CANCELLATION & NO-SHOW POLICIES

If THE CLIENT(S) provide written notice of cancellation before the scheduled session(s) and travel to the session location has not yet occurred, Laura Ink will not charge any cancellation fees. If THE CLIENT(S) provide written notice of cancellation before the scheduled session(s) and travel to the session location has already occurred, Laura Ink will charge 50% of the final session fee. This amount is non-transferable and cannot be used as credit for future services. If THE CLIENT(S) fail to attend the scheduled session(s) without prior written notice ("no-show"), Laura Ink will charge 100% of the final session fee. This amount is non-transferable and cannot be used as credit for future services.

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DIGITAL NEGATIVES & COPYRIGHTS

The products produced by Laura Ink are protected by U.S. Copyright Law (all rights reserved) and may not be reproduced in any manner without Laura Ink’s explicit written permission.  Upon full final Balance Payment by THE CLIENT(S), copyright ownership of the resulting images will be co-owned between Laura Ink and THE CLIENT(S) under the following conditions:    a.  The digital files are the property of THE CLIENT(S) for personal use and for the purposes of the electronic reproduction and distribution of photographs and/or videos.  b.  It is recognized that photographs may be printed and purchased by external printing sources other than Laura Ink.  c.  THE CLIENT(S) agree(s) that image files duplication is not for profit.  THE CLIENT(S) must obtain written permission from Laura Ink prior to an event where THE CLIENT(S) use(s) photo file(s) for anything other than personal use where production credit to Laura Ink may be given.  Photos may be used on personal sites by THE CLIENT(S) or guests of THE CLIENT(S) so long as credit to Laura Ink is visible; it is understood and agreed that a link back to Laura Ink is not required.

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CC AGREEMENT

THE CLIENT(S) authorize(s) Laura Ink Photography to charge the credit card included in this form for agreed upon purchases of service transactions, including but not limited to completed services and the aforementioned cancellation and no-show policies.  Included in all online transactions is a 4% fee on behalf of the processing company, which THE CLIENT(S) will assume in payment(s).  THE CLIENT(S) understand(s) that the included credit card information will be saved to file for future transactions on my account.  

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PROFESSIONAL STYLE/APPROACH & IMAGE MANIPULATION

Laura Ink reserves the right to a complete stylistic and artistic expression. On their own behalf, and on behalf of the subject, the Client acknowledges that they are familiar with Laura Ink's portfolio and is requesting services with knowledge of Laura Ink’s style; that Laura Ink’s work is constantly evolving; that Laura Ink’s services are of a unique and artistic nature; that the images may be different from photographs that were taken by Laura Ink in the past and that in creating the photos, Laura Ink is obliged to provide their services to the best of Laura Ink's abilities and will use their personal artistic judgment to create images consistent with his personal vision of the event. Accordingly, the Client acknowledges that the photographs will not be subject to rejection on the basis of taste or aesthetic criteria.

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Laura Ink will allow for the limited professional image manipulation (if technically possible) on up to six image(s) of THE CLIENT(S) chosen thereby providing that all photo manipulation be done by Laura Ink at no additional cost.  Laura Ink will allow for the limited professional image manipulation (if technically possible) on additional image(s) of THE CLIENT(S) chosen (if more than six images) thereby providing that all photo manipulation be done by Laura Ink for an additional fee of $80 per hour with a 30-minute minimum. This charge will be run on the card listed within the form upon completion and delivery of the additionally edited images.

THE CLIENT(S) agrees that images will not be manipulated by any individual other than Laura Ink or THE CLIENT(S).  If manipulation is requested outside of the capabilities of THE CLIENT(S), THE CLIENT(S) agree(s) to request manipulations of images by Laura Ink free of charge if manipulations are technically possible.

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It is understood that if a technicality prevents Laura Ink from performing requested image manipulation(s), or if a technicality prevents the final result to meet THE CLIENT(S) requirement(s), THE CLIENT(S) will accept that Laura Ink has performed to its best ability with regard to the specific task and that Laura Ink has no further responsibility towards said image manipulation(s).  Laura Ink is not responsible should THE CLIENT(S) allow other individual(s) manipulate photos outside of Laura Ink, without first the permission of Laura Ink.  In the event that other individual(s) manipulate digital images provided to THE CLIENT(S) with the permission of THE CLIENT(S) and results in (but not limited to) deleting, cutting, decreasing quality of resolution, replaces originally provided image by Laura Ink, or any other act of destruction to original digital image(s) provided by Laura Ink, THE CLIENT(S) understands that it is not the responsibility of Laura Ink to replace or retrieve the destroyed image(s).

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RELEASE

THE CLIENT(S) hereby assign(s) and grant(s) Laura Ink and its legal representatives the irrevocable and unrestricted right to use and publish photographs and/or videos of THE CLIENT(S) or in which THE CLIENT(S) may be included, for editorial, trade, advertising, or any other purpose and in any manner and medium; to alter the same without restriction; and to copyright the same.  THE CLIENT(S) hereby release(s) Laura Ink and its legal representatives and assigns from all claims and liability relating to said photographs.]  It is agreed that Laura Ink may display and use the photographs taken for advertising, display, website and internet promotion, photographic and/or video contests, public display (such as in malls, photography books, photography instructional books, store fronts, window displays, studio displays, television advertising, magazine advertising), and any other reasonable purpose thought in good faith proper by Laura Ink.

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LIMIT OF LIABILITY & NON GUARANTEE

Laura Ink warrants that every commercially reasonable effort will be made to provide to THE CLIENT(S) a high-quality photographic record of the subject events.  Laura Ink uses reasonable care with respect to exposure, transportation and processing of its photographs; including using professional grade equipment and professional grade back-up equipment.  However, in the unlikely event of THE CLIENT’S photographs files being lost, stolen, or destroyed for reasons within or beyond Laura Ink’s control, the latter’s liability is limited to the return of all payments received for the event package with exception to the Reservation Fee.  The limit of Laura Ink’s monetary liability hereunder shall not exceed the contract price stated herein and the limit of liability for a partial loss of originals shall be prorated amount of the exposures lost based on the percentage of total number of originals.

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CAPACITY

CLIENT(S) affirm(s) that CLIENT(S) is/are at least 18 years old and have/has the capacity to enter into a binding agreement with Laura Ink.  ACTIONS BY CLIENT:  Any action taken hereunder by any single CLIENT shall be binding on each other CLIENT as respects the subject matter and performance of this Agreement.   AMENDMENTS:  This Agreement has been freely negotiated and shall be recognized as the entirety of the Agreement.  Only those changes or modifications specifically placed in writing attached, dated, and signed by each Party at the time of acceptance, to this Agreement, shall be recognized as amendments to this Agreement.