Definitions – It is mutually agreed that the following terms and conditions form an integral part of this contract/invoiceand that no variation or modification of this contract shall be effective unless accepted by Yèyé Studios. (also called “the Creative” or “the Creatives”) in writing.
Copyright – It is contrary to the Act to copy, publish, reproduce or store images electronically, unless the express permission of Yèyé Studios has been purchased. If permission is granted, then transfer of the shared copyright commences only once payment for the copyright has been made in full.
Content Use –An agreement must be reached with The Creative before Images are used for any other purpose aside what was initially communicated (i.e content for social media been used for billboards, television and so on). Manipulation of the Images or use of only a portion of Image may only take place with the permission of the Photographer.
Payment – 80% payment must be made before any project production, via transfer.
Cancellation/postponement from clients – When a booking is Confirmed, if it is subsequently cancelled, a cancellation fee will be charged to the client according to the following schedule: (i) When a client cancels a shoot within less than 5days business of any confirmed date, a fee of 10% of the booked time rate will be charged. (ii) When a client cancels a shoot within less than 24 hours of any confirmed date/time, a fee of 50% of the booked time rate will be charged. (iii) When a client cancels a shoot on the day of the confirmed date, 80% of the booked time rate charged. When a booking is confirmed, if it is subsequently postponed, we will at our discretion charge a fee for postponement. In addition, the client may be charged for any expenses incurred by The Studio as a result of cancellation or postponement.
Cancellation from us – We will endeavour to put the Client in touch with another creative in the event we are unable to attend on booked date due to any cause beyond their reasonable control e.g. sudden illness, injury, victim of crime, flooding etc. In the event of such cancellation by us, or in the very unlikely event of total photographic failure, liability shall be limited to a full refund of any fees paid to the Studio by the Client at that time.
Charges and timing – If we provides a quote to The Client, the fee will be charged at that agreed rate. We generally requests a brief at the time of booking (via email or verbally). Where extra expenses or time are incurred or needed by the creative as a result of alterations to the original brief by the Client or otherwise at their request, the creative will reserve the right to charge the Client extra expenses and fees. If The Client changes the length of the job, the fee will increase as per the agreed hourly rate. If The Client is delayed or running late and the job runs into extra time again the fee will increase as per the agreed hourly rate. The creative will make The Client aware of timings and should the work run into extra time he will make the client aware of this and the associated costs. There is a mutual understanding between The Client and The creative that punctuality is important and respected by all partiesIf it becomes apparent when the job starts that it is much bigger or different job to the agreed brief it will be made clear to the Client that The creatives fee may increase. If the creative is unable to contact the client/payer of invoice at that time work will stop until contact has been made. On the occasion that incorrect information is given by the Client regarding a booking (wrong location, wrong time etc.) or the Client fails to arrive at the agreed location/time, 80% fee will be charged to the Client.
Files – Yèyé Studios keeps client final edit files for up to 1years after the shoot session, and is not liable for any claims after this period. All client files will be deleted and backups will be purged after this period.
Liability and Indemnity – it is the Client who must satisfy him/herself that all necessary rights, model releases or consents which may be required for reproduction, are obtained and it is acknowledged that The creative gives no warranty or undertaking that any such rights, model releases or consents have been or will be obtained whether in relation to the use of names, people, trade marks, registered or copyright designs or works of art depicted in any picture. In the event that the Image issued or reproduced by or with the authority of the Client does not have the necessary rights, releases or consents, then the Client shall indemnify The creative against all expenses, damages, claims, or legal costs arising out of any such failure.
Agreement and acceptance of terms. All agreements and transaction between Yèyé Studios, and any clients are subject to these terms and conditions. All clients who book a shoot session or any other product or service from Yèyé Studios agree from that point forward to be bound by these terms and conditions.