Feature photo: A.Scibor
All photos on Trail Dog (https://traildog.online) are copyright © Trail Dog unless stated otherwise. This includes images of Poppy, trail locations, wild camping spots, gear layouts, and all photography used across the site.
This policy explains how you may and may not use images from Trail Dog.
1. Ownership of Images
All photos on this website are my own original work unless explicitly credited to another photographer.
They are protected by UK copyright law and international copyright agreements.
You do not have permission to:
- download or save photos
- republish them on another website
- upload them to social media
- use them in articles, videos, or promotional materials
- edit, crop, filter, or modify them
- use them for commercial purposes
2. When You May Use a Photo
You may share a photo only if all of the following conditions are met:
- you provide clear credit: “Photo © Trail Dog”
- you include a direct link back to the original page
- you do not crop out watermarks or identifying marks
- you do not use the image in a misleading or harmful context
If you’re unsure, please ask first.
3. Social Media Use
You may not repost Trail Dog photos on social media without permission.
Sharing a link to a Trail Dog post (which automatically generates a preview image) is allowed.
4. Commercial Use
Commercial use of any Trail Dog photo is not permitted without written permission.
This includes:
- brand use
- advertising
- product promotion
- print materials
- paid newsletters
- paid social media posts
If you’d like to license an image, please contact me.
5. AI Training & Dataset Use
Trail Dog photos may not be used in:
- AI training datasets
- machine learning models
- image generation tools
- automated scraping systems
This includes both commercial and non‑commercial use.
6. Copyright Infringement
Unauthorised use of Trail Dog photos may result in:
- a takedown request
- a DMCA notice
- a copyright infringement claim
I prefer friendly communication first — but I do protect my work.
7. Requesting Permission
If you’d like to use a photo for:
- an article
- a blog post
- a presentation
- educational use
- a collaboration
- a brand partnership
…please contact me through the website’s contact form with details of how you’d like to use the image.
I’m usually happy to help if the context is appropriate.
8. Contact
For permissions or questions about this policy, please reach out via the contact form on the website.
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