Photography and Videography Policy
At VMP International Ltd ("VMP International", "we", "our" or "us"), we uphold the highest standards of professionalism and respect for intellectual property. This Photography and Videography Policy explains how we manage, use and protect all visual content created by or for VMP International and featured on our website, social media channels and associated platforms.
Ownership of Content
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Ownership: All photography and videography featured on the VMP International website, social media channels and in any other digital or print format are the exclusive property of VMP International Ltd unless otherwise credited. Unauthorised use, reproduction or distribution of this content is strictly prohibited.
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Copyright: VMP International Ltd retains full copyright over all original visual content in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. Any use of our images or videos must be approved by us in writing in advance.
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Right to Retract: VMP International Ltd reserves the right to revoke permission for the use of any of its images or videos at any time and for any reason. Upon notification, the individual or entity must cease usage and remove the content from all platforms or materials where it has been applied.
Content Usage
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Internal Use: Images and videos created by VMP International Ltd are intended for use across our own platforms, including our website, social media and marketing materials.
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External Use: Third parties wishing to use our visual content must obtain explicit written consent from VMP International Ltd and adhere to the agreed terms of use, including any required attribution.
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Client Content: Visual assets produced by VMP International Ltd for clients remain under our ownership unless otherwise agreed in writing. Clients may only use these assets in accordance with the terms outlined in their agreement. Any modification, redistribution or additional usage beyond the original scope requires prior written approval from VMP International Ltd.
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Artificial Intelligence: Our visual content may not be used to train, fine-tune or otherwise develop artificial intelligence or machine-learning models, nor may it be ingested into generative AI tools, without our prior written consent.
Content Creation Standards
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Professional Standards: All photography and videography created by VMP International Ltd is developed with professionalism, creativity and attention to detail, ensuring alignment with our clients’ branding and our company values.
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Ethical Practices: VMP International Ltd ensures that all individuals and locations featured in our content have granted the necessary permissions, in accordance with UK data protection and privacy laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
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Events and Venues: Where we capture content at events or third-party venues, we do so in accordance with the policies of the event organiser or venue and, where appropriate, with signage or notices informing attendees that photography or filming is taking place.
Prohibited Actions
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Reproduction, modification or distribution of VMP International Ltd’s visual content without authorisation is strictly forbidden.
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Unauthorised commercial use of VMP International Ltd’s photography or videography is prohibited and may result in legal action.
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Removal of watermarks, credits or metadata from our visual content is prohibited.
Privacy and Permissions
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Personal Data: Any individuals captured in VMP International Ltd’s visual content can be assured that their images will be used responsibly and in line with applicable privacy laws. Consent is obtained where required, and our use of personal data within visual content is governed by our Privacy Policy.
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Withdrawal of Consent: If you appear in any of our photography or videography and would like the content amended or removed, please contact us at info@vmp-international.com and we will deal with your request promptly and in accordance with applicable law.
Contact
If you have any questions about this policy, or wish to request permission to use our visual content, please contact us at taylor@vmp-international.com.
Last updated: June 2026
