Image Usage Rights & Licensing

Last updated: July 2025

All images, portraits, and creative content on this website are the intellectual property of KJ Mandikate, unless otherwise stated. By accessing this site, you agree to respect the ownership and usage terms below.

Ownership & Copyright

All original imagery is protected under copyright law. This includes:

    •    Editorial and conceptual portraiture

    •    Commercial headshots and commissions

    •    Food and product photography

    •    All downloadable and printed works

Unless stated otherwise, all rights are reserved by KJ Mandikate.

General Usage Policy

    •    Images may not be downloaded, copied, altered, or reproduced without written permission.

    •    Social sharing must credit KJ Mandikate and link to this website.

    •    Commercial or editorial use requires a formal licensing agreement.

Client Usage Rights

If you’ve commissioned a shoot (e.g. portraits or headshots), you’ll receive specific usage rights:

    •    Personal and portfolio use only

    •    No third-party resale, editing beyond basic cropping, or publication without prior consent

    •    Extended licensing available upon request

Download Licensing Terms

Images available as digital downloads are for personal use only, such as:

    •    Device wallpapers or screensavers

    •    Art display on personal blogs or social media (with credit)

Downloads may not be:

    •    Used commercially

    •    Resold, altered, or published

    •    Used for promotional or branding purposes without written agreement

For commercial or extended rights, please get in touch

Media & Collaborations

If you’re interested in using any work for media, editorial, press, or brand collaborations, please reach out via the Contact Page.