Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: 27 June 2026

1. Introduction

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the website operated by Michael Johnstone, trading as Small When Far (“we,” “us,” or “our”), located at smallwhenfar.com (the “Site”).

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please discontinue use of the Site.

2. Definitions

• “Content” refers to all photographs, images, text, graphics, blog posts, and other material published on the Site.
• “Newsletter” refers to the email newsletter distributed by us through our third-party service provider, MailPoet.
• “User” or “Visitor” refers to any individual who accesses or browses the Site.

3. Ownership and Copyright

All Content on this Site, including but not limited to photographs, written material, and blog posts, is owned exclusively by Michael Johnstone, trading as Small When Far.

Copyright in all photographs and other original works displayed on the Site belongs solely to Michael Johnstone. No Content on this Site is licensed for reuse, reproduction, or distribution unless expressly stated in writing by us.

All rights are reserved.

4. Permitted Use

Visitors to the Site may:

• Browse and view the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes.
• Share links to pages on this Site via social media, messaging, or other communication platforms.
• Reference the Site by its URL in non-commercial contexts.

5. Prohibited Use

Visitors must not, without prior written permission from us:

• Download, save, copy, print, or store any Content from the Site, including photographs and blog posts.
• Reproduce, republish, distribute, or display any Content elsewhere, whether online or offline.
• Use any Content for commercial purposes, including but not limited to advertising, merchandise, or client work.
• Alter, crop, edit, or manipulate any images or text from the Site.
• Scrape, index, or use automated tools to extract Content from the Site.
• Frame or embed the Site or any part of it on another website.
• Attempt to circumvent any technical measures designed to protect the Content.

6. No Accounts or Registration

This Site operates on an open-access basis. No user account or registration is required to access or browse the Site.

7. Blog and Comments

The Site includes a blog. Comments are not enabled on blog posts or anywhere on the Site. Visitors are welcome to send feedback or inquiries directly by email to: smallwhenfar@proton.me.

8. Newsletter Subscription

Visitors may subscribe to our email Newsletter by providing their email address through the subscription form on the Site.

By subscribing, you consent to receiving periodic emails from us related to new blog posts, photography updates, and other Site-related content.

• We do not sell, rent, or share your email address with third parties.
• You may unsubscribe from the Newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe link included in every email, or by contacting us at smallwhenfar@proton.me.
• Our Newsletter is distributed using MailPoet, a third-party newsletter plugin. MailPoet processes email data for the purpose of delivering our Newsletter. You can review MailPoet’s privacy practices at www.mailpoet.com.

9. Third-Party Services

Our use of MailPoet is the only third-party integration on the Site. We do not use advertising networks, analytics tracking, social media embedding, or payment processing.

We are not responsible for the practices of third-party services and encourage you to review their respective terms and privacy policies.

10. Data Collection and Privacy

We do not actively collect personal data beyond email addresses voluntarily submitted for the Newsletter. We do not use cookies, tracking pixels, or analytics tools on this Site.

11. No Commercial Transactions

This Site does not sell products or services. No transactions, bookings, or payments occur through the Site.

12. Intellectual Property Infringement Notice

If you believe any Content on this Site infringes your intellectual property rights, please contact us at smallwhenfar@proton.me with details of the alleged infringement. We will investigate and take appropriate action.

13. Disclaimers

The Site and all Content are provided on an “as is” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information or Content on the Site.

We reserve the right to modify, remove, or update Content at any time without notice.

14. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Michael Johnstone, trading as Small When Far, shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of or reliance on the Site or any Content contained therein.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded under applicable Australian law, including liabilities under the Australian Consumer Law as set out in the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth).

15. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

16. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia. Any disputes arising in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria, Australia.

17. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Michael Johnstone Trading as: Small When Far Email: smallwhenfar@proton.me