Terms & Conditions

1.0 Acceptance of Terms

Your access to and use of danbentleyphotography.com and associated aliases (“the Website”) is subject exclusively to these Terms and Conditions. By using the Website, you confirm that you accept these Terms and Conditions and agree to comply with them.

If you do not agree to these Terms and Conditions, you must not use the Website.

2.0 Advice

The content of the Website is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. You should not rely on it when making any decision and should obtain appropriate professional or specialist advice where necessary.

3.0 Changes to Website and Terms

Dan Bentley Photography reserves the right to:

3.1 modify, suspend or withdraw the Website (or any part of it) at any time without notice;

3.2 update or amend these Terms and Conditions from time to time.

Where changes are made, the updated version will be posted on the Website. Continued use of the Website indicates acceptance of the updated Terms.

4.0 Links to Third-Party Websites

The Website may include links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience only.

Dan Bentley Photography has no control over the content or availability of those sites and accepts no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.

5.0 Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 All intellectual property rights in the Website and its content (including but not limited to images, text, graphics, branding, and design) are owned by or licensed to Dan Bentley Photography.

5.2 You may view, download, and print content for personal, non-commercial use only.

5.3 You must not reproduce, distribute, modify, or commercially exploit any content without prior written consent.

6.0 Data Protection and Privacy

6.1 Dan Bentley Photography processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

6.2 Any personal data collected through the Website (such as contact forms, booking enquiries, or email communications) will be:

  • processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently;

  • collected for specified, explicit purposes;

  • limited to what is necessary;

  • kept accurate and up to date;

  • retained only as long as necessary;

  • kept secure.

6.3 The lawful bases for processing may include:

  • your consent (e.g. marketing communications);

  • performance of a contract (e.g. booking photography services);

  • legitimate interests (e.g. responding to enquiries).

6.4 You have rights under UK GDPR, including:

  • the right to access your personal data;

  • the right to rectification;

  • the right to erasure (where applicable);

  • the right to restrict processing;

  • the right to data portability;

  • the right to object to processing.

6.5 Requests relating to your data can be made via the contact details provided on the Website.

6.6 Further details on how personal data is collected, used, and stored should be set out in a separate Privacy Policy.

7.0 Cookies

The Website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyse Website usage.

Where required by law, you will be asked to consent to the use of non-essential cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings or the Website’s cookie banner.

8.0 Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

8.1 The Website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.

8.2 To the fullest extent permitted by law, Dan Bentley Photography shall not be liable for any indirect or consequential loss, including loss of business, profits, or data arising from use of the Website.

8.3 No guarantee is given that the Website will be secure, uninterrupted, or error-free.

8.4 Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any liability that cannot legally be excluded.

9.0 User Responsibilities

You agree not to:

  • use the Website for unlawful purposes;

  • attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website or its systems;

  • introduce malicious software or harmful material.

10.0 Indemnity

You agree to indemnify Dan Bentley Photography against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses arising from your breach of these Terms or misuse of the Website.

11.0 Severance

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

12.0 Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.

13.0 Vouchers

Gift cards/vouchers are digital purchases delivered via email with a unique code.

13.1 Validity: Vouchers are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase unless otherwise stated.

13.2 Refunds: Vouchers are non-refundable except where required under applicable consumer law.

13.3 Consumer Rights: Nothing in this section affects your statutory rights under UK consumer protection legislation.