RYMC License

Various photos on this site (photos.rymc.io) are licensed under RYMC License 1.0. The terms of this license are laid out below . If a photo is explicitly marked with a different license (for example, a Creative Commons license), then that license will apply to that photo, and you should consult the terms of that license regarding usage and credit.

1. Rights & Copyright

The photographs licensed under RYMC 1.0 are the property of Ryan McGrath, and are protected by United States and International copyright laws. All copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property rights of photographs licensed in this manner on this site are the property of Ryan McGrath.

Express written permission must be granted, on behalf of the photographer (copyright holder, Ryan McGrath), in order to use these photographs for any purpose that is not outlined within this license.

2. Personal Use Criteria

The following are a list of conditions where individuals are hereby given permission to link to (or copy) images and other material at no charge:

  • "You may print a copy of any photograph for personal reference without "further permission."
  • "Students are welcome to download images and incorporate them into school "reports, presentations, etc. for free so long as proper credit/citation "is given, without my further permission."
  • Anyone can download images for the express use of displaying them on screen on any personal computer that is not being used for commercial or public viewing purposes.

3. Free Web Usage Criteria

The following conditions define default authorization for use of photos under this license on the web, free of charge, so long as proper attribution of copyright is given to the author (Ryan McGrath) and include the website address (photos.rymc.io) in said attribution:

  • Linking to, or showcasing images, in a personal or non-commercial manner.
  • Caching of the photo by web servers or applications for use in preview generation, specifically for non-commercial uses.

This license explicitly ""does not"" grant permission for use of the image in Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications or software. This is considered commercial use, and requires permission from the copyright holder.

"4. Commercial Usage"

Those persons who wish to use the photography found on this site in a commercial fashion must receive written consent from the author (Ryan McGrath) prior to commercial use. To obtain permission, interested parties should send an e-mail to ""ryan@rymc.io"". In that e-mail the following should be addressed:

  • Images desired for use
  • Where they'll be displayed
  • How they'll be displayed
  • Intent of display
  • Duration of use, if known
  • Whether the photos will interface with any AI systems

In practice, getting a license is not complicated and generally granted upon review. The world is a tricky place with regards to photo ownership and rights, so your understanding of the need for this text is greatly appreciated.