Copyright & DMCA Policy
Last Updated: February 27, 2026
Our Commitment: We respect intellectual property rights and expect our users to do the same. All photographs, videos, and music on this site are protected by copyright law.
Copyright Ownership
All content on JonSwan Productions, including but not limited to:
- Photographs and images
- Videos and cinematography
- Musical compositions and recordings
- Written content and blog posts
- Website design and graphics
- Educational materials and field guides
...is owned by Jonathan Swanson / JonSwan Productions and protected by United States and international copyright laws.
© 2026 Jonathan Swanson. All Rights Reserved.
Permitted Use
For Members
As a paid member, you are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:
- Personal viewing: View and stream content for personal, non-commercial enjoyment
- Educational use: Use images and videos for personal education and study
- Desktop wallpapers: Download and use images as personal device wallpapers
- Social media: Share links to our content (not the files themselves)
For Public Visitors
Public visitors may:
- View content displayed on the public areas of the website
- Share links to our pages on social media
- Reference our work with proper attribution
⚠️ Strictly Prohibited
The following uses are NEVER permitted without explicit written permission:
- Downloading, copying, or saving images/videos from the website
- Reproducing, distributing, or republishing content
- Commercial use of any kind
- Creating derivative works
- Removing watermarks or copyright notices
- Sharing downloaded files with others
- Uploading content to other websites or platforms
- Using content in presentations, publications, or marketing materials
Licensing Inquiries
If you wish to use our photographs, videos, or music for commercial purposes, licensing is available. Contact us for pricing and terms:
Email: [email protected]
Please include:
- Specific content you wish to license
- Intended use (website, publication, advertising, etc.)
- Duration and geographic scope
- Print run or expected audience size
DMCA Compliance
JonSwan Productions complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). We take copyright infringement seriously.
If Your Content Was Infringed
If you believe your copyrighted work has been used on our website without authorization, please send a DMCA takedown notice to our designated agent.
DMCA Designated Agent
Name: Jonathan Swanson
Email: [email protected]
Address: 47728 SW 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97239
DMCA Notice Requirements
Your notice must include:
- Your physical or electronic signature
- Identification of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
- Identification of the material claimed to be infringing (with URL)
- Your contact information (address, phone, email)
- A statement that you have a good faith belief the use is not authorized
- A statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
Counter-Notification
If you believe content was removed in error, you may file a counter-notification containing:
- Your physical or electronic signature
- Identification of the material and its location before removal
- A statement under penalty of perjury that removal was a mistake or misidentification
- Your name, address, phone number, and consent to jurisdiction
Content Protection Measures
We employ several measures to protect our copyrighted content:
- Right-click protection: Disabled for non-members
- Drag prevention: Images cannot be dragged and saved
- Watermarking: Some images include visible watermarks
- Digital fingerprinting: Tracking of image distribution
- EXIF data: Copyright information embedded in files
Attempting to circumvent these protections is a violation of the DMCA and may result in legal action.
Repeat Infringer Policy
JonSwan Productions has adopted a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances, the accounts of users who are repeat infringers of intellectual property rights.
If a member is found to have:
- Downloaded and redistributed our content multiple times
- Shared login credentials with non-members
- Used content commercially without permission
Their membership will be immediately terminated without refund, and legal action may be pursued.
International Copyright
Our content is protected internationally under:
- Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works
- Universal Copyright Convention (UCC)
- WIPO Copyright Treaty
- National copyright laws of member countries
Attribution Requirements
If you have obtained permission to use our content, you must provide attribution as follows:
Format: "Photo/Video by Jonathan Swanson | JonSwan Productions | jonswanproductions.com"
Attribution must be:
- Clearly visible near the image/video
- In a readable font size
- Include a link to our website (for digital use)
- Not removed, altered, or obscured
Enforcement
We actively monitor for unauthorized use of our content through:
- Reverse image search tools
- Digital watermark tracking
- User reports
- Automated content monitoring services
Violations may result in:
- DMCA takedown notices
- Legal action for damages
- Account termination
- Reporting to relevant authorities
Questions
For questions about copyright, licensing, or this policy, contact:
Email: [email protected]