Standard Terms
On this page you will find Alina Pettersen Foto's standard terms and privacy policy.
The terms cover different types of assignments and services, and are divided up so you can easily find what is relevant to you.
The aim of the terms is to give both you as a client and me as a photographer clarity and peace of mind. If you have any questions about the terms, you are always welcome to get in touch before booking.
Below you will find Alina Pettersen Foto's Standard Terms and Privacy Policy.
Private
Standard terms for private clients
1. Validity
These terms govern the relationship between Alina Pettersen Foto and the private client, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Separate agreements are used for larger photo assignments and model assignments.
2. Delivery and rights
The photo session includes:
- planning and preparation
- the photo session itself
- selection and editing of images
- a viewing session
Photo products and digital files are not included in the photo session unless explicitly agreed.
All images delivered by Alina Pettersen Foto are protected by the Norwegian Copyright Act (åndsverkloven).
Digital files
Digital files are delivered in two categories:
a) Files for social media
These are files in reduced size (typically around 2 MB), suited for use on social media.
The client receives private usage rights, which include:
- publishing on your own private social media (Facebook, Instagram etc.)
- publishing on private websites
The photographer must be credited.
These files do not give the right to order photo products from other suppliers, nor are they suitable for this.
b) High-resolution files
High-resolution files are delivered in full resolution.
These also give the right to:
- order photo products from other suppliers
(e.g. prints, photo books, Christmas cards, wall art etc.)
Alina Pettersen Foto is not responsible for the quality of end products ordered from other suppliers.
The selection of images for delivery is made by the photographer.
RAW files are not delivered to the client.
Commercial use and editing
Alina Pettersen Foto holds the commercial rights to the images.
The images may therefore not be used commercially without written consent.
Commercial use includes, among other things:
- selling images
- use in marketing or advertising
Alina Pettersen Foto holds the copyright to the images, and the images represent the photographer's finished product.
The client may not edit or alter the images without written consent.
Editing includes, among other things:
- colour adjustment
- cropping
- use of filters (e.g. Snapchat)
If changes are wanted after delivery, the client should contact Alina Pettersen Foto to discuss them and for any assistance.
3. Permissions
The client is responsible for obtaining the permissions needed for the photo session, including:
- permission to use the location
- consent from the people being photographed
- consent from the rights holders of objects being photographed
4. Credit
When images are published on social media or websites, the photographer must be credited, in accordance with section 5 of the Norwegian Copyright Act.
- Facebook: @Alina Pettersen Foto
- Instagram: @alina.pettersen.foto
5. Preview images
In some cases the client receives preview images to choose from.
Preview images:
- are watermarked
- are delivered in reduced resolution
- do not represent the photographer's final work
Preview images must not be published on social media, websites or other channels.
6. Use of images in marketing
Alina Pettersen Foto reserves the right to use images in its own marketing, including:
- websites
- social media
- photo competitions
- exhibitions
This is in accordance with sections 104d and 105 of the Norwegian Copyright Act.
If the client does not want the images used for this, written notice must be given when the agreement is made.
This may affect the price.
7. Disputes
In the event of a dispute, the parties shall first try to resolve the matter amicably.
Last updated: 4 April 2026
Alina Pettersen Foto
Eikjehammervegen 23
5533 Haugesund
Tel. +47 41028985
Email: post@alinapettersen.no
Org. no. 919173750 VAT
Business
Standard terms for businesses
1. Validity
These terms govern the relationship between Alina Pettersen Foto and the business client, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
2. Delivery
As standard, images are delivered as high-resolution JPG files. The selection of images for delivery is made by the photographer. RAW files are not normally delivered, but this can be agreed separately.
Delivered images must be reviewed by the client without undue delay. Any complaints must be reported to the photographer within a reasonable time.
Booked assignments are invoiced as agreed, regardless of whether the images are used or not.
3. Permissions
The client is responsible for obtaining the permissions needed to carry out the assignment. This includes, but is not limited to:
- permission to use the location
- consent from the people being photographed
- consent from the rights holders of objects being photographed
4. No-shows and delays
If the client does not attend the agreed photo session, or cancels the assignment later than one working day before the agreed time, the full price is invoiced as agreed, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Delays caused by the client that result in extra time are invoiced per hour or part thereof.
5. Reimbursable expenses
If it is agreed that Alina Pettersen Foto will travel in connection with the assignment, this is reimbursed at cost. This covers travel, accommodation and subsistence, and must be approved by the client in advance.
Services beyond what is specified in the assignment agreement, and ordered in writing by the client, will be invoiced at documented cost.
6. Rights
All images delivered by Alina Pettersen Foto are protected by the Norwegian Copyright Act (åndsverkloven).
As standard, the client receives a non-exclusive licence, which gives the right to use the images:
- internally within the business
- on the business's own websites
- in its own marketing
- on social media
The images may not be resold, given away or transferred to a third party where the photographer has a commercial interest.
Alina Pettersen Foto holds the copyright to the images, and the images represent the photographer's finished product. The client may not edit or alter the images without written consent.
Editing includes, among other things, colour changes, cropping or the use of filters. If changes are wanted after delivery, the client should contact the photographer to discuss them.
7. Credit
When images are published in newspapers, magazines, on social media or in other channels, the photographer must be credited where possible, in accordance with section 5 of the Norwegian Copyright Act.
- Facebook: @Alina Pettersen Foto
- Instagram: @alina.pettersen.foto
- Other publications: “Photo: Alina Pettersen Foto”
8. Preview images
In some cases the client receives preview images to choose from. These are delivered with a watermark and in reduced resolution.
Preview images are only intended as an aid in the selection process and do not represent the photographer's final work. The images must not be published and must be deleted after use.
9. Use of images in marketing
The client grants Alina Pettersen Foto the right to use images in its own marketing, including:
- its own websites
- social media
- photo competitions
- exhibitions
This is in accordance with sections 104d and 105 of the Norwegian Copyright Act.
If the client does not want this, written notice must be given when the agreement is made. This may affect the price.
10. Disputes and insurance
In the event of a dispute, the parties shall first try to resolve the matter amicably.
Alina Pettersen Foto is insured with If, with the following cover:
- Business liability for photography – sum insured NOK 10,000,000
- Professional liability for photography – sum insured NOK 2,000,000
Last updated: 4 April 2026
Alina Pettersen Foto
Eikjehammervegen 23
5533 Haugesund
Tel. +47 41028985
Email: post@alinapettersen.no
Org. no. 919173750 VAT
Drone
Standard terms for drone work
Drone services status:
Alina Pettersen Foto does not currently offer drone flights as a standard service. Drone assignments are assessed individually on request, and require the necessary permits and insurance to be in place before the assignment is carried out.
1. Validity
These terms govern the relationship between Alina Pettersen Foto and the client, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
The terms apply only to drone flights and come in addition to the other terms for photography.
2. Delivery and operating limits
Alina Pettersen Foto holds a drone pilot certificate for the open category A1/A2/A3 and uses a small drone with a take-off weight under 250 grams. This is a deliberate choice based on a risk assessment for flying in built-up areas and near uninvolved people.
The maximum permitted flight altitude is 120 metres. As a rule, the distance between the drone operator and the drone shall not exceed 200 metres.
3. Permits
Drone flights often require special permits. It is therefore important that the area where the flight will take place is identified in good time, so that the necessary clearances can be obtained before the assignment.
Airports and control zones
Flights within a 5 km radius of an airport or in a control zone require clearance from the control tower. Alina Pettersen Foto will obtain the necessary clearance. You can check the area yourself at www.ippc.no.
Nature conservation areas
In nature conservation areas, permission is required from the municipality and/or the County Governor (Statsforvalteren). You can check the area yourself at www.naturbase.no by adding the layer for protected areas.
Sensor restriction areas
Flights are not permitted in areas with sensor restrictions, such as prisons and military installations. An overview is available at www.nsm.no.
4. The client's responsibility
Except for matters relating to airports and control zones, the client is responsible for obtaining the permissions needed to carry out the assignment. This includes:
- permission to use the location
- consent from the people being photographed
- consent from the rights holders of objects or property being photographed
Alina Pettersen Foto can help obtain permissions if this is agreed in advance and specified in the assignment.
5. Reservations for drone flights
Drone flights cannot be carried out in rain, sleet or snow. The maximum permitted wind speed is 15 m/s.
Flights cannot be carried out in areas with a lot of bird activity, as this can pose a safety risk. Gulls, for example, can be intrusive and aggressive.
Reservations are made for local conditions that may affect the flight and that may not be known before arriving at the location.
Reservations are also made for missing or withdrawn clearance from the control tower when flying in control zones.
Drone flights from a boat or ship, where the drone's failsafe position is not on solid ground, must be agreed separately. The client must give notice of such conditions in good time before the assignment. For this type of assignment the risk of losing the drone is higher, and the price is adjusted accordingly.
6. Waiting time
During drone flights, waiting may be needed for reasons outside the photographer's control, for example:
- clearance with the control tower
- uninvolved people in the area
- bird activity
- weather conditions
- the client not being ready
- temporarily unfavourable light
Waiting time beyond 30 minutes is invoiced extra per 30 minutes or part thereof.
7. Postponed or cancelled flights
Where the drone flight is a separate assignment:
If Alina Pettersen Foto has started travelling to the location and the flight has to be postponed or cancelled, a call-out fee is invoiced plus any reimbursable expenses (travel).
If travel has not started, a new date is agreed or the assignment is cancelled at no extra cost.
Where the drone flight is part of a larger package:
If the flight cannot be carried out, the price of the drone flight is deducted from the total price. In such packages the drone flight is often priced lower than as a standalone assignment, and therefore cannot be moved to a later date at the same package price.
Both parties must inform each other in good time if it becomes clear that the flight cannot be carried out as planned.
8. Disputes and insurance
In the event of a dispute, the parties shall first try to resolve the matter amicably.
Alina Pettersen Foto has liability insurance for drone operations in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 785/2004.
Last updated: 4 April 2026
Alina Pettersen Foto
Eikjehammervegen 23
5533 Haugesund
Tel. +47 41028985
Email: post@alinapettersen.no
Org. no. 919173750 VAT
Courses
Standard terms for courses
1. Validity
These terms govern the relationship between Alina Pettersen Foto and the course participant.
2. Delivery
Courses are delivered according to the description given for each course.
3. Models
For courses where Alina Pettersen Foto provides models, a model release must be signed between each participant and the model.
It is common practice for the model to receive three images for private use and their own marketing.
This is an agreement between the participant and the model, to which Alina Pettersen Foto is not a party.
4. Cancellation by the organiser
If too few participants sign up, or in the event of unforeseen circumstances, Alina Pettersen Foto reserves the right to cancel scheduled courses.
If the organiser cancels, the course fee paid is refunded in full.
5. Cancellation by the participant
If a participant wishes to cancel, the following applies:
- Cancellation no later than one month before the course starts: the full course fee is refunded.
- Cancellation no later than 14 days before the course starts: 50% of the course fee is refunded.
- Cancellation later than 14 days before the course starts: the course fee is not refunded.
If the place is filled by another participant, the course fee is refunded in full.
The cancellation rules are intended to cover costs for models, catering and other fixed expenses, among other things.
6. Right of withdrawal
Courses with Alina Pettersen Foto are not covered by the right of withdrawal under the Norwegian Cancellation Act (angrerettloven), cf. section 22 (m).
Last updated: 4 April 2026
Alina Pettersen Foto
Eikjehammervegen 23
5533 Haugesund
Tel. +47 41028985
Email: post@alinapettersen.no
Org. no. 919173750 VAT
Privacy
Privacy policy
This privacy policy explains how Alina Pettersen Foto collects and uses personal data.
Alina Pettersen Foto, represented by Alina Pettersen, is the data controller for the business's processing of personal data. The policy contains the information you are entitled to when data is collected through the website (in accordance with the Norwegian Personal Data Act and Article 13 of the GDPR) and general information about how personal data is processed (in accordance with Article 15 of the GDPR).
Processing of personal data on the business's website
Alina Pettersen has day-to-day responsibility for Alina Pettersen Foto's processing of personal data on https://www.alinapettersen.no.
Marketing and analytics
We use third-party cookies to understand how you use our website, and to show you relevant ads after you have visited us. This includes:
- Google Analytics 4 & Wix Analytics: We measure traffic, sources and user behaviour on the website. This helps us improve our content and the user experience. The data is anonymised and used for statistical purposes. IP addresses are anonymised automatically. This means your full IP address is never stored by Google, but is only used briefly to determine your general geographical location (e.g. city or region) before the information is deleted.
- Google Ads (targeted advertising): We collect data to measure the effect of our ads and to build audiences for remarketing. This means you may see ads from us on Google or other websites based on your visit to our site. We also use Enhanced Conversions, where encrypted (hashed) contact information may be sent to Google for more accurate measurement.
- Meta (Facebook) Pixel: We use Meta pixels to measure the effect of our ads on Facebook and Instagram, and to show you tailored ads based on your interests and activity on our website.
Legal basis and consent
All use of cookies for marketing and analytics (apart from strictly necessary technical cookies) only takes place if you have given your active consent in our cookie banner.
How to withdraw your consent
You can change your choices at any time by clicking “Settings” in the banner on our website, or by deleting cookies in your browser. You can also opt out of targeted advertising directly in Google's ad settings and Meta's ad settings.
Data processing outside the EU/EEA
When we use Google and Meta, data may in some cases be transferred to servers in the USA. We only use providers that are certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework or that use the EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to keep your personal data safe.
The website provider's privacy policy can be found here: https://www.wix.com/about/privacy and Google Analytics' privacy information can be found here: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=en
Email, letters, telephone and other communication
Alina Pettersen Foto uses email, letters, telephone and social media (including Facebook) as part of day-to-day work to communicate with clients. Relevant information from phone calls, email exchanges and social media that forms part of handling a case is logged. This information is then processed as described under “Case handling and archive”.
Please note that ordinary email is unencrypted. We therefore advise you not to send sensitive or other confidential information by email.
Phone calls (numbers called from and to, and the time of the call) are available as a list of recent calls on the phones. If a phone call relates to a specific case, a note may be written after the call and logged.
Case handling and archive
Alina Pettersen Foto processes personal data to fulfil statutory obligations under, among others, the Personal Data Act, the Bookkeeping Act, the Bookkeeping Regulations, the Contracts Act, the Copyright Act, the Freedom of Information Act and the Archives Act.
Various types of personal data are registered in the archive and case handling system. This includes information such as name, address, phone number and email address (basic data), and other relevant information that appears in the enquiry and is relevant to handling the client.
When you sign up for a course or workshop, information is stored for course administration and to collect the course fee. For travel to countries that require a visa in particular, Alina Pettersen Foto can help with the visa application. This requires collecting the information needed to fill in the application. This is agreed separately with each client, who must also give authorisation for Alina Pettersen Foto to submit and process the visa application with the relevant country's consulate.
Images and other digital work are stored locally on our own server, with backup to a cloud service.
When finished images are delivered to the client, this is done through the cloud service, where the client receives a link (URL) to their content. The client should download their content as soon as possible, as the link is available for 30 days.
Rights
Anyone who asks is entitled to basic information about how a business processes personal data, cf. Articles 13 and 14 of the GDPR. Alina Pettersen Foto has provided this information in this policy and will refer to it in response to any requests. Anyone registered in one of Alina Pettersen Foto's systems has the right to access their own data (Article 15 of the GDPR). They also have the right to request that inaccurate or incomplete data be corrected or supplemented, and that data Alina Pettersen Foto is not entitled to process be deleted (Articles 16 and 17 of the GDPR). Requests from the data subject must be answered free of charge and within 30 days at the latest.
Last updated: 25 October 2026
Contact information
Email: post@alinapettersen.no
Phone: +47 41028985
Postal address: Eikjehammervegen 23,
5533 Haugesund