TERMS OF USE
Effective Date: 11 August 2025
Welcome to Geneva Stock Photos by Discover Countryside Geneva and Geneva Wanderer (“we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, services, and content, including all images, graphics, and media available on www.payhip.com/genevastockphotos (collectively, the “Services”).
By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use our Services.
1. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old (or the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction) to use our Services. By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements.
2. Account Registration
Some features may require you to create an account. You are responsible for:
- Providing accurate, current information.
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
- All activities that occur under your account.
3. License to Use Images
3.1. Standard License, Permitted Use:
- This photo may be used for commercial and personal projects, including websites, advertisements, social media, presentations, and editorial content.
- Proper credit must be given as follows: Photo by Discover Countryside Geneva or Photo by Geneva Wanderer.
3.2. Restrictions:
- The photo may not be resold, redistributed, or licensed to third parties.
- It cannot be used in any way that misrepresents the original context or misattributes credit.
- The image cannot be used in unlawful, defamatory, or misleading ways.
3.3. Modification Rights:
- The image may be cropped, adjusted for colour, or overlaid with text, provided the original credit remains intact.
4. Intellectual Property
All content on the website, including but not limited to text, images, and graphics, is owned by Geneva Stock Photos by Discover Countryside Geneva and Geneva Wanderer, and is protected by Swiss copyright law, applicable international treaties, and other intellectual property laws.
5. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:
- Violate any applicable Swiss or international laws
- Attempt to hack, disrupt, or interfere with our Services
- Use automated tools to scrape, download, or harvest content
6. Payment & Refunds
All prices are listed in Swiss francs (CHF) unless otherwise stated and are subject to change without notice.
Refunds may be granted at our sole discretion providing there is just reason.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
Our Services are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee that the content will meet your requirements or be error-free.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by Swiss law, we are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Services.
9. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your account or access to the Services if you violate these Terms or engage in fraudulent or unlawful activities.
10. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” Continued use of the Services after changes constitutes your acceptance.
11. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Switzerland.
The exclusive place of jurisdiction for any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be Geneva, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland, unless mandatory statutory provisions provide otherwise.
12. Data Protection
We process personal data in compliance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (revFADP) and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Please see our Privacy Policy for details.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us via the Contact page.