Terms of Use

These terms govern your use of mcxla.com (the "site"), a photography journal operated by Manny Contreras ("we," "us," "MCX LA"). By browsing this site, you agree to these terms. If you don't agree, please don't use the site.

1. The content on this site

All photographs, text, graphics, logos, and design on this site are the original work of Manny Contreras and are protected by U.S. and international copyright law, unless otherwise noted. Nothing on this site transfers ownership of that work to you.

2. What you may and may not do

You're welcome to browse the site and view the work for personal, non-commercial enjoyment. You may not, without our prior written permission:

• Download, copy, reproduce, distribute, publish, or create derivative works from any photograph on this site;
• Use any image for commercial purposes, including social media reposting, print, merchandise, or advertising;
• Remove or obscure any copyright, watermark, or attribution notice;
• Scrape, crawl, or bulk-download content using automated tools;
• Attempt to circumvent any technical measure used to protect the content (including right-click/long-press protections on images).

If you'd like to license a photograph or order a print, visit mcxlabs.net, where images are available for purchase.

3. Purchases and licensing

This site does not process payments or licensing transactions directly. Any purchase, print order, or license you obtain happens through mcxlabs.net, a separate site with its own terms of sale. We are not responsible for transactions completed there.

4. Third-party links

This site links to third-party platforms (Instagram, Threads, YouTube, TikTok, mcxlabs.net, and others). We don't control and aren't responsible for the content, policies, or practices of those third parties.

5. No warranty

This site and its content are provided "as is," without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We don't guarantee the site will be error-free, uninterrupted, or secure.

6. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this site.

7. Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, USA, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising from these terms or the site will be handled in the state or federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California.

8. Changes to these terms

We may revise these terms from time to time. Continued use of the site after a revision means you accept the updated terms. The "Last updated" date above reflects the most recent revision.

9. Related policy

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