How to purchase images on this site

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

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 - 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.

PRODUCT TYPES

RIGHTS MANAGED (RM)

Rights-managed images are licensed with restrictions on usage, such as limitations on size, placement, duration of use and geographic distribution. You will be asked to submit information concerning your intended use of the product, which will determine the scope of usage rights granted. Our price calculator will help you work out a price or contact us and we can help you determine the price. Exclusive rights are available for purchase for rights-managed images. All licences of rights-managed images are subject to Earthinfocus Image Licence Agreement.

ROYALTY FREE (RF)

Royalty-free images may be used by you multiple times for multiple projects without incurring additional fees. Royalty-free pricing is based solely on the file size of the product you need and the number of people entitled to use it (maximum 10), not the specific use. You don't have to pay any additional royalties for successive uses of a royalty-free images. However, as with all Earthinfocus licences, the rights granted are non-transferable and are personal to you. This means that if you licence a royalty-free image to be used in a derivative work by your client or any other person, they may not use the licensed product separately from the derivative work. Royalty-free licences are always non-exclusive. All licences of royalty-free products are subject to Earthinfocus Image Licence Agreement.

PAYMENT

Earthinfocus is pay per purchase (PPP). Using this payment method you will need to pay during the checkout process and currently Paypal is the payment gateway.

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 item that you want to purchase and click on the "add to cart" button.

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 utilize PayPal for purchases made on this site.

MY ACCOUNT

This page shows your order history and also allows you to download the orders.

DOWNLOAD TERMS

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

WEB USAGE

These files can be used on one domain only (i.e. www.yourdomainname.com) 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

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 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.