TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Acceptance of Terms and Conditions:
All contracts and transactions between the Photographer and the Client whether made orally or in writing are subject to these terms and conditions which shall be deemed to be incorporated into any contract between the Photographer and all or any of its Clients.
Website:
The content and images used on this website are the property of and copyright by Marina Maré/ M2 Photography. No images or content may be copied, duplicated or otherwise taken from the website without express written permission from Marina Maré / M2 Photography and/or the creator of the work.
Payment Terms:
A 50% NON REFUNDABLE deposit is required to confirm any booking. Dates will ONLY be secured upon receipt of the deposit. No images will be released until the final balance is paid in full. Upon completion of the work you will be invoiced and payment is due. Payment can be made by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or other means agreed prior to the shoot. The Photographer reserves the right to charge interest on all overdue invoices at a rate of 5% per month. The Photographer reserves the right to retain all of the Client’s materials in his possession until all monies owed to the Photographer have been paid in full.
Delivery of Products and Services:
The supply of products and services are provided by the Photographer on a best endeavours basis. The Photographer will not be liable for delays that are beyond her reasonable control. The Photographer shall use reasonable endeavours to meet agreed deadlines where applicable. The Photographer shall not be liable for any delays in meeting any of her obligations which were due to causes beyond her reasonable control, including but not limited to; postage/courier/lab delays, war/acts of terrorism, riots, government legislation, industrial action, adverse weather conditions, floods, fire, loss or damage in transit, etc.
Prices & Terms:
All prices shown within the Photographer’s price list are subject to change without prior notice.
The Photographer reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions without prior notice.
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. All digital image files captured by the Photographer are in RAW format to ensure high image quality. No RAW files will be given to Client under any circumstances
Copyright:
In accordance with South Africa’s Copyright Laws, the copyright of all images created by the Photographer is owned by the Photographer. Marina Maré / M2 Photography retains all copyright benefit for all images created by her forever. Copyrights for art (including photographs) do not expire. Unless the Photographer gives written authorisation, the Client is forbidden by law to copy any images created by the Photographer and agrees that all photographic reprints, digital duplications or copies of any type made from images created by the Photographer, shall only be carried out by the Photographer.
This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa.