Terms and Conditions:
1. Retainer and Payment.
The Client shall pay the full balance to retain the photographer to perform the services and purchase the items specified herein.
2. Cancellation.
The retainer fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. The session may be rescheduled a maximum of 2 times after which a rescheduling fee of $50+tax applies. Sessions rescheduled less than 24 hours before the session are subject to a $50+tax rescheduling fee.
3. Photographic Materials.
All photographic materials, including but not limited to negatives and transparencies, shall be the exclusive property of Mango Studios.
4. Copyright and Reproductions.
Mango Studios shall own the copyright in all images created and shall have the exclusive right to make reproductions. Mango Studios shall only make reproductions for the Client or for the Photographers portfolio, samples, self promotions, art exhibitions, editorial use, or for display within or outside of the photographers studio. If the studios desires to make other uses, the studio shall not do so without first obtaining written permission of the Client.
5. High-resolution files.
An online gallery of high-resolution JPEGS images will be provided to the client of the event images. The purpose of the online gallery is to provide the Client with an archive of the event images. The photographer is not responsible for sizing or other technical considerations if additional preparation of files is necessary. The image files will be of high quality and will be of the same quality as what the Photographer has in storage. RAW files are considered the digital equivalent of a film negative and are not representative of the final product. As such, RAW files will not be provided to the Client. Ownership of the high-resolution digital files is included with this package and you agree to assume full responsibility for the care and condition of the USB(If applicable). MANGO STUDIOS recommends storing copies in several locations, including off-site storage. MANGO STUDIOS will not keep copies of the high-resolution files for more than 24 months.
The Client is obtaining digital images for use in print, online and social media for an unlimited amount of time. The client shall not sell said images or authorize any reproductions thereof by parties other than the Photographer.
If the photographer cannot perform this agreement due to a fire, injury or other casualty, act of God or other cause beyond the control of the parties, or due to Photographers illness, then Mango Studios shall be able to replace the assigned photographer with another photographer or 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 amount of the Clients order.8.Photographer.
The Photographer may substitute another Photographer to take the photographs in the event of Photographers illness or other unavoidable circumstance of similar nature. In the event of such a substitution, Photographer warrants that the Photographer taking the photographs shall be a competent professional. The Substitute Photographer shall be a photographer from the MANGO STUDIOS team of artists.9. Additional Charges.
Prices do not include HST. Prices for shooting fees are guaranteed until your event day. Major retouching is not included and is incurred at a rate of $75+HST per hour (estimated 3 images per hour).
10. Style.
MANGO STUDIOS is a non-traditional studio and we DO NOT work from detailed “shot lists” pertaining to style.
11. Timeline.
The client will provide the Photographer with a timeline for the session indicating the location, start time and finish time. The Photographer cannot be held responsible for timelines that do not run on schedule.
12. Late Payments.
A penalty of 5% will be applied to all invoices paid 30 days or more.
13. Permits.
Mango Studios is not responsible for any photography or travel-related permits in Toronto, Miami, or any other destination location. Any and all permits required by venues or creative photography locations are the clients full responsibility to obtain. This includes any costs associated with the booking or paperwork required to be completed. Mango Studios is not responsible if permits are not obtained by the client in advance of visiting a location.