Terms of Service

1. Agreement

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern all photography services, products, and image licenses provided by Three Strands Media (“Company”). By booking services, purchasing products, or accessing any gallery, the client (“Client”) agrees to these Terms.

2. Scope of Services

Company provides professional photography services, digital image delivery, print fulfillment, and image licensing as specified in the booking confirmation, invoice, proposal, or signed agreement.

3. Retainer & Payment

A non-refundable retainer of fifty percent (50%) of the total fee is required at booking to reserve the date and time. The remaining balance is due in full prior to delivery of any images or products. No images will be released until payment is complete.

4. Cancellation & Rescheduling

All retainers are earned upon booking and are non-refundable. Rescheduling requests must be made in writing and are subject to Company availability. Failure to appear for a scheduled session without notice forfeits all payments made.

5. Delivery & Storage

Images are delivered via an online gallery with download and print options.

Estimated delivery timelines:

Standard sessions: within two (2) weeks
Events: within four (4) weeks

Client is responsible for downloading and backing up delivered files. Company is not responsible for data loss after delivery.

6. Intellectual Property & Licensing

Company retains full and exclusive copyright ownership of all images created.

Licensing is granted as follows:

Personal Use License (Default):
Allows personal viewing, sharing, and printing. Prohibits resale, advertising, business use, or commercial exploitation.
Event & Commercial License:
For event or commercial engagements, Company grants Client a commercial use license unless otherwise agreed in writing. This license permits marketing, promotional, and business-related use but does not transfer copyright ownership.

7. Client-Imposed or Third-Party Agreements (Copyright Protected)

If Company enters into a separate written agreement with Client or a third party (such as a venue or event organizer), that agreement shall govern only to the extent of a direct conflict, provided that Company’s copyright ownership is never transferred or waived unless expressly stated in a written agreement signed by Company.

8. Promotional Use by Company

Client grants Company the irrevocable right to use images for portfolio, website, publication, marketing, advertising, and promotional purposes unless Client provides written objection prior to the session.

9. Limitation of Liability & Indemnification

Company shall not be liable for circumstances beyond its control, including weather, venue restrictions, or technical failures. Company’s total liability is limited to the amount paid by Client. Client agrees to indemnify and hold Company harmless from claims arising from Client’s misuse of images.

10. Governing Law & Venue

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, with venue exclusively in Texas courts.