Terms and Conditions
Payment
Balance for the products and services stated on this contract shall be paid for in full before or during the photo shoot for the service to be provided. Payment for this can be taken by cash, bank transfer, Barclays Ping It or PayPal. Dependent on the package on offer, additional products can be ordered after the photo shoot either via the photographer or via ClaireEatonPhotography.co.uk once the photos have been uploaded to the secure online customer gallery. Card payments accepted via the website for additional products. No cheques accepted.
Copyright & Reproductions
The photographer shall own the copyright in all images created and shall have the exclusive right to make reproductions. The photographer shall only make reproductions for the client or the photographer’s portfolio, samples, self-promotions, entry into photographic contests or art exhibitions, editorial use, website or for display inside or outside of the photographer’s studio. Every effort will be made to supply the client with a courtesy call before any use by the photographer.
Client’s Usage
The client is obtaining prints and digital files for personal use only and shall not sell said products. Reproductions of purchased digital files for personal use only and not sale to third parties. If the client is obtaining a product for a newspaper announcement, editorial use or a website, the photographer authorizes the client to reproduce the product in this manner. In such an event, the client shall run a credit for the photographer adjacent to the photograph. Photos may NOT be edited or altered in any way without prior agreement with the photographer. It is a copyright offence to copy or use photos from the online proofing gallery before purchase.
Timescale
Online proofing galleries are ready to view within 14 days of the photo session. An allowance of an additional 7 days must be made for any further airbrushing and/or alterations requested by clients. Product delivery times vary. Should the client have a deadline, it is advisable to check with photographer prior to ordering.
Failure to Perform
If the photographer cannot perform this agreement due to a fire or other casualty, strike, illness or other cause beyond the control of the parties then the photographer shall return any deposits taken from the client but shall have no further liability with respect to the agreement. This limitation on liability shall also apply in the event that photographic materials are damaged in processing, lost through camera malfunction, lost in the mail or otherwise lost or damaged without fault on the part of the photographer. In the event that the photographer fails to perform for any other reason, the Photographer shall not be liable for any amount in excess of the retail value of the client’s order..
Data Protection
Photographer will not share client’s information with any third parties. Photographer may contact clients with future promotional offers and deals. Images placed in password protected galleries within the website are not available to the general public in the normal course of events. It is however impossible to prevent determined persons from accessing these galleries.
Inherent Qualities
Client is aware that colour dyes in photography may fade or discolour over time due to the inherent qualities of dyes as well as DVD or CD, which may deteriorate due to delamination or oxidization. Client releases photographer from any liability for any claims whatsoever based upon the deterioration due to such inherent qualities. Owing to processing techniques, it may not be possible to match exactly all colours as seen by the human eye.
Photographer’s Standard Price List
The charges in this agreement are based on the photographer’s standard price list. This price list is adjusted periodically and future orders shall be charged at the prices in effect at the time when the order is placed.
Health & Safety Policy
Claire Eaton Photography takes every reasonable effort to ensure the premises and equipment is deemed as suitable and safe for all users at all times. The Client is fully responsible for their own action, and responsible for the children they are in the accompany of, and any damages or breakages to the property that incur as a result of the Clients action shall be the responsibility of the Client to pay or rectify as agreed with Claire Eaton Photography. Claire Eaton Photography does not take any responsibility for any loss or damage to any personal belongings within or outside the studio. Photography sessions can involve some physical activity, which is undertaken at your own risk. By completing the Disclaimer form, the Client declares that they are over 16 years and deemed healthy to participate in a photo shoot, Claire Eaton Photography takes no responsible action for any outcome as a result of any false information provided, or withheld form Claire Eaton Photography. Claire Eaton Photography requests that all Clients advise them of any special or medical requirements are needed to make the Clients experience at the Studio more comfortable and accessible. Studio cannot be held liable or responsible for any event outside of its control that may affect your studio session – such as power cut, flooding, storm damage ‘etc.’ Children must be accompanied by an adult or an official guardian or parent at all times and must remain within the studio area.
No smoking / no naked flames.
Miscellany
This agreement incorporates the entire understanding of the parties. Any modifications of this agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties. Any wavier of a breach or default hereunder shall not be deemed a wavier of a subsequent breach or default of either the same provision or any other provision of this agreement. This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the United Kingdom.
PLEASE NOTE THAT A COPY OF THIS SERVICE AGREEMENT WILL ALSO BE PRESENT FOR SIGNING ON THE DAY OF THE PHOTO SESSION.
