TERMS
A. WHEREAS, Supplier is a professional photographer of good standing;
B. WHEREAS, Client wishes the Supplier to create the Images described more fully herein; and
C. WHEREAS, Supplier wishes to create such Images pursuant to this Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing promises and the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth and other valuable considerations, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Description: The Supplier agrees to create the Images in accordance with the following specifications:
a) Project title and description of Images: “Collection One” wedding photography
b) Date of Event: ; TBD by client as agreed upon mutually with Paul Von Rieter prior to the issuance of this payment link. (Generally referenced initial contact email. Please also notate this in the purchase comments section of check out for record keeping.)
c) Photographer 1 (base cost) – Photography of event day at the sole artistic discretion of the Supplier. Client acknowledges that the photographer is a “photojournalistic” photographer and adheres to the said style. No shots throughout the day are guaranteed (such as, but not limited to, formals, first kiss, bouquet toss, etc.). Client acknowledges that the photographer(s) is using their artistic discretion to create photographs as the photographer sees fit. Photographer will be present on event day at their discretion as defined by the timeline provided by a professional wedding planner or coordinator and the photographer will determine when enough images have been captured
d) Processed digital photos to be made available via digital download to the either the bride or the groom upon completion. Completion time will vary dependent upon the amount of images captured and corrections require to said images. No timeline of delivery is inferred or guaranteed. No quantity of individual images is inferred or guaranteed.
e) Supplier shall make processed digital photos available to the Client in an online gallery for digital download and sharing for one month. Additional time may be purchased for $25 per month.
2. Use of Images: Images are strictly produced for the Client’s private home use only. Client assumes all liability for any form of copyright infringement.
3. Grant of Rights: Supplier hereby grants to the Client the following exclusive rights to use the Images for use as (Personal Demo) for the product or publication named in paragraph 1(a). These rights shall be worldwide and for the full life of the copyright and any renewals thereof unless specified to the contrary here: Unless media sold to outside party. This grant of rights includes electronic rights, unless specified to the contrary here. Electronic rights granted shall be subject to the usage restrictions shown above. For purposes of this Agreement, electronic rights are defined as rights in the digitized form of works that can be encoded, stored, and retrieved from such media as computer disks, DV media, computer databases, and network servers. The Client is obtaining prints and digital images for personal use only including non-commercial web sites, and shall not sell said prints or authorize any reproductions thereof by parties other than the Supplier. If any of the Supplier’s images are published (on the web or any other media), proper photo credit such as “© Photo by PaulVonRieter.com” is required. If Client is obtaining a print for newspaper announcement of the wedding, the Supplier authorizes Client to reproduce the print in the above manner.
4. Fee. Client agrees to pay the following fee:
Base: $(as depicted in invoice)
Payment Terms: $(as depicted in invoice) booking fee. Remainder due thirty days before wedding.
for photography, and/or printing, and miscellaneous services set forth in paragraph 1 herein, including usage rights granted herein. In the event of a termination of this Agreement by the Client, the Client agrees that all fees already paid to the Supplier as of the date the notice of termination is received by the Supplier will be forfeited. Termination by the Client shall be in writing and sent by registered mail to the Supplier. Acceptable forms of payment include cash, personal checks and money orders. Please make checks payable to “Paul Von Rieter”.
5. Expenses: Client agrees to reimburse the Supplier for all reasonable expenses incurred in creating the Images, provided that such expenses shall be itemized and supported by invoices. Client is responsible for all Out-of-Pocket Expenses such as parking, entry, toll and other expenses directly related to the photographic assignment. Such expenses will be billed as it becomes available.
6. Payment: Client agrees to pay the Supplier the minimum Booking fee upon the entering of this Agreement (50% of the total agreed upon package at the time of booking) (signified by the initial purchase of said booking fee via this electronic payment system). Client agrees to pay the Supplier the remaining balance 30 calendar days before day of photography services (day of event). Upon purchase, the Supplier reserves the time and date agreed upon. For this reason, all reservation fees are non-refundable, even if the wedding date is changed or canceled for any reason. There shall be NO refund of any payment made. Client is aware that the photographer is blocking off the particular date in question therefore turning away any other potential work on that date therefore there is no cancellation and no refund is permitted. If final payment is not received, Paul Von Rieter will not be expected to attend said event. Additional custom orders (reprints, enlargements, albums) must be paid in full at the time of order. If additional hours are worked, products will not be delivered until payment for those products is received in full. A $50.00 fee with will be charged for any returned bank checks. If Client fails, or refuses payment or delivery by the terms set forth, Photographer shall charge the Client a service fee of $50.00 plus 2% interest per month.
7. Liability: The Supplier and any of his or her agents or third party associates will not be liable in the unlikely event that a problem arises, whether due to lateness, no show, accident, neglect, human error, loss of materials, acts of god, equipment or other failures. The Supplier is not responsible for loss of, or interference with, the photography due to restrictions on the location, including but not limited to, interference from surrounding devices, access limitations, flash restrictions, and the like. This limitation on liability shall also apply in the event that photographic materials are damaged in processing (film and digital), lost through camera malfunction, lost in the mail, fire or otherwise lost or damaged without fault on the part of the Supplier. Client understands the unpredictable and non-posed nature of photojournalism (assumption of risk) and waives any right to any civil action due to missed or lost photographs (including but not limited to unintentional infliction of emotional distress and negligence). In the event the Supplier fails to perform for any other reason, the Supplier’s liability is limited solely to the return of all payments received from the Client under this Agreement.
8. Authorship Credit: Authorship credit in the name of the Supplier [i.e., Paul Von Rieter] shall accompany the Images when reproduced.
9. Copyright Notice: Copyright notice in the name of the Supplier [i.e., Paul Von Rieter] shall accompany the Images when reproduced. All copyrights, as well as originals, be they negatives or digital, remain the sole property of the Supplier. In the event that digital negatives are provided, the Supplier still retains copyrights on the images.
10. Ownership of Physical Images and Storage Media: The ownership of the physical Images in the form delivered shall be the property of the Supplier. Sketches and any other materials created in the process of making the finished Images shall remain the sole property of the Supplier. Storage media (such as computer disks and digital cards) that contain electronic copy of any or all of the Images shall be the sole property of the Supplier. All photographic materials, including but not limited to digital files, negatives, transparencies, proofs, and previews, shall be the exclusive property of the Supplier.
11. Warranty and Indemnity: The Supplier warrants and represents that he or she is the sole creator of the Images and owns all rights granted under this Agreement, that the Images are an original creation (except for materials obtained with the written permission of others or materials from the public domain), that the Images do not infringe any other person’s copyrights or rights of literary property, nor do they violate the rights of privacy of, or libel, other persons. The Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Supplier against any claims, judgments, court costs, attorney’s fees, and other expenses arising from any alleged or actual breach of this warranty.
12. Arbitration: All disputes arising under this Agreement shall be submitted to binding arbitration in Los Angeles, California, pursuant to the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Judgment upon the arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
13. Assignment: The Supplier shall have the right to assign monies due to him or her under the terms of this Agreement, but shall not make any other assignments hereunder.
14. Term and Termination: Subject to paragraph 4 (Fees), the Client may terminate this Agreement at any time prior to the Supplier’s commencement of work and may terminate thereafter if the Supplier fails to adhere to the specifications or schedule for the Images. This Agreement shall also terminate in the event of the Supplier’s bankruptcy or insolvency. The rights and obligations of the parties pursuant to Paragraphs 3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 shall survive termination of this Agreement.
15. Miscellany: This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties. Its terms can be modified only by an instrument in writing signed by both parties. A waiver of a breach of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall not be construed as a continuing waiver of other breaches of the same or other provisions hereof. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective heirs, successors, assigns, and personal representatives. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California.
16. Permissions to Photograph: It is the sole responsibility of the Client to secure permission of the church, synagogue or other venue of the wedding for the Supplier to photograph the ceremony/event. The Client shall insure the placement of the bridal party, the officiant(s) and the altar decorations so as to not obscure the view of the bride and groom. The Supplier will abide by the rules of the church/synagogue in regards to camera placement at the ceremony. Many cities, counties, state agencies and private venues/businesses are charging a photography permit fee. The Client is responsible for the payment of such fee. In the event Client fails or refuses to pay for any such permit fee despite having been informed by the Supplier that such fee is required, Client is responsible for any and all related costs or fines if applicable.
17. Final Photo Product: The Supplier makes no guarantee, either expressed or implied, in regard to the quality of the Images, because they are subjective and in addition, may be influenced by many factors beyond the control of the Supplier, especially during live or unstaged events such as weddings. It is also understood that the Client is hiring the Supplier for his or her technical and artistic expertise and, therefore, the Supplier reserves the right to edit the Images as he or she sees fit. The Supplier does not guarantee that everyone involved in the event will be photographed or will be included in the final Images. Client is aware that color dyes in photography may fade or discolor over time due to the inherent qualities of dyes, and Client releases Supplier from any liability for any claims whatsoever based upon fading or discoloration due to such inherent qualities. It is recommended to place the photo and album in a dry, cool, shaded area and never in direct sunlight in order to maximize the archive life. Client is aware that digital files may be corrupted due to inherent media deficiencies and random interference.
18. Post-Production Costs: Requests for changes to the final Images will be subject to an editing surcharge of $100.00 per hour.
19. Event Food Service: It is Clients’ option to provide the photographer and his or her assistant(s) a meal for events of 5 hours or longer. If no meal is provided, it is understood that the photographer and his or her assistant(s) will leave the event for one hour to purchase a meal. The photographer is not responsible for any photos that may be missed while obtaining a meal. It is expected that the photographer and any assistants will be served a substantial meal in comparison if not identical to that of the guests.
20. Model Release: The signing of this agreement by the Clients constitutes a commercial model release by the Clients to the Supplier. The Supplier will have the right to make reproductions include but not limited to website, portfolio samples, self-promotion, magazine editorial use, advertisement/marketing and professional competition without further release. The Supplier will not make reproductions for other commercial use without first obtaining the written permission of the Clients. Client waives the right of tort of invasion of privacy due to any reproductions.
21. Photographer Substitution: The Supplier may substitute another photographer to take the photographs in the event of Supplier’s illness or Injury. In the event of such substitution, Supplier warrants that the photographer taking the photographs shall be a competent professional.
22. Exclusive Photographer: The Supplier shall be the exclusive photographer retained by the Client for the purpose of photographing the wedding and other contracted event(s). Family and friends of the Client shall be permitted to photograph the wedding as long as they shall not interfere (standing in front of or behind the photographer) with the photographer’s duties and do not photograph poses arranged by the photographer.
23. Wedding Coordinator/Planner: Due to the nature of typical wedding day and varieties of events taking place in several locations, the photographer will frequently move, change and secure his or her equipments throughout the day. It is likely that the photographer is not in the proximity as the couple, therefore, is not aware what is about to be taken place. It is the responsibility of the wedding coordinator/planner to inform the photographer when the next major event is about to take place. For example, starting of ceremony, first dance, cake cutting, toss of bouquet…etc. In addition, designated person shall be responsible in organizing and tracking all posed photos that are required. The photographer is there to take photos of all groups in front of him or her but cannot be responsible in organizing and tracking all the groups.
24. Unlimited coverage. If you have purchased a collection that includes unlimited coverage, be aware that unlimited coverage is only available the calendar date of your event/ wedding, and that the photographer reserves the right to take breaks when necessary as well as (upto) a one hour meal break at a time determined at the discretion of the photographer. The photographer also reserves the right to leave the event at ANY time if they are feeling threatened or fear for the safety of their equipment or well being.
**By purchasing the services of Paul Von Rieter via this electronic payment system (freshbooks.com) the client full agrees and understands all of the terms above and further understands that no other services are promised whether inferred or spoken.**
