Cancellation Policy & Terms & Conditions of Usage Agreement

Cancellation Policy:

A 20% deposit is required upon scheduling. This will be applied towards the full balance. We know that life happens and you may need to reschedule/cancel. If so, please give at least a 24-hour notice. This allows me to schedule other clients in your stead. Any cancellations that are less than 24 hours of your appointment will forfeit the 20% deposit.

Terms & Conditions of Usage Agreement

DEFINITIONS:

This Agreement is between Photography By Jovanni (“Photographer”) and [You] (“Client”) which includes Client’s principals, employees, affiliates, and representatives. Client agrees that it has the legal authority to enter into this Agreement on behalf of its employer, company, or organization. Photographer’s relationship with Client is that of an independent contractor.

“Image(s)” means all visual representations delivered to Client whether captured, delivered, or stored, in photographic, magnetic, optical, electronic, digital, analogue, or any other, media.

USAGE RIGHTS and OWNERSHIP:

Client acknowledges that Photographer is the author of the Image(s) and also the first and sole owner of all copyrights of the Image(s). All Images and copyrights remain the exclusive property of Photographer without limitation.

Client understands and agrees that it is not buying the Image(s) but is paying only for a license to use the Image(s). The term of license begins from the date Photographer receives full payment of invoice.

The use of any Image(s) will not constitute a work of joint authorship.

Copyright metadata contained within any digital file may not be altered, or removed, without the express consent of Photographer.

Unless otherwise agreed, Photographer retains the right to use any Image(s) for his self-promotion.

PHOTOGRAPHIC INTEGRITY and ALTERATIONS:

Client will not make or permit any alterations, including, but not limited to, additions, subtractions, or adaptations, with respect of the Image(s), alone or with any other material, without the prior express permission of Photographer. Normal reproduction adjustments for color, contrast, brightness, sharpness, and cropping, are permitted.

Any alteration or modification of the Image(s) will not constitute a work of joint authorship.

GENERAL LIABILITY and RELEASES:

Client will indemnify, defend, and hold harmless, Photographer, his contractors, and his representatives, against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees and expenses, arising from Client’s use of the Image(s).

Photographer is not responsible for obtaining model, property, trademark, or other releases in connection with any Image(s) unless specifically stated in this Agreement. It is Client’s responsibility to obtain the necessary permissions for any Image uses that require a release.

It is Client’s responsibility to determine whether any releases delivered by Photographer are suitable for Client’s purposes.

In any event, Photographer’s liability for all claims will not exceed the total amount paid under this Agreement.

PAYMENT:

Time is of the essence for receipt of full payment under this Agreement.

NO RIGHTS ARE GRANTED UNLESS AND UNTIL PHOTOGRAPHER HAS RECEIVED FULL PAYMENT. ANY USE PRIOR TO FULL PAYMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED AN UNAUTHORIZED USE. CLIENT AGREES THAT THE REASONABLE AND STIPULATED AMOUNT THAT WILL BE PAID TO PHOTOGRAPHER FOR SUCH AN UNAUTHORIZED USE WILL BE DOUBLE THE INVOICE TOTAL.

All invoices are due upon receipt. Adjustments of amounts or terms must be requested within ten days of invoice receipt.

FAILURE TO PERFORM:

If Photographer is unable to supply his photographic services due to illness, mechanical breakdown, accident, acts of God, or any other cause beyond his control, then Photographer will attempt to procure the services of another professional photographer to fulfill his obligations. If that does not succeed, Photographer will return any fees paid by Client and will have no further liability with respect to this Agreement, and Photographer will not be responsible or liable for any other damages beyond the amount of this Agreement.

This limitation of liability will also apply in the event that any Images are lost or damaged through equipment malfunction, or otherwise, without the fault of Photographer.

KILL FEE:

Provided that Photographer has executed the photography assignment in a professional and competent manner, Client agrees to pay Photographer all fees and expenses in connection with said assignment, whether or not Client uses any Image(s).

ARCHIVING DIGITAL FILES:

While Photographer may choose to archive the Image(s), it is Client’s responsibility to properly store and archive the Image(s) for the duration of the term of license. Photographer cannot guarantee the availability of any Image(s) beyond the date of first delivery to Client.

Client is aware that optical, magnetic, electronic, and any other, media for storing digital data are inherently unstable. Client hereby releases Photographer and his contractors, and representatives, from any liability for any claims, damages, or costs, arising from any media supplied by Photographer becoming unusable.

ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS:

Client may not assign or transfer this Agreement or any of the rights granted hereunder. This Agreement is binding upon, and inures to the benefit of, Client and Photographer, as well as their respective principals, employees, representatives, and successors. Client and its principals, and employees are jointly and severally liable for the performance of all payments and other obligations hereunder.

No amendment or waiver of any items is binding unless set forth in writing and signed by the parties. E-mail and electronic signatures will be considered legal and binding. However, the invoice may reflect, and Client is bound by, Client’s oral authorizations for any additional Image(s), fees, and expenses, that could not be confirmed in writing due to the immediate proximity of completing the photography assignment.

This Agreement will be deemed to be a contract made under the laws of the United States of America and the State of California, and for all purposes will be interpreted in its entirety in accordance with these laws. Client specifically and irrevocably confers personal jurisdiction over it by the courts of the district of California, United States of America. Client will pay all arbitration and court costs, reasonable legal fees, expenses, and legal interest, on any award or judgment in favor of Photographer.

If any provision of this Agreement shall be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from this Agreement and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.

In addition to oral and written agreements, use of any Image(s) by Client will constitute acceptance of all the above terms and conditions.

Privacy Policy:

We do not share any contact information (Name, email address, address, or phone number) with any third party companies.