TERMS OF SALE

Agreement and Parties

This Terms of Sale ("Agreement") is a legally binding contract between TAC Images LLC ("Seller") and the individual purchasing Products ("Buyer"), typically a parent or legal guardian. By completing a purchase or accessing a gallery, the Buyer confirms they have the legal authority to enter this Agreement and agree to be bound by its terms.

Scope of Products

The Seller provides school-related photography services, including: Digital image files. Printed photographs, yearbooks, and related memorabilia. Professional photography sessions conducted on school premises.

Pricing and Payments

Prices are as displayed at the time of checkout and are subject to change without prior notice. Full payment is required at the time of purchase via credit card, Apple Pay, electronic transfer, or approved offline methods (e.g., Venmo, Zelle, or cash). Total costs will include applicable sales tax, shipping fees, and processing charges.

Intellectual Property and Licensing

The Seller retains exclusive ownership and full copyright of all images. No transfer of intellectual property occurs upon purchase.Personal Buyers of digital images are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable license for personal, non-commercial use only. Buyers may not modify, distribute, or sell images for commercial advertising or profit without express written consent. Minor personal edits (cropping/resizing) are permitted.

Fulfillment and Delivery

The Buyer is solely responsible for providing correct shipping addresses. The Seller is not liable for delays, lost shipments, or damages caused by third-party carriers or incorrect Buyer information. While the Seller aims for prompt processing, delivery times are estimates and may vary based on shipping methods.

Refund and Cancellation Policy

All sales of digital images are final and non-refundable once the files have been accessed or downloaded. Refunds or exchanges are only permitted for defective or damaged prints if reported within 14 days of receipt. Proof of damage is required, and the Seller reserves the right to refuse any request that does not comply with these conditions.

Limitations of Liability and Indemnification

The Seller’s total liability for any claim is strictly limited to the amount paid by the Buyer for the specific product in question.

The Seller is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages. The Buyer agrees to indemnify and hold the Seller harmless from any losses or legal claims arising from the Buyer's misuse of the Products or violation of this Agreement. The Seller is excused from performance delays caused by events beyond its control, including school closures, strikes, or acts of God.

Legal Governance

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Any legal disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the courts located in Philadelphia, PA. If any part of this Agreement is found unenforceable, the remainder of the contract remains in full effect.

Data Retention

The Seller shall maintain student, staff, and administrator photographs, along with associated Buyer order information, on its active online servers for a period of exactly one (1) year following the initial promotion/gallery launch date. Upon the expiration of the one-year period, the Seller will permanently destroy all digital files, including high-resolution images and sensitive Buyer metadata (names, contact info, and transaction history), unless otherwise required by law. Buyers may elect to bypass mandatory destruction by paying a non-refundable Archival Fee at the time of purchase or prior to the one-year expiration. Payment of the Archival Fee grants the Buyer an additional storage term (as specified at checkout), during which the Seller will maintain a backup of the Product; however, the Seller remains exempt from liability for data loss due to "Force Majeure" events beyond its control. Once data destruction has occurred following the one-year mark, the Seller shall have no further obligation to provide copies of Products, and all sales remain final with no right to refund for "lost" access.

Digital Image License Agreement

This Digital Image License Agreement ("Agreement") is made between TAC Images LLC, the seller ("Licensor"), and the customer purchasing a digital image ("Licensee"). By purchasing, downloading, or otherwise obtaining a digital image from the storefront, the Licensee agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

Grant of License

The Licensor grants the Licensee a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited license to use the digital image ("Licensed Image") solely for personal printing purposes, as outlined in this Agreement. This license does not include any rights to use the image for commercial purposes, resale, redistribution, modification, or public display.

Permitted Uses

The Licensee may print the Licensed Image for personal use only, such as in printed photos, posters, cards, or other physical forms. The Licensee may not use the Licensed Image for any commercial purposes, including but not limited to marketing, advertising, resale, or distribution. The Licensee may not alter, modify, or create derivative works of the Licensed Image in any manner.

Social Media 

The Licensee may share/use the digital image on their personal social media profile after the purchase of digital images and obtaining a Digital Image License Agreement. When uploading to a Facebook or any social media platform, the Client shall “tag” TAC Images LLC business page, www.tacimages.com, and/or TAC Images LLC social media pages, and properly credit TAC Images LLC. Client shall not copy, download, screenshot, or capture the photographs in any other fashion. The Client shall identify TAC Images in the caption of all photographs uploaded to social media websites and profiles. 

Prohibited Uses

The Licensee may not sublicense, sell, or transfer the Licensed Image to any third party. The Licensee may not use the Licensed Image in any manner that would infringe upon the intellectual property rights of the Licensor or any third party.

Ownership and Copyright

All rights, title, and interest in the Licensed Image, including any copyrights, remain the exclusive property of the Licensor. The Licensee does not acquire any ownership rights to the Licensed Image through this Agreement. The Licensor retains full ownership of the image and any related copyrights.

Limitations of Liability

The Licensor shall not be liable for any damages, losses, or expenses arising from the use or inability to use the Licensed Image. The Licensee agrees to use the image at their own risk and responsibility.

Termination

This license is effective upon purchase and will remain in effect unless terminated by the Licensor. The Licensor reserves the right to terminate this Agreement if the Licensee violates any of the terms outlined herein. Upon termination, the Licensee must immediately cease all use of the Licensed Image and destroy any printed copies.

Miscellaneous

This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements or understandings related to the Licensed Image. If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

By purchasing and downloading the Licensed Image, the Licensee acknowledges and agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Digital Image License Agreement.