Terms of service.

Return Service

Fine art prints and products may be exchanged for an item of equal value, following the return of the item shipped at the customer’s expense to a location provided following the exchange request. Refunds for products will not be offered at this time. Requests for exchange may be communicated via email at mike@mstevensphotography.com

Refunds for services have been spelled out in the Terms of Service provided and agreed upon before purchase of said service.

Terms of Service

Mike Stevens is a professional photographer specializing in outdoor photography and portraits. All sessions are done by Mike himself, as well as editing and touch-ups. This guarantees simplified communication and the customer receives the highest standard of work from Mike. 

By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. In addition, when using these particular services, you shall be subject to any posted guidelines or rules applicable to such services. Any participation in this service will constitute acceptance of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

Product Sales:

This agreement is between Mike Stevens (hereafter “Photographer” “the Photographer” or “Photography Company”) and the purchaser of the product (hereafter referred to as “Collector”).

Whereas, the Photographer has created the Work and has full right, title, and interest therein; and

Whereas, the Photographer wishes to sell the Work; and

Whereas, the Collector has viewed the Work and wishes to purchase it;

Now, therefore, in consideration of the foregoing premises and the mutual obligations, covenants, and conditions hereinafter set forth, and other valuable considerations, the parties hereto agree as follows

1. Sale. The Photographer hereby agrees to sell the Work to the Collector. Title shall pass to the Collector at such time as full payment is received by the Photographer pursuant to Paragraph 4 hereof.

2.  Price. The Collector agrees to purchase the Work for the agreed-upon price listed on the website and shall also pay any applicable sales or transfer taxes.

3. Payment. Payment shall be made in full upon checkout

4. Delivery. The Photographer shall arrange for delivery to the shipping address listed at checkout no later than the estimated time offered at the time of checkout. The expenses of delivery (including, but not limited to, insurance and transportation) shall be paid by the collector

5. Risk of Loss and Insurance. The risk of loss or damage to the Work and the provision of any insurance to cover such loss or damage shall be the responsibility of the Collector from the time of delivery.

6. Copyright and Reproduction. The Photographer reserves all reproduction rights, including the right to claim statutory copyright, in the Work. The Work may not be photographed, sketched, painted, or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without the express, written consent of the Photographer. 

Photography Sessions:

This agreement is between Mike Stevens (hereafter “Photographer” “the Photographer” or “Photography Company”) and the purchaser of the product (hereafter referred to as “Clent”).

1. Scope of Work: This contract is for services and products related to a photography shoot (hereafter “shoot” or “the shoot”) to take place at an agreed-upon time and locations as determined by the photographer and the client.

PHOTOGRAPHER agrees to provide no fewer than the stated amount of photos for CLIENT to view after the shoot and is not required to provide more than this number of images. PHOTOGRAPHER will perform basic post-processing or digital image editing services on these photos where artistically necessary.

2. Fees: In consideration of the photography services provided by PHOTOGRAPHER, CLIENT agrees to pay the sum of the chosen package. CLIENT agrees to pay the photographer a non-refundable initial payment totaling 50% (fifty-percent) of the total price of the photography services upon signing this contract. The initial payment reserves the photographer’s time and is not a retainer or deposit. PHOTOGRAPHER agrees to not advertise the availability of this same time slot to any other potential clients. If CLIENT cancels this shoot for any reason, the initial payment will not be returned to CLIENT. The balance of the payment for photography services must be paid in full no later than 7 days after the SHOOT detailed in Section 1: Scope of Work. If CLIENT is required to purchase photos separately after the SHOOT, payment for those photos is due immediately upon delivery of photos to Client.

3. Work Product:  PHOTOGRAPHER will deliver proofs of photos to CLIENT no more than thirty days (30 days) after the date of the SHOOT. CLIENT understands and agrees that proofs are the exclusive property of PHOTOGRAPHER and CLIENT has no right to these photos except for a license to review them, but not store the proofs.

All photos delivered to CLIENT are licensed for CLIENT’S personal use only. Photos from the SHOOT to be delivered to the client will be delivered by digital downloads. The pre-purchased amount of photos are included in the price for photography services which constitute the entirety of photos to be delivered to Client and licensed for personal use only. An arrangement between Photographer and Client for the photos to be printed and delivered by Photographer can be purchased as an additional service. CLIENT understands and agrees that prints take longer for delivery. PHOTOGRAPHER must deliver photos in a reasonable amount of time after the CLIENT has made a final order. Additional photos may be purchased separately. 

4. Indemnification: 4.1 - PHOTOGRAPHER and CLIENT agree that PHOTOGRAPHER is under no obligation to capture any specific moment or pose or person(s) during the SHOOT. 4.2 - If PHOTOGRAPHER is unable to perform the services in this contract due to any cause outside its control, Client agrees to indemnify photographer for any loss damage or liability; however, PHOTOGRAPHER will return in full all payments made by CLIENT to PHOTOGRAPHER in relation to this SHOOT. 4.3 - CLIENT agrees to indemnify and hold harmless PHOTOGRAPHER for any liability, damage, or loss related to technological failure, including data loss. 4.4 - CLIENT understands and agrees that PHOTOGRAPHER is not required to maintain copies of the photos from this shoot 60 (sixty) days after the photos have been delivered to CLIENT. 4.5 – CLIENT agrees to hold PHOTOGRAPHER harmless for any personal injury which may occur as the CLIENT poses or works with PHOTOGRAPHER. 4.6 – PHOTOGRAPHER will strive to present photos in a workmanlike manner but is not required to cater to specific aesthetic preferences of CLIENT. 5. Duty of Client CLIENT will obtain all permissions necessary for PHOTOGRAPHER to photograph at the SHOOT. PHOTOGRAPHER has no duty to obtain the permission of reception centers, churches, buildings, properties, or other locations to operate thereon. CLIENT understands and agrees that any failure to obtain these permissions resulting in fines to p=Photographer, or which prevent Photographer from photographing the event(s) is not the fault, liability, or responsibility of Photographer. 6. Exclusive Photographer: CLIENT agrees and understands that no other party other than PHOTOGRAPHER may take pictures of any poses, lighting situations, or setups made by the photographer. This slows down the photographer’s work and violates the photographer’s right to take pictures of the event. CLIENT agrees to take responsibility for insisting that no person(s) get in the way of the PHOTOGRAPHER or take pictures in these situations.

7. Model Release: CLIENT grants permission to PHOTOGRAPHER and its assigns, licensees, and sublicensees, permission to use CLIENT’S image or likeness in any and all forms of media for commercial purposes, advertising, trade, personal use, or any and all other uses. Therefore, PHOTOGRAPHER may use CLIENT’S likeness and image on PHOTOGRAPHER’S website or other advertising. PHOTOGRAPHER may sell photos containing CLIENT’S likeness to third parties.

Miscellany. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their heirs, successors, assigns, and personal representatives. 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 any 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 governed by the laws of the State of Virginia

Questions regarding these terms and conditions may be directed to Mike Stevens Photography at mike@mstevensphotography.com

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