Welcome to Aurora Studios! By accessing and using the Aurora Studios website (aurorastudios.com) and engaging our photography services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree with all of these Terms, you are expressly prohibited from using the site and our services. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.
These Terms are effective as of November 7, 2024, and may be updated from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Terms on this page. Your continued use of the site or services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for updates.
Aurora Studios, located at 123 Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98101, offers professional photography services in Seattle, Washington, and surrounding areas. Our services include, but are not limited to:
We strive to provide high-quality images that meet your specific needs and expectations. All services are subject to availability and may require a prior consultation to determine your exact requirements.
All bookings for photography services must be confirmed in writing, either via email or through our online booking system. A non-refundable deposit of 25% of the total service fee is required to secure your booking. The remaining balance is due on or before the day of the photoshoot.
We accept payments via credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express), PayPal, and bank transfer. Payment details will be provided upon booking confirmation. Failure to remit payment on time may result in cancellation of your booking and forfeiture of your deposit.
Prices for our services are subject to change without notice, but we will honor the price quoted at the time of booking confirmation.
If you need to cancel or reschedule your photoshoot, please notify us at least 72 hours in advance. Cancellations made within 72 hours of the scheduled photoshoot will result in forfeiture of your deposit. Rescheduling is subject to availability and may incur additional fees.
In the event that Aurora Studios needs to cancel or reschedule your photoshoot due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g., illness, equipment failure, inclement weather), we will make every effort to provide you with an alternative date and time. If we are unable to reschedule, we will refund your deposit in full.
Aurora Studios retains all copyright to the images produced during your photoshoot. You will receive a license to use the images for personal or commercial purposes as agreed upon in your booking contract. This license typically allows you to print, share, and display the images, but it does not allow you to sell or sublicense the images without our written permission.
We may use the images for promotional purposes, such as on our website, social media channels, and marketing materials. If you prefer that we do not use your images for promotional purposes, please notify us in writing prior to your photoshoot.
As a client of Aurora Studios, you are responsible for:
We are not responsible for any delays, interruptions, or damages caused by your failure to fulfill these responsibilities.
Aurora Studios is not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with your use of our services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Our liability is limited to the total amount paid by you for the services provided.
We are not responsible for any loss or damage to your personal belongings during a photoshoot. Please take care to safeguard your valuables.
You agree to indemnify and hold Aurora Studios, its employees, and its affiliates harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising out of your use of our services or your violation of these Terms.
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 provisions. 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.
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:
Aurora Studios
123 Pike Street
Seattle, WA 98101
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (206) 555-0100
Final edited images will be delivered to the client via a secure online gallery within 14 business days of the photoshoot. Clients will have 30 days to download their images from the gallery. Aurora Studios will archive client images for a period of one year. After one year, Aurora Studios is not responsible for the preservation of the images.
For portrait and commercial photography, clients may be required to sign a model release granting Aurora Studios the right to use the images for promotional purposes. The model release will outline the specific terms of use and the client's rights.
Aurora Studios shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance of its obligations under these Terms if such failure or delay is due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including, but not limited to, acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, epidemics, government regulations, or natural disasters.