquiries, or legal matters, please contact:

Hector Plaza Studio
New York, United States
Email: hello@hectorplaza.com