Terms and Conditions
Welcome to Captivating Visions Studio. By accessing our website and engaging our photography and videography services, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions. Please read these terms carefully.
1. Use of Services
Captivating Visions Studio, located at 1500 1st Ave, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98101, provides professional photography and videography services. These services include but are not limited to wedding photography, portrait photography, commercial photography, and event videography. By engaging our services, you agree to use them only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe upon the rights of others.
- You agree to provide accurate and complete information when booking our services.
- You agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
- You will not use our services to transmit any harmful or offensive content.
- We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason at any time.
2. Payment
Payment for services provided by Captivating Visions Studio is due as follows:
- A non-refundable deposit of 30% is required at the time of booking to secure our services.
- The remaining balance is due 14 days prior to the scheduled event or photoshoot.
- We accept payments via credit card, check, or bank transfer. Details for bank transfers will be provided upon request.
- Late payments may incur a late fee of 5% of the total balance due.
If, for any reason, the client cancels the photoshoot, the initial 30% deposit is non-refundable and will be used to cover administrative and preparatory costs. If the cancellation occurs within 7 days of the scheduled shoot, an additional fee of 20% of the remaining balance may be charged to cover time and potential lost revenue. Captivating Visions Studio reserves the right to negotiate these terms on a case-by-case basis, considering the circumstances of the cancellation.
3. Copyright
Copyright of all photographs and videos produced by Captivating Visions Studio remains with the studio. Clients are granted a limited license to use the images and videos for personal use, including:
- Sharing images on social media platforms.
- Printing images for personal display.
- Creating personal photo albums and gifts.
Commercial use of the images and videos is prohibited without the express written consent of Captivating Visions Studio. This includes using the images for advertising, marketing, or any other commercial purpose. If you require commercial usage rights, please contact us at [email protected] to discuss licensing options.
Captivating Visions Studio reserves the right to use any images or videos taken during a photoshoot or event for promotional purposes, including but not limited to portfolio displays, website content, and social media marketing. If the client does not wish for their images to be used in this manner, they must notify Captivating Visions Studio in writing before the start of the service. Any such restrictions will be respected and adhered to by the studio.
4. Liability
Captivating Visions Studio is not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with our services. Our liability is limited to the amount paid by the client for the services rendered. We are not responsible for:
- Loss or damage to personal property during a photoshoot or event.
- Delays or cancellations caused by circumstances beyond our control, such as weather conditions, natural disasters, or venue closures.
- Any injury or harm suffered by individuals during a photoshoot or event.
While we take utmost care in handling photographic equipment, Captivating Visions Studio is not liable for any potential issues that may arise from equipment malfunctions, technological faults, or unforeseen accidents. In the unlikely event that photographs are corrupted, lost, or fail to materialize due to technical issues, our liability is limited to re-shooting the event, or in cases where this is impossible, a refund of the amount paid for the service. We advise clients to ensure they have backup plans in case of such unforeseen events.
5. Amendments to Terms and Conditions
Captivating Visions Studio reserves the right to modify these terms and conditions at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website. It is your responsibility to review these terms periodically for updates. Your continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of any changes.
6. Governing Law
These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Seattle, Washington.
7. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these terms and conditions, please contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (206) 555-2020
- Address: 1500 1st Ave, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98101
8. Force Majeure
Neither party shall be liable for any failure to perform its obligations where such failure is a result of acts of nature (including fire, flood, earthquake, storm, hurricane, or other natural disaster), war, invasion, act of foreign enemies, hostilities (whether war is declared or not), civil war, rebellion, revolution, insurrection, military or usurped power or confiscation, terrorist activities, nationalization, government sanction, embargo, labor dispute, strike, lockout or interruption or failure of electricity or telephone service. If such an event occurs, Captivating Visions Studio will make reasonable efforts to reschedule the photoshoot or event as soon as possible. If rescheduling is not possible, a refund may be offered, subject to the circumstances of the force majeure event and any non-recoverable expenses already incurred.
9. Client Responsibilities
Clients engaging Captivating Visions Studio for photography or videography services are expected to cooperate fully to ensure the successful execution of the project. This includes:
- Providing accurate and complete information about the requirements of the project, including location details, timelines, and any specific requests.
- Obtaining necessary permissions and consents for shooting locations and individuals being photographed or recorded.
- Ensuring a safe and suitable working environment for our team members, free from hazards and distractions.
- Communicating promptly with our team members regarding any changes or updates to the project plan.
Failure by the client to fulfill these responsibilities may result in delays, additional charges, or the termination of the project.
10. Model Release
Where the services involve photographing or recording individuals, it is the client’s responsibility to obtain appropriate model releases. These releases are required to grant Captivating Visions Studio the right to use images or videos of individuals for marketing, promotional, and commercial purposes. Captivating Visions Studio will provide a standard model release form upon request, but it is the client’s responsibility to ensure that all necessary releases are obtained prior to the photoshoot or event.
11. Severability
If any provision of these terms and conditions is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. The invalid or unenforceable provision shall be deemed superseded by a valid, enforceable provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision.