Terms and Conditions for ThistleFrame Studios
Welcome to ThistleFrame Studios. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our online platform and the services provided by ThistleFrame Studios, located at 2847 Elmwood Crescent, Suite 3A, Edinburgh, EH12 7BQ, Scotland, United Kingdom. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use our services.
1. Services Overview
ThistleFrame Studios specializes in Photography and Visual Arts. Our services include, but are not limited to:
- Portrait Photography
- Event Photography
- Commercial Shoots
- Photo Editing and Retouching
- Creative Visual Storytelling
2. Booking and Payments
All bookings for photography sessions or other services are subject to availability. A deposit may be required to secure your booking, with the remaining balance due on or before the day of the service, as specified in your service agreement.
- Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be made within a specified timeframe, as detailed in your individual service quote or agreement. Late cancellations or no-shows may result in forfeiture of the deposit.
- Rescheduling: We will endeavor to accommodate rescheduling requests, subject to our availability.
- Pricing: All prices are quoted in GBP and are subject to change without prior notice, although any agreed-upon prices for confirmed bookings will be honored.
3. Intellectual Property and Copyright
All photographic works, including images, videos, and other creative assets produced by ThistleFrame Studios, remain the intellectual property of ThistleFrame Studios.
- Usage Rights: Clients are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the final delivered images for personal and agreed-upon commercial purposes. Unless explicitly agreed otherwise in writing, commercial photography clients receive a license for specified uses. Further usage, including resale or extensive modification beyond agreed-upon retouching, is not permitted without prior written consent and may incur additional fees.
- Portfolio Use: ThistleFrame Studios reserves the right to use selected photographs for promotional purposes, including but not limited to, our website, social media, print materials, and portfolio, unless a specific agreement for privacy and non-disclosure is made in writing prior to the service.
4. Client Responsibilities
Clients are responsible for providing clear instructions, necessary access, and ensuring the suitability of locations for photographic sessions. Any delays or additional costs incurred due to client-caused issues may be charged accordingly.
- Cooperation: We request your full cooperation during shoots to ensure the best possible outcome.
- Safety: Clients must ensure a safe working environment for our photographers and staff at all times.
5. Delivery of Work
The timeframe for delivery of final edited images or completed projects will be communicated during the booking process or in your service agreement. This will depend on the scope and complexity of the project.
- Format: Images will typically be delivered in high-resolution digital format, unless otherwise requested and agreed upon.
- Revisions: Minor revisions to photo editing may be included as specified in your agreement. Extensive revisions or additional editing requests beyond the agreed scope may incur extra charges.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties; Limitation of Liability
While ThistleFrame Studios strives for excellence in all services, we do not guarantee that the outcome of all visual content will perfectly match subjective expectations. Our services are provided "as is" and "as available".
In no event shall ThistleFrame Studios, its directors, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (i) your access to or use of or inability to access or use our services; (ii) any conduct or content of any third party on our services; (iii) any content obtained from our site; and (iv) unauthorized access, use or alteration of your transmissions or content, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence) or any other legal theory, whether or not we have been informed of the possibility of such damage.
7. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of Scotland, United Kingdom, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
8. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. Your continued use of our services after any revisions become effective indicates your acceptance of the new Terms.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
ThistleFrame Studios
2847 Elmwood Crescent
Suite 3A, Edinburgh, EH12 7BQ
Scotland, United Kingdom