How to Purchase Images on this Site

All images on this website are copyrighted.
Any copying, usage and/or distribution is strictly prohibited.

Digital Download (non refundable)

> Digial Download images are NOT sutiable for printing. They are designed as small medium quality image files optimised for screen display (i.e. brighter than print - slight overexposure), compressed for storage and uploads. They are ideal for Facebook, mobile phones and electronic albums. When you purchase a digital download it is available as soon as your payment is completed. To download your images simply click on the "My Account" tab to view your orders. Next, click the download icon next to any order that contains a digital download product. You will then be prompted to save your digital download file before it is downloaded in a compressed format. Use any of the popular programs such as WinZip to decompress your images before use. If you click "Return to Incomelink" from the final PayPay payment screen, you will be taken directly to your account page to download the image file.

Packages

> Packages work differently to Pay Per Purchase items and so you need to pay careful attention to the following instructions. Unlike the normal Payment Method PPP (Pay Per Purchase) where you add individual items to your basket and then checkout, Packages must be purchased in advance, then activated.

To Purchase:

1. Select one of the Packages then click Continue

2. Checkout as normal

3. After payment confirmation you can activate the Package

To Activate your package and specify the images you want to download:

1. Click Payment Method (PPP), which is located just below the HOME tab on every Shop page

2. You will see your purchased package displayed as an option you can select. Select the Package you have purchased and then click Set.

3. Go to each image you want to include in the Package in turn, and add them to your basket.

4. Once you have added the images to your basket you will be able to Checkout without having to pay anything further.

To Receive Digital Downloads, if they are part of your Package

1. Click My Account, which is located at the top of every Shop page

2. Look on the page where your orders are listed, and locate a blue circle with a green down arrow under Action, this is your download link. Click on the download link and save your download file.

3. All your images will be downloaded together in a compressed file for speed. Treat this file like any other compressed file such as WinZip etc.

Searching

> We have endeavored to create an easy to search database for our growing collection of images. As you can see there are numerous categories to browse. You can also enter keywords in the search box to narrow your choices. We have embedded keywords into all the image collections to respond to more selected searches. The scope of your search results will be determined by your selection of keywords.

> Quick Search - By default the system uses "Match at least one keyword" for the quick search function. If you input "beautiful sunset" (without the quotes) into the quick search field, then the search function will return results for any media that contain either "beautiful" OR "sunset" in its properties.

The system supports the "AND" and NOT" operands in the quick search function by the use of the plus sign (+) and minus sign (-) respectively in front of the keywords.

• If you input "beautiful +sunset" (without the quotes) into the search field, the system will only return results for any media that contain both keywords "beautiful" AND "sunset" in its properties.

• If you input "beautiful "sunset" (without the quotes) into the search field, the system will return results for any media that contain the keyword "beautiful", but this media can't contain the keyword "sunset" in its properties.

• Note: There must not any spaces between the second keyword and the input operands (+), (-) keywords.

> Advanced Search (Pro. & Ent. versions) - The advanced search function doesn"t use the same algorithms as above. It offers options allowing you to choose which operand you want to use for your searches.

There are three options available.

• Match at least one keyword
  The system will return results for any media that contain either one of the input keywords in its properties.

• Match all keywords
  The system will only return results for any media that contain all input keywords in its properties.

• Match exact phrase
  The system will only return results for any media that contains the exact input keyword phrase in its properties.

>Payment Method

> You will need to tell our shopping cart which payment method you would like to use to pay for your purchases. By default the payment method is PPP (pay per purchase). Using this payment method you will need to pay during the checkout process. If you have purchased a Package Package you must select the Purchased Package payment method in the Payment Method drop down menu. You need to purchase these options before you are able use them. They can be purchased through the Products page.

>Products

> We currently offer just one type of products that you can choose from.

• Package Subscription
  Subscribing to this subscription type will allow you to purchase any media that are available for this subscription. You can only use this subscription for a one time purchase. We only allow you to checkout your order when the subscribed package contents and your current shopping cart contents are an exact match.

> Select the product type as desired and click on the Continue button to complete the purchase. Once the order is completed the subscription will display in the Payment Method section, which will allow you to select it as a payment method for your purchases.

The Lightbox

> The Lightbox is YOUR collection of images. You may add up to 30 images to your lightbox. If you wish to purchase an image that is in your lightbox, click on the thumbnail to view the enlarged image. Select the items that you want to purchase and click on the "add to cart" button. Lightboxes of un-registered visitors may be deleted within 7 days. Registered User Lightboxes may be deleted within 30 days.

Shopping Cart

> The shopping cart displays your order details, if you wish to delete an image from your order before proceeding to checkout, simply hit the remove link on the right side.

Checking Out

> You will need to login to checkout your order. If you are new to the site please complete the registration form to create a username and password. This information is stored, so that you can return to the site to make future purchases and so that we can review your orders.

> We utilise PayPal for purchases made on this site.

> If you do not want to use our online ordering system, we accept cheques from all UK banks.

My Account

> This page shows your order history and also allows you to download any instant download orders.

Image File Download Terms

> Some images are available as digital files which you can download. All digital files, whether for web use or print use are "Rights Managed". Our terms are as follows:

Web Usage

> These files can be used on one domain only (i.e. www.yourdomainname.com or Facebook etc.) They can be used on as many web pages within that domain as you desire.
> They can be altered if necessary, but they can not be included in any composite that is resold.
> The image files CANNOT be resold.

Print Usage (special order)

> These files are a higher quality for use in printed publications. They have a resolution of 300dpi and are saved as high quality JPG files. Should you require higher resolution or different file types, please contact us directly by phone or email with your specifications.
> You are granted a licence for a ONE TIME USE - This means that you can use the image for one type of publication. If you use the image in a brochure, you do not have the right to then create a new product such as a magazine ad which uses the same image.
> Prices on downloaded files are for that resolution image. Higher resolution files are offered on a different pricing structure based on type of usage. ie; a small brochure ad for a nonprofit organization will carry a lower price than a usage involving, for example, a nationally published magazine.

Product Return Policy

> If for any reason you are not satisfied with a print order, we will refund 100% of your order upon its return to us in the condition that it was received. Digital products due to their nature are not refundable. Return shipping charges are your responsibility. You must contact us prior to any return and we will give you specific return instructions. If your order is delivered damaged, it is your responsibility to contact the shipper. IMPORTANT: Save all packing materials. Failure to do so can cause the shipper to deny your claim.