Terms of Service
Effective Date: June 6, 2025
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the services provided by V Hayes Photography ("we", "us", or "our") via the website https://www.vhayesphotography.com and related platforms. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use our services.
1. Services Provided
V Hayes Photography offers professional photography services, including but not limited to:
- Portrait sessions
- Event photography
- Wedding photography
- Brand and lifestyle photography
- Photo editing and digital delivery
We reserve the right to modify or discontinue any part of our services at any time without notice.
2. Booking and Payment
- A deposit or full payment may be required at the time of booking to secure your session or event date.
- Remaining balances, if applicable, are due as stated in your contract or invoice.
- Accepted payment methods will be communicated during the booking process.
- Failure to pay on time may result in cancellation of services and forfeiture of your booking deposit.
3. Cancellation & Rescheduling
- Cancellations must be made in writing. Refunds of deposits are not guaranteed and are subject to the terms of your specific contract.
- Rescheduling is subject to photographer availability and may require an additional fee.
- In the unlikely event we must cancel due to illness, emergency, or force majeure, we will make every effort to reschedule or offer a full refund of any fees paid.
4. Client Responsibilities
Clients are responsible for:
- Providing accurate information and any necessary access for scheduled photography sessions.
- Arriving on time and prepared for their scheduled session.
- Respecting copyright and usage terms related to delivered photographs.
5. Image Rights & Usage
- V Hayes Photography retains full copyright to all images produced.
- Clients are granted a non-commercial, personal-use license to print, share, and display images, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.
- Commercial use, resale, or editing of images without permission is strictly prohibited.
- We reserve the right to use photos for portfolio, marketing, website, and social media unless otherwise requested in writing by the client prior to the session.
6. Intellectual Property
All content on our website and services — including text, graphics, logos, and images — is the intellectual property of V Hayes Photography or its licensors and may not be copied, reproduced, or used without prior written permission.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, V Hayes Photography will not be liable for:
- Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
- Loss of data, revenue, or profits arising out of your use or inability to use our services.
- Any claims resulting from your failure to follow instructions or contractual obligations.
Our total liability is limited to the amount paid by you for the services provided.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
Our services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that your use of the website or services will be uninterrupted or error-free.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless V Hayes Photography, its affiliates, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or legal fees arising from your use of our services, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.
10. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of [Your State], without regard to its conflict of law principles.
11. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
V Hayes Photography
Email: info@vhayesphotography.com
Website: https://www.vhayesphotography.com