Terms of Service
**Effective Date:** 4-27-2025
**Business Name:** Pettry Photography
**Owner/Operator:** Jesse Pettry
**Website:** www.pettryphotography.com
By booking a session with Pettry Photography, you (“the Client”) agree to the following terms and conditions:
**1. Payment Policy**
- **Full payment is due on the day of the scheduled photo shoot, prior to the start of the session.**
- The amount due will reflect the agreed-upon package or service selected by the Client during booking.
- No services will be rendered until payment is made in full.
**2. Refund Policy**
- **All payments are final.** No refunds will be issued once the session has taken place and/or photographs have been delivered.
- Due to the subjective nature of photography, all sales are considered final upon delivery of the final images. Pettry Photography is not obligated to provide refunds or re-edits based on individual taste or preference.
**3. Agreement to Terms**
- By making a payment (partial or full), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to all terms stated in this document.
- Payment constitutes a legally binding agreement between you (the Client) and Pettry Photography.
**4. Copyright & Usage**
- Pettry Photography retains all copyrights to the images produced.
- Clients receive personal-use rights to the final images unless otherwise stated in writing.
- Images may not be edited, altered, or sold without express written permission from Pettry Photography.
- Pettry Photography reserves the right to use images for promotional purposes including, but not limited to, portfolio use, social media, website galleries, and marketing materials.
**5. Rescheduling & Cancellations**
- If the Client needs to reschedule, a 24-hour notice is required when possible.
- Cancellations made with less than 24 hours’ notice may be subject to a cancellation fee at the discretion of Pettry Photography.
- In the event of illness, weather, or emergencies, Pettry Photography reserves the right to reschedule.
**6. Limitation of Liability**
- While every reasonable effort will be made to produce and deliver outstanding photographs, Pettry Photography’s entire liability for any claim, loss, or injury shall be limited to a refund not exceeding the total amount paid for the services.
- Pettry Photography is not responsible for circumstances beyond their control, including but not limited to lighting conditions, subject behavior, or weather.
**7. Client Responsibility**
- The Client is responsible for arriving on time and being prepared for the session.
- Delays caused by the Client may result in a shorter session time or cancellation without refund.
**8. Travel Fees**
- An additional travel fee may be required for shoots located outside of the Wyoming/Raleigh, WV area or more than 25 miles from Jesse Pettry’s base of operations.
- This fee will be communicated prior to the session and added to the final total if applicable.
**9. Governing Law**
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of West Virginia, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.