Terms & Conditions
TERMS & CONDITIONS
1. COPYRIGHT
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The Copyright Designs and Patents Acts assign the copyright of the images to the photographer (Colette Langton).
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b) Suppliers from the day can use images for their portfolio. The image must be credited to Colette Langton Photography, and they must email Colette Langton to arrange usage rights for the images they wish to use, to be able to comply with GDPR – clphotography@live.co.uk
2. LICENSES, COVERAGE AND REPRODUCTION
a) Photographs taken during the course of the event will be at the discretion of the photographer(s) although every effort will be made to comply with The Client(s) requirements.
b) For a booking involving a church ceremony or at certain venues, the photographer(s) movements are sometimes restricted by the official in charge. The area from which the photographer(s) is able to cover the ceremony may not be the photographer(s) choice and the photographer(s) cannot accept responsibility for any obstructed view should this be the case.
c) Due to a variety of lighting conditions and the limitations of digital sensors, some colours may alter throughout a set of photographs. Please note that certain colours do not reproduce exactly in print.
d) It is understood that all photographic printing is undertaken within the technical limitations of the process and that colour may not be identical over the whole range of colours within a subject. It's also understood that prints made at different times or in different sizes may be variable in colour balance.
e) Due to the limitations of computer monitors it is understood that:
(1) images appear differently according to the specification of each monitor
(2) prints will not match images rendered on any particular computer monitor.
f) All print and presentation sizes quoted are approximate and subject to the discretion of the photographer(s).
g) Although all equipment is checked regularly and reasonable steps are taken to ensure backup equipment is available, the photographer(s) will not be responsible for photographs that are not produced due to technical failure, either at the shooting or processing stage.
h) Exclusivity. It is agreed that the Photographer(s) shall be the sole professional stills Photographer on the wedding day. Although the Photographer will actively encourage the use of cameras throughout the wedding it is agreed that the Photographer shall reserve the right to ask guests to refrain from taking photographs in the event that their activities are corrupting the official photography in any way.
3. PAYMENTS
a) A non-refundable deposit for the amount specified in your quote summary (paid by cash, or online bank transfer) will confirm your booking. The deposit forms part of the total cost of your Package (i.e. it is NOT in addition to the cost of the plan) and is deducted when calculating the final balance due. The deposit secures the photographers services for the day and is non refundable in any event. The photographer will decline any other enquiries for the date upon receiving this fee. The booking fee is payable within 10 working days from the date of booking. After this time the reservation will be automatically removed and the date will become open for booking. Payment for any outstanding balance is due on receipt of the proofs, no later than two days after. Non-receipt of the full balance by the due date will be deemed cancellation of the contract by the client(s)
b) All additional goods must be paid for in full on ordering unless other arranges have been made. This includes extra prints, albums, special editing and rendering of images, high-resolution digital files, high resolution long term galleries, and any other services ordered after the event.
c) Title to all goods remains with Colette – Langton Photography until paid for in full by the client(s).
d) All the payments should be made payable to ‘Colette Langton’.
4. FORCE MAJEURE
a) The due performance of the contract is subject to alteration or cancellation by the photographer(s) owing to any cause beyond their reasonable control (e.g sudden illness/injury/ victim of crime, flooding).
b) The photographer(s) may contact other photographers in the event that they are not able to attend your booking due to clause 4a). However it may prove difficult or impossible to find a skilled replacement photographer at short notice or at the same price.
c) In the event of cancellation by the photographer(s), or in the unlikely event of total photographic failure (although re-shoots may be arranged if practicable) the photographer(s) will not be responsible for costs in order to stage re-shoots. The photographer(s) liability shall be limited to a full refund of any deposits and fees paid.
5. LIABILITY FOR DIGITAL FILES AND PRODUCTS
a) The digital files shall remain the property of the photographer(s) and shall be kept by them for not less than 12 months from the wedding date at one site.
b) Should digital files be lost, damaged or destroyed the photographer(s) liability shall be limited to a refund of fees paid, but shall not include a refund for any goods already supplied or capable of supply at a quality deemed acceptable by the photographer. No refund will be due for any digital files lost, damaged, or destroyed after 12 months from the date of the wedding.
c) Any pre-paid product credits (e.g. for albums and prints) not utilised by the clients within 12 months of the date of the wedding will lapse without value unless otherwise agreed in writing. Any product supplied will be at the sole discretion of the photographer(s) and forwarded by standard Royal Mail to the last known address of the clients.
6. CANCELLATION FEES, DATE AND PACKAGE CHANGES
a) If The Client(s) should have to cancel a booking, the deposit cannot be refunded.
b) The Client(s) may change the date booked earlier, if somebody else has not booked it already. No additional charges apply and written consent is required. The photographer cannot take responsibility in the event when the new date is booked or other responsibilities need to be carrying out on this date. No refunds will be given.
c) The Client(s) may upgrade or degrade the package at any time. No additional charges . The Client(s) have to pay the difference between the amount already paid and new amount due.
7. PRIVACY
Colette Langton Photography may store your data on a private internal database. This data will not be made available to outside companies or individuals. Should you wish to have your data removed from the database, please advise in writing and retain your confirmation. For more information about privacy please see the privacy policy or contact
8. INSURANCE
The Client(s) are hereby advised to take out an insurance policy to cover any expenses in the event of cancellation.
9. BY PAYING THE DEPOSIT YOU ARE SECURING THE DATE YOU HAVE REQUESTED AND AGREEING TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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