Terms and Conditions
Welcome to Luminous Lens Studio! These terms and conditions outline the rules and regulations for the use of Luminous Lens Studio's website and services. By accessing this website and/or using our services, you accept these terms and conditions in full. If you disagree with these terms and conditions or any part of these terms and conditions, you must not use this website or our services.
1. Definitions
In these terms and conditions:
- "Client" refers to any individual or entity that engages Luminous Lens Studio for photography services.
- "Photographer" refers to Luminous Lens Studio and its employees or contractors providing photography services.
- "Services" refers to all photography services provided by Luminous Lens Studio, including but not limited to portrait photography, wedding photography, event photography, and commercial photography.
- "Website" refers to the Luminous Lens Studio website located at luminouslensstudio.com.
- "Content" refers to all text, images, videos, and other forms of media available on the website.
2. Use of the Website
You may use the website for lawful purposes only. You must not use the website in any way that causes, or may cause, damage to the website or impairment of the availability or accessibility of the website; or in any way which is unlawful, illegal, fraudulent or harmful, or in connection with any unlawful, illegal, fraudulent or harmful purpose or activity.
You must not:
- Republish material from this website (including republication on another website).
- Sell, rent, or sub-license material from the website.
- Show any material from the website in public.
- Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or otherwise exploit material on this website for a commercial purpose.
- Edit or otherwise modify any material on the website.
- Redistribute material from this website except for content specifically and expressly made available for redistribution.
3. Copyright and Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Luminous Lens Studio or its content suppliers and protected by international copyright laws. You may not use, reproduce, or distribute any content from this website without the express written permission of Luminous Lens Studio.
Photographs taken by Luminous Lens Studio remain the intellectual property of Luminous Lens Studio. The client receives a license to use the photographs for personal use. Commercial use of the photographs requires a separate agreement and additional fees.
4. Photography Services Agreement
Engaging Luminous Lens Studio for photography services constitutes acceptance of the following terms:
4.1. Booking and Payment
A non-refundable deposit is required to secure a booking for photography services. The remaining balance is due as specified in the service agreement or invoice. Luminous Lens Studio reserves the right to cancel the booking if payment is not received on time.
4.2. Cancellation and Rescheduling
In the event of cancellation by the client, the deposit is non-refundable. Rescheduling is subject to availability and may incur additional fees. Luminous Lens Studio reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a shoot due to unforeseen circumstances, such as illness or inclement weather. In such cases, the client will receive a full refund of any payments made.
4.3. Image Delivery
Digital images will be delivered to the client via an online gallery or other agreed-upon method. Luminous Lens Studio is not responsible for the loss or damage of digital images after they have been delivered to the client. The timeframe for image delivery will be specified in the service agreement.
4.4. Usage Rights
The client is granted a personal use license for the photographs taken by Luminous Lens Studio. This license allows the client to print, share, and display the photographs for personal, non-commercial purposes. Commercial use of the photographs requires a separate agreement and additional fees.
4.5. Model Release
The client is responsible for obtaining model releases from all individuals photographed during the session. Luminous Lens Studio is not responsible for any legal issues arising from the lack of a model release.
5. Limitation of Liability
Luminous Lens Studio will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your access to or use of the website or our services. This includes, without limitation, damages for loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (i) your use or inability to use the website or our services; (ii) any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or any personal information stored therein; (iii) any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from our website; (iv) any bugs, viruses, trojan horses, or the like which may be transmitted to or through our website by any third party; or (v) any errors or omissions in any content or for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of any content posted, emailed, transmitted, or otherwise made available via the website or our services.
6. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Luminous Lens Studio, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees) arising from: (i) your use of and access to the website; (ii) your violation of any term of these terms and conditions; (iii) your violation of any third party right, including without limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right; or (iv) any claim that your content caused damage to a third party.
7. Governing Law
These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these terms and conditions shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Cook County, Illinois, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.
8. Changes to Terms and Conditions
Luminous Lens Studio reserves the right to modify these terms and conditions at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the website and our services following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms and conditions. It is your responsibility to review these terms and conditions periodically for changes.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these terms and conditions, please contact us at:
Luminous Lens Studio
123 Oak Street, Suite 456
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 555-7890
Email: terms@luminouslensstudio.com
10. Severability
If any provision of these terms and conditions is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
11. Entire Agreement
These terms and conditions constitute the entire agreement between you and Luminous Lens Studio concerning your use of the website and our services, superseding any prior agreements between you and Luminous Lens Studio.
12. Cookies Policy
By using the Luminous Lens Studio website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with our Cookies Policy. Please review this policy for more information on how we use cookies.
13. Accessibility
Luminous Lens Studio is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone, and applying the relevant accessibility standards. See our Accessibility Statement for details.