Terms of Use
‍Last updated (15/10/2025)
Welcome to Justin Rypma's website (“justinrypma.com”). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site immediately.

‍1. Ownership and Intellectual Property
‍All original content on this Site—including but not limited to films, videos, photographs, concept art, written articles, sound recordings, motion graphics, and other creative works (“Content”)—is the exclusive property of Justin Rypma, unless otherwise stated. Certain materials on this Site may include collaborative works or assets owned by third parties, such as companies or creative partners. Such materials are displayed with permission and remain the intellectual property of their respective owners. All rights are reserved under applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws worldwide.

No rights or licenses, express or implied, are granted to you under any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights.

‍2. Permitted Use
‍This Site and its Content are provided solely for personal, non-commercial viewing.
You may not: Download, copy, capture, record, screenshot, or reproduce any Content, in whole or in part. Distribute, modify, adapt, remix, or create derivative works from the Content. Use any Content for commercial, editorial, social media, advertising, training, or promotional purposes without prior written consent. Embed, hotlink, or display any Content on another website, platform, or application. Use any data mining, scraping, or automated systems (including AI models or machine learning tools) to collect or reproduce the Content. Circumvent any technical measures designed to protect the Site or its Content.

Unauthorized use of any Content is strictly prohibited and may result in civil and/or criminal liability.

‍3. Collaborative and Third-Party Materials
‍Some works on this Site were created in collaboration with other artists or as part of projects for employers or clients. Where applicable, ownership of such assets is retained by those collaborators or organizations. All materials are displayed with appropriate permissions and solely for portfolio and illustrative purposes. Nothing on this Site should be construed as granting any license or right to use the trademarks, copyrighted materials, or proprietary information of others.

‍4. Copyright Enforcement and DMCA Policy
Justin Rypma actively protects and enforces their intellectual property rights globally. If you believe any Content on this Site infringes your copyright, or if your own work has been used here without permission, please contact justin.rypma@gmail.com with full details.This Site complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and equivalent international copyright frameworks (including the Berne Convention and TRIPS Agreement).
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Unauthorized use, reproduction, or redistribution of any Content may lead to immediate legal action and formal takedown notices across hosting providers, platforms, and search engines.

‍5. Indemnification
‍By accessing or using this Site, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Justin Rypma from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your misuse of the Site or its Content, or from your violation of these Terms.

‍6. No Warranties
‍All Content on this Site is provided “as is” for general information and illustrative purposes only.
Justin Rypma makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or fitness for any particular purpose of the Site or its Content. You use the Site entirely at your own risk.

‍7. Limitation of Liability
‍To the fullest extent permitted by law, Justin Rypma shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages arising out of your use or inability to use the Site or its Content, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

‍8. Third-Party Links
‍This Site may include links to external websites or social media platforms.
These are provided for convenience only. Justin Rypma does not endorse, control, or assume any responsibility for the content or practices of those external sites.

‍9. Governing Law
‍These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand, without regard to its conflict of law principles. However, because this Site is accessible worldwide, Justin Rypma reserves the right to enforce these Terms and pursue remedies under the copyright and intellectual property laws of any applicable jurisdiction. Including but not limited to New Zealand, Canada, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and the United States.

‍10. Updates to Terms Justin Rypma may update these Terms from time to time.
Revisions will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
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Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

‍11. Contact
‍For permissions, licensing inquiries, or legal concerns, please contact:
📧 justin.rypma@gmail.com
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Copyright Notice © 2025 Justin Rypma. All Rights Reserved.
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Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of any material from this Site is strictly prohibited.