Terms & Conditions Portraits.Brussels / De Wilde Photography

Definitions

"The Photographer" meaning Sander de Wilde, Brussels, Belgium. "The Client" meaning any person, body of persons, firm or Company with whom the Photographer enters into a contract/deal for the sale of goods or provision of services by the Photographer.

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.

Copyright and Ownership

In accordance with the Copyright, Designs & Patents Act 1988, the copyright of all images created by the Photographer is owned by the Photographer. Unless the Photographer gives written authorization, 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. The license to reproduce such images is granted to the Client on the understanding that all invoices are paid within the Photographer's stated payment terms.

Reproduction rights 

(if and when granted) are strictly limited to the use specified on the Photographer’s invoice and/or quotation. An agreement must be reached with the Photographer before the pictures are used for a different purpose or after the license to use has expired. The Photographer reserves the right to charge an additional fee if the photographs are used for purposes other than what is shown on the Photographers invoice and/or quotation. If the Client wishes to own the copyright and exclusive usage rights of images created by the Photographer, an additional fee will be paid by the Client to the Photographer for transferring these copyright. This fee will be mutually agreed by both parties. The transfer of copyright will only become applicable after this payment has been made in full.

On instances where the Client requests copies from media that they have supplied, all work is undertaken on the assumption that the Client has obtained written permission from the legal copyright holder for copies to be made. The Photographer may contact the copyright holder of the said image to confirm that authorization to copy the image has been given. The Client agrees to fully indemnify the Photographer in respect of any claims or damages or any costs arising in respect of claims for copyright violation made by a third party. All original negatives, transparencies and digital files created by the Photographer remain the property of the Photographer. The Photographer will ensure that all such materials are stored safely for the Client and make them available for future reproduction in return for the relevant fee. The Photographer reserves the right to make reproductions of images created during assignments for marketing, promotional, competition and editorial purposes.

Cancellation Fees / Overruns If a booking is cancelled by the Client within one or two working day of the starting time, the

Photographer reserves the right to charge his full fee for the assignment. If a booking is cancelled within tree or four working days of the starting time, the Photographer may charge 50% of his fee. For cancellations/postponements due to weather conditions, the Photographer reserves the right to charge his full fee and expenses due to weather conditions on location. In such instances, the Photographer may charge in full for his expenses (e.g. including but not limited to; hire of specialist equipment, props, model fees etc), that he may have incurred prior or during the assignment taking place.

The photographer may make additional charges should an assignment overrun which is beyond the control of the Photographer ( e.g. including but not limited to; the Client requesting additional photographs over and above the Client's original brief etc). 

Payment Terms 

For all non-account Clients, payment for all products and services provided by the Photographer must be made upon completion of the assignment. For authorized account holders, payment of the Photographer's invoice must be made within 20 working days of the date of that invoice. The Photographer reserves the right to withdraw account facilities and services without notice should the Client fail to pay the Photographer's invoice(s) within 20 working days. The photographer reserves the right to charge interest on all overdue invoices at a rate of 8 % per month above overdraft rate until the said invoices have been paid in full. Retention of Title The Photographer reserves the right to retain all of the Clients materials in his possession until all monies owed to the Photographer have been paid in full. Furthermore, the license to reproduce images created by the Photographer will also be revoked until payment has been made.

Fees and Expenses

All prices quoted to the Client apply only to the original job description and specifications given to the Photographer by the Client. The Photographer reserves the right to make additional charges for fees and expenses should these descriptions or specifications differ or change before or during the assignment. Wherever possible, the Photographer shall endeavor to provide an indication of what these additional charges will be.

Representation

The Client shall ensure that there is an authorized representative present at the assignment to ensure the correctness of the Photographer's interpretation of the Clients brief. In the event of no Client representation, the Photographer's interpretation of the brief shall be deemed as correct.

Sizes and Color Matching Whilst every effort is made to meet the Client's requirements, all sizes quoted by the Photographer are

approximate. The Client must inform the Photographer on occasions where accurate sizing is critical. Delivery Shortages / Loss and Damage in Transit

Claims for damage, non-delivery or shortages will not be considered unless notified in writing within seven days of delivery.

The Photographer will make reasonable endeavors to ensure that items delivered by a third party are suitably packaged for transit. The Photographer cannot accept liability for loss or damage caused by a third party. For valuable items, the Client should take out suitable insurance cover. Upon written request, the Photographer will provide suitable loss/damage cover for an additional charge.

Confidentiality

The Photographer acknowledges that in the performances of the services, he may receive information from the Client which is designated by the Client as confidential. Upon request from the Client, the Photographer agrees to keep this information secret and not to disclose such information to other parties except as required by law.