Copyright Notice


Please read the following copyright statement and understand that I earn my living through creating and selling photographs,
and as such, my livelihood depends on fair compensation for the images I create.

By entering this site, you agree to the copyright restrictions and affirm you have read this in its entirety.
All images within this entire website are protected under the copyright laws of the United States of America,
and are the exclusive property of Osteen Inc./Rick Osteen Photography.

It is a violation of copyright laws to use, publish, copy, reproduce, store, transmit, alter or project in any way, by use
of computer, print or other means, any of my images from my website for any reason
without the written permission of Rick Osteen Photography. Failure to obtain permission to use any image
from this site is subject to fine or legal action in accordance with copyright laws.
I stringently enforce my copyrights.
Rick Osteen Photography will issue a settlement agreement for any unauthorized image used
without purchase at the sum of $175 per image and agree to forego our right to legal action.
Failure to make such payment in a timely manner will cause this agreement to be void and
we shall have the right to sue for copyright infringement, for which we will not accept less
than ten (10) times the normal license fee plus attorney’s fees and all associated costs.

Thank you for your understanding and support.
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All rights reserved.