Welcome to AYUSH KUMAR – Freelance Photographer (“Website”, “we”, “our”, “us”, “me”, “myself” or “I”).
Every photograph displayed on this website represents a significant investment of time, experience, equipment, travel, accreditation, post-production and creative effort. These works are protected under Australian and international copyright law.
This page explains the ownership of the photographs displayed on this website, how they may be licensed and the restrictions that apply to their use.
Unless expressly stated otherwise in writing, all photographs, text, graphics, captions, image metadata, layouts and original creative content displayed on this website are the exclusive intellectual property of AYUSH KUMAR and/or respective THIRD-PARTY PARTNERS.
Copyright is protected under:
Copyright exists automatically from the moment each photograph is created.
Ownership is NOT transferred simply because an image:
Unless specifically assigned in writing, copyright always remains with AYUSH KUMAR and/or respective THIRD-PARTY PARTNERS.
Many photographs displayed on this website have been created while covering:
Some images may also have been licensed for editorial publication through agencies, publications or media organisations.
Publication does not transfer copyright ownership.
Photographs created for commercial clients remain subject to the licensing agreement applicable to that assignment.
Unless expressly agreed in writing:
Photographs may be licensed for legitimate, authorised and appropriate use only.
Licences may be available for:
Certain images can be licensed for Editorial Use only and STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE.
Hence, each licence is assessed and granted individually according to the intended use.
If you wish to use any photograph appearing on this website, please contact us before using the image.
Licensing enquiries should include:
A written licence agreement is required before any image may be used.
Editorial use generally refers to reporting, journalism, news coverage or documentary publication.
Editorial licences do not permit:
Commercial use requires a separate licence.
Commercial use includes, but is not limited to:
Commercial use without permission is prohibited.
Only a small selection of photographs on this Website can be made available for Commercial Use and will be assessed and granted on a case-by-case basis.
Without prior written permission, you may not:
The absence of a visible watermark does NOT indicate that a photograph is free to use.
No photograph displayed on this website may be:
without the prior written consent of AYUSH KUMAR.
This restriction applies regardless of whether the use is commercial, academic, research-based or non-commercial.
The absence of technological barriers does not constitute permission.
Many photographs contain embedded IPTC, EXIF and copyright metadata.
This metadata forms part of the copyrighted work.
You must not:
Sharing links to this website is encouraged.
Downloading photographs from this website and uploading them to social media without permission is prohibited.
If an organisation wishes to share a photograph, an appropriate licence must first be obtained.
Where photographs are published under licence, appropriate credit may be required.
Typical credit lines include:
Photo Credits: AYUSH KUMAR
or
Photo Credits: AYUSH KUMAR/(agency name) for example: AYUSH KUMAR/GETTY IMAGES
or
© AYUSH KUMAR
Specific attribution requirements may vary depending on the licence agreement.
The relevant credit bylines will be provided when granting licenses and must be followed appropriately upon usage.
Some photographs may also be licensed through professional agencies or media organisations where relevant (such as GETTY IMAGES).
Such licensing arrangements do not transfer copyright ownership and remain the copyright of
AYUSH KUMAR and/or respective THIRD-PARTY PARTNERS.
Any rights granted through third-party agencies are governed by the relevant licensing agreement.
Unauthorised use of copyrighted material may constitute copyright infringement.
Where unauthorised use is identified, we reserve the right to:
Failure to provide attribution does not remove liability.
If you become aware of unauthorised use of photographs appearing on this website, we appreciate being informed.
Reports may include:
If you are unsure whether your intended use requires permission, please contact us before using any photograph.
We are happy to discuss licensing options appropriate to your intended use.
Please direct all licensing enquiries, copyright questions and infringement reports using the contact button below:
9. SOCIAL MEDIA