Terms of Use

TERMS OF USE

Last updated: 24^th July 2025

1. Introduction and Legal Terms

By accessing or using our website, https://dronebynature.com or any related platform or application (collectively, “the Platform”), or any of our services, you agree that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound to the terms and conditions contained herein (“Terms”). All rights in and to the content of the Platform always remain expressly reserved by Drone by Nature.

These Terms explain the conditions applicable to how you will use the Platform. Please read these Terms carefully before using the Platform. We will assume you have read and understood these Terms if you continue to access or make use of our Platform.

Please pay specific attention to the BOLD paragraphs of these Terms. These paragraphs limit our risk or liability, constitute an assumption of risk or liability by you, impose an obligation on you to indemnify us or is an acknowledgement of any fact by you.

The terms “user”, “Contributor”, “Customer”, “you” and “your” are used interchangeably in these Terms and refer to all persons accessing the Platform or using the Services for any reason whatsoever. Accordingly, the terms “us”, “our” or “we” refers to Drone by Nature or our possession.

2. Our Services

Drone by Nature is a platform dedicated to both aerial and underwater stock media as well as a wide range of Drone-as-a-Service (“DaaS”) solutions, connecting Contributors with Customers seeking high-quality visuals and specialized drone services. Our pay-per-item model for aerial and underwater stock media content ensures transparency, allowing Contributors to manage their earnings and administrative tasks while supporting meaningful global causes.

Contributors can upload various works, including aerial and underwater video footage, photos, VR 360 content, and other digital media (referred to as “Content”), as well as offer drone services such as aerial and underwater surveying, mapping, inspections, and custom drone shoots. This also includes any tags, captions, metadata, annotations, or release forms related to the Content (collectively referred to as “Content Information”).

Our ‘’Services’’ include:

• Access to premium aerial and underwater stock media: Customers can purchase high-quality content directly from the collections on our Platform.
• A free content collection: We have a comprehensive selection of aerial and underwater media available to Customers at no cost.
• DaaS: Customers engage with skilled drone pilots offering a range of services, including custom aerial and underwater photography, videography, surveying, mapping, inspections, and more. For just US$15, Customers gain access to their contact details and connect with the right professional.
• Weekly contest for Contributors: Stock media Contributors can earn prizes based on the number of downloads of their content from the free collection.
• Direct messaging: Enables seamless communication between Customers and Contributors.
• Loyalty program: Earn points through purchases and Platform activity, which can be redeemed for discounts and other rewards.
• Fair earnings for Contributors: Stock media contributors receive 70% of the licensing revenue by default, or 68% if they choose to donate 2% to a sustainability-focused NGO. Meanwhile, drone pilots offering Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS) keep 100% of the revenue from their services and simply pay a monthly DaaS subscription fee of only US$1.5. As part of the DaaS offering, contributors can choose a sustainability-focused NGO to receive a 2% donation from the US$15 contact access fee paid by customers.
• Storage options: New Contributors receive free storage (3 GB for stock media drone pilots and 0.5 GB for DaaS drone pilots), with additional storage available at US$0.05 per GB.
• Contributor profile maintenance: All contributors benefit from profile maintenance for a minimal fixed monthly fee of just US$0.05, starting from the moment they join the platform.
• Advertising opportunities for partners: Companies can showcase their brand by subscribing to ad spaces on the Platform or choosing specific pages for maximum visibility. This feature provides a valuable way for businesses to connect with our community of drone enthusiasts and professionals.

Service Disclaimer

We are not responsible nor liable for any of the information, Content, services, or files uploaded to or offered through the Platform. Our role is to provide the technology and Platform that hosts user-uploaded Content and facilitates the connection between Customers and Contributors for both stock media and Drone-as-a-Service solutions.

Contributors are responsible for the information, Content, services, and files they offer on the Platform, while Customers are responsible for their decisions in selecting both or either Content to purchase or DaaS solutions to commission for their needs.

All Content and DaaS solutions available on the Platform must comply with these Terms and any other policies we make available from time to time. We reserve the right to remove any Content, services, or files from the Platform that violate these Terms or are deemed inappropriate for our community.

3. Registering with Drone by Nature as a Contributor or Customer

Creating an Account: To sign up to the Services, we require you to create an account with us. We ask you to provide us with all the requested information during the on-boarding process.

Accurate Information: When signing up to our Services you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to update this information as and when it changes. To protect your privacy and security, we take reasonable steps to verify your identity by requiring your password together with your email address to grant you access to your account and data. Please update your personal data yourself through your account or contact us to view or change your personal data.

One Account: You may use only your registered account to participate in our Services. Under no circumstances may you attempt to establish multiple accounts using multiple computers, names and identity information, or any program that masks your identity or generates a fake identity. We reserve the right to withhold, deny or cancel your account if we, in our sole discretion, deem your account as fraudulent, abusive, unethical, suspicious, or otherwise inconsistent with our Terms or any other applicable law or regulation.

Warranty: By sharing your personal data with us, you warrant that the person using the Platform is you. You are responsible for the information you provide, and all the actions taken on the Platform. Please see our Privacy Policy for more details on how we use and processes personal data.

Unlawful Access: Please let us know if you have reason to believe that your account is no longer secure (for example, in the event of a loss, theft or unauthorised disclosure or use of your username, password, or any payment card information) to avoid possible liability for any unauthorised charges to your account.

4. Contributor Payment Terms

Content Pricing: As a Contributor, you have the freedom to set the price for your Content. The price you set for your Content must not exceed the lowest price offered for the same or substantially similar Content on other media marketplaces. If we discover that your Content is priced lower on another marketplace, Drone by Nature retains the right to adjust the price on our Platform to match or beat that price.

Net License Revenue:

Net License Revenue refers to the total revenue paid by Customers for licensing Content, with allocations applied as follows:

• Contributor Earnings: 68 or 70% of the sale amount is paid directly from the Customer’s account to the Contributor’s account. Contributors can choose to donate 2% of their earnings to a Contributor-selected sustainability-focused NGO or opt out and retain the full 70%.
• Loyalty Program: 4% of the sale amount is allocated to Drone by Nature’s loyalty program, rewarding both Contributors and Customers.
• Drone by Nature’s Platform Commission: 20% of the sale amount is retained by Drone by Nature as a commission for facilitating the transaction.
• Banking Fees: 6% of the sale amount is designated for transaction processing and currency conversion costs, not including PayPal fees.

Refunds and chargebacks are managed directly by Contributors through tools provided on the Platform, enabling a seamless process for both parties.

Contributor Earnings and Donation: Stock media Contributors are entitled to receive between 68% or 70% of the Net License Revenue generated from the sale of their Content, depending on the Contributor’s choice whether to donate a portion of their earnings to an environmental conservation non-profit organisation. You have the option to choose a sustainability-focused NGO to receive a 2% donation. If you choose to donate 2% of your earnings, you will receive 68% of the royalties. If you opt not to donate, you will receive the full 70%. Drone pilots offering Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS) keep 100% of the revenue from their services. As part of the DaaS offering, contributors can choose a sustainability-focused NGOs to receive a 2% donation from the US$15 contact access fee paid by customers.

Payment Schedule: Payments for licensing activity will be processed on the 25th of each month. To qualify for a payout, your balance must meet or exceed US$20 on or before the 25^th of the month. If your balance is below this threshold, it will carry over to the next month.

Payment Methods: All payments are securely processed via PayPal or direct card payment. To ensure timely processing, users are responsible for ensuring that their PayPal accounts are correctly configured and linked to their Drone by Nature accounts. Users may also opt to securely store their card details on the platform to facilitate future transactions.

Currency: All prices for Content are listed in American Dollars. If a sale is made in a currency other than American Dollar, your earnings will be converted to American Dollar at the applicable exchange rate at the time of the transaction, and your payment will be based on the American Dollar value.

Storage and Fees: As a stock media Contributor, you are provided with 3 GB of free storage to upload your Content to the Platform, while DaaS Contributors are provided with 0.5 GB of free storage to upload their work files. Once these limits are exceeded, additional storage is available at a rate of US$0.05 per GB per month. You can monitor your storage usage and any associated fees through your Contributor Dashboard.

Profile Maintenance: All contributors are required to pay a fixed monthly fee of US$0.05 for their profile maintenance, starting from the moment they join the platform. This fee covers the cost of managing and maintaining their profile on the system, ensuring it remains active and updated.

Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS): All DaaS contributors are required to pay a monthly subscription fee of US$1.50 to showcase their profile and services on the DaaS page.

Refunds: In the event of a refund, the corresponding amount will be deducted from your earnings. Refunds will be processed in accordance with our Platform’s Refund Policy below. The responsibility for refunds or disputed payments will fall on the Contributor. Drone by Nature does not mediate or manage refund disputes.

Loyalty Program: Contributors can also earn additional income through our Loyalty Program which we discuss below. 100 loyalty points are equivalent to US$5. Points can be earned for activities such as referrals, regular uploads, and engagement with Customers, offering a consistent way to increase earnings on the Platform.

5. Customer Payment Terms

Content Purchase: To purchase Content from the Platform, you must use the relevant links and prompts and pay the total purchase price listed when you checkout. This will initiate a contract of sale between you and the Contributor.

Content on the platform is available on a pay-per-item basis. Customers can purchase individual items of Content without the need for a recurring subscription. Each transaction grants the Customer access to the purchased Content under the terms outlined in the license agreement. There are no subscription packages or automatic billing cycles, providing Customers with flexibility and control over their purchases.

Contact Access Purchase: When using the DaaS page, customers are charged US$15 for each skilled drone pilot they select to connect with, enabling them to collaborate directly on their project.

Payment Methods: We may allow several means of payment from time to time. If we make online payment available through our Services such payment option is facilitated via third party payment service providers or payment gateways that may be integrated and embedded in the Services. If you choose to proceed with an online payment, then you understand that you will be bound by the relevant payment service provider’s terms of use and privacy policy and that you may need to hold, or register, an create an account with such payment service provider. We are not responsible or liable for any activities or conduct of any payment service provider, and you agree to hold us harmless against any and all liability arising from or in connection with your use of any payment functionality and services.

Invoices and Statements: You will receive an invoice for any payments made which are also available in your account.

Limitation of Use: Your right to use our Platform is subject to any limits we or your credit card issuer may establish. If payment cannot be charged to your payment card or a charge is returned for any reason, including chargeback, we reserve the right to either suspend or terminate your account and access to the Services.

Refunds: Refunds will be processed in accordance with our Platform’s Refund Policy below. The responsibility for refunds or disputed payments will fall on the Contributor. Drone by Nature does not mediate or manage refund disputes between parties.

6. Conditions of Sale

Ordering and Acceptance: You may place an order for any Content on the Platform, which we may accept or reject. Acceptance of an order depends on availability of the license, the correct information being displayed about the Content, and receipt of payment or payment authorisation by us. We will indicate acceptance of your order, once payment has been received, only at that point will an agreement of sale come into effect (the “sale”).

Errors: We take all reasonable efforts to accurately reflect the description and price on the Platform. You are encouraged to verify these details before placing an order. However, should there be any errors of whatever nature on the Platform, we reserve the right to correct such errors or inaccuracies and to update information as necessary without prior notice. We will not be liable for any loss, claim or expense relating to a transaction based on any error.

Sales are Final: You must pay the full price of the Content to reserve and purchase the license to use such Content. All purchases are final, below.

Confirmation: After placing an order, you will receive an automated response confirming your order, as well as an invoice for the transaction. You may contact us via email to obtain a full record of your transactions. We may also send you additional email and WhatsApp communications about your order and payment where required.

7. Refund Policy

At Drone by Nature, we empower both Contributors and Customers to manage refund requests directly. This ensures Contributors maintain control over their Content, while fostering transparency, accountability, and autonomy for all parties.

Eligibility: Customers may request refunds within 14 days of purchase. Requests made after this period will not be considered.

Valid Reasons for Refunds:

• Technical issues (e.g., corrupted files or inaccessible formats).
• Misrepresentation (e.g., content differs significantly from its description, metadata, or preview).
• Incorrect or incomplete files.

Customer Refund Request Process

Initiate a Refund: Customers can submit a refund request through the “Downloads” section of their dashboard by selecting the “Get a Refund” button next to the purchased content.

Provide Details: Customers must explain the reason for the refund and provide any supporting materials (e.g., screenshots or descriptions of issues). This information will be sent directly to the Contributor via the Platform’s internal messaging system.

Contributor Responsibilities

Access Requests: Contributors can view refund requests in the “Messages” section of their dashboard, which includes the Customer’s explanation and any supporting evidence.

Handle Requests:

• Approve Refunds: If the Contributor agrees, they can click the “Refund” button within the message thread. The Platform will process the payment reversal to the Customer and adjust the Contributor’s royalty accordingly.
• Deny Refunds: If the Contributor disagrees, they can use the “Reply” button to communicate with the Customer. Contributors are encouraged to resolve issues professionally and promptly to maintain good relationships.

Resolution Guidelines

• Timely Responses: Contributors should address refund requests within 7 days of receipt to ensure a smooth process.
• Unresolved Requests: Refund requests that remain unresolved will automatically be cancelled and abandoned after 14 days from the purchase date. Customers may then use PayPal Disputes (available through the Platform) in case of a dispute between the Customer and Contributor.
• Platform Role: Drone by Nature does not mediate or manage refund disputes. Contributors are solely responsible for resolving Customer concerns, reflecting their ownership of their portfolio.

Contributor Tips for Success

• Provide Excellent After-Sales Service: Outstanding support builds customer loyalty, encourages repeat purchases, and generates positive word-of-mouth referrals.
• Minimize Refunds: Ensure your Content descriptions, tags, and previews are accurate and thorough. Approved refunds result in royalty deductions.
• Act Like a Store Owner: View Drone by Nature as a tool that hosts and promotes your portfolio. Your professionalism and service are key to your success.

Customer Guidelines

• Review Before Purchase: Carefully review descriptions, tags, and previews to ensure the Content meets your needs.
• Refund Window: Refund requests must be submitted within 14 days of purchase. Requests made after this period will not be eligible.
• Communicate Clearly: Use the internal messaging system to discuss your concerns with the Contributor and work collaboratively to resolve issues.

8. Drone by Nature Loyalty Programme

We would like to reward our Customers and Contributors for being a vital part of our community. Whether you’re here to find breathtaking aerial and underwater media or contribute your own work, our Loyalty Program makes every interaction more rewarding.

How to Earn Loyalty Points:

• Every Dollar (USD) Counts: For every Dollar (USD) Customers spend on the Platform, they will earn 1 loyalty point. Each purchase from our collection brings you closer to discounts on your future downloads.
• Celebrate Your First Purchase: As a warm welcome to our community, new Customers will receive 50 loyalty points with their very first purchase.
• Bring a Friend, Earn Big: Customers and Contributors alike can earn up to 100 loyalty points when a referred friend signs up to the Platform and makes their first purchase. Plus, if your friend becomes a Contributor to the Platform and uploads a minimum of 5 GB of Content, you will be eligible to earn a further 100 loyalty points.
• Weekly Downloads, Monthly Bonuses: Customers who download at least 3 pieces of Content per week are eligible to earn a monthly bonus of 100 loyalty points.
• Monthly Spend Bonuses: For Customers who spend a minimum of US$50 in a single month, we will add an extra 50 loyalty points to their account.
• Milestone Rewards: Customers can earn an extra 100 loyalty points each time they exceed US$500 in total spending on the Platform. This milestone bonus is our way of saying “thank you” for trusting us with your aerial and underwater media needs.
• Share Your Feedback: Earn an extra 10 loyalty points for every review or rating you leave on purchased Content. Your feedback helps guide others and enriches our community.
• Marketing Appreciation Bonus: When Drone by Nature uses your Content for marketing purposes, as a Contributor you will receive a thank-you bonus of 20 loyalty points per Drone by Nature marketing campaign. This is our way of showing appreciation for contributing to our community and growing our Platform.
• Special Dates to Celebrate: We celebrate your loyalty with 5 loyalty points on the anniversary of your joining date and 5 points on your birthday. We’re glad you’re with us, and these little celebrations make it even more fun to be part of our Platform and community.
• Redeem Your Points or Cash Out: Customers can redeem their loyalty points to enjoy discounts on future purchases on the Platform. Every 100 points will equal to US$5 Contributors have the option to redeem their loyalty points for cash through their account.

9. Responsibilities, and Warranties

Platform Responsibilities: by using the Platform and/or the Services as a Customer or Contributor, you warrant that –

• you have read and agreed to these Terms and will use the Platform and Services in accordance with them;
• you have not made any misrepresentations, and the information provided in the registration process about you, your company and/or your status is true, accurate and complete in every aspect;
• you are above the age of 18 (eighteen) years old and have the legal capacity to understand, agree with and be bound with these Terms;
• you lawfully possess and submit all information to Drone by Nature for the use of the Platform and the Services and hereby indemnify Drone by Nature against any third-party claims that may arise due to the processing of the information shared by you with Drone by Nature;
• you will not post, upload, replicate or transmit any abusive content on the Platform or Services that is or could reasonably be considered to be threatening, harassing, defamatory, abusive, racist, sexist, discriminatory, in breach of confidence, in breach of privacy or restrict any user in any way from properly using the Platform or Services;
• you will not send any unsolicited electronic messages or use any software, routine or device to interfere or attempt to interfere electronically or manually with the operation or functionality of the Platform/Services including but not limited to uploading or making available files containing corrupt data or viruses via whatever means or deface, alter or interfere with the front end ‘look and feel’ of the Platform/Services or the underlying software code;
• all uploaded information is true and correct in every regard, and will not be defamatory, harassing, unreasonable or unlawful in any way, where any breach of this warranty may constitute a criminal/civil offense;
• you will not infringe the intellectual property or other rights of any third party or Drone by Nature or transmit content that you do not own or do not have the right to publish or distribute;
• you will not use the Platform/Services for any commercial purpose other than as expressly provided for by Drone by Nature herein;
• you will not use the Platform/Services to breach any applicable law or regulation or perform or encourage any illegal activity including (without limitation) promoting or facilitating money laundering or financial crimes; and/or
• you will not facilitate or assist any third party to do any of the above,

failing which, such action will automatically and immediately be deemed to be a material breach of these Terms, allowing Drone by Nature to enforce all of our rights in the case of breach, including but not limited to denying you access to the Platform/Services, reporting your actions to an applicable authority or instituting legal proceedings against you.

Connected Devices: The Platform/Services is only available on compatible devices connected to the internet. It is your responsibility to obtain these devices and any connectivity necessary to use the Platform/Services. We do not guarantee that the Platform/Services, or any portion thereof, will function on any particular hardware or device.

Access to Platform in Breach: Without prejudice to any of our other rights (whether at law or otherwise), we reserve the right to deny you access to the Platform/Services where we believe (in our reasonable discretion) that you are in breach of any of these Terms.

10. Data Processing

We will store and process all data you provide to us when signing up to our Services and through your account when using the Services, in accordance with applicable data protection legislation and our Privacy Policy.

You hereby grant us, the right to use and process your data, as a processor for the purpose of providing our Services to you. We will process, store and maintain your data for such period of time necessary to provide our Services to you.

Please see our Privacy Policy for more information on how we process personal data.

11. Messages and Hyperlinks

Data Messages between You and Drone by Nature

Data messages, including email messages, you send to us will be considered as received only when we acknowledge or respond to these messages.

Data messages we send to you will be regarded as received when the data message enters your email sever inbox and is capable of being retrieved and processed by you.

We reserve the right not to respond to any email or other data message that contains obscene, threatening, defamatory or otherwise illegal, unlawful, or inappropriate content, and to take appropriate action against the sender of such email or data message if necessary.

Messages sent over the internet cannot be guaranteed to be completely secure as they can be intercepted, lost, or corrupted. We are therefore not responsible for the accuracy or safety of any message sent by email or over the internet.

Hyperlinks, Deep Links, Framing

The Platform may include links to other websites (“other sites“). We do not own or endorse these other sites and are not responsible for the information, material, products, or services contained on or accessible through these other sites. Any hyperlinks do not imply any endorsement, agreement on or support of the content or products of these other sites.

We do not own the content on any other site which may be shown on the Platform. Should the owner of any content showcased on the Platform want the content to be removed, please contact us to request the removal of such content.

Your access and use of the other sites remain solely at your own risk and on the terms set by the operator of any other site.

12. Drone by Nature

Platform IP: All website/software layout, website/software content, material, information, data, software, icons, text, graphics, layouts, images, sound clips, advertisements, video clips, user interface design and layout, trade names, logos, trademarks, designs, copyright and/or service marks, together with the underlying software code, (“the intellectual property”) are owned (or co-owned or licenced, as the case may be) by Drone by Nature, our shareholders, directors, associates and/or partners, whether directly or indirectly, and as such, are protected from infringement by domestic and international legislation and treaties.

User submitted IP: By submitting Content, you, as a Contributor, grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, revocable, non-transferable, fully paid, royalty-free right and license to directly and/or indirectly copy, market, promote, perform, display, distribute and/or sell the Content, including Content Information. By summitting Content to the Platform, you warrant that such Content represents original creations and expressions of the subject matter, and it does not infringe or violate any third-party copyright, trademark, right of privacy, right of publicity, moral right, or other proprietary right. Furthermore, it does not defame any third party. Drone by Nature will utilize a Contributor’s Content for marketing purposes solely with the Contributor’s explicit consent, which can be provided during the upload process or subsequently through the “Edit” option in the “Uploads” section of the Contributor dashboard.

Content Usage: We reserve the right to edit, resize, resample, convert, colour correct, watermark, crop, or otherwise modify any Content or Content Information to rectify errors, misleading statements, or omissions in Content Information. Such modifications aim to facilitate the marketing, distribution, sale, and licensing of Content. It is important to note that any actions taken by us in screening, reviewing, correcting, or editing Content or Content Information are considered a courtesy, and we assume no liability for these actions or any failure to perform them. We also reserve the right to use copy, transmit, broadcast, telecast, stream, and display publicly any of the Content, derivative works thereof, Content Information, and your (or the Content creator’s) name and biographical information worldwide for promotional purposes of the Platform and our business.

Feedback: If you provide us with any suggestions, comments or other feedback relating to our Platform or company (collectively, “Feedback”), such Feedback is provided ‘as is’ and is and will be deemed as our sole and exclusive property. You hereby irrevocably assign to us all of your rights, title and interest in and to all Feedback, if any, and waive any moral rights you may have in such Feedback. Without derogating from the foregoing, you hereby represent and warrant that you will not provide any Feedback to us which is subject to any third-party rights or any limitations or which you are otherwise precluded from providing to us and shall notify us as soon as you become aware of any third-party right or limitation which may apply to any Feedback already provided by you.

No Modification of IP: Subject to the rights afforded to you in these Terms, all other rights to all intellectual property on the Platform or Drone by Nature are expressly reserved. You may not copy, download, print, modify, alter, publish, broadcast, distribute, sell, or transfer any intellectual property, editorial content, graphics or other material or the underlying software code whether in whole or in part, without our written consent first being granted, which consent may be refused at our discretion. No modification of any intellectual property or graphics is permitted. Should you breach these provisions, we and/or the rightful intellectual property rights owner may launch legal proceedings against you for a breach of contract, resulting in a claim of damages against you.

Updates: We reserve the right to make improvements or changes to the intellectual property, information, videos, graphics, and other materials on the Platform/Services, or to suspend or terminate the Platform/Services, at any time without notice; provided that any transactions or functions already concluded, will not be affected by such suspension or termination (as the case may be).

Third Party IP: Where any intellectual property has been licensed to us or belongs to any third party (“third party IP”) all rights of use will also be subject to any terms and conditions which that licensor or third party imposes from time to time, and you agree to comply with such third-party terms and conditions. If there is a conflict between the licensing terms of third-party IP and these Terms, the licensing terms of the third-party IP shall prevail only in connection with the related third party IP. Drone by Nature disclaims all liability related to any third-party components utilised in the Services. You acknowledge that Drone by Nature is not the author, owner or licensor of any third-party IP, and we accordingly make no warranties or representations, express or implied, as to the quality, capabilities, operations, performance or suitability of third-party IP. Under no circumstances shall the Services or any portion thereof (except in respect of any third party IP contained therein) be deemed to be “open source” or “publicly available” software.

User License: Subject to adherence to the Terms, Drone by Nature grants to you a personal, revocable, non-exclusive, non-assignable and non-transferable license to use and display all content and information on any machine which you are the primary user. However, nothing contained on the Platform/Services or in these Terms should be construed as granting any licence or right to use any intellectual property without our prior written permission.

13. Contributor Content Guidelines

Third Party IP Disclaimer: If the Content features third party intellectual property, you should designate it as such when uploading to the Platform. Content designated as “editorial” or for “editorial use” or depicting third party intellectual property may be permitted for commercial use.

No Manipulation: When uploading Content that depicts newsworthy events, topics of general public interest, or documentary and/or editorial content, at the time of upload, the Content must not be manipulated, modified, or processed in any way that might distort its contextual integrity. Clarification is provided that permissible actions include cropping, brightness/contrast corrections, or blurring of faces where the integrity of the Content remains intact.

Authorisation for Upload: You may not submit any Content containing a recording of a performance of a musical, choreographic, literary, or dramatic work unless you own all rights in such work, including the performance and recording, or have received written authorisation from the copyright owners or authorised licensees for such submission and inclusion of all such rights in your license agreements with Customers.

Public Domain Warranty: You warrant that you have obtained all necessary rights and authorisations, and they are included in your licenses to all your Customers. However, if the underlying composition of the Content is in the public domain in the United States and the EU, you are exempted from obtaining rights, provided you designate such status when uploading to the Platform, acknowledging that you are representing and warranting the composition’s public domain status in the United States and the EU.

Platform Specifications: You are expected to adhere to the specifications outlined on the Platform, as modified or supplemented by us from time to time, with the provisions incorporated herein by reference.

14. Contributor Content Release Disclaimer and Waiver of Rights

Release Forms: Contributors are required to provide Customers with a copy of every release pertaining to any Content in their possession. In each instance you affirm that each :

• Is valid and legally binding.
• Substantially aligns with a legally acceptable format.
• Grants all necessary rights and permissions for the use of the Content.
• Does not contain any restrictions beyond what would be found in an ordinary release form of that nature.
• Permits all uses for the Content allowed within these Terms and any license agreement.
• Was signed by the depicted person or the owner of the property, or by the parent or legal guardian of the person if under the age of 18.

Proof of Original Release: You agree to maintain and preserve all original releases and records related to Content creation, including clearances, licenses, agreements, or instruments related to ownership or rights to Content. Upon reasonable notice, if needed you will allow us to inspect and provide us with all such releases, records, and information related to the creation of the Content.

Contributor Moral Rights: You hereby waive any “moral rights” associated with the Content, including the right to be recognised as the author of the Content or to object to the modification of any Content. If you are not the creator, you confirm that you have obtained such a waiver from the creator.

15. Content License Guidelines for Customers

The License: With each downloaded media file, Content will be subject to a digital intellectual property license from the Contributor to a Customer.

License Terms: The Contributor hereby provides the Customer with a non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual right and license (the “Digital License”), to:

• Use, copy, edit, modify, manipulate, combine, and synchronise the Content in a purely digital production that incorporates or merges the Content with other substantial independently created works. This digital production must be created by or for the Customer, on their behalf, or for one of their clients (a “Digital Production”).
• Publicly or internally display and distribute the Content within such Digital Production(s).

No Modification of Content IP: Unless otherwise permitted by a Contributor, the Customer is prohibited from distributing, transmitting, or publicly displaying Content as a template, standalone file, or for others’ consumption, reproduction, or resale, and making superficial modifications to Content for sale or licensing to third parties.

No Reverse Engineering: Reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembling any part of the source code within the Content is not allowed without the prior written consent of the Contributor.

No Use in Trademarks or Logos: Integrating any Content into a logo, trademark, or service mark is not allowed without the prior written consent of the Contributor.

No Unlawful Use: Content may not be used in a political, pornographic, unlawful, or defamatory manner, including use in connection with adult content, escort services, dating services, or the promotion of tobacco products, or depicting individuals in the Content engaging in morally reprehensible or criminal activities.

Retention of Rights to the Content: The Customer does not acquire, and the Content contributor retains, all copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and other proprietary rights in the Content or Content Information.

License Conditional on Compliance: The License is contingent upon the Customer’s substantial compliance with all License terms set forth by a Contributor, as well as the receipt of full payment for the applicable License and Content.

16. Indemnities and Disclaimers

Disclaimers

The Platform and Services, including intellectual property appearing therein, are provided “as is” and “as available”. We make no representations or warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties as to the accuracy, correctness, or suitability of either the Platform, the Services, the Content or information made available through the Platform. Your use of the Platform is at your sole risk unless otherwise explicitly stated.

All Content, information, and/or opinions of users made available on the Platform are those of the authors and not Drone by Nature. While we make every reasonable effort to present such information accurately and reliably, we do not endorse, approve, or certify such information, nor guarantee the accuracy or completeness of such information.

You assume all responsibility and risk for the use of the Platform and our Services, including the purchase of any Content or consideration of information contained on the Platform. You agree that Drone by Nature are not liable for any errors in pricing or any loss or damage to Content or material submitted to the Website. You are required to maintain your own backup files for any Content submitted to us. We will not be held responsible for any delay or failure to comply with our obligations under these Terms if the delay or failure arises from any utility, communications, technical, hardware, software issues or failure, any acts or omissions of a third party, acts or any cause beyond our reasonable control.

Drone by Nature, its shareholders, directors, employees, and partners, accept no liability whatsoever for any loss, whether direct or indirect, consequential, or arising from information made available on (or by means of) the Platform/Services and/or transactions or actions resulting from the Services or Platform.

Drone by Nature, its shareholders, directors, employees, partners, and affiliates, accept no liability whatsoever for any costs, expenses, fines, or damages, including but not limited to direct or indirect loss or damages, including any data loss, economic loss, consequential loss, loss of profits or any form of punitive damages, resulting from the facilitation and offering of the Services, and access to, or use of, the Platform in any manner, the reliance upon or use of Content, information, opinions or other materials appearing on the Platform. You expressly acknowledge and agree that Drone by Nature is not liable or responsible for any defamatory, offensive, or illegal conduct of other users or third parties whether through the Platform or otherwise.

Your sole and exclusive right and remedy in case of dissatisfaction with the Platform or Services, or any other grievance shall be your termination and discontinuation of access to, or use of the Platform and Services.

We take reasonable security measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the Platform and Services and to exclude viruses, unlawful monitoring and/or access. However, we do not warrant or represent that your access to the Platform/Services will be uninterrupted or error-free or that any information, data, content, software, or other material accessible through the Platform or Services will be free of bugs, viruses, worms, trojan horses or other harmful components. Your access to and use of the Platform/Services remains solely at your own risk, and you should take your own precautions accordingly.

Indemnities

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Drone by Nature, its shareholders, directors, employees, and partners from any demand, action or application or other proceedings, including for attorneys’ fees and related costs such as tracing fees, on an attorney and own client scale, made by any third party, and arising out of or in connection with your access to or use of the Platform and Services, your violation of these Terms, or the infringement by you, or any third party using your account, of any intellectual property or other right of any person or entity.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold Drone by Nature, its shareholders, directors, employees, and partners harmless from any direct or indirect liability, loss, claim and expense (including reasonable legal fees) related to your use of the Platform/Services and/or breach of these Terms.

Limitation on Amount of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER PARTY MAY BE HELD LIABLE UNDER THESE TERMS FOR ANY AMOUNT EXCEEDING THE AMOUNT PAID BY A USER TO DRONE BY NATURE FOR ITS SERVICES DURING THE PRECEDING TWELVE MONTHS.

This clause will survive termination of these Terms.

17. Dispute Resolution

Negotiation: Should any dispute, disagreement or claim arise between you and Drone by Nature concerning the use of the Platform or the Services, the parties shall endeavour to resolve the dispute amicably, by negotiation, and with the best interests of both parties in mind.

Mediation: Should these parties fail to resolve such dispute in the aforesaid manner or within such further period as the parties may agree to in their negotiation, the parties will approach an independent industry expert who shall mediate the discussions between them to find a mutually beneficial solution.

Arbitration: If the dispute is still not resolved after such mediation, the parties will commence and be party to binding and confidential arbitration in terms of the expedited rules of the Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa (“AFSA”), with an arbitrator selected by Drone by Nature.

Jurisdiction: Notwithstanding the above, both parties’ consent to the jurisdiction of an appropriate South African court. Either party may also always use the dispute resolution services of any applicable legislative tribunal or ombud, as provided for in applicable legislation.

No publication: The parties both agree that in no circumstance will either party publicise the dispute on any social media or other public platforms. The parties understand that any publicity of this nature can cause serious damage to the other party, which damage may result in a financial claim against the infringing party.

18. Disputes between Users

Private Dispute: Should a dispute arise between Contributors and Customers regarding their private transaction, said dispute is between these parties exclusively. Drone by Nature is not responsible for fulfilling any function in any way or engaging in the dispute in any way.

Beneficial Resolution: The parties agree that they will resolve their dispute in a manner that is mutually agreeable and/or as prescribed by any relevant agreement concluded between them, and for the attempted benefit of both parties.

Notification: Notwithstanding the above, these parties must inform Drone by Nature of the dispute for Drone by Nature to log the issues experienced, and to try assist both parties in whatever way it deems fit but is under no obligation to do so.

19. Termination of Use

IN ADDITION TO OUR OTHER RIGHTS HEREIN, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO RESTRICT AND/OR TERMINATE YOUR USE OF OUR PLATFORM/SERVICES IF YOU BREACH ANY OF THESE TERMS, OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON IN OUR SOLE DISCRETION PROVIDED THAT WE GIVE REASONABLE NOTICE TO YOU.

User Termination: If you wish to terminate your agreement with us and these Terms, you may do so by ending your use of the Platform as either a Contributor or Customer. Termination will however not have any effect on the continued and comprehensive functioning or legitimacy of any lawful rights which we may have at the time of said termination.

Content Removal: We reserve the right to remove any or all Content from the Platform for any reason, including the submission of infringing Content. You, for any reason or without specifying a reason, may remove any or all Content from the Platform. We will then automatically remove the specified Content from the Platform.

Consequences: Removal of Content, termination, or expiration of these Terms will not affect any license granted to a Customer before the effective date of such removal, termination, or expiration.

• If Content is in a Customer’s cart at the time of removal or termination, we are not obligated to remove it from the cart, and the Customer may purchase a license for such Content for 90 days after removal or termination.
• We may continue promotional use of the Content for one (1) year following any removal, termination, or expiration of a Contributors use of the Platform.
• We have the right to withhold all amounts owed to you for 30 days to determine any applicable set-off rights. We are entitled to deduct a reasonable administrative fee for establishing, managing, and terminating your account from such amounts.

Data Removal: In the event of termination of your agreement with these Terms we will remove you from the Platform and delete your account and associated data in accordance with our data retention formula and processes.

20. Notices and Service Address

Each of the parties chooses their service address for the purposes of the giving of any notice, the serving of any process and for any other purposes arising from these Terms as being:

• in the case of Drone by Nature, at support@dronebynature.com; or
• in the case of the user, at the e-mail, cellphone number, and/or address provided when registering with us.

Each of the parties will be entitled from time to time, by written notice to the other to vary its service address to any other address which is not a post office box or poste restante, provided that the change will become effective only 14 (fourteen) days after service of the notice in question.

Notwithstanding the above, any notice given in writing in English, and actually received by the party to whom the notice is addressed, will be deemed to have been properly given and received, notwithstanding that such notice has not been given in accordance with this clause.

21. Company Information

• Site owner: Drone by Nature
• Legal status: Private Company
• Registration number: 2025/041320/07
• Description of business: Software as a Service
• Platform address: https://dronebynature.com
• Email address: support@dronebynature.com
• Telephone number: +27 (0)21 140 8525
• Registered address: Spaces Dock Road Junction Building, Corner of Dock and Stanley Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001
• Postal address: Spaces Dock Road Junction Building, Corner of Dock and Stanley Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001

22. General

Relationship Between the Parties: The relationship of the parties, inter se, shall be governed by these Terms and nothing contained herein shall be deemed to constitute a partnership, joint venture, employer/employee agreement, agency agreement, or the like between them. No party shall by the reasons of the actions of the other party incur any personal liability as co-partner to any third party. Drone by Nature only provides software as a service, any formal engagement between users and third parties facilitated by the Platform is between them privately, and for which Drone by Nature holds no responsibility.

Force Majeure: If either party is prevented, whether in whole or in part, or delayed from performing any of its duties, functions or obligations under these Terms, whether timeously or at all, due to an event out of their control (which for the purposes hereof shall mean war, political riots, civil commotions, electrical load-shedding or surges, legal prohibitions or restrictions, epidemics, pandemics, governmental lockdowns, fire, floods or other similar natural disasters), then such failure shall not constitute a breach under these Terms, and the obligation to perform shall be suspended to the extent and during the continuance of such prevention provided that the parties shall use their reasonable commercial endeavours to minimise any delay occasioned

Change Without Notice: The Platform and these Terms are subject to change without notice. These Terms are updated or amended from time to time and will be effective once we upload the amended Terms to the Platform. Your continued access or use of the Platform constitutes your acceptance to be bound by these Terms, as amended. It is your responsibility to read these Terms periodically to ensure you are aware of any changes.

Entire Agreement: This document contains the entire agreement between the parties in relation to the subject matter hereof. Save as contemplated above, no alteration, cancellation, variation of, or addition hereto will be of any force or effect unless published on the Platform.

No Indulgence: No indulgence, leniency or extension of time granted by Drone by Nature shall constitute a waiver of any of Drone by Nature’s rights under these Terms and, accordingly, Drone by Nature shall not be precluded as a consequence of having granted such indulgence, from exercising any rights against the client which may have arisen in the past or which might arise in the future.

Importation of Words: Words importing the singular will include the plural and vice versa. Words importing one gender will include the other genders, and words importing persons will include partnerships, trusts, and bodies corporate, and vice versa.

Headings as Reference: The headings to the paragraphs in these Terms are inserted for reference purposes only and will not affect the interpretation of any of the provisions to which they relate.

Governing Law: Your access and/or use of the Platform and/or the Services, any downloaded material from it and the operation of these Terms (including any transaction concluded pursuant thereto) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa.

Failure to Pay: In the event of a client failing to pay any amount timeously or breaching these Terms, the client shall be liable for all legal costs (on the scale as between attorney and client) (including collection commission) which may be incurred by Drone by Nature in relation to the payment failure or breach.

Severability: Each sentence, paragraph, term, clause and provision of these Terms and any portion thereof shall be considered severable and if for any reason, any such sentence, paragraph, term, clause or provision is held to be invalid, contrary to, or in conflict with any applicable present or future law or regulation or in terms of a final, binding judgment issued by any court, it shall to that extent be deemed not to form part hereof and shall not impair the operation of, or have any effect upon such other sentence, paragraph, term, clause or provision hereof as may otherwise remain valid or intelligible, which shall continue to be given full force and effect and bind the parties hereto.

Prohibited Provision: No term or condition of these Terms is intended to breach any peremptory provisions of any consumer protection legislation and any regulations thereto (“Prohibited Provision“).  Any breach of any such Prohibited Provision shall be governed by the provisions above.