Terms of Use

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Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this website, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age, have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements, and agree to comply with these Terms of Use and all applicable laws and regulations. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and clients.

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. Changes take effect immediately upon posting to this page. Your continued use of the website following any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

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Use of the Website

You may use this website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to use the site in any way that:

• Violates any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation.
• Infringes upon the intellectual property, privacy, or other rights of Coastal Creative Media or any third party.
• Transmits unsolicited communications, spam, or harmful code of any kind.
• Attempts to gain unauthorised access to any part of the site, its server, or any connected database or system.
• Scrapes, crawls, or otherwise extracts content from the website using automated means without our express written permission.
• Misrepresents your identity or affiliation with any person or entity.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the website for any user who violates these terms or engages in conduct we deem harmful to the site, our clients, or our reputation.

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Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including but not limited to photographs, video footage, motion graphics, written copy, logos, design elements, and the overall site design — is the exclusive property of Coastal Creative Media or its respective rights holders, and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, publicly display, publicly perform, create derivative works from, or otherwise exploit any content from this website without the prior written permission of Coastal Creative Media. Requests for licensing or syndication may be directed to info@coastalcreativemedia.com.

Unauthorised use of our content may constitute copyright infringement and may subject you to civil and criminal liability.

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Photography & Videography Services

Engagement of Coastal Creative Media for professional photography, videography, or media production services is subject to the terms outlined in your individual service agreement or project contract. In the event of any conflict between these Terms of Use and a signed service agreement, the signed agreement shall take precedence.

Unless otherwise specified in a written agreement, the following terms apply to all media production engagements:

• Ownership. Coastal Creative Media retains full copyright ownership of all original media created. Clients receive a limited, non-exclusive licence to use the delivered media for the specific purposes outlined in the project agreement.
• Portfolio Rights. We reserve the right to display work completed for clients in our portfolio, marketing materials, and social media channels unless the client has requested a confidentiality arrangement in writing prior to project commencement.
• Deliverable Specifications. Deliverables, file formats, and usage rights are defined in the individual project brief or service agreement. Requests for additional formats or extended licensing are available upon request and may incur additional fees.
• Weather and Access. In the event that a shoot cannot proceed due to unsafe weather conditions, vessel unavailability, or circumstances beyond our control, we will work with the client to reschedule at no additional charge.

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Payment Terms

All fees for services are outlined in the project proposal or service agreement presented to the client prior to project commencement. By engaging our services, you agree to the payment schedule specified therein. Unless otherwise agreed in writing:

• A non-refundable deposit of 50% of the total project fee is required to secure your booking date.
• The remaining balance is due upon delivery of final edited media, or as otherwise specified in the agreement.
• Invoices not settled within 14 days of the due date may be subject to a late payment fee of 1.5% per month on the outstanding balance.
• All prices are quoted in United States Dollars (USD) and are exclusive of any applicable taxes, duties, or travel expenses, unless explicitly stated otherwise.

We reserve the right to withhold final deliverables until full payment has been received and cleared.

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Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be submitted in writing to info@coastalcreativemedia.com. The following cancellation terms apply unless otherwise specified in your service agreement:

• More than 14 days before the shoot date. The booking deposit is forfeited. No further charges will apply.
• 7–14 days before the shoot date. 75% of the total project fee is due.
• Fewer than 7 days before the shoot date. 100% of the total project fee is due.

Cancellations caused by severe weather, documented vessel emergencies, or force majeure events will be handled on a case-by-case basis and may qualify for rescheduling without penalty at our discretion.

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Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Coastal Creative Media, its owners, employees, contractors, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of this website or our services — including, without limitation, loss of revenue, loss of data, loss of business opportunity, or reputational harm.

Our total cumulative liability arising from or related to any engagement shall not exceed the total fees paid by the client for the specific project giving rise to the claim.

This website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose of any content on this site.

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Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Coastal Creative Media and its owners, officers, employees, contractors, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses — including reasonable legal fees — arising out of or in any way connected with:

• Your access to or use of this website in violation of these Terms of Use.
• Your infringement of any third-party right, including intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights.
• Any inaccurate or misleading information you provide to us in connection with a project or inquiry.
• Your breach of any representation, warranty, or obligation under these terms or any service agreement.

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Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, United States of America, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these terms or our services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Broward County, Florida.

If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be unenforceable or invalid under applicable law, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

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Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to revise these Terms of Use at any time. The most current version will always be available at this URL, and the "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the date of the most recent revision. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your agreement to the updated terms. If a revision is material, we will make reasonable efforts to provide notice.

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Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Use or wish to discuss a specific matter, please reach out:

Coastal Creative Media
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
info@coastalcreativemedia.com