Dream Studio NYC strives to ensure all photo projects run smoothly, but occasionally unexpected circumstances may arise. This document serves as a contract to protect both you (the client) and Dream Studio NYC in those cases.
By hiring Dream Studio NYC, you confirm that you have the authority to enter into this contract on behalf of yourself, your company, or organization. This applies whether you engaged our services through phone, email, text, or any other means of communication. By proceeding with a booking, you agree to these terms.
Client Responsibilities:
- Provision of Materials: You agree to provide Dream Studio NYC with all necessary materials (e.g., text, images, information) required to complete the project. These materials should be delivered in the format requested and in a timely manner. You also agree to provide feedback and approve drafts in a timely fashion.
- Approval and Deadlines: You are responsible for meeting deadlines, including the timely submission of materials, sign-offs, and approvals at each stage of the project. Delays in providing these may result in missed deadlines. Dream Studio NYC will do our best to meet agreed deadlines but cannot be held accountable for delays caused by late submissions or approvals on your part.
- Payment and Copyright:
- Invoice Payment: Images and other deliverables cannot be displayed online, on social media, or used commercially until payment has been made in full.
- Late Payments: Failure to make timely payments will void any usage rights and may result in copyright infringement claims.
- Payment Schedule: You agree to pay the invoice within 30 days of receipt, through one of the accepted methods (check, ACH, or Zelle). Any late payments may incur additional fees.
- Image Use and Ownership:
- Licensing: Upon full payment, you are granted a license to use the images for the purposes outlined in your contract (e.g., e-commerce, website, competition, and product promotion).
- Social Media Credit: When using the images on social media, you agree to credit Dream Studio NYC by tagging us @dreamstudiony and using the hashtag #dreamstudiony.
- Portfolio and Marketing: Dream Studio NYC reserves the right to display and showcase your project in our portfolio, on our website, in marketing materials, magazine articles, books, or other promotional outlets, unless otherwise agreed.
- Image Storage and Retention:
- Final Deliverables: Dream Studio NYC will provide you with all finished files that you select. You should store these files securely, as we are not required to keep copies after 60 days.
- Client Property: Dream Studio NYC is not responsible for any items left behind after 30 days. Additionally, any property provided for photography may be altered (e.g., pinned, clipped, steamed, or folded) to achieve the desired photographic effect. We are not responsible for minor damage that may occur during this process.
- Payment Terms and Invoices:
- Invoice Issuance: After the shoot, Dream Studio NYC will issue an invoice based on the agreed estimate or quote. Payment is due within 30 days of receiving the invoice.
- Late Payments: Failure to pay within the specified timeframe may result in additional fees. You agree to cover any attorney fees or court costs incurred by Dream Studio NYC in the process of recovering unpaid invoices.
- Transferability of Agreement: You may not transfer this contract to another party without prior written consent from Dream Studio NYC, except for transfers related to an affiliate or corporate transaction.
- Contract Validity: This contract remains in effect until completion of the project, and renewal is not necessary. If any part of this contract is found to be unenforceable, the remaining sections will still apply.
- Liability and Disputes:
- Limitation of Liability: Dream Studio NYC is not liable for any indirect or consequential damages resulting from the project. Our liability is limited to the amount paid for the services provided.
- Legal Fees: If Dream Studio NYC needs to pursue legal action to recover unpaid fees, you (the client) agree to cover all associated attorney fees, filing costs, and court fees.
Contact Information: If you have any questions regarding these terms or need to discuss specifics about your project, please contact us at: info@dreamstudio.nyc