Legal

All images presented on the Photofocus are copyrighted by their respective owners. Photofocus itself is copyright Scott Bourne, Bourne Media Group, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, All Rights Reserved.

It is illegal to use any of the material herein without the express written permission of the Copyright holders, unless said use falls under the Fair Use exemption to the U.S. Copyright Act.

We vigorously prosecute all Copyright violations.

Please read these Terms of Use carefully. By accessing this web site you agree to be bound by the Terms listed herein. Photofocus reserves the right to revise and update these Terms of Use at any time by posting the amended terms to this web site. If you do not agree to them, do not access or use this web site.

DISCLAIMER

While Photofocus will make every effort to ensure that the information on this web site is accurate, up to date and virus-free, Photofocus does not warrant or make any representations as to the accuracy, usefulness or completeness of any information, graphics or links on this web site, or that this web site will be free of viruses or other contamination. Photofocus disclaims all responsibility and all liability (including through negligence) for all expenses, losses, damages and costs you might incur as a result of the information on this web site, or any linked web site, being inaccurate, unhelpful or incomplete or contaminated so that it interferes with or damages your computer system, software or data. Use this web site at your own risk.

THIRD PARTY LINKS

Hypertext links to web sites that are external to Photofocus are provided as a convenience to you and other users. Photofocus is not responsible for any information provided by any external sites and linkage to a site is not an endorsement of anything offered or provided on such site, including its accuracy, currency or reliability.

PRIVACY

Photofocus will not sell or rent any private information about you such as your identity, e-mail address or postal address without your permission. Photofocus does not actively collect information about its audience members who are less than 18 years of age. Photofocus is not responsible for theft of private information it may or may not collect in the course of operating this web site by employees, vendors or third parties accessing such information with or without Photofocus’ permission.

Photofocus Contest Information

Unless otherwise noted, you must be at least 18 years of age, and, unless otherwise noted – a current US resident to enter our contests.

Please use the search function on our site if you have additional questions or seek additional information.

The contests, the rules and the prizes are all subject to change without notice. The contests are void where prohibited by law and all taxes are the responsibility of the winner. The judges’ decision is final in all cases. Photofocus reserves the right to substitute like-value products as prizes in the event the original prize becomes unavailable. Prizes have no cash value. For a list of winners to the most current contest, submit a self-addressed and stamped envelope to Photofocus, C/O Bourne Media Group – P.O. Box 1114, Gig Harbor, WA 98335.

NOTE: The U.S. residency and age requirements aren’t because we have something against young people or foreigners. In the case of those under 18 it’s because they are not legally able to enter into a contract, including the one that is assumed by agreeing to the rules of our contests. In the case of those living outside the USA, it’s because we are hamstrung by international laws, insurance problems, customs clearance issues and financial constraints that make this impractical and frankly impossible for us to offer contests beyond our shores.