Terms and Conditions

1. Terms of Service

Welcome to Illuminate Studios! These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our photography services, including but not limited to portrait photography, wedding photography, commercial photography, and editorial photography. By engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should refrain from using our services.

Illuminate Studios, located at 450 Grand Ave, suite 220, Metropolis, CA 91234, is owned and operated by Sarah Johnson. Our phone number is (555) 123-4567 and our email address is info@illuminatestudios.com. These terms and conditions apply to all clients engaging with Illuminate Studios.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of our services following any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms and Conditions. It is your responsibility to review these Terms and Conditions periodically for any updates or changes.

2. Payment Terms

Payment for our photography services is due as follows:

  • Booking Fee: A non-refundable booking fee of 25% of the total service cost is required to secure your session date and time. This fee will be credited towards the total cost of the service.
  • Balance Payment: The remaining balance is due no later than 7 days prior to the scheduled photography session.
  • Late Fees: Late payments may be subject to a late fee of 5% of the outstanding balance per week.
  • Payment Methods: We accept payments via credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express), debit card, and bank transfer. Cash payments are not accepted.

All prices quoted are in United States Dollars (USD) and are subject to change without notice. However, once a booking fee has been paid, the price for the agreed-upon services will be honored.

3. Cancellation Policy

We understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise. If you need to cancel or reschedule your photography session, please notify us as soon as possible. Our cancellation policy is as follows:

  • Cancellation by Client: If you cancel your session more than 14 days prior to the scheduled date, you will forfeit the booking fee. If you cancel within 14 days of the scheduled date, you will be responsible for 50% of the total service cost.
  • Rescheduling: You may reschedule your session once without penalty, provided that you notify us at least 7 days prior to the scheduled date. Subsequent rescheduling requests will be subject to a rescheduling fee of $50.
  • Cancellation by Illuminate Studios: In the unlikely event that Illuminate Studios needs to cancel your session due to illness, emergency, or other unforeseen circumstances, we will provide a full refund of all payments made, including the booking fee. We will also make every effort to reschedule your session at a mutually convenient time.

4. Liability Disclaimer

Illuminate Studios is committed to providing high-quality photography services. However, we cannot be held liable for certain events that are beyond our control. Please read the following liability disclaimer carefully:

  • Client Cooperation: Clients are responsible for ensuring that they and their guests cooperate with the photographer during the session. We are not responsible for missed shots or unsatisfactory results due to lack of cooperation.
  • Location Permits: Clients are responsible for obtaining any necessary permits or permissions for photography at specific locations. We are not responsible for any fines or legal issues arising from unauthorized photography.
  • Injury or Damage: Illuminate Studios is not responsible for any personal injury or property damage that may occur during a photography session, unless caused by our gross negligence.
  • Digital Files: While we take precautions to protect your digital files, we are not responsible for loss or damage to files due to computer malfunction, virus, or other unforeseen circumstances. We recommend that you make backup copies of your images.
  • Artistic Style: Illuminate Studios retains the right to use its artistic judgment and discretion in the creation of images. While we strive to meet your expectations, we cannot guarantee that every shot will be exactly as you envisioned.

5. Copyright and Usage

Illuminate Studios retains the copyright to all images created during your photography session. You will receive a license to use the images for personal purposes, such as printing, sharing online, and creating photo albums. Commercial use of the images is strictly prohibited without our written consent.

We reserve the right to use the images for promotional purposes, such as on our website, social media, and marketing materials. If you prefer that your images not be used for promotional purposes, please notify us in writing prior to your session.

6. Model Release

By engaging our services, you grant Illuminate Studios the right to use your likeness in photographs for promotional purposes, unless you specifically request otherwise in writing. This includes, but is not limited to, use on our website, social media, and marketing materials.

If you are engaging our services on behalf of a minor, you warrant that you have the legal authority to grant this model release on their behalf.

7. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms and Conditions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Metropolis, California.

8. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

Illuminate Studios
450 Grand Ave, suite 220
Metropolis, CA 91234
Phone: (555) 123-4567
Email: info@illuminatestudios.com

9. Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions constitute the entire agreement between you and Illuminate Studios with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written, between you and Illuminate Studios.

10. Severability

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced.

11. Waiver

No waiver of any provision of these Terms and Conditions shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both you and Illuminate Studios. No failure or delay by Illuminate Studios in exercising any right, power, or privilege hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, power, or privilege preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power, or privilege.