Terms and Conditions

Definitions:  

The Photographer: Meraki Squared LLC (Meraki²)  

Client: Any person, body of persons, firm, or Company with whom the Photographer enters into a contract for the sale of goods or provision of services by the Photographer. 

Proof: Samples of all edited photos, in which Meraki² (The Photographer) holds all exclusive rights to. These cannot be saved to Client’s computer, used on social networking sites, or printed, and will contain either Meraki² logo, watermark, or proof stamp.  

Sitting Fee: Price including all “non-tangible” portions of the photography session.    

Booking and Rescheduling 

A $50 booking deposit is required for all sessions and is nonrefundable.  Clients are permitted to rescheduled session if rescheduling request are made at least 24 hours before the session.  Cancelations made with 24 hours of the apt time will forfeit their deposit unless the cancelation is weather related.   All no shows will forfeit their deposits.       

Social Media 

It is understandable that the Client might want to post their new photographs on social media. This agreement will serve to allow posting low-resolution or high-resolution photos to social media sites, only in the case that photos are NOT altered with editing or filters. Additionally, it is understood that the client will NOT remove watermarks from Internet images Meraki² has uploaded to Facebook or their website.  You are permitted to click the “share” button on any photos posted to Meraki² Facebook page. Sharing can NOT be done via screen shots of photos on Facebook or the Proofing gallery.     

Edits 

Meraki² reserves the right to edit and release only the images that are deemed creditable as professional in quality and within Meraki² standards. The photographer enhances photos via corrections to contrast, lighting, and color, as well and removal of baby acne, rashes, and accidental last-minute scratches, bumps, etc. Meraki² does not change any inherent qualities of a person.  Edits are solely made by Meraki².   Copyright and Reproductions Meraki² (The Photographer) shall own the copyright on all images created and shall have the exclusive right to make reproductions and edits of any kind. The Photographer shall only make reproductions for the Client or for the Photographer’s portfolio, samples, self-promotions, entry in photographic contests or art exhibitions, editorial use or website.   

Deposit and Payment 

The Client shall make a deposit to retain the Photographer to perform the services specified herein. At such time as this order is completed, the deposit shall be applied to reduce the total cost and Client shall pay the balance due. Balance shall be paid in full during or before the session for the service to be provided. Meraki² accepts cash and all major credit cards.   

Client’s Usage 

The Client is obtaining photography services for personal use only and shall not sell prints. If Client is obtaining a print for newspaper announcement of the wedding, editorial use or website, Photographer authorizes Client to reproduce the print in this manner. In such event, Client shall run a credit for the Photographer adjacent to the photograph. If Client is obtaining photography services for commercial use, Client shall give photographer credit where applicable, and agree to post advertisements and/or business cards on behalf of The Photographer at their place of business. Client is never permitted to edit or alter any photo that is copyright of Meraki².   

Inherent Qualities 

Client is aware that color dyes in photography may fade or discolor over time due to the inherent qualities of dyes as well as DVD or CD media which may deteriorate due to delamination and oxidation, and Client releases Photographer from any liability for any claims whatsoever based upon the deterioration due to such inherent qualities. Additionally, The Photographer is not responsible for inevitable low-quality resulting from Client printing from any and all non-professional printing labs, including, but not limited to Walmart, Walgreens, Target, CVS, etc. It is to be noted that Meraki² suggests printing from professional printing labs such as mpix in order to receive highest quality prints.   

Failure to Perform 

If the Photographer cannot perform this Agreement due to a fire or other casualty, strike, act of God, or other cause beyond the control of the parties, or due to Photographer’s illness, then the Photographer shall return the deposit to the Client but shall have no further liability with respect to the Agreement. This limitation on liability shall also apply in the event that photographic materials are damaged in processing, lost through camera malfunction, lost in the mail, or otherwise lost or damaged without fault on the part of the Photographer. In the event the Photographer fails to perform for any other reason, the Photographer shall not be liable for any amount in excess of the retail value of the Client’s order.     

Safety 

Meraki² reserves to right to terminate coverage and this contract, and leave the location of the event(s) if the photographer representing Meraki²  experiences inappropriate, threatening, hostile or offensive behavior from person(s) at the event(s). In such circumstances, the retainer fee and any deposits paid will be non-refundable.   

Severability 

If any provision of this agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable under the law, the validity of this agreement as a whole shall not be affected, and the other provisions of the agreement shall remain in effect.     

Miscellaneous 

This Agreement incorporates the entire understanding of the parties. Any modifications of this Agreement must be in writing and signed. Any waiver of a breach or default hereunder shall not be deemed a waiver of a subsequent breach or default of either the same provision or any other provision of this Agreement. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the States of Pennsylvania.