Terms & Conditions
IMPORTANT INFORMATION - EFFECTIVE July 22, 2020
PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS SITE OR MAKING A PURCHASE!
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Entire Agreement
This agreement contains the entire understanding between C. Haugen Photography and the client. It supersedes all prior and simultaneous agreements between the parties. The only way to add or change this agreement is to do so in writing and signed by all parties involved.
Payment & Prices
All Package costs are as stated at the time of booking & will remain once booking is confirmed. The full contract amount is due at the time of booking unless otherwise stated. Upon your purchase, C. Haugen Photography will reserve the time and date agreed upon, and will not make other reservations for that time and date. For this reason, the payment is non-refundable.
Reschedule
Due to the time specific nature of this service, clients may not reschedule under any circumstance.
Torrential Weather
If the weather is torrential and Photographer determines shoot is not possible, the session will be rescheduled for another day.
Personal Camera
Client may not bring own camera or recording equipment to the session. If a camera is present, Photographer will have to request that it be put away.
Requested Coverage
C. Haugen Photography will honor guaranteed photograph count but does not guarantee any specific photographs.
Artistic Style
Client acknowledges that she/he has viewed examples of previous work and is satisfied with the overall style of photography that is presented. Client understands that differences in locations, subjects and lighting allow for variations in the final outcome of the Session. There is no knowing what photographs will be produced from this endeavor simply because this is an event in the future. Photographer reserves the right to artistically interpret how to photograph a scene. This may mean that some shots are color and some may be black and white.
Cooperation & Physical Liability
All parties agree to cheerful cooperation and communication for the best possible result within the definition of this Assignment. Photographer is not responsible for missed images due to any individual’s failure to appear or cooperate during the Assignment. If there is any threat to the Photographer or their equipment by any subject, Photographer reserves the right to end coverage immediately with no further liability to finish the Assignment, with no refunds given. Additionally, Client is responsible for their own conduct and the conduct of all participants in the Session. Any damage to equipment or studio components caused by the Client are the sole financial responsibility of the Client. Client agrees to hold Photographer harmless for any injuries or damages sustained preceding, during, and immediately following the Assignment.
Copyright & Reproductions
The Photographer owns the copyright to all images created during the Session and shall have the exclusive right to make reproductions. The Photographer maintains the right to make reproductions for the Client or for the Photographer’s portfolio, self-promotions, entry in photographic contests or art exhibitions, editorial use, or for display within or on the outside of the Photographer’s studio.
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Online Gallery & Downloading
C. Haugen Photography will provide all edited images through an online gallery (pixieset.com) provided to the Client. [Client is only guaranteed the minimum, but C. Haugen Photography does her best to over deliver! Number of images varies case by case. Please note: C. Haugen Photography does not provide all of the images that were taken throughout the Client's session - C. Haugen Photography reviews, edits and provides only her best images for the Client to view, download, share and love once received.] Once received by the Client, the Client has five (5) days to download the images before the gallery link expires. If the gallery link expires before downloading can occur by the Client, the Client will have to contact C. Haugen Photography to renew and re-upload their gallery - additional fees will apply. If the Client does not have access to a laptop or desktop computer, C. Haugen Photography can provide a CD or Flash Drive containing the Client's digital images for an additional fee.
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Please Note: C. Haugen Photography is not responsible to ensure that the Client downloads their gallery. Gallery downloads are at the sole responsibility of the Client. C. Haugen Photography will hold images for up to four (4) months on a secure hard-drive.
Photographer
The Photographer may substitute another photographer to take the photographs in the event of Photographer’s illness or personal crisis. In the event of such substitution, Photographer warrants that the photographer taking the photographs shall be a competent professional.
LIMIT OF LIABILITY
In the unlikely event that the Photographer cannot perform this Agreement due to a medical or natural emergency, or other cause beyond the control of the Photographer, then the Photographer shall return the deposit to the Client but shall have no further liability with respect to the Agreement. This limitation on liability shall also apply in the event that photographic materials are damaged in processing, lost through camera malfunction, lost in the mail, or otherwise lost or damaged without fault on the part of the Photographer. In the event the Photographer fails to perform for any other reason, the Photographer shall not be liable for any amount in excess of the retail value of the Client’s order.
Inherent Qualities
Client is aware that color dyes in photographs and photography products may fade or discolor over time due to the inherent qualities of dyes, and Client releases Photographer from any liability for any claims whatsoever based upon fading or discoloration due to such inherent qualities.