TERMS OF SERVICE

 

GRT Productions will perform postproduction and Digital editing services as agreed upon below (Up to 3 Revisions).

 In consideration for the Photography/Videography services provided by GRT Productions, CLIENT agrees to pay GRT Productions a NON-REFUNDABLE initial payment totaling 50%(Fifty-Precent) of the total price of the Photography/Videography services. The initial payment reserves GRT Productions time and is not a retainer or deposit. GRT Productions agrees to not advertise availability of this same time slot to any other potential client. If CLIENT cancels this shoot for ANY REASON, the initial payment will not be returned to CLIENT.

 

The balance of the payment for Photography/Videography services must be paid in full no later than the day of delivery of assets. If CLIENT is required to purchase assets separately after the SHOOT, payment for those assets is due immediately upon delivery to CLIENT.

GRT Productions will deliver proofs of assets to CLIENT no more than 30 days (Thirty days) after the date of the SHOOT. CLIENT understands and agrees that proofs are exclusive property of GRT Productions and CLIENT has no rights to these assets except for a license to review them, but not to store or use the proofs.

 All assets delivered to CLIENT are licensed for CLIENT to use commercially. Assets from the SHOOT that are to be delivered to the CLIENT will be according to the following order.

 CLIENT understands and agrees that some assets take longer for delivery. GRT Productions must delivery assets in a reasonable amount of time after the CLIENT has made a final order.

CLIENT understands and agrees that a copy of STATE IDENTIFACATION will be taking for legal reasons only and information collected is for collection and identification purposes only.

Client hereby grants permission to GRT Productions, the rights of my image, in video or still, and of the likeness and sound of my voice as recorded on audio or video tape without payment or any other consideration. I understand that my image may be edited, copied, exhibited, published or distributed and waive the right to inspect or approve the finished product wherein my likeness appears. Additionally, I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of my image or recording. I also understand that this material may be used in diverse educational settings within an unrestricted geographic area.

Photographic, audio or video recordings may be used for ANY USE which may include but is not limited to:

•      Presentations;

•      Courses;

•      Online/lnternet Videos;

•      Media;

•      News (Press);

There is no time limit on the validity of this release nor is there any geographic limitation on where these materials may be distributed.

This release applies to photographic, audio or video recordings collected as part of the sessions listed on this document only.

No date is reserved until a retainer is received. The balance of the complete package price must be paid no later then stated on contract. If final payment is not received as set forth herein, GRT Productions reserves the right to withhold delivery of the images and or not attend the shoot until payment is received. Upon clients signature and payment of retainer fee, GRT Productions agrees to reserve the date and time specified. The retainer fee is applied towards the final contracted package and is not in addition to the package chosen. Once the contract is signed the retainer must be provided within 3 days, if the retainer is not received within 3 days of the signing of the contract, the contract is null and will be cancelled and your date released for other couples to book. CANCELLATION There shall be no refund of retainer after 24 hours from the signing of agreement due to the reservation of the photography date. Once a balance is paid, it is NON-REFUNDABLE. Any other arrangements shall be discussed between the client and GRT Productions. All arrangements will be put in writing. Cancellation must be in writing even if a phone call was made to inform GRT Productions of the cancellation. The retainer fee will be transferable up to 365 days after cancellations. The client agrees to not expect a new date to automatically be available. The client will be given the chance to reschedule but cannot be pushed ahead of other reserved clients. Some fees may apply for rescheduling. If cancellation of shoot or with the photographer is within 30 days of scheduled date, the ENTIRE balance is due in FULL. Please be reminded that once a date is reserved all other inquiries and bookings are turned away so any potential monies and/or clients are forfeited, therefore the balance IN FULL is still due except in the case where the date can be booked, in that case the monies will be returned. FAILURE TO PERFORM Due to the limited and subjective nature, GRT Productions cannot be held responsible for requested photographs/Video not taken or missed, lack of coverage resulting from weather conditions, or schedule complications caused by but not limited to, anyone in or at the event, or by the location restrictions. GRT Productions is not responsible for lost photo opportunities due to any kind of equipment malfunction, the lateness of the event, or other principles. GRT Productions is not responsible for the lack of coverage due to weather conditions, scheduling complications due to lateness of individuals, rules and restrictions of venue, or the rendering of decorations of the location. It is acknowledged that any lists submitted to GRT Productions will be used for organizational purposes only and in no way represents photography that will actually be produced although every effort will be made to follow it. GRT Productions will do their best to fulfill all requests but can make no guarantees all images will be delivered. Clients are responsible for all location fees and permits. UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES CLAUSE If GRT Productions, cannot perform this agreement due to a fire, casualty, strike or other civil disturbances, Acts of God, including but not limited to, road closures, severe traffic, fire, terrorism or other causes beyond the control of the parties, or due to the photographers illness, then GRT Productions shall return any moneys paid by the client, but shall have no further liability with respect to the agreement. This limitation of liability shall also apply in the event that photographic materials are damaged in processing, lost through camera malfunction, compact flash card malfunction, lost in the mail, or otherwise lost or damaged without the fault on the part of GRT Productions. LIABILITY GRT Productions is not responsible for any injuries inflicted upon any participating parties. Client(s) will be responsible for themselves, any children and will release photographer from any claims against their person or their business. GRT Productions does maintain proper liability insurance and a copy of policy can be made available to client/venue if desired. PRE-EVENT CONSULATION It is NOT required for the client to schedule a pre-event consultation before the event-date to finalize the actual shooting times and location. GRT Productions can successfully communicate all event details via email or phone. In person can be scheduled as well if desired! SECOND SHOOTER If a second shooter is selected for the event and added to the contract please be advised that they will be there for the hours chosen by the photographer. Second shooters may not be there for the entire day depending on the needs of the photographer that day. Clients must give discretion to GRT Productions on this matter. COORDINATOR/EVENT GUIDE If the shoot or reception provides a "COORDINATOR/ EVENT GUIDE", the client is responsible for communicating all day of information. Including, but not limited to: time line, itinerary, schedules, etc.; with GRT Productions prior to the shoot day. One month prior to the date, GRT Productions will provide the client with a questionnaire, please return in a timely manner. The client will be responsible for (or have someone designated for this responsibility) identifying people/objects of whom/which specific photographs are desired at the shoot. The photographer will NOT be held accountable for not photographing desired people if there is no one to assist in identifying or gathering people for the photograph(s). The client is also responsible for identifying any individuals that do not desire to be photographed. This list will need to be made before the day of the ceremony. PERMISSIONS It is the clients’ responsibility to schedule and receive permission to use various locations for photography, including the shoot and locations and any other locations used during the day. Should a location require a payment, this payment will be paid by the clients. RECEIVING IMAGES Images will be ready to deliver 6-8 weeks after the wedding. Your images will be delivered via an online sharing service and gallery and any prints or products ordered will be delivered shortly after. COPYRIGHTS All photos created by GRT Productions are copyright protected. It is a violation of federal copyright law to copy, scan, or allow photographs created by GRT Productions to be reprinted, duplicated, digitally reproduced, copied, scanned, or altered digitally or otherwise, without GRT Production’s express written permission. The client may print (on their own) their personal wedding photographs with the written consent of GRT Productions only once in possession of the digital images. The negatives/digital files remain sole property of GRT Productions and will never be given or sold. All clients will recieve a print release along with their digital files for this purpose. GRT Productions agrees to grant these image rights to the client with a non-exclusive, limited, perpetual license. This license allows the client to do the following with the images: i) Display the images; ii) Print the images; iii) Upload, email, or electronically transfer the images or files; and, iv) Publish the images on personal websites or social media websites THIS LICENSE WILL PROHIBIT THE CLIENT FROM DOING THE FOLLOWING: APPLYING FOR COPYRIGHT REGISTRATION OR SELLING OF ANY IMAGE OR ELECTRONIC FILES SUPPLIED BY GRT Productions ‘DERIVATIVE WORKS’ OR OTHERWISE MODIFY, INCLUDING EDITING AND/OR MANIPULATING ELECTRONIC FILES EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS The client agrees to reimburse GRT Productions for all reasonable expenses relating directly to the shoot event itself. For example, parking fees, destination travel fees, hotel fees accommodations, etc. GRT Productions will bill the client after the event. Both parties agree to discuss this thoroughly to avoid any surprises as to what will constitute an expense and GRT Productions agrees to supply expense receipts if so requested. shoot outside of a 50 mile radius of Laughlin, NV, will require an upfront payment for travel unless discussed prior. GRT Productions will do their best to talk about such expenses prior to the shoot so that there are no surprises. Any location that requires more than a 90 minute travel time will also be subject to hotel accommodations for either 1 or 2 nights depending on starting and ending time of the wedding, unless discussed prior. OVERTIME GRT Productionss charges $300/hour for each overtime hour. Overtime rate is subject to change and may not be the same once your shoot day arrives. All overtime will be booked to client after the event and no images will be delivered until it is paid. PRICING The pricing booked is locked in for your shoot date. The only exception to this is if more hours are added after the contract is booked and the retainer paid. All added hours are subject to the current rate or overtime charges and is charged at the discretion of the photographer. EVENT FOOD SERVICE client does agree to provide a meal for GRT Productions and those employed by GRT Productions. GRT Productions is responsible to inform the clients of any second shooters or assistants prior to the date of the shoot so extra meals can be set aside. If a meal is not provided GRT Productions reserves the right to leave for one hour to travel to get a meal. CREATIVE LICENSE Images may be edited at the photographer’s discretion, and delivered images may not include all images shot. The photographer reserves the creative right to edit and release only those deemed professional in quality and within the photographer’s artistic standards. By signing this contract, the client is aware of the style of photography that GRT Productions produces. PURCHASE OF PRINTS GRT Productions does not guarantee the quality of any prints, albums, or other photo product not purchased through GRT Productions. If the client desires professional-quality prints, they may be purchased through GRT Productions. Suggestions for quality labs will be provided with digital files along with instructions on how to get the best out of your digital files. RETOUCHING Basic retouching will be added to all images. Basic retouching includes global adjustments, ( white balance, color correction, exposure, contrast, clarity, ect.) basic skin and beauty retouching and any other things seen to be fixed by the photographer that falls into a "basic" category. What classifies in this category falls under the photographers discretion. Any additional extensive retouching will incur an extra charge IF the client decides they would like it after receiving the gallery of images. Examples of extensive retouching would be ( any body or weight changes, extensive blemishes, extensive beauty retouching, etc.) SUBSTITUTION In the event of illness or sudden event out of the control of both parties, GRT Productions will attempt to substitute a photographer at no cost to client. This contract will be transferable to said photographer. This photographer will shoot the event and than GRT Productions will still make every attempt to edit the selected files for clients. TERMS/CONDITIONS *Offerings [excluding prices] are subject to change without notice. The most up to date contract will immediately apply to any client that has already signed. STORAGE OF IMAGES GRT Productions recommends you back up your images on another media format after receiving digital files. GRT Productions also recommends making multiple copies of images every year to insure the images for years to come. GRT Productions cannot be held responsible for the failure of digital backups, usb's, dvds, ect. due to mishandling. It is the client’s responsibility to keep several copies of any digital or hard copies of the images in more than one location, and back the images up on another format such as a hard drive. This is the same for the use of the file sharing site the images are delivered on. Once the images are in the hands of the client, it is the client’s responsibility to download and save the images. Backing up your images is very important. THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY HAVE RECEIVED, READ, AND UNDERSTAND THIS AGREEMENT’S CONTENTS. Permission is hereby granted to GRT Productions to use any images created under this contract for professional samples, displays, internet website pages, advertising, exhibitions, contests, and any other purpose. The laws of Nevada shall govern this agreement. If you would like to request exceptions to this release please contact me. All parties understand and agree to all that is above.

Any submission of an EMAIL address by but not limited to contact from. purchase, chat, scheduling, etc. will automatically enter it into GRT mailing list. GRT will not sale or distribute any personal information at any time. We respect your privacy and will never share your information with any third-party vendors.

Travel outside of the Tri-State area, a fuel charge may be applied and dependent on amount needed to travel.