1.1 All photographs taken during the session remain the sole property of the Photographer. 1.2 The Photographer grants the Client a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the photographs for personal purposes only, as outlined in Section 2 below.
2. Permitted Uses
2.1 The Client is allowed to:
Post the photographs on personal social media accounts with proper credit to Depth & Focus.
Print the photographs for personal use.
Share the photographs with family and friends for non-commercial purposes.
3. Prohibited Uses
3.1 The Client agrees not to:
Sell, license, or distribute the photographs for commercial purposes.
Alter or edit the photographs without the Photographer’s permission.
Submit the photographs to contests or publications without prior approval from the Photographer.
4. Photographer's Rights
4.1 The Client agrees that the Photographer retains the right to:
Use the photographs for promotional and marketing purposes, including but not limited to the Photographer’s website, social media platforms, advertisements, and printed materials.
Use the Client’s likeness in photographs for portfolio purposes.
5. Privacy and Model Release
5.1 By booking and completing a photography session, the Client acknowledges and consents to the use of their image, or the image of individuals included in the session, by the Photographer on their website and/or marketing materials.
6. Session Terms
6.1 The Photographer will deliver edited digital photographs within 24 hours of the session. 6.2 The photographs will be delivered digitally, and no physical copies are included unless explicitly stated in the purchase agreement.
7. Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy
7.1 The Client may cancel the session up to 48 hours before the booking and receive a full refund. 7.2 If the session is canceled after this period but before it begins, the Client will receive a refund minus the deposit (20% of the total session fee). 7.3 No refunds will be provided if the session has already begun. 7.4 Sessions can be rescheduled up to 2 hours before the session start time. 7.5 Sessions may only be rescheduled once. The Photographer cannot guarantee availability for rescheduled sessions but will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the Client. 7.6 The Photographer cannot be held responsible for weather conditions but will allow one reschedule due to bad weather.
8. Liability
8.1 The Photographer will not be held liable for unforeseen circumstances that may affect the quality or delivery of the photographs, including but not limited to weather conditions, technical issues, or marine activity. 8.2 The Photographer is not responsible for any unauthorized use of the photographs by third parties once they have been delivered to the Client.
9. Copyright Notice
9.1 All images delivered to the Client remain the property of Depth & Focus, and the Photographer holds full copyright over all images. 9.2 The Client is granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to reproduce the photographs sent to them solely for personal, non-commercial use. This includes sharing the photos on personal social media, printing for personal use, or sharing with family and friends. 9.3 The Client is prohibited from using, reproducing, or distributing the photographs for commercial purposes without explicit written permission from the Photographer. 9.4 All images used on the Photographer’s website, promotional materials, and social media platforms remain the property of the Photographer and are protected under copyright law.
10. Payment Terms
10.1 A deposit is required to confirm the booking, which must be paid at the time of booking. 10.2 Full payment is required before the session begins. No photography will be conducted unless full payment is received.
11. Agreement to Terms
By booking a session with Depth & Focus, the Client agrees to all terms and conditions outlined in this Contract. This agreement represents the entirety of the understanding between the Client and the Photographer. Any amendments must be made in writing and signed by both parties.