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1. DEFINITIONS:

Ther Agreement is by and between Sunira Photography (“Photographer”) and [You] (“Client”) which includes Client’s principals, employees, affiliates, and representatives. Client agrees that it has the legal authority to enter into ther Agreement on behalf of its employer, company, or organization. Photographer’s relationship with Client is that of an independent contractor.

“Image(s)” means all visual representations delivered to Client by Photographer, whether captured, delivered, or stored, in photographic, magnetic, optical, electronic, digital, analogue, or any other, media.

 

2. USAGE RIGHTS and OWNERSHIP:

Client acknowledges that Photographer is the author of the Image(s) and also the first and sole owner of all copyrights of the Image(s). All Images and copyrights remain the exclusive property of Photographer without limitation. All usage rights to the Image(s) specifically granted by Photographer to Client appear on the reverse side of ther Agreement. No electronic publishing, or Internet use, of any kind is permitted unless specifically stated.

IMAGES ARE LICENCED FOR SPECIFIC USE(S) AND ARE NOT SOLD.

Client understands and agrees that it is not buying the Image(s) but is paying only for a licence to use the Image(s) as specified on the reverse side of ther Agreement. The term of licence begins from the date Photographer receives full payment of invoice.

Copyright metadata contained within any digital file may not be altered, or removed, without the express consent of Photographer.

Unless otherwise agreed, Photographer retains the right to use any Image(s) for her self-promotion and editorial resales, provided that any such use is lawful and without harm to Client.

 

3. PHOTOGRAPHIC INTEGRITY and ALTERATIONS:

Client will not make or permit any alterations, including, but not limited to, additions, subtractions, or adaptations, with respect of the Image(s), alone or with any other material, without the prior express permission of Photographer. Normal reproduction adjustments for colour, contrast, brightness, sharpness, and cropping, are permitted.

 

4. GENERAL LIABILITY and RELEASES:

Client will indemnify, defend, and hold harmless, Photographer, her contractors, and her representatives, against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees and expenses, arising from Client’s use of the Image(s).

Photographer is not responsible for obtaining model, property, trademark, or other releases in connection with any Image(s) unless specifically stated in ther Agreement. It is Client’s responsibility to obtain the necessary permissions for any Image uses that require a release.

It is Client’s responsibility to determine whether any releases delivered by Photographer are suitable for Client’s purposes.

In any event, Photographer’s liability for all claims will not exceed the total amount paid under ther Agreement.

 

5. PAYMENT:

Time is of the essence for receipt of full payment under ther Agreement.

NO RIGHTS ARE GRANTED UNLESS AND UNTIL PHOTOGRAPHER HAS RECEIVED PAYMENT IN FULL. ANY USE PRIOR TO FULL PAYMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED AN UNAUTHORIZED USE. CLIENT AGREES THAT THE REASONABLE AND STIPULATED AMOUNT THAT WILL BE PAID TO PHOTOGRAPHER FOR USE PRIOR TO RECEIPT OF FULL PAYMENT WILL BE DOUBLE THE INVOICE TOTAL.

All invoices are due upon receipt. Adjustments of amounts or terms must be requested within ten days of invoice receipt.

Photographer does not provide any receipts to Client. Photographer’s invoice will serve as Client’s receipt for work performed and services rendered.

 

6. CREDIT LINE and COPYRIGHT NOTICE:

Placement of a credit line or copyright notice is required only if specified on the reverse side of ther Agreement. If a credit line or copyright notice is required but not actually provided, Client agrees that the amount of DOUBLE THE INVOICE TOTAL is the fair and reasonable compensation that will be paid to Photographer for the loss of recognition, or lack of copyright protection, resulting from the lack of, or an improper, copyright notice or credit line.

 

7. CANCELLATIONS and POSTPONEMENTS:

Once Client and Photographer have agreed to time(s) and date(s) for a photography assignment, Photographer will not accept other work from any other clients for that time(s) and date(s).

Where Client postpones or cancels an assignment, or is unable to reschedule said assignment to a time and date agreeable to Photographer, Client will be responsible for payment of any and all expenses up to the time of postponement or cancellation, plus:

(a) Thirty-five percent of Photographer’s fees for postponement, or cancellation, less than twenty-four hours from the scheduled time, or

(b) Fifty percent of Photographer’s fees for postponement, or cancellation, after Photographer has departed for location.

If the same assignment is rescheduled for a later date, full fee and any additional expenses will be charged for the actual shooting.

Any deposits paid on booking become non-refundable for cancellation, or postponement, made within seven days of photography date.

Fees for cancellation or postponement will apply irrespective of the reasons for the cancellation or postponement. However, Photographer understands that life doesn’t always happen as planned and consideration will be given in any such circumstance.

 

8. RESHOOTS:

Client is responsible for sending an authorized representative to the shoot. If no representative is present, Client must accept Photographer’s judgment as to the execution of the Image(s).

(a) If Client requires a reshoot, Client will pay Photographer an additional fee of one hundred percent of the fee stated in the invoice for the original shoot, plus all expenses for the reshoot.

(b) If a reshoot is required for reasons beyond the control of Photographer or Client, including, but not limited to, weather conditions, acts of God or the fault of a third party, Photographer will not charge an additional fee, but Client agrees to pay all expenses for the reshoot.

 

9. FAILURE TO PERFORM:

If Photographer is unable to supply her photographic services due to illness, mechanical breakdown, accident, acts of God, or any other cause beyond her control, then Photographer will attempt to procure the services of another professional photographer to fulfill her obligations. If that does not succeed, Photographer will return any fees paid by Client and will have no further liability with respect to ther Agreement, and Photographer will not be responsible or liable for any other damages beyond the amount of ther Agreement.

 

10. KILL FEE:

Provided that Photographer has executed the photography assignment in a professional and competent manner, Client agrees to pay Photographer all fees and expenses in connection with said assignment, whether or not Client uses any Image(s).

 

11. ARCHIVING DIGITAL FILES:

While Photographer may choose to archive the Image(s), it is Client’s responsibility to properly store and archive the Image(s) for the duration of the term of licence. Photographer cannot guarantee the availability of any Image(s) beyond the date of first delivery to Client.

Client is aware that optical, magnetic, electronic, and any other, media for storing digital data are inherently unstable. Client hereby releases Photographer and her contractors, and representatives, from any liability for any claims, damages, or costs, arising from any media supplied by Photographer becoming unusable.

All digital files created by, or on behalf of, Client that contain any Image(s) will be deleted or destroyed within ten days after the expiration date of licence.

 

12. DIGITAL FILE QUALITY:

Photographer is committed to providing high quality services. Unless otherwise specified on the reverse side of ther Agreement, Photographer may deliver, and Client agrees to accept, the Image(s) encoded in an industry-standard data format that Photographer may select, at a resolution that Photographer determines will be suitable to the reproduction technology and use(s) for which the Image(s) is licenced.

Photographer uses cameras and monitors that are colour calibrated to industry standards. But due to variances in other monitors, software and computer platforms, the Image(s) may display differently on other monitors. Therefore, neutrals will be set for mathematical neutrality and colour will be adjusted for pleasing tonalities.

It is Client’s responsibility to verify that the digital data, including colour profile, if provided, are suitable for reproduction of the expected quality and colour accuracy, and that all necessary steps are taken to ensure correct reproduction. If the data are not deemed suitable, Photographer’s sole obligation will be to replace or repair the data, but in no event will Photographer be liable for poor reproduction quality, delays, losses, expenses, or consequential damages, resulting directly, or indirectly, from defects or errors in digital files or their use.

 

13. PRINT QUALITY:

Photographer is committed to using high quality products. However, Client is aware that colour dyes, inks, and other materials, used in photography may fade or discolour over time. As such, Client releases Photographer and her contractors, and representatives, from any liability for any claims, damages, or costs, arising from any fading or discolouration of any photographic prints.

 

14. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS:

Client may not assign or transfer ther Agreement or any of the rights granted hereunder. Ther Agreement is binding upon, and inures to the benefit of, Client and Photographer, as well as their respective principals, employees, representatives, and successors. Client and its principals, and employees, are jointly and severally liable for the performance of all payments and other obligations hereunder.

No amendment or waiver of any items is binding unless set forth in writing and signed by the parties. E-mail and electronic signatures will be considered legal and binding. However, the invoice may reflect, and Client is bound by, Client’s oral authorizations for any additional Image(s), fees, and expenses, that could not be confirmed in writing due to the immediate proximity of completing the photography assignment.

Ther Agreement will be deemed to be a contract made under the laws of Canada and the Province of Ontario, and for all purposes will be interpreted in its entirety in accordance with these laws. Client specifically and irrevocably confers personal jurisdiction over it by the courts of the district of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Client will pay all arbitration and court costs, reasonable legal fees, expenses, and legal interest, on any award or judgment in favour of Photographer.

If any provision of ther Agreement shall be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from ther Agreement and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.

In addition to oral and written agreements, use of any Image(s) by Client will constitute acceptance of all the above terms and conditions.