Terms of sale

1. PURPOSE

These General Terms and Conditions of Sale (GTCS) govern sales made on the website www.starosa.fr between Starosa (the author-photographer) and any consumer purchasing the products or services offered.

2. PRODUCTS

The products available for sale are:

  • Downloadable digital files (photographs in JPEG format)

  • Printed photo prints (posters, calendars, etc.)

  • Personalized items featuring the author’s photographs (mugs, cards, calendars, etc.)

3. ORDER

Any order implies full and complete acceptance of these GTCS. The client receives an email confirmation after order validation.

4. PRICES AND PAYMENT TERMS

Prices are indicated in euros, all taxes included (TTC). VAT is not applicable under Article 293B of the French General Tax Code (micro-entrepreneur regime).

Payment is due immediately upon ordering and is made through the secure payment methods offered on the Shopify platform.

5. DELIVERY

  • Physical products are shipped within France and internationally, within the timeframes indicated on each product page.

  • Digital files are available immediately after payment or sent by email.

6. RIGHT OF WITHDRAWAL

Physical products (calendars, merchandise):
In accordance with Article L221-18 of the French Consumer Code, the client has 14 days to exercise their right of withdrawal without having to provide justification.

Personalized products (custom frames):
In accordance with Article L221-28 of the French Consumer Code, products made to the buyer’s specifications are excluded from the right of withdrawal. By confirming your order, you acknowledge that you waive your right of withdrawal for this type of product.

Digital products (downloadable JPEG files):
In accordance with Article L221-28, the right of withdrawal does not apply to digital content supplied on a non-material medium, where execution has begun with the consumer’s prior consent.

7. CUSTOMER SERVICE & CONTACT DETAILS

For any request, complaint, or question relating to these General Terms and Conditions of Sale, please contact: starosaphotos@gmail.com

Our contact details are as follows:

Name of the owner: Steeven SAINTE-ROSE-FRANCHINE
Status: Micro-entrepreneur
Address: 4 avenue Jean Lurcat 78330 Fontenay-le-Fleury, France
Email address: starosaphotos@gmail.com
SIRET number: 98890022100017
VAT: VAT not applicable, Article 293B of the CGI

8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND LICENSES OF USE

All photographs offered on the site are protected by copyright.
The author and rights holder is Steeven SAINTE-ROSE-FRANCHINE, operating under the artistic name Starosa.

The purchase of an image does not entail any transfer of copyright but grants the buyer a specific usage license defined at the time of purchase (wallpaper, personal use with printing, professional use, etc.).
These licenses are non-exclusive and may only be used strictly within the framework defined in the product sheet or description of the purchased product.

Any use not provided for (resale, commercial publication, distribution to third parties, reproduction beyond the authorized use) is prohibited without prior written consent from the author.

The photo credit “© Starosa – www.starosa.fr – All rights reserved” or one previously agreed with the author is mandatory for any public or professional use with the following licenses: Web, Editorial, Communication, Branding & Unlimited.
This credit must appear in an appropriate location (caption, legal notice, description, or footer).

The files provided also contain the following metadata:

  • Author: Steeven SAINTE-ROSE-FRANCHINE

  • Copyright: © Starosa – All rights reserved

Photographs offered for sale were taken in compliance with applicable regulations, particularly regarding the capture of images in public spaces.

Some images may depict aircraft, vehicles, objects, or locations featuring trademarks, logos, or graphic elements owned by third parties. Their presence is purely informative, documentary, or artistic.
These images are neither affiliated with nor officially related to the brands represented.
Purchasing a license does not exempt the buyer from their responsibilities regarding third-party rights (trademark rights, image rights, publicity rights).

The author declines all liability in the event of use contrary to applicable rights.
The Pro Communication, Pro Branding, Unlimited, and Exclusive licenses require prior rights verification if logos, trademarks, or celebrities appear in the photo.

In accordance with legislation, no identifiable person is represented without explicit consent, except in cases provided for by law (e.g.: incidental presence in a public scene).

Types of licenses offered:

  • Personal Wallpaper License
    Exclusive digital use, for personal purposes only (computer, phone). No printing or public distribution allowed.

  • Personal Use with Print License
    For private, non-commercial use (e.g.: framed print at home). Reproduction limited to the purchased copy. No distribution or publication.

  • Pro Web License
    Authorizes use on a website, blog, or social network in a professional context, without modification or commercial use of the photo itself. © Starosa credit required.

  • Pro Editorial License
    Authorizes inclusion in editorial publications (articles, press, reports), online or printed. Credit required.

  • Pro Communication License
    For institutional, commercial, or event-related media (posters, brochures, professional website). Limited use according to the framework specified at the time of purchase. Credit required.

  • Pro Branding License
    Allows integration of the image into a brand identity (official website, packaging, signage). Restricted use, requires prior validation. Credit required.

  • Unlimited License
    Allows extensive use across all media, excluding resale. Credit required.

  • Exclusive License
    Full reservation of rights for exclusive use. The photo is withdrawn from sale after purchase. Specific conditions upon quotation.

Any request for a custom or exclusive license will be subject to a specific quotation.

9. DIGITAL RETOUCHING AND ASSISTED PROCESSING

In a spirit of transparency, artistic consistency, and respect toward my clients, some images may benefit from digitally assisted processing, carried out using visual enhancement tools as part of photographic post-processing.

The main subject of all photographs offered for sale (animal, aircraft, landscape, natural scene, etc.) is real, captured in the field under authentic conditions. No image is artificially generated or replaces an existing scene or subject. My work is based on real-life moments, enriched by a personal artistic approach and a sensitive perspective.

Digital tools are used with moderation, solely to refine the final image without altering the essence of the captured scene. They are applied, in particular, to:

  • reduce digital noise (grain),

  • remove unwanted elements (spots, distracting objects),

  • improve visual clarity or subtly enhance certain details.

When more advanced creative processing is applied, this is clearly mentioned in the product description.

Defined levels of processing:

  • Level 0 – Classic editing only
    No AI assistance. The photo is manually retouched using traditional tools (Lightroom, Photoshop): light, contrast, colors, cropping.

  • Level 1 – Soft optimization
    Occasional use of smart tools to correct minor technical flaws (noise, slight blur, distracting elements). The image remains strictly faithful to reality.

  • Level 2 – Guided aesthetic retouching
    Moderate visual intervention to support the artistic mood without changing the main subject.
    Ex.: sky replacement, addition of mist, textures, or slight background modification.

  • Level 3 – AI-assisted artistic composition
    Advanced retouching for decorative or illustrative purposes.
    Ex.: adding or modifying secondary elements, merging scenes.
    Always specified in the product description to ensure transparency.

Important note:
Every photograph I offer comes from reality. They are lived, observed, and captured moments, which is what makes them unique compared to visuals entirely generated by computer.
My goal is to enhance without betraying, combining artistic vision, natural emotion, and respect for the original scene.