HELP CENTER

IMAGES BY DAVIDO LLC
"Shooting the Spectrum"

 

 

OVERVIEW

Welcome to the HELP CENTER.   Our goal for this HELP CENTER is to provide you clear meaningful help for both the Gallery and the Store.

The HELP CENTER is arranged as follows:
 

 1. GENERAL QUESTIONS  

 

 

 2. GLOSSARY, TERMS, DEFINITIONS, and PURPOSE of SPECIFIC LINKS 

 

 

 3. PURCHASE PROCESS OVERVIEW

 

 

 4.  PURCHASE PROCESS STEPS

 

 

 5.  BUSINESS SECTION  

 

 

1.  GENERAL QUESTIONS

Is this site secure during the time I am entering personal or financial information?
Absolutely. This site uses
COMODO SSL security for all transactions that involve personal information and financial transactions. Your browser tools provide you an icon of a padlock during secure transactions. Also, observe carefully your browser's address bar. Look for 5 letters including an "s" ( https ) at the beginning of the address; instead of the usual 4 letters( http ) Secure areas will display an address of https://www.images... non-secure areas will display an address of http://www.images....

What is SSL?

Short for Secure Sockets Layer, a protocol developed by Netscape for transmitting private documents via the Internet. SSL uses a cryptographic system that uses two keys to encrypt data − a public key known to everyone and a private or secret key known only to the recipient of the message. Internet Explorer, Mozilla, Safari, and Opera support SSL, and many Web sites use the protocol to obtain confidential user information, such as credit card numbers. By convention, URLs that require an SSL connection start with https: instead of http:.

 

What types of payments do you accept?
We accept payments using PayPal, Google Checkout, and Credit Card (via PayPal even if you do not have a PayPal account.)

I forgot my password, how do I sign in/log in to my account?
Click this link "My Account" (the same link is located in the Nav bar at the top of this page).  The link takes you to the store's Log In/Sign In and Registration page.  At the top of the page (beneath the Log In area) select “lost password”. A new "temporary" password will be sent to at the email address we have on record for you. Simply sign in with the new "temporary" password.  After you are signed in you can reset your password by creating a new one or reinstating your old one.

Do you protect the privacy of the information I submit to you?
Yes. We do not sell your personal information, including your email address with other companies. However, we may share your personal information with third-party partners. Please read our Privacy Policy for further clarification.

Do you buy photos or post those from other photographers?
No we do not buy photos. All images posted on this web site are shot by Frank Davido.

Which browsers are compatible with this website?
Images by Davido has been tested with Internet Explorer, Firefox, Opera, and Safari on Windows and Macintosh platforms.

Can I use http://images... or must I include the www; e.g., http://www.images...?
You must include the www; e.g., http://www.images... because the site security requires www. Refer to SSL.

 

What is a cookie?
Cookies are files that are stored on your computer by some websites including Images by Davido. They're usually used to keep track of information about you (for example, your user name, password, or the contents of your shopping cart).  Some websites require cookies. If you choose not to allow cookies to be saved on your computer, some websites might not display correctly.

Does my browser need to accept cookies?
Yes. The Images by Davido.com website requires a browser that is enabled to accept cookies. You cannot SECURELY conduct business without cookies. (See SSL)

 

How do I enable cookies (accept them) ?

Internet Explorer: Tools > Internet Options> Privacy tab >Sites > enter this site's complete address (URL) > Specify allow cookies.

Mozilla (FF): T
ools > Options > Privacy

OPERA: Preferences > Cookies
 

SAFARI: Choose Edit > Preferences > Security > Accept settings

Can I search images without being logged in/signing in to my account?
Yes you can. However you can not administer your account or make a purchase without logging in/signing in. User name and password are required for access to your account.

Sometimes pages are showing old information, what do I do to see updated information?
Always "refresh" your browser. Most browsers provide an icon allowing you to refresh. All browsers will refresh by pressing the F5 key on the keyboard (top row).

How Can I print my invoice?
Printing your invoice is an important part of your account administration. However you cannot administer your account without logging in/signing in. User name and password are required for access to your account. After logging in/signing in to your account, use your keyboard to print your invoice. Press and hold the "Ctrl" key and press the "P" key. Or go to the browser's menu and click File > Print (you will probably be shown a list of printers - choose one).

How do I view previous orders?
Reviewing your previous orders is an important part of your account administration. However you cannot administer your account without logging in/signing in. User name and password are required for access to your account.  Click on "My Account" and your previous orders will be displayed.

Will the watermark appear on my ordered print?
No, the watermark is only shown on line to protect our images from theft or inappropriate use.

What print sizes are available?
Prints are available in a wide range of sizes (generally, 5x7 through 20x30). All of the print sizes available for the image you select will be shown in a drop down box on the purchase page. Prints purchased are either Landscape (horizontal) dimensions or Portrait (vertical) dimensions. All dimensions are in terms of longest side vs. shortest side. The longest side of a landscape print is its width. The longest side of a portrait print is its height. The smallest print size you can purchase is 5 X 7 and the largest is 20 X 30. If you want a print larger than 20 X 30 please send an email to
Print Size Request. Please include size requested.  Most images provide you many choices.

How long will it take to receive my print order?
The time it takes for you to receive your order depends on the shipping method you select. When ordering choose between USPS-Priority ($4.95), FedEx-Next Business Day ($9.95), or Canada USPS-Ground ($14.95). Upon order completion (prints made) your order will be shipped within 24 hours.

 

Shipping

When ordering choose between USPS-Priority ($4.95), FedEx-Next Business Day ($9.95), or Canada USPS-Ground ($14.95). Upon order completion (prints made) it will be shipped within 24 hours. The time it takes for you to receive your order depends on the shipping method you select.

 



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2.  GLOSSARY, TERMS, DEFINITION, and PURPOSE of LINKS
 

My Account Link
Use this link to Sign In/Log In to check your account.

My Account

Your account information here at Images by Davido. When you Sign In/Login you are granted access to your account information allowing you to:
   - View order status and transaction details.
   - View or change My Account information.
   - View or change entries in my address book.
   - Change My Account password.
   - Email Notifications
   - Subscribe or unsubscribe from newsletters.

Register - (also known as Sign In or Log In)
As a new customer you cannot purchase on this site until you create an account. Use the Sign In link or the My Account link to access the Registration portion of the Sign In/Registration page and create your new account.

Sign In Link - (also known as Log In Link)
Use this link to Sign In/Log In . You cannot make a purchase, or check the status of an order if you are not signed in. If you are not a customer, you can use this link to take you to the Registration page.

Sign Out Link
When you have finished shopping use this link to properly close. If you had items in your shopping cart, they have been saved. The items you saved in your cart will be restored when you Sign (back) In to your account.

Shopping Cart (also known as Cart)

Using your mouse and key board you can select items for purchase. Two shopping carts are available; either a temporary (Visitor's) cart or a Secure Permanent (Member's) cart.

Visitor's Cart

When you visit, you are provided a Visitor's Cart. You do not have to Sign In or Create a Profile to use your Visitor's Cart. If you leave the store and have items in the Visitor's Cart, it will be emptied. There is no record kept of your visit to the store or the contents of your Visitor's Cart.

Member's (Secure) Cart
Signing in (and creating a profile) will change your shopping cart's status from Visitor's to Member's and will save its contents. You must acquire a Member's Cart to make purchase(s). To acquire a Member's Cart Sign In and Register (create a profile).

Log In/Sign In Benefits
If you leave the store and have items in your Member's Cart, the contents will be "remembered" (the contents of the cart will be saved). When you return, you can Log In and continue to shop or you can complete the remaining purchase process steps.

Search

To locate information contained on this site by entering the terms (keywords or numbers) in a search box.

Search Box
The space (or box) provided by a search aid for entering the terms (key words or numbers) to be used in a key-word search.

Keywords

Generally refers to any number, word and/or phrase you might search for in order to find information or a page on this site. Each variation of a keyword, such as the plural form of the word, is treated like a separate keyword. Phrases (i.e., a string of multiple keywords) are generally used interchangeably.

Add to Cart

A button allowing you to add an item to your shopping cart. It is the first step in the Images by Davido purchase process.

Payment Details

Step 4 of the purchase process. This page provides secure detailed information regarding your Payment. Editing of your billing information is allowed on this page. You acknowledge the Terms and Conditions bound to your purchase or order by ticking the appropriate box on this page.

Order Confirmation

Step 5 of the purchase process. This page provides secure detailed information regarding Confirmation of your order including Billing and Delivery. Editing of all information regarding your order is allowed here.

Order Status
Your completed order will have a status as to where it is in the order cycle. There are four: (1) Pending, (2)Processing, (3) Delivered, or (4) Update.

 

Print Size, Price, and Finish

Print Size and Price - Step 1 of the purchase process is Add to Cart. Located between the image and the Add to Cart button is a drop down box providing choices of size (dimensions) which includes price. For example 5x7 ($15.00). Prints purchased are either Landscape (horizontal) dimensions or Portrait (vertical) dimensions. All dimensions are in terms of longest side vs. shortest side. The longest side of a landscape print is its width. The longest side of a portrait print is its height. The smallest print size you can purchase is 5 X 7 and the largest is 20 X 30. Related to the size and included in the drop down is the purchase price.
NOTE 1: Most images provide you many choices. A few images provide only 1 or only 3 choices.  Pages are clearly marked.

Print Finish - Step 1 of the purchase process is Add to Cart. Located between the image and the Add to Cart button and below the Print Size and Price drop down box is a second drop down box providing choices of Print Finish. (1) Matte finish and (2) Pearlescent finish. Looking at the surface of the print, Matte finish is a flat (non-glossy) finish and is the default finish at no additional cost. Pearlescent finish is a shiny finish (glossy) and has an additional  fee.
NOTE 1: If you want to purchase a variety of prints in mixed sizes and finishes you can combine them all at the same time by changing your selections and adding to cart as a single order.
NOTE 2: For any individual order there is no additional shipping fee. In other words, you do not pay separately for the individual prints in an order. Instead you pay for all the prints in a single order.
 

Watermark

Background text or graphics added to an image. Will the watermark appear on my purchased print?  No, the watermark is only shown on line to protect our images from theft or inappropriate use.

Gallery Links

Step 1 of the purchase process is Add to Cart. Located beneath the image in step 1 is a link providing you immediate (return) access to the Gallery Purchase Information page of the image.
 



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3.  PURCHASE PROCESS OVERVIEW
 

We offer three secure Purchase Process methods; 1. Google Checkout (GCO), 2. PayPal (PP), and 3. Credit Card (CC). You are provided a secure purchase process and will receive an email receipt of your transaction.  Your order will be processed and shipped within 24 hours of order completion (prints made).

1. Google Checkout (GCO)

A Google account is required. If you do not have a Google account you can create it FREE as part of the Google purchase process. You do not have to Sign In/Log In to purchase via Google Checkout.  It is the fastest checkout method

2. PayPal (PP)

A PayPal account is required. If you do not have a PayPal account you can create it FREE as part of the PayPal process. You are required to Sign In/Log In if you are a returning customer or Register (create a profile) if you are a new customer. It takes less than 30 seconds.

3. Credit Card (CC)

Use your Credit Card whether you have a Google or PayPal account or not. Simply follow the PayPal purchase steps until you get to the PayPal shopping cart. There the Credit Card option is available. You are required to Sign In/ Log In if you are a returning customer or Register (create a profile) if you are a new customer. It takes less than 30 seconds.

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4.  PURCHASE PROCESS STEPS
 

Google Checkout (GC) Purchase Process is a 3 step secure process
   1. Add to Cart
   2. View Cart Content
   3. Click Google Checkout button to complete transaction via Google Cart
       Note: Shipping details are available in the Google Cart web page.

PayPal (PP) Purchase Process is a multi-step secure process
   1. Add to Cart (Note: if you have not signed in you are using the Temporary Cart).
   2. View Cart Contents (Note: You must sign in or register to continue)
   3. Shipping Details
   4. Payment Details
   5. Order Confirmation
   6. Click Continue button to proceed to complete transaction via PayPal Cart

Credit Card (CC) Purchase Process is a multi-step
secure process:
   1. Add to Cart (Note: if you have not signed in you are using the Temporary Cart).
   2. View Cart Contents
   3. Shipping Details
   4. Payment Details
   5. Order Confirmation
   6. Click Continue button to proceed to complete transaction via PayPal Cart

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5.  BUSINESS SECTION

INTRODUCTION
 

How can I use images that I purchase at Images By Davido LLC?
Images are provided through license agreements for either Editorial Use or Rights Managed Use. See
License Agreements.

What is Commercial Use?
Commercial (for profit) use license allows using images on the commercial basis. These images can be used in a variety of ways, in advertisements; book covers; in magazines; calendars; etc. There are known restrictions to commercial use images, that is, generally images containing recognizable individuals or property cannot be used for commercial use without proper release forms. Also, images containing logos, brand/product names, and other trademarked or copyrighted symbols cannot be used for commercial use. See
License Agreements.

What is Editorial Use?
Editorial Use images are generally those photographs containing identifiable human faces without a signed model release. Editorial photographs may not be used for commercial purposes. However, they may be used for news, of public interest or educational purposes. Editorial rights are licensed on a use-by-use basis. See
Editorial Use License Agreement.

What is ‘Rights-Managed’ Licensing?
Rights-Managed (RM) This means you pay for a license to use a single image for a specific use for a defined period of time. Rights-managed images are licensed on use-by-use basis. The fee is generally calculated using several factors i.e., print run, size, duration of use, placement and geographic distribution. See
Rights Managed License Agreement.

What is ‘Royalty-Free’ Licensing?
Royalty-Free (RF) This means you pay for a license that allows you to use the image in as many different projects as you like, for an unlimited time period. Royalty-free images may be used multiple times for multiple projects without incurring additional fees. The fee is based on the size of the image you need, not the specific use. We are not providing RF licensing at this time.

What is a release?
A release is a signed documented agreement on which an individual or property owner gives permission to the photographer for the image to be reproduced commercially.
 

Are your photographs model and/or property released?
Each image appearing on our web site is marked as to whether a model and/or property release has been attained. Signed releases are kept on file at Images by Davido LLC. If you are licensing an image you can request a copy of a particular release using the
Email Contact Info RE: Business Sales. Images without releases should only be used in editorial works.

 

Downloading and Business Purchase Information
If you are interested in downloading an image or making an image purchase (
instead of a  print purchase) details are available via email request (use the following link: Customer Service Download Link. Please include ID of image you are requesting (in the space provided in the Subject Area). Thank you.

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This page last updated 06/04/2008

 

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