PhotoVerse Studios

Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to PhotoVerse Studios. By accessing and using the PhotoVerse Studios website (photoverse.com) and any related services (collectively, the "Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Services. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and PhotoVerse Studios, located at 789 Pine Avenue, Suite 200, Asheville, NC 28801. Our contact number is (828) 555-3456, and you can reach us via email at legal@photoverse.com.

2. Description of Services

PhotoVerse Studios provides professional photography and videography services, including but not limited to:

These services are subject to availability and may be modified or discontinued at any time without prior notice. Details regarding specific service packages, pricing, and scheduling can be found on our Services page.

3. Copyright and Intellectual Property

All content on the PhotoVerse Studios website, including but not limited to photographs, videos, text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of PhotoVerse Studios or its licensors and is protected by copyright laws and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of any content from our website without our express written permission. For inquiries regarding usage rights and licensing, please contact our copyright department at copyright@photoverse.com.

Clients commissioning photography or videography retain personal use rights for the delivered content, but PhotoVerse Studios retains the commercial copyright unless explicitly transferred via a separate written agreement.

4. Client Responsibilities

As a client of PhotoVerse Studios, you are responsible for:

5. Payment and Fees

All fees for PhotoVerse Studios services are due as specified in the service agreement or invoice. We accept various forms of payment, including credit cards, debit cards, and electronic transfers. Late payments may be subject to interest charges. Cancellation fees may apply if you cancel an appointment with insufficient notice, as detailed in our cancellation policy. For specific pricing and payment terms, please refer to your service agreement or contact our billing department at billing@photoverse.com.

6. Limitation of Liability

PhotoVerse Studios is not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with your use of our Services. Our liability is limited to the amount you paid for the services in question. We are not responsible for loss or damage to personal property during photography or videography sessions, unless caused by our gross negligence. This limitation of liability applies to the fullest extent permitted by law.

7. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of our Services shall be resolved through good faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, the dispute shall be submitted to binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall take place in Asheville, North Carolina. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding. This section does not preclude either party from seeking injunctive relief in a court of law to protect its intellectual property rights.

8. Termination

PhotoVerse Studios may terminate your access to our Services at any time, with or without cause, if you violate these Terms. You may also terminate your agreement with us by ceasing to use our Services and notifying us in writing. Upon termination, any outstanding fees will become immediately due and payable. Sections regarding copyright, limitation of liability, and dispute resolution will survive termination.

9. Modifications to Terms

PhotoVerse Studios reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will post any changes on our website, and the revised Terms will become effective upon posting. Your continued use of our Services after the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates. Notifications regarding significant changes to our terms will also be sent to active email addresses registered in our client database.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision shall be deemed replaced by a valid, enforceable provision that comes closest to expressing the intention of the original provision.

12. Contact Information

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

PhotoVerse Studios
789 Pine Avenue, Suite 200
Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: (828) 555-3456
Email: legal@photoverse.com

13. Data Handling and Privacy

PhotoVerse Studios is dedicated to protecting your privacy. Data collected during service delivery, including personal information and photographic content, is handled with the utmost care. Our data collection and usage practices are detailed in our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. By engaging our services, you consent to the data practices outlined in our Privacy Policy. We retain client data for a period necessary to fulfill service requirements, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data, subject to certain limitations as outlined in the Privacy Policy. Our Data Protection Officer, Emily Davies, can be contacted at privacy@photoverse.com for any data-related inquiries.

14. Accessibility Statement

PhotoVerse Studios is committed to providing a website that is accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. We adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA to ensure our website is user-friendly and inclusive. We continuously work to improve the accessibility of our website. For further details, please refer to our Accessibility Statement. If you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our website, please contact us at accessibility@photoverse.com or call us at (828) 555-3456.

15. Cookies Policy

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and improve our services. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us analyze website traffic and personalize content. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a set period). Details about the cookies we use, their purpose, and how to manage your cookie preferences can be found in our Cookies Policy. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in the Cookies Policy.

16. Force Majeure

PhotoVerse Studios shall not be liable for any failure to perform its obligations under these Terms if such failure is caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including, but not limited to, acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, strikes, or shortages of transportation facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials. In such cases, PhotoVerse Studios will make reasonable efforts to resume performance as soon as reasonably practicable.