Copyright & Terms of Use

Last updated: 16 April 2026

All photographs on this website are © Simão Fonseca. They may not be downloaded, reproduced, printed, or used in any form without prior written permission. For licensing enquiries, please get in touch.

1. Protected Works

All photographs, images, and visual content displayed on this website (simao-fonseca.com) are the exclusive intellectual property of Simão Fonseca and are protected under German copyright law (Urheberrechtsgesetz, UrhG) and international copyright conventions including the Berne Convention.

2. Prohibited Uses

Without prior written permission from Simão Fonseca, you may not:

  • Download, copy, or save any photograph from this website
  • Reproduce or redistribute photographs in print or digital form
  • Use photographs for commercial purposes, including advertising, products, or social media
  • Create derivative works based on any photograph
  • Hotlink to or embed photographs from this website on another website
  • Scrape or systematically download photographs using automated tools
  • Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright notice or watermark

3. Licensing

Licensing of photographs for editorial, commercial, or personal use is available on request. Please use the contact page to enquire about usage rights, pricing, and availability.

4. Reporting Infringement (DMCA)

If you believe that content on this website infringes your copyright, or if you wish to report an unauthorised use of photographs from this website, please contact Simão Fonseca via the contact page with the following information:

  • A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
  • The URL or location of the allegedly infringing material
  • Your contact information
  • A statement that you have a good-faith belief the use is not authorised

Counter-notices may be submitted by the same means. All notices are handled in accordance with applicable law.

5. Jurisdiction & Enforcement

This website is operated from Germany. German law (Urheberrechtsgesetz) applies to all copyright matters. Unauthorised use of photographs may constitute copyright infringement and may result in civil liability, including claims for damages and legal costs, as well as criminal liability under applicable law.

Simão Fonseca actively monitors for unauthorised use of photographs and will pursue appropriate legal remedies where infringement is identified.

6. Updates

These terms may be updated from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the date of the most recent revision. Continued use of this website constitutes acceptance of the current terms.