Terms and Conditions

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Terms & Conditions:

1. Services

By booking with Awake Dreaming Photography, you agree to the services outlined in your selected photography package. Details including session length, deliverables, turnaround time, and pricing will be confirmed prior to your session.

2. Booking & Payment

A non-refundable retainer is required to secure your session date. The remaining balance is due by [1 days] before the scheduled session unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.

Failure to submit final payment may result in cancellation of services.

3. Cancellations & Rescheduling

If you need to reschedule, please provide at least [48 hours / 24 hours] notice. Retainers are non-refundable but may be transferable once to a new date within [X months], subject to availability.

Awake Dreaming Photography reserves the right to reschedule due to illness, emergency, or unsafe conditions.

4. Creative Control

Clients acknowledge that photography is an art form. Final images are selected and edited at the photographer’s discretion. Editing style, composition, and creative direction reflect the photographer’s brand and portfolio.

5. Image Delivery

Final images will be delivered via online gallery within approximately [2-4 weeks]. RAW files are not included.

6. Usage & Copyright

Awake Dreaming Photography retains full copyright of all images. Clients receive personal-use rights unless otherwise agreed in writing. Commercial use requires written permission.

7. Assumption of Risk & Limitation of Liability

Clients acknowledge that photography sessions may take place at various indoor or outdoor locations, which may include uneven terrain, natural elements, urban environments, or other uncontrolled conditions.

By booking a session, clients voluntarily assume all risks associated with participation, including but not limited to:

        • Slips, trips, or falls

        • Weather-related conditions

        • Environmental hazards

        • Interaction with third parties at public locations

[Awake Dreaming Photography] is not responsible for injuries, damages, or loss sustained during a photography session, except in cases of proven gross negligence.

Clients are responsible for their own safety and the safety of any minors or guests accompanying them.

In the unlikely event of equipment failure, loss, or unforeseen circumstances, liability is limited to the total amount paid for services rendered.

8. Contact

For questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact:

lockhartnicole2015@gmail.com

Disclaimer:

All information on this website is provided for general informational purposes only.

While Awake Dreaming Photography strives to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no warranties regarding the completeness or reliability of any content.

Photography results may vary depending on lighting, location, weather conditions, client participation, and other external factors.

By using this website or booking services, you acknowledge that you are doing so at your own discretion.

Awake Dreaming Photography is not responsible for third-party links or services referenced on this website.

Privacy Policy:

1. Information We Collect

When you visit this website or book a session with Awake Dreaming Photography, we may collect the following information:

        • Name

        • Email address

        • Phone number

        • Mailing address

        • Payment information

        • Session details and communication history

This information is collected when you:

        • Fill out a contact form

        • Book a session

        • Subscribe to emails

        • Make a payment

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

        • Respond to inquiries

        • Process bookings and payments

        • Deliver photography services

        • Communicate regarding sessions

        • Send updates or promotional emails (if subscribed)

        • Improve website functionality

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

3. Payment Information

Payments are processed securely through third-party payment providers (such as Squarespace Payments, Stripe, PayPal, or similar services).

Awake Dreaming Photography does not store full credit card numbers on this website.

Please refer to the payment provider’s privacy policy for additional details.

4. Cookies & Website Analytics

This website may use cookies and analytics tools to:

        • Monitor website performance

        • Understand visitor behavior

        • Improve user experience

You may disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

5. Data Protection

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information. However, no method of online transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

You may request to:

        • Access your personal information

        • Update your information

        • Request deletion of your information

To do so, please contact:

lockhartnicole2015@gmail.com

7. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

8. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Changes will be reflected with a revised effective date.

9. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Awake Dreaming Photography

lockhartnicole2015@gmail.com