Terms & Conditions
Studio Hire
These terms and conditions will be permanently linked to from the footer of the Matt Marsh Photography Ltd's website and are available to read both prior to and post making a booking.
Definitions
For the purposes of this agreement, The Photographer is Matthew Marsh trading as Matt Marsh Photography Ltd. The Client refers to the person / persons / Company listed on the booking. Session / Photoshoot / Shoot refers to the date / time allocated to the client to conduct the booking.
Booking / Cancellations / Payments
The client will be required to initiate the booking via Matt Marsh Photography Ltd's website / online booking platform currently Calendly. FULL payment is due immediately to secure the date / time chosen by the client, the amount will vary depending on the type of hire booked.
Payments are made via debit / credit card on my online booking portal (Calendly) via Stripe.
The payment is non refundable and non transferable. If the client decides to cancel all monies will be forfeited. A no show will be considered a cancellation.
All hire includes the use of my lighting / props / gym equipment subject to availability – the upmost care is taken to ensure the condition of props, any use during photo shoots is entirely at the clients' risk and can only be used providing a PAR-Q Health questionnaire has been filled out.
Any damage / breakages by the hirer or their clients / attendees must be paid by the hirer with immediate effect. The hirer and any subcontractors must have 5 million public liability insurance.
Cancellation by the Photographer
Every effort will be made not to cancel, however in the unlikely event I need to for any operational or reasons beyond my control such as but not limited to (Sickness, Death, Injury, Flood, Snow, Power-cut, Breakdown etc) I will let you know at my earliest opportunity and will be limited to a full refund of monies paid to Matt Marsh Photography Ltd only.
Session
Matt Marsh Photography Ltd will make every effort to ensure all equipment is available however due to essential repairs it will not be guaranteed therefore I ask you discuss your hire prior to booking.
All 3rd Party contractors (videographers / make up artists etc) must contact Matt Marsh Photography Ltd and email a copy of their public liability insurance, minimum 5 Million.
Minors are not permitted in Matt Marsh Photography's studio nor can they be accompanied by an adult. Matt Marsh Photography Ltd reserves the right to refuse anyone access to the studio.
Failure / Force Majeure
Whilst every care is taken at every stage of the process, Matt Marsh Photography Ltd shall not be liable to the client for any failure, in whole or in part, to fulfil their obligations of a booking where failure arises as a result of an event or circumstances beyond their control. Matt Marsh Photography Ltd can accept no responsibility for any losses incurred beyond a full refund of the booking fee.
Limitation of Liability
In the unlikely event of a total photographic failure or cancellation of this contract by either party or in any other circumstance the liability of one party to the other shall be limited to the total value of the contract. Neither party shall be liable for indirect or consequential loss.
Personal Accident
Any directions issued to clients, their guests or employees during a photographic shoot are deemed to be at said persons own risk. The photographer cannot be held responsible for any personal accidents during a photographic shoot.
Agreement
The Client has read and understood the terms of this agreement. This agreement contains the entire understanding between Matt Marsh Photography Ltd and the Client. The only way to add or change this agreement is to do so in writing, signed by all the parties.
Applicable Law
This agreement shall be governed by the laws of England and Wales.