Terms & Conditions – Alison Jenkins Photography
 

Training, Weddings & Photographic Event Coverage
 

1. Entire Agreement
 

These Terms and Conditions form the entire agreement between Alison Jenkins Photography (“the Photographer/Trainer”) and the Client. No variation shall be effective unless agreed in writing (including email) by both parties.
 

2. Booking Fee & Payment
 

• A non‑refundable booking fee, together with a completed booking form, secures the Photographer’s time and services.

• This fee covers administrative work, diary reservation, and loss of opportunity.

• The remaining balance is payable:
   

  • Training: two weeks before the agreed training date.

  • Weddings & Events: four weeks before the event date unless otherwise agreed.
     

• Cancellations made with less than 24 hours’ notice (training) or less than 14 days’ notice (weddings/events) are not eligible for a refund.

• If the Photographer cancels, the Client will be offered either a full refund or an alternative date.
   

3. Travel & Expenses
 

• Travel within 15 miles of SG12 is included at no extra cost.

• Travel beyond this distance is charged at 55p per mile (round trip).

• Additional expenses such as parking, tolls, venue fees, permits, or accommodation (if required) will be agreed with the Client in advance.

 

4. Weather, Delays & Venue Conditions
 

Training Sessions
 

• Training will proceed as scheduled, weather permitting.

• In the event of unsuitable weather, the session may be rearranged at no extra cost.
   

Weddings & Events
 

• The Photographer is not responsible for restrictions imposed by venues, registrars, officiants, or event organisers that may affect photography.

• The Client is responsible for securing any required permissions for photography.

• The Photographer will make reasonable efforts to capture agreed images, but cannot guarantee specific shots due to weather, lighting, venue rules, or unforeseen circumstances.

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5. Force Majeure
 

• The Photographer shall not be liable for failure to perform obligations where such failure is due to causes beyond reasonable control (including illness, injury, crime, extreme weather, equipment failure, or other unforeseen events). Liability is limited to a refund of all monies paid. Nothing in this agreement limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any liability which cannot be excluded under UK law.

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6. Image Delivery & Editing (Weddings & Events)
 

• Standard editing includes colour correction, exposure adjustments, and cropping.

• Delivery times:
   

  • Training: images taken by trainees are their own responsibility.

  • Weddings: typically, 2–4 weeks, depending on the season.

  • Events:  Depends on event size, typically 1-4 weeks.
     

• All delivery times are estimates and may vary during busy periods

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7. Copyright & Usage
 

Training
 

• Trainees retain copyright in their own images taken during the workshop.

• All teaching materials, demonstration images, and creative works produced by Alison Jenkins Photography remain the property of the Photographer.

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Weddings & Events
 

• The Photographer retains full copyright to all images under the Copyright, Designs & Patents Act 1988.

• Clients receive a licence for personal use and sharing.

• Commercial use (e.g., advertising, resale, publication) requires written permission.

• Images may be used by the Photographer for portfolio, website, social media, and promotional purposes unless the Client requests otherwise in writing.
   

8. Data Protection & Privacy
 

Personal information provided by the Client will be handled in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Data will only be used for administering bookings and will not be shared with third parties without consent.
 

9. Complaints Procedure

Any concerns should be raised with the Photographer as soon as possible. The Photographer will make every effort to resolve complaints promptly and fairly. If unresolved, disputes may be referred to mediation before court proceedings.

10. Limitation of Liability

Except as stated above, the Photographer’s liability is limited to the total value of the contract. The Photographer is not liable for indirect or consequential losses (e.g., loss of profit, emotional distress, missed shots due to circumstances beyond control).
 

11. Severability

If any provision of this agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
 

12. Governing Law

This agreement is governed by the laws of England and Wales. Both parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

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