General:
1. The Photographs must not be resold as digital files, hard copy prints or in any other format. The photographer has the right to seek financial compensation if this occurs.
2. The high resolution download provided by the photographer (if purchased) is for personal use only. We are happy if you share your images on social networking sites (such as Facebook) but please make a note that they were captured by Natural Lights Photography.
3. Natural Lights Photography retains copyright and has permission to use the images taken by the photographer for photography competitions, exhibitions, editorial & any other advertising purposes.
4. Although all care will be taken with the digital files captured at the portrait session, photographer limits any liability for loss, damage or failure to deliver images for any reason at all, to return all money paid. The digital files will be kept on file for a period of 6 months, after this time the photographer is not liable if the files are lost or destroyed.
5. Natural Lights Photography reserves the right to alter any photograph prior to its use or sale.
6. I/We agree to the possible all use of images by Natural Lights Photography as per any studio requirements, including but not limited to- Studio Display, Website, Blog, Facebook, Advertising material and third party marketing ventures.
7. I/We agree to pay the full balance at booking the agreed photoshoot date. Failure to do so gives the Studio the right to refuse to carry out the full photographic services.
8. Regarding re-ordering photographs we understand that all orders including family and friends are to be placed within eight weeks of the final viewing and first order, otherwise, prices current at the time of ordering will apply.
9. The Client acknowledges that the Photographer uses the electronic platform ‘Tavè’ and the Client agrees to be bound by Tavè’s terms and conditions in addition to this Contract. The Client acknowledges the Photographer uses the electronic platform 'Pixiset' as web based display and the Client agrees to be bound by Pixiset's terms and conditions in addition to this contract.
10. The Client warrants that they are the individual electronically signing this Contract.
11. I, am the parent or guardian of minors involved in the shoot and I have the legal authority to execute this release on behalf of the child/ren. In consideration of the child’s engagement as a model and for other valuable consideration received, I give Natural Lights Photography, legal representatives, and assigns the irrevocable, perpetual, and unrestricted right to take and use photographs of the child named below taken by the Photographer (“Photographs”) in all forms, media and manners, in conjunction with the child’s or a fictitious name, for advertising, trade, promotion, exhibition, or any other lawful purposes.
12. The Photographs must not be adjusted or altered in any way, including but not limited to filtering images or screen shooting and reporting which might affect their appearance, quality or overall aesthetic. We agree that no AI will be used with the images - including importing the images into an AI to generate new images.
13. The Client acknowledges that the Photographs have been edited to the highest quality and any adjustment or alteration of the Photographs will result in a decline in the image and aesthetic quality of the Photographs.
14. The Client understands and agrees that, to the greatest extent permissible by governing laws, the Photographer will not be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential or exemplary damages resulting from this contract.
15. The Photographer reserves the right at any time to cancel the Contract for any reason, with a full refund to be provided to the Client.
16. The Client acknowledges the Photographers are not responsible for any behaviour management for any minors or pets present in the session. Parents/Guardians are responsible for ensuring the participating child/ren and/or pets behave in a manner suitable for a photography session. Please note that dogs must be kept on a lead at all times. Please note parents/guardians are solely responsable for their children at all times. Neither the studio or staff are in any way responsible for any children on site or within the set, before, during or after your session time.
17. The Client acknowledges and will be responsible for time management - ensuring on time arrival and prompt ending with all participants. The Photographers can not be held responsible if sessions are shorter in time due to late arrival. Time sessions must be kept to the booked time as other bookings are immediately following. Please remember single sessions have a capacity of 5 participants, if additional participants are required, please book a double session. If additional participants above the included 5 arrive at a single booked session, the Studio reserve the right to invoice the remaining balance for a double session at $140
18. The Client acknowledges the Photographers are not responsible for adverse weather conditions (including but not limited to rain, storms, natural disasters, wind, snow and extreme heat) and if such occurs all effort will be made to reschedule the booked session at a later date if required.
19. Cancellation/Reschedule Policy: due to the popularity and time constraints of the sessions, any cancellations or rescheduling made with the 48 hour period before your session will for-fit the entire session fee of $70(you may rebook but you will be liable to pay the session fee in full, again) Any cancellation or reschedules made before the 48hour period will occur a 50% fee and your reschedule date will be given to you, subject to our availability with little or no further changes available to the date and time.
22. Session inclusions are non transferable to other people or other products but you are more than welcome to purchase additional sessions, gift sessions or additional products should you wish to.
21. We acknowledge digital images are uploaded onto an online gallery 'Pixiset' where we are able to download the high res files as per the package. It is our responsibility to do so and the studio is not liable should we fail to download and back up our images. The online galleries will only be active for a total of 3 months after the session.
22. We acknowledge the included products in our package are only what is included. We acknowledge that any online code we are given in connection to the collection of our package or or our session, is to be used for that purpose only. We agree no other codes can be used in conjunction to our order, package or session. If we do use additional codes or attempt additional downloads we will be invoiced for any additional digital files.
23. All prints if ordered will be posted and you will be notified at time of postage. Please remember once your products leave our hands are in the care of Australia Post we can not be responsible for the time it takes your items to be delivered. Pick up from the Central Coast can be organized at request. Upgrading to express or registered tracking post also available on request at your additional cost.
COVID Information:
- If you are unwell or have cold and flu symptoms please do not come to your booked session. Please notify us ASAP. We will be happy to reschedule your booking to a later date subject to availability. There are no cancellations but are happy to reschedule. If more then two rescheduling dates are requested a further 25% holding fee each time, will be required before additional dates are re booked.
- If government mandated lock-downs prevent your session from happening at your booked time, we will offer you a selection of times to re book subject to availability. These dates may extend into the following months or at a time after lock-downs restrictions are lifted - including dates after the Christmas period. If you are not available at any of the reschedule date options we will offer a refund minus a 10% booking fee.
- Please note that we are following our government approved COVID safe plan and our participating clients are required to follow this plan. We reserve the right to ask you to leave if you do not follow the health safety advice or appear unwell at any stage.
- All clients and participants will be notified of all COVID safe measures. Please be advised we follow the latest government health advise which may be updated at any time. Clients will be updated accordingly.
- Before entering the space, please use the sanitizer provided and wait for further instructions. This ensures all cleaning measures have been undertaking thoroughly and allows for correct distancing. Also when your session has finished please use the sanitizer on leaving and move into the car park away from the session space.
- All booking confirmation details are recorded and in the unlikely event of any positive covid results with clients we will update attendees through those booking contact details asap.
- If you or your attendees are tested for COVID and return a positive result up to 14 days after your session you are required to inform us ASAP.
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