Terms and Conditions
Service Agreement
Welcome to PhotoVerse Studios! These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our photography services, website, and related applications. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our services.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User" or "Client") and PhotoVerse Studios, a photography studio located at 1200 Alaskan Way, Pier 69, Seattle, WA 98101, owned and operated by Evelyn Reed. These Terms are effective as of January 1, 2025.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website. Your continued use of our services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for updates.
User Responsibilities
As a user of PhotoVerse Studios' services, you agree to:
- Provide accurate and complete information when booking our services, including your contact details, event details, and any specific requirements.
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations while using our services.
- Respect the rights and privacy of other users and our staff.
- Not engage in any conduct that could disrupt or interfere with our services, including attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems.
- Not use our services for any unlawful or fraudulent purposes.
- Be responsible for obtaining any necessary permissions or releases from individuals who appear in photographs taken by PhotoVerse Studios.
- Provide a safe and respectful environment for our photographers to work in. Any disrespectful or harmful behavior towards our staff will not be tolerated and may result in termination of services.
Failure to comply with these responsibilities may result in the termination of your access to our services and potential legal action.
Intellectual Property
All photographs, videos, and other content produced by PhotoVerse Studios are protected by copyright law. PhotoVerse Studios retains all rights, title, and interest in these materials, including the copyright.
Clients are granted a limited, non-exclusive license to use the photographs for personal, non-commercial purposes, such as printing, sharing with family and friends, and displaying on social media. Commercial use, including but not limited to advertising, marketing, or resale, is strictly prohibited without the express written consent of PhotoVerse Studios.
PhotoVerse Studios reserves the right to use photographs and videos for promotional purposes, including showcasing our work on our website, social media, and marketing materials. If you do not wish for your photographs to be used in this way, please notify us in writing prior to your photography session.
Any unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of our intellectual property is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.
Liability
PhotoVerse Studios is not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of our services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. This includes, but is not limited to, damages for loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses.
Our liability to you for any direct damages arising out of or relating to your use of our services is limited to the amount you paid to us for the specific services in question.
We are not responsible for any delays or failures in performance resulting from events beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, labor disputes, or governmental regulations.
While we take every precaution to ensure the safety and security of your photographs, we are not responsible for loss or damage to photographs due to circumstances beyond our control, such as equipment failure, natural disasters, or theft. We recommend that you make backup copies of your photographs to protect against such events.
By using our services, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless PhotoVerse Studios, its employees, and its affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising out of your use of our services or your violation of these Terms.
Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of our services shall be resolved through good faith negotiations between you and PhotoVerse Studios.
If we are unable to resolve a dispute through negotiation, we agree to submit the dispute to binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall take place in Seattle, Washington.
The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on both parties, and judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.
You agree that any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to these Terms or your use of our services must be filed within one year after such claim or cause of action arose, or it will be forever barred.
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Seattle, Washington, and you consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.
The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply to these Terms.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us:
PhotoVerse Studios
1200 Alaskan Way, Pier 69
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 555-1212
Email: legal@photover Studios.com
Our legal representative is Ms. Amelia Stone, Esq., of Stone & Associates Law Firm. You may contact her at amelia.stone@stoneassoc.com for any legal inquiries related to these terms.