Last updated: January 23rd, 2008.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE CAREFULLY. BY ACCESSING OR USING THIS WEBSITE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS DESCRIBED HEREIN AND BY ALL TERMS, POLICIES AND GUIDELINES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE.
IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THESE TERMS, DO NOT USE THIS WEBSITE.

Dear Subscriber / Visitor
The following provides general information about Avner Baruch Native World of Photography Online Store pricing, image size, orders, contact, printing, terms & conditions. This paper applies to any use by anyone and does not alter in any way the terms or conditions of any other agreement or information given in Avner Baruch's websites, including Native World of Photography Gallery and Online store. IF YOU FIND THIS PAPER AND THE INFORMATION IT SHOWS INACCURATE OR NOT MATCHING YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS, PLEASE CONTACT avner@avnerbaruch.com. By using Avner Baruch Native World of Photography Online Store and Gallery websites, you represent and warrant that you are over the age of 18 and are lawfully able to accept this agreement and these terms and conditions of use. If you are using this site on behalf of any entity, you further represent and warrant that you are authorized to accept these site terms on such entity's behalf, and that such entity agrees to indemnify Avner Baruch Native World of Photography websites (gallery and online store) for violations of these site terms.

About Avner Baruch Native World of Photography
Avner Baruch Native World Photography websites (including Gallery and Online store) are aimed to raise awareness of traditional cultures that have not entirely succumbed to the tempting force of globalization. Avner Baruch documents both individuals and people to show their connection to or alienation from their surroundings. To better capture authenticity, Avner Baruch engages with the local people to make his presence welcome rather than intrusive. In addition, Avner Baruch captures nature and wildlife, with a sheer dedication and devotion to the art of photography and respect to human rights.

Watermarks on the Online Store images
Avner Baruch Native World of Photography Online Store images (items) have a digital signature (Watermark) which includes a visible transparent logo and embedded information. Editing, modifying, removing or processing of the Watermark and / or the embedded information is NOT allowed by any circumstance, by any user.

Improper text & contents
Avner Baruch Native World of Photography images (Gallery & Online Store) are aimed to expose new cultures, traditions and love for nature. However, if you find a certain image or text improper, such as nudity, violating human rights etc., please contact avner@avnerbaruch.com.com and provide a detailed description of your claim. Your submission will be thoroughly examined. In case your submission is found justified, the image and/or relevant text will be removed immediately from Avner Baruch database.

Privacy Policy
Avner Baruch Native World Photography websites are committed to protecting your privacy. The following information describes the online collection of Avner Baruch's world-wide images and use of related data associated with each image and all general information as given in these websites. The following terms apply to all images and the associated data given on the Online Store website and on the Gallery website unless otherwise noted or specified via different terms online or offline. By using this site, you understand and agree to these terms. These sites are solely owned by Avner Baruch. Please see Privacy of Policy for more information.

Communication Failures
Downloading an image may take a few seconds or minutes, depending on your link type and speed. Once you accomplish a successful purchase order, you will be directed to a new page containing link(s) for downloading your image(s). In addition, the link(s) are also added to your account (My Account) for unlimited use. In no event, what so ever, shall Avner Baruch be liable nor responsible for the loss of information such as text, data and image(s) caused by a disconnection of your link to Avner Baruch's websites. You may use your link(s) in your account for re-tries or multiple downloads.

In the event of a failure
In no event, what so ever, shall Avner Baruch be liable for any direct or indirect damage caused to a certain user or a certain visitor to Avner Baruch's websites such as loss of profit, loss of data or loss of work availability resulting from errors, mistakes, viruses, defects, delays in operation, delays in providing services of any type, failures or reductions of performance, acts of God, theft, destruction or unauthorized access to Avner Baruch Native World of Photography websites (Gallery and Online Store).

Copyright Policy
All rights reserved. Except as otherwise permitted by written agreement given solely by Avner Baruch, the following are prohibited: copying substantial portions or the entirety of the work in machine readable form, making multiple printouts thereof, and other uses, modifying, changing, deleting or any sort of edit to one or more of the images related directly to Avner Baruch Native World of Photography websites (Gallery and Online store). It is also strictly prohibited to download by any means a certain image(s) from Avner Baruch's websites for any type of use without a written agreement given solely by Avner Baruch.

All images shown in Avner Baruch Native World of Photography websites (including the Gallery and Online Store) are the product of Avner Baruch. Images of other parties, photographers etc. are not shown in Avner Baruch's websites.

Avner Baruch's logo, images, texts and sites designs cannot be used without a prior written agreement given solely by Avner Baruch.

All images in Avner Baruch native World of Photography websites are copyright protected by law. In addition, all images carry a hidden digital signature. Some of these images are shown with a digital watermark. In no event, what so ever, shall a user be allowed to edit, remove, modify, and digitally process these marks (watermark, digital signature).

How do I print my image?
Printing is easy. Today, we all use digital cameras, they are everywhere; in our mobile phones, integrated in our LCD computer screens or simply as is…digital cameras…we all have experienced copying and pasting images from our cameras to our computers so why should there be any difference when downloading an image?

Before printing your image, you will need to decide where to print it…are you planning on using your own printer or using a photo lab? You might as well decide which paper to use (glossy or matt) and its size…

Using your home printer
If you wish to use your own printer, simply save the image you just downloaded in a well known folder and then right click it. In the new menu that appears on your screen select Print and the rest is up to your printer preferences (Portrait / Landscape etc).

Using a photo-lab
Save your downloaded file on a memory stick / CD / DVD / iPhone / IPOD or any other external memory device you wish to use. Now, all you have to do is simply to provide your file stored on your device to your preferred lab. Make sure you select the correct print size (please see Image size information).

PLEASE READ YOUR LICENSE (ILUA) PRIOR TO ANY DISTRIBUITION, PRINTING MULTIPLE COPIES OR REUSING THE IMAGE YOU PURCHASED.

Using My Account
My Account allows you to place an order fast, smoothly, and with more options available such as receiving updated discounts, updates, new entries and access to your purchase history. Using My Account is secured. Each user selects his / hers own personal username and password. In case you forgot your password, you may submit a request to receive your password by email. Your personal information is NOT shared with other users / visitors.

Using My Lightbox
Your Lighbox allows you to edit, modify or create a wish list of images. There is no limit to the number of images you can add. The Lightbox can hold your desired list of items for unlimited time. To be able to use the Lightbox feature, you will need to sign in.

Coupon Discounts
If you have received a coupon, you may use it to purchase an image or a number of images. Coupons have expiry dates so please make sure you notice that when you enter the coupon code. In addition, some coupons may only be valid for a minimum purchase order. You may pass on the coupon to a friend or a member of your family. You may also send a request for receiving a coupon to avner@avnerbaruch.com.

Purchase History
Use the purchase history (order history) to examine your previous orders. Simply go to My Account and click the Order History link. Your previous orders are kept for unlimited time, as long as your account is valid and active.

Please verify and confirm your DS rate prior to any Download
Downloading an image may take seconds or minutes, depending on your internet connection speed and type (LAN, Dialup, GPRS, etc). Please note that downloading a large sized image (LARGE / PREMIUM) may take up to a few minutes. If you are using and / or encounter one of the following scenarios it is highly recommended that you contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for assistance for testing your downstream (DS) link performance PRIOR to any purchase: a Dialup connection, frequent disconnections regardless of using any of Avner Baruch websites, slowness when generally using the internet, frequent timeout problems where your system (PC) asks you to re-dial or re-connect etc. These scenarios may result in longer download time or worst, may result in a disconnection of your link while downloading an image(s).

Refunds
Please read carefully all policies, terms and conditions, general information papers and other texts available on Avner Baruch Native World of Photography websites (Gallery and Online Store) prior to any purchase and / or downloading an image(s). In addition, you are kindly requested to examine the data and image description associate to your desired image(s) prior to submitting your order. If you have any question, if you need further information, if you believe additional information should be sent or given to you prior to placing an order, please contact avner@avnerbaruch.com. In no event, what so ever, shall Avner Baruch be held responsible for a user mistake, errors, change of mind, and misuse of an image and / or any other reason where a user has no interest of an image that has been purchased already. In no event, what so ever, shall a refund take place. Refunds of all types cannot be issued under any circumstances. By submitting your purchase order, you agree to accept these terms and conditions.
In exceptional circumstances refunds may be available. For more information please contact avner@avnerbaruch.com

Using the Search Engine
Avner Baruch Native World of Photography Online Store website includes a search engine feature. The information associated with each image is constantly being updated with newer details and updates. However, in no event what so ever, shall Avner Baruch be liable for the loss of information, availability of information and inaccurate information.
Searching an image is easy as well as fun. You may use the Simple Search Engine by only typing any keyword or a string you wish to find or go directly to the advanced mode by clicking on the Advanced link. Their, you may use the various radio-buttons to narrow down the search time and results. If no results were found, you may order your request directly by contacting avner@avnerbaruch.com. Please read the next item in this paper.
If you find inaccurate information, you may contact avner@avnerbaruch.com and submit your comments with image(s) ID and your feedbacks.

Photographing animals
Avner Baruch does not photograph animals in captivity, zoos, indoor safaris, cages etc. All images shown on Avner Baruch's websites (Gallery & Online Store) were photographed outdoors.

New entries to the Image Bank
Users and visitors may query at any time by email, phone or Contact page for new entries concerning any subject, category or keyword.

Accepting phone orders
Avner Baruch Native World of Photography websites (Online Store and Gallery) is a small and private organization. It represents the work of Avner Baruch, photography and text. This invokes a faster response to any user feedback, claim or requests. Users and visitors may place an order by phone, query for special discounts & updates or submit request for customized coupons.

Ordering images that could not be found
Avner Baruch Native World of Photography websites (Online Store and Gallery) are constantly being updated with new images, texts and general information. If for some reason you cannot find what you are looking for, please contact avner@avnerbaruch.com with as much information as possible describing your needs (you may use the Advanced Search Engine Criteria for explaining your needs – vertical / horizontal / color / B&W / etc.).

How safe is my credit card?
Avner Baruch Native World of Photography Online Store website is using WorldPay secured Payment services to process your credit card. Once you complete filling in your personal details, you will be transferred to WorldPay website for processing your credit card data. When your card is approved, you will be re-directed to Avner Baruch Native World of Photography Online Store. WorldPay is part of The Royal Bank of Scotland Group which integrates the highest standards available today. Please visit WorldPay website at : www.worldpay.com.

Supported currencies
All images are given in USD ($). In no event, what so ever, shall Avner Baruch be held responsible to errors in currency conversion due to any type of mistake, malfunction or failure of a system, availability of data and misleading information given by another party by any means of communications.
Placing a photo assignment order
Avner Baruch is constantly on the move, photographing worldwide extensively, outdoors and indoors. If you wish to schedule a photo assignment, please contact avner@avnerbaruch.com or by phone +972-544-325-865.

Image pricing
Prices start at $0.8 and may reach thousands of USD per image. Image pricing is calculated according to its size, license of use (ILUA), stock availability, format and associated content. Prices are updated automatically while you select or swap sizes and ILUAs prior to placing your order. Avner Baruch reserves the right to set, edit, modify and update the price, safe the pricing calculation mechanism, of each image(s) available as part of Avner Baruch Native World of Photography Online Store website. For various reasons, prices of each image(s) may differ.


Image size and format
All images are in JPEG format @ 8 bit. Image size is given hereby in Pixels (Width x Height). Please note that for technical reasons such as types of photo gear, scanners, films, DX/FX lenses etc., certain images might have a shorter list of image sizes.

SMALL – 600 x 400
MEDIUM – 1280 x 800
LARGE – 2300 x 1500
PREMIUM – 4288 x 2848

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IF YOU NEED MORE PIXELS
need TIFF? 16 bit? CMYK? Please contact avner@avnerbaruch.com

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Image resolution

SMALL
5.15cm x 3.4cm @ 300dpi
2inch x 1.33inch @ 300dpi

MEDIUM
42cm x 28cm @ 72dpi
16inch x 11inch @ 72dpi
or
10cm x 7cm @ 300dpi
4inch x 2.6inch @ 300dpi

LARGE
80cm x 50cm @ 72dpi
30inch x 20inch @ 72dpi
or
18cm x 13cm @ 300dpi
7inch x 5inch @ 300dpi

PREMIUM
150cm x 100cm @ 72dpi
60inch x 40inch @ 72dpi
or
36cm x 24cm @ 300dpi
15inch x 10inch @ 300dpi


Some images were photographed in slides or negatives and then needed to be scanned. In the process of scanning these images, it is necessary to crop a few pixels of a frame (to remove edges etc). Therefore, the actual size of a few images might differ from the values shown in the table above by no more than 1%-4%. Such images can be re-sent to a customer with corrected image size upon specific request by email or by phone.

Which Image Size should I use?
Individuals and / or non-professional users may need additional information such as the following table. In general, home printers and some common office printers (ink / laser) require less data so we can "stretch" our image to a higher size. BASICALLY WHAT IT MEANS IS – YOU CAN PURCHASE LESS EXPENSIVE IMAGE(S) AND STRETCH THOSE TO GET HIGHER SIZED IMAGES. To do so, you will need to use any image processing application or Interpolation mechanisms. If no edit is performed, image will be printed according to given size. Please note that changing the image size as well as any other edit, what so ever, is NOT allowed when your image you purchased and downloaded is to be commercially used. If you need assistance or further information, do not hesitate to contact avner@avnerbaruch.com. However, in no event, under any circumstance shall Avner Baruch be held responsible for any edit and / or any result of an edit, including changing the image size. You may practice your printer performance with any other image prior to purchasing a certain image from Avner Baruch Native World of Photography websites.

Common uses / most preferred uses:

How do I get a larger size of an image?
Simply make sure you have the image number and contact avner@avnerbaruch.com. Please specify what you wish for (TIFF / JPEG / 8Bit / 16 Bit / RGB / CMYK / size and resolution in Pixels / dpi / KB / etc).

Termination of a user account
Avner Baruch reserves the rights, without notice, to terminate a user account and/or to block his/hers use of the Gallery / Online Store websites in case a user will not withstand any of these site terms.
A user who wishes to terminate his / hers account, may do so by using the My Account option.

Changes to the Terms and Conditions
Avner Baruch reserves the right to change these terms and conditions at any time. When such changes occur, this paper will be revised accordingly and an update notice will be given at the top of this paper. In cases of changes that might alter the way your personal information is treated, you will be personally notified by email and by posting a note on the home page.
All customers are welcome to visit, review and comment Avner Baruch Native World of Photography websites and policies. All sorts of feedbacks are important and highly regarded as a way for a better service and a better product.

Contact details
For any question, you may contact avner@avnerbaruch.com or by mail: Avner Baruch Native World of Photography, 57 Hasharon street, Bet-Dagan 50200 ISRAEL. Your comments, feedbacks and queries important and will be responded promptly.

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