Terms & Conditions
FormentelliMedia.com
Effective Date: October 25, 2026
Website: https://formentellimedia.com
Business: Formentelli Media LLC
1. Introduction
Welcome to FormentelliMedia.com (the “Website”), operated by Formentelli Media LLC (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), an Ohio limited liability company.
These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Website.
By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge these Terms. Your use constitutes agreement to these Terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.
If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue using the Website.
2. Purpose of the Website
FormentelliMedia.com serves as the primary website introducing the photography and creative work of Rob Formentelli.
The Website provides information about the photographer, his artistic background, and related photography activities.
It also provides links to two related websites:
- ProofandPlates.com — Commercial bottle, beverage, and food photography.
- FormentelliPhotography.com — Fine art photography and photographic prints.
These related websites are operated by Formentelli Media LLC but maintain their own Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
The Website is intended primarily for informational purposes. Unless expressly stated otherwise, it does not provide direct online purchasing or booking services.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
All photographs, images, text, graphics, designs, logos, and other original materials displayed on the Website (collectively, “Website Content”) are protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Website Content may be owned by Rob Formentelli, Formentelli Media LLC, or other applicable rights holders.
Nothing in these Terms transfers ownership of any intellectual property.
Except as permitted by applicable law or with prior written authorization from the appropriate rights holder, visitors may not:
- Reproduce, distribute, or republish photographs or other protected content.
- Use Website Content for commercial purposes.
- Modify images or create unauthorized derivative works.
- Remove copyright notices, watermarks, or attribution information.
- Sell, license, or otherwise commercially exploit Website Content.
- Use protected Website Content for artificial intelligence training, machine learning datasets, or similar purposes without appropriate authorization.
Visitors may share links directing others to publicly accessible pages of the Website.
Any rights or exceptions provided by applicable law remain unaffected by these Terms.
4. Acceptable Website Use
Visitors agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes.
Visitors may not:
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website or its administrative systems.
- Interfere with the Website’s security or normal operation.
- Introduce malware, malicious code, or other harmful technology.
- Use automated tools to collect protected images or other Website Content without authorization, except where permitted by law.
- Impersonate the Company or misrepresent an affiliation with it.
- Use the Website for fraudulent or unlawful purposes.
We reserve the right to take reasonable measures to protect the Website and its content.
5. Contact Forms and Communications
The Website may provide contact forms or email addresses through which visitors can submit questions or inquiries.
When submitting information, visitors agree to provide accurate contact details and not knowingly submit unlawful, misleading, or malicious material.
Submitting a contact form or sending an email does not establish a contractual, professional, or confidential relationship.
We may use the information provided to review inquiries, respond to communications, and conduct related business activities, as described in our Privacy Policy.
Submitting an inquiry does not obligate us to provide services or respond within a particular timeframe.
6. Privacy
We respect the privacy of Website visitors.
Our collection, use, storage, and disclosure of personal information are described in the FormentelliMedia.com Privacy Policy.
Visitors should review that policy to understand our information-handling practices.
7. Third-Party Websites and Services
The Website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms and other websites operated by Formentelli Media LLC.
Third-party websites may have their own terms, privacy policies, and security practices.
We do not control independently operated third-party websites and are not responsible for their content, availability, or practices.
Providing a link does not necessarily constitute an endorsement of the linked website or its products or services.
8. Website Information and Accuracy
We make reasonable efforts to maintain accurate and current information.
However, Website Content may occasionally contain errors, omissions, or outdated information.
Information displayed on the Website is provided for general informational purposes and should not be interpreted as a contractual offer unless expressly stated otherwise.
We may update or remove Website Content as appropriate.
9. Website Availability and Disclaimer
We endeavor to maintain a functional and secure Website.
However, uninterrupted access cannot be guaranteed.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Website is provided on an “as available” basis without warranties concerning uninterrupted availability, error-free operation, or suitability for a particular purpose.
Nothing in these Terms excludes warranties or rights that cannot lawfully be excluded.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Formentelli Media LLC will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from the use of, or inability to access, the Website.
This limitation does not apply to liabilities that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.
Nothing in these Terms limits applicable statutory consumer rights or remedies.
11. Changes to the Website and Terms
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue Website features.
We may also update these Terms to reflect changes in our operations, applicable law, or Website functionality.
Updated Terms will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Where required by law, additional notice or consent will be provided.
Changes will not retroactively alter existing contractual obligations without an appropriate legal basis.
12. Governing Law and Disputes
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Ohio, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where other applicable laws provide mandatory protections.
To the extent legally permissible, disputes arising from these Terms or use of the Website will be resolved in courts of competent jurisdiction located in Ohio.
Nothing in this provision limits rights or remedies that cannot lawfully be waived.
13. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect to the extent permitted by law.
14. Contact Information
Questions regarding these Terms may be directed to:
Formentelli Media LLC
Email: info@formentellimedia.com
Website: https://formentellimedia.com
4694 Cemetery Rd
#323
Hilliard, OH 43026
United States
15. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with applicable referenced policies, govern use of FormentelliMedia.com.
Separate agreements, including those associated with the Company’s other websites or photography services, may establish additional obligations for specific activities or transactions.
