The Agreement

Digital Photo Purchase & Buyback Program Agreement

This Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into as of the Date of Purchase by and between:

The Parties:

Eric Howell: the "Seller" and;

The person visiting this website (thebuybackproject.com): the "Buyer."

By Making any purchase from this website, buyer agrees to any and all rules and conditions in "the Agreement" as follows:

1. Buyer receives a personal-use license to view, store, and enjoy the digital file. This license is:

non-exclusive
non-transferable
for personal use only

Buyer is not permitted to sell, resell, distribute, modify, or publicly display the digital file unless receiving written permission from Seller.

2. Voluntary Buyback Program

Seller offers a voluntary Buyback Program that may allow Buyer to resell the photo back to Seller at an increased price.

2.1 Buyback Eligibility

On the date that is 366 days after the Date of Purchase (“Buyback Date”), Buyer may request that Seller repurchase the official digital copy.

If approved, Seller will repurchase the official digital copy for up to 120% of the original Purchase Price (“Buyback Price”). The additional 20% is referred to as the Buyback Premium.

2.2 Buyback is Not Guaranteed

This program is not a guarantee. Repurchase requests are subject to Seller’s approval and the following conditions:

Buyer submits a written request between Day 366–Day 380 after purchase
Buyer returns the official digital copy, with unique 40-character file name, to Seller
All program terms have been followed

Failure to meet conditions may result in denial of repurchase.

Seller retains the sole discretion to approve or deny any buyback request. Approval is not automatic.

3. Refunds, Chargebacks, and Program Termination

Buyer acknowledges that:

Any refund request will immediately terminate this Agreement.
Any chargeback or payment dispute will immediately terminate this Agreement.
The Buyback Program will not be available if the original transaction is reversed, refunded, or disputed.

Buyer agrees not to initiate chargebacks. Any attempted dispute may result in Buyer being responsible for fees or costs associated with the dispute.

4. Payment Timing

If a buyback request is approved, Seller will issue payment via personal or business check within:

14–24 business days after confirmation of file return and deletion.

5. Nature of the Program

This Agreement concerns the purchase and potential repurchase of a digital product. It is not:

an investment contract
a financial advisory service
a guarantee of profit
a stock, share, or security

The Buyback Premium represents a resale pricing option, not a promised gain or return.

Buyer understands and agrees that participation is based on product ownership, not passive financial expectation.

6. Rights Upon Buyback

If the repurchase is completed:

Buyer’s license to use the digital photo ends immediately
Buyer must delete all stored copies
File ownership and rights return exclusively to Seller

7. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York.

8. Entire Agreement

This document constitutes the full and complete agreement between the Parties. Changes must be made in writing and signed by both Parties.