Terms and Conditions for ThistleFrame Studios
Welcome to ThistleFrame Studios. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our services and our online platform. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the terms, then you may not access our services.
1. Definitions
- "Services" refers to the photography and visual arts services provided by ThistleFrame Studios, including Portrait Photography, Event Coverage, Commercial Photography, Fine Art Prints, Photo Restoration, and Digital Editing and Retouching.
- "Client," "You," and "Your" refer to you, the person accessing or using our services.
- "ThistleFrame Studios," "We," "Our," and "Us" refer to ThistleFrame Studios, located at 4272 Heather Lane, Suite 3A, Edinburgh, EH10 5DT, United Kingdom.
2. Service Agreement and Bookings
- All service bookings are subject to availability and confirmation by ThistleFrame Studios. A non-refundable deposit may be required to secure certain services or dates.
- Specific terms and conditions relating to individual service packages (e.g., event coverage, commercial projects) will be provided in a separate service agreement or quote.
- Cancellation policies will be outlined in the service agreement and may vary depending on the nature of the service and notice period.
3. Payments and Fees
- All fees for our services will be clearly communicated in advance through a quote or pricing guide.
- Payment terms, including deposit requirements, instalment schedules, and final payment deadlines, will be specified in the service agreement.
- Late payments may incur additional charges as outlined in the service agreement.
4. Copyright and Intellectual Property
- ThistleFrame Studios retains the copyright to all photographic images, digital files, and artistic works created during the provision of our services.
- Clients are granted a license for personal use of the delivered images, unless a specific commercial or broader license is explicitly agreed upon in a written contract.
- Images provided for personal use may not be resold or used for commercial purposes without the express written permission of ThistleFrame Studios.
- ThistleFrame Studios reserves the right to use images for promotional and portfolio purposes unless otherwise agreed in writing.
5. Deliverables and Turnaround Times
- The specifics of deliverables (e.g., number of images, format, print sizes) and estimated turnaround times will be outlined in your service agreement.
- While we strive to meet all deadlines, turnaround times are estimates and may be subject to minor delays due to unforeseen circumstances. We will communicate any significant delays promptly.
6. Client Responsibilities
- You agree to provide accurate and complete information required for the provision of services.
- For on-location shoots, you are responsible for securing necessary access, permits, and ensuring the safety of our team if applicable.
- For photo restoration and digital editing services, you confirm that you have the necessary rights or permissions to the images provided to us for work.
7. Limitation of Liability
- ThistleFrame Studios will exercise reasonable care and skill in performing all services.
- In no event shall ThistleFrame Studios be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your access to or use of or inability to access or use the services.
- Our total liability for any claim arising out of or relating to these terms or our services shall not exceed the amount paid by you for the specific service in question.
8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of Scotland, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Scotland.
9. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. Your continued use of our services after any revisions become effective signifies your acceptance of the revised terms.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
- By mail: ThistleFrame Studios, 4272 Heather Lane, Suite 3A, Edinburgh, EH10 5DT, United Kingdom