Pretty Green Photography Studio Terms and Conditions.
1. Definitions – It is mutually agreed that the following terms and conditions form an integral part of this contract/invoice and that no variation or modification of this contract shall be effective unless accepted by Bill Atherton trading as Pretty Green Photography. (also called “the Photographer” or “the Photographers”) in writing.
2. Agreement and acceptance of terms. All agreements and transaction between Pretty Green Photography, and any clients are subject to these terms and conditions. All clients who book a photo shoot session or any other product or service from Pretty Green Photography agree from that point forward to be bound by these terms and conditions.
3. Copyright – The 1988 Copyright Act assigns the copyright to Pretty Green Photography. It is contrary to the Act to copy, publish, reproduce or store images electronically, unless the express permission of Pretty Green Photography has been purchased. If permission is granted, then transfer of the shared copyright commences only once payment for the copyright has been made in full.
4. Display – Pretty Green Photography reserve the right for any photograph created during sessions to be displayed in the studio, portfolio, or in any other advertising directly associated with Pretty Green Photography, unless the subject expresses a wish for their image to not be displayed. Confidentiality of the client, is paramount.
5. Force Majeure – Every effort will be made to carry out the contract but its due performance is subject to alteration or cancellation by Pretty Green Photography owing to any cause beyond their control (e.g. acts of God, change in legislation, floods, fire, computer failure, etc). In the unlikely event of total photographic failure or cancellation of this contract by Pretty Green Photography, liability shall be limited to a full refund of all monies paid.
6. Law – These Terms and Conditions shall be governed and construed in accordance with the Laws of England.
7. Liability – Pretty Green Photography shall not be liable for indirect loss or third party claims occasioned by delay in completing the work or for any loss to our clients arising from delay in transit. Where work is defective for any reason, including negligence, our liability (if any) shall be limited to rectifying such defect.
8. Licence – Pretty Green Photography shall be granted artistic licence in relation to the poses photographed, the location used and digital retouching. The Photographer’s judgement regarding the locations, poses and number of photographs taken shall deemed to be correct.
9. Photographs – All photograph sizes are nominal. Pretty Green Photography will provide a pleasing colour balance but cannot guarantee exact colour matching. In the case of part mono/part colour images, the colours used will be subject to the photographer’s artistic interpretation and will be deemed to be correct. All photographs supplied by Pretty Green Photography are produced to the highest standards using the best quality materials and latest processing techniques. However, all photographs will, in time, fade. This is particularly true if they are left in bright sunlight and are not behind glass. Pretty Green Photography cannot accept any responsibility for this gradual image deterioration. All portraits purchased are presumed to have been received in good condition unless the Client notifies Pretty Green Photography in writing of any discrepancy or error within 2 days of receipt.
10. Payment – Full payment must be made before any orders placed into production, via cash or card. Orders are subject to a minimum order of £100 per client.
11. Prices – All services and/or goods are supplied at the current prices ruling at the time of supply and are subject to change without prior notice. Offers and discounts can only be claimed on booking and not retrospectively and new promotions/discounts cannot be claimed against existing bookings. An addition charge is applied to all orders delivered on USB. All prices are inclusive of V.A.T. Orders are subject to a minimum order of £100 per client excluding minishoots.
12. Reprint Orders – All re-orders shall be treated as an extension of this contract. No responsibility for error will be accepted if orders are given in writing.
13. Refund Policy – We will not refund, nor accept the return of/refusal to pay charges for, any technically acceptable photograph supplied either in print or in electronic format. No exception can be made as we cannot be held responsible for individual tastes or exceptions. Once an order has been placed, we will not offer a refund. We may at our discretion allow you to place an order for different products with the same value. This will not affect your statutory rights.
14. Retouching – Retouching and artist finishing is available as an optional extra and the final output and finish of any image that is re-touched will be at Pretty Green Photography’s discretion.
15. Storage of Images – Original digital images are kept on an active file for 3 weeks post ordering appointment, after which time they will be deleted unless expressly stated otherwise by Pretty Green Photography. All ordered images will be kept for 3 months from date of purchase.
16. Data Protection – In compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998, personal data supplied to the Photographer may be stored for future use. This data will only be used to inform you of future opportunities and to be kept up to date and will only be held as long as is necessary. The Photographer will take all necessary steps to ensure the information is held and used in accordance with the above Act. However, should you not wish the data to be stored and/or removed please contact the Director at the address listed on the contract/invoice.
17. Lead times – are as follows;
Digital Portfolios – maximum 2 weeks,
Prints – maximum 2 weeks,
Wall Art - maximum 2 weeks .
These lead times are an estimate of the time it will take for your order to be ready for collection. Urgent orders are at the discretion of the management.
18. Collection and Delivery – All orders are delivered directly to your home for which a delivery charge will be applied.
19. Booking fee/reservation - If you are unable to keep your reservation with us please contact the studio on 01744 607226/07540222490. We take a booking fee of £25 to secure your session with us please note that this is non refundable and can only be transferred to another session if we have been given the correct notice to change your appointment with us . We need 48 hours notice to re-arrange your session. Only one reschedule will be allowed with any further rescheduling incurring a further booking fee of £25.