BJZ Images Corp.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This agreement contains the fundamental understanding between the COMPANY and the CLIENT. It supersedes all prior and simultaneous agreements between the parties. The only way to add or change this agreement is to do so in writing, signed by all parties. If any part of this agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this agreement shall remain valid and enforceable. Any agreement to waive one or more provisions of this agreement or any failure by one or both parties to enforce a provision of this agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other portion or condition of this agreement. 

RESERVATION: A signed contract and retainer fee (also known as a booking fee) are required to reserve the dates and times of the SHOOT(S). If the SHOOT(S) is rescheduled, postponed, or canceled, or if there is a breach of contract by the CLIENT, the retainer fee (booking fee) is non-refundable and shall be used to pay for lost time that is due to the COMPANY. The CLIENT shall also be responsible for payment for any of the COMPANY's materials charges (studio, gas, props, etc.) incurred up to the time of cancellation.

SAFETY:​ The COMPANY reserves the right to terminate coverage and leave the location of the SHOOT(S) if the photographer from the COMPANY experiences inappropriate, threatening, hostile, or offensive behavior from person(s) at the SHOOT(S); or if the safety of the photographer from the COMPANY is in question.

SHOOTING TIME / ADDITIONS​: The CLIENT and the COMPANY agree that cooperation and punctuality are essential to accomplish the goals and wishes of all parties. Shooting commences at the scheduled start time and ends at the scheduled end time. If the CLIENT does not arrive at the appointed time for the SHOOT(S), shooting will commence at the scheduled start time and end at the scheduled end time. All additional time beyond the expected end time will be billed to the CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES:​ The COMPANY is not responsible for compromised coverage due to causes beyond the control of the COMPANY, including but not limited to obtrusive guests, the lateness of the CLIENT or guests, weather conditions, schedule complications, incorrect addresses provided to the COMPANY, rendering of decorations, or restrictions of the locations. The COMPANY is not responsible for backgrounds or lighting conditions that may negatively impact or restrict the photo coverage. The COMPANY is not held liable for missed content of any part of the SHOOT(S). The COMPANY will not be held accountable for failure to deliver images of any individuals or any objects at the SHOOT(S) (we are not responsible for not being able to shoot items you could not fit into your time).

PERMITS:​ The CLIENT is responsible for acquiring all permits and necessary permission for all locations on which the COMPANY will be performing services.

FILM and COPYRIGHTS:​ The photographs produced by the COMPANY are protected by Federal Copyright Law (all rights reserved) and may not be reproduced in any manner without the COMPANY's explicitly written permission. If the CLIENT has purchased a "CLOUD SERVICE STORAGE" from the COMPANY, upon final payment by the CLIENT, limited copyright ownership of the resulting images will be transferred to the CLIENT. If the CLIENT has purchased a "CLOUD SERVICE STORAGE" from the COMPANY, the COMPANY grants the CLIENT permission to share the images on social networking websites, with family and friends, and on vendor websites as long as the images remain unaltered and textual credit is explicitly given to the COMPANY. The CLIENT must obtain written permission from the COMPANY before publishing or selling the photographs.

MODEL RELEASE:​ The CLIENT at this moment assigns the COMPANY the irrevocable and unrestricted right to use and publish photographs of the CLIENT or in which the CLIENT may be included, for editorial, trade, advertising, educational and any other purpose and in any manner and medium; to alter the same without restriction and to copyright the same without limitation. The CLIENT releases all claims to ​profits that may arise from the use of images.

LIMIT OF LIABILITY​: In the unlikely event that the assigned photographer from the COMPANY is unable to perform to the guidelines of this contract due to an injury, illness, act of God, an act of terrorism, or other cause beyond the control of the COMPANY, the COMPANY will make every effort to secure a replacement. If the situation should occur and a suitable replacement is not found, responsibility and liability are limited to the return of all payments received for the SHOOT(S).

In the unlikely event that digital files have been lost, stolen, or destroyed for reasons beyond the COMPANY's control, including but not limited to camera, hard drive, or equipment malfunction, the COMPANY liability is limited to the return of all payments received for the SHOOT(S). The limit of liability for a partial loss of originals shall be a prorated amount of the exposures lost based on the percentage of the total number of sources. The COMPANY is not liable for the loss of images beyond the lesser of the final delivery of all products included in the package or one year.

CAPTURE AND DELIVERY:​ The COMPANY is not liable to deliver every image taken at the shoot. The determination of images provided to the CLIENT is left to the discretion of the COMPANY.

POST PRODUCTION AND EDITING:​ The final post-production and editing styles, effects, and overall look of the images are left to the COMPANY's discretion.

PRICING​: ​Services or merchandise not included in this initial contract will be sold at the current price when the order is placed. All prices are subject to change at any time without notice. Credit vouchers have no intrinsic cash value and may only be applied toward merchandise purchased from the COMPANY.

Upon booking, you will be asked to confirm your understanding of the terms of BJZ Images Corp.