Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: October 1, 2023

1. Introduction

Welcome to SmoothVector Photography. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website (www.smoothvector.sbs) and the photography services we provide. By accessing our website or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you disagree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website or services.

SmoothVector Photography is registered in England and Wales (Registration Number: 26732684) with its registered office at 22 Harris Drive South, Aiden, IP19 0NS, United Kingdom.

2. Website Usage

2.1 Website Content

All content on this website, including but not limited to photographs, images, text, graphics, logos, and designs, is the property of SmoothVector Photography or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

2.2 Permitted Use

You may view, download, and print content from our website for your personal, non-commercial use only. You must not:

  • Republish material from our website (including republication on another website)
  • Sell, rent, or sub-license material from our website
  • Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or otherwise exploit material on our website for a commercial purpose
  • Redistribute content from our website (unless content is specifically made for redistribution)
  • Use any illustrations, photographs, video or audio sequences, or any graphics separately from the accompanying text

2.3 User Accounts

Some areas of our website may require you to create an account. If you create an account, you are responsible for:

  • Providing accurate and complete information
  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password
  • Restricting access to your computer or device
  • All activities that occur under your account

We reserve the right to disable any user account at any time if, in our opinion, you have failed to comply with these Terms and Conditions.

2.4 User-Generated Content

If you post, upload, or share any content on our website (such as comments or reviews), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media.

You represent and warrant that you own or control all rights to the content you post and that such content does not violate these Terms and Conditions or any applicable laws.

We have the right (but not the obligation) to monitor, edit, or remove any content posted on our website at our sole discretion.

2.5 Prohibited Uses

You must not use our website:

  • In any way that breaches any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation
  • In any way that is unlawful or fraudulent or has any unlawful or fraudulent purpose or effect
  • To transmit, or procure the sending of, any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising or promotional material
  • To knowingly transmit any data, send or upload any material that contains viruses, Trojan horses, worms, or any other harmful programs designed to adversely affect the operation of computer software or hardware
  • To attempt to gain unauthorized access to our website, the server on which our website is stored, or any server, computer, or database connected to our website

3. Photography Services

3.1 Service Agreement

When you book our photography services, a separate service agreement will be provided detailing the specific terms of the engagement, including scope of work, deliverables, timeline, and fees. That service agreement, along with these Terms and Conditions, will constitute the entire agreement between you and SmoothVector Photography.

3.2 Booking and Payments

To secure a booking, a non-refundable deposit (typically 25-50% of the total fee) is required. The remaining balance is due according to the payment schedule in your service agreement, typically with full payment required before or on the day of the photography service.

Payments can be made via the methods specified in your service agreement. All prices are in British Pounds (GBP) and include VAT where applicable.

3.3 Rescheduling and Cancellations

If you need to reschedule a photography session, please contact us as soon as possible. Rescheduling may be subject to availability and additional fees.

Cancellation policies vary depending on the type of service booked and will be detailed in your service agreement. Generally:

  • Deposits are non-refundable
  • Cancellations within 30 days of the scheduled service may be subject to additional fees
  • Cancellations within 7 days of the scheduled service may result in payment of the full fee

For wedding photography, we strongly recommend obtaining event insurance that covers photographer cancellation.

3.4 Delivery of Images

We will deliver your images within the timeframe specified in your service agreement, typically 2-6 weeks depending on the service. Images will be delivered in the format(s) specified in your agreement, which may include digital files, prints, albums, or other products.

We make every effort to capture all requested images, but cannot guarantee specific shots due to the unpredictable nature of live events and shooting conditions.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1 Copyright Ownership

SmoothVector Photography retains the copyright to all photographs created as part of our services. Unless otherwise specified in writing, when you purchase our services, you are purchasing the right to use the images as specified in your service agreement, not the copyright ownership.

4.2 License to Use Images

Upon full payment, you will be granted a license to use the photographs for personal, non-commercial purposes. This typically includes:

  • Sharing on personal social media accounts (with credit to SmoothVector Photography)
  • Printing for personal display
  • Sharing with friends and family

Commercial use requires additional licensing. Commercial use includes but is not limited to: advertising, marketing materials, publication in magazines or books, sale of the images, or use on business websites.

4.3 Portfolio Usage

Unless specifically agreed otherwise in writing, you grant SmoothVector Photography the right to use the photographs in our portfolio, website, social media, competitions, and promotional materials. If you require privacy or confidentiality, please discuss this with us before booking.

4.4 Image Editing

The editing and post-processing of all images is at the discretion of SmoothVector Photography according to our professional judgment. Clients may not edit the photographs themselves without written permission.

Additional editing beyond our standard processing may be available for an additional fee.

5. Limitations of Liability

5.1 Website Liability

The content on our website is provided for general information only. We make reasonable efforts to update the information on our website, but we make no representations, warranties, or guarantees, whether express or implied, that the content is accurate, complete, or up to date.

We will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by a virus, distributed denial-of-service attack, or other technologically harmful material that may infect your computer equipment, programs, data, or other proprietary material due to your use of our website or your downloading of any content from it.

5.2 Service Liability

We will use reasonable care and skill in providing our photography services. However, photography is subject to various factors beyond our control, including but not limited to weather conditions, venue restrictions, and subject cooperation.

Our liability for losses arising from our photography services is strictly limited to the amount paid for the services and we will not be liable for any consequential, indirect, or special loss.

We maintain appropriate professional indemnity and public liability insurance for our photography services.

5.3 Force Majeure

We will not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations where such failure or delay results from any cause beyond our reasonable control (force majeure). In the event of a force majeure, we will:

  • Notify you as soon as reasonably possible
  • Take reasonable steps to minimize delay
  • Reschedule the services when possible
  • Provide a refund or partial refund if services cannot be rescheduled

Force majeure events include but are not limited to natural disasters, acts of government, civil unrest, fire, flood, epidemic, pandemic, and serious illness or injury.

6. Website Technical Information

6.1 Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over the content of those sites or resources and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.

6.2 Website Availability

We do not guarantee that our website will be secure or free from bugs or viruses. We do not guarantee that our website, or any content on it, will always be available or uninterrupted. We may suspend, withdraw, discontinue, or change all or any part of our website without notice.

6.3 Browser Compatibility

Our website is designed to be compatible with modern web browsers. We recommend using the latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge for optimal experience.

7. User Conduct and Behavior

7.1 Respectful Conduct

When interacting with us, our team, or other users of our website, you agree to conduct yourself in a respectful and professional manner. We do not tolerate abusive, offensive, or threatening behavior.

During photography sessions, all participants are expected to follow reasonable directions from the photographer and behave appropriately. We reserve the right to end a session if we experience abusive or unsafe behavior.

7.2 Safety and Access

For on-location photography, you are responsible for ensuring that the location is safe and legally accessible. You must obtain any necessary permissions or permits for photography at the chosen location.

Our photographers may refuse to work in conditions they deem unsafe or to perform actions that may damage equipment or cause injury.

8. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms and Conditions at any time by amending this page. Please check this page regularly to take notice of any changes, as they are binding on you upon use of our website or services after the date of revision.

For clients with existing service agreements, the terms in effect at the time of signing your service agreement will generally apply, unless otherwise required by law.

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions, their subject matter, and formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims) are governed by English law. You and we both agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

10. Severability

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck out and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

SmoothVector Photography
22 Harris Drive South
Aiden, IP19 0NS
United Kingdom

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 850 890 7991