Greetings!

We exist in a time where anything and everything can be shared with the press of a button. While monetary or perceived value of what is shared will change with time, one thing stands firm—the value of an image and ideas, in the eyes of their creator.  Ideas and images are moments that are captured by a person, created by a person, and experienced by a person—on this website, that person is Me. When you view my website, you are viewing snippets of my daily life and personal tried-and-true experiences. If you would like to view, share, license, or reproduce any of my content (written or otherwise) on this website, please refer to the below stated terms and conditions.

Terms and Conditions

By visiting the Website (ilan.me) or viewing its associated Content (be it through direct link, third-party services, or search engines), the Viewer/Visitor fully understands and agrees to abide by the following terms and conditions which include but are not limited to the original rights, terms, and conditions reserved by the Creator(s), Collaborators, and Subjects of the associated Content.

Photo, Audio, Video

The Visitor/ Viewer shall not use, modify transmit, or reproduce any photographs, video, or audio displayed on the Website in any way, shape or form, be they found, obtained, or accessed through direct link, third-party services, or search engines.

The Viewer/Visitor shall refrain from any and all use or reproduction of photographic content from the Website, be it for non-commercial use or otherwise, without having first obtained the Photographer's expressly written consent.

In the event that the Visitor/Viewer would like to obtain an image for use, the Visitor/Viewer  agrees to contact the Photographer and submit a request for the use of the Photo, detailing its intended use, where it will be displayed, and the duration of time it is to be used . If the Photographer agrees to its intended use, the Visitor/Viewer will receive instructions for use and an agreement.

The Visitor/ Viewer understands that the use of Photo, Video, and Audio content from the Website without expressly written consent to do so is a direct infringement upon the copyright of all parties retaining ownership or copyright of the Photo, Video, and Audio content.

Graphics and Imagery

The Visitor/ Viewer shall not use, modify transmit, or reproduce any Graphics or Imagery displayed on the Website in any way, shape, or form including but not limited to illustrations, web headers, footers, icons, or wallpapers, be they found, obtained, or accessed through the Website, direct link, third-party services, or search engines. 

The Visitor/ Viewer understands that the use of Graphics displayed on the Website without the Designer’s consent is an infringement upon the copyright of the Designer and all parties retaining ownership to the Graphics and Imagery.

Written Content

The Visitor/ Viewer shall not use, modify transmit, or reproduce any Written Content or the ideas contained herein, without first obtaining written permission from the Author, Collaborators, and the Subjects expressly mentioned within the Content. The Visitor/ Viewer understands that permission can be requested from the Author, Subjects, and Artists through the contact page of the Website. 

The Visitor/Viewer acknowledges that all Written Content contains ideas, opinions, and observations specific to the Author and their personal experience and has been provided for educational and entertainment purposes, having verified all references, information, and facts to the best of the Author's ability.  The Visitor/Viewer understands that any typographical errors or misrepresentation of information including but not limited to facts, dates, or statistical data are completely non-intentional. 

The Visitor/ Viewer acknowledges that the Website and its associated Content reflect the views of the Author, who claims no direct affiliation to any brands, companies, or individuals mentioned and that the Author makes no attempt to represent or misrepresent those brands, companies, or individuals. 

Comments and Conduct

The Visitor/ Viewer fully acknowledges that the Owner of  the Website retains all rights to any and all Content posted to or through the Website, which includes but is not limited to comments, pictures, and any additional information submitted by the Visitor/ Viewer.

The Visitor/Viewer shall not use, post, modify, reproduce, publicly display, or post any copyrighted material in the comments section or anywhere on the Website and associated Content and the Visitor/ Viewer acknowledges that doing so will result in the potential removal of that content.

The Visitor/ Viewer understands that the Owner of the Website assumes no responsibility for the Content posted by Visitors, to or through the Website.

The Visitor/ Viewer agrees to respect all rights reserved by the Artists, Collaborators, Individuals, and Companies that appear on this website and agrees to refrain from engaging in any rude, offensive, or nefarious behavior against those mentioned or depicted, on this website.

The Visitor/ Viewer acknowledges that any comments, words, images, etc, used with the intent to defame or unreasonably discredit the Artists, Collaborators, Individuals, or Companies that appear on the website will be considered a defamation of character, can result in legal action against the Visitor/ Viewer who posted the Content, and will be grounds for removal. 

Artists, Collaborators, and Companies understand that the Owner of the Website assumes no responsibility for any comments, words, images, or anything else, used by the Visitor/ Viewer, with the intent to defame or unreasonably discredit the Artists, Collaborators, Individuals, or Companies that appear on this website.