These are the terms and conditions that apply to all our photos shoots. Within, “the photographer/s” will relate to both photographers i.e. Shina amusan trading as Shina amusan Photography. “The client” will relate to any person, a body of persons, firm or Company with whom the photographer enters into a contract for the sale of goods or provision of services by the photographer. In extreme circumstances, these can be amended on the discretion of the photographers.

1. COPYRIGHT & LICENCE 

i. The Photographer retains full copyright of all photos, at all times, throughout the world, in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1970. Failure to complete payment for a wedding package but still use "our" photos for personal use will mean the client is breaching this Act.

ii. The licence to use is limited. However, the client has the right to print the photos wherever they want. 

iii. Any publication of the photos to gain publicity for companies other than the original commissioning company will require a reproduction fee to be paid to the photographer. (Prices Vary)

2. CREATIVE LICENCE & USAGE

i. The photographers request that if any photos are used on any social media platforms, could the client please credit the photographer: @shinaamusanphotography (optional)

ii. Before the shoot, the photographer and the client will discuss whether photos taken can be used for advertising purposes by either party which will be confirmed in a signed contract. If this is agreed, the photos can be used in any manner at any time and in any part of the world for the purposes of advertising or otherwise promoting their work.

iii. All photos are edited by the photographers. They only supply “edited photos” and the "raw copies" will be unavailable, they have their own editing style and wish to preserve this. 

iv. Photos will be available to view and download from a secure client gallery for 6 months from the date of the commission. Longer periods are available by agreement.

3. DELIVERY

i. The photographer will endeavour to edit and upload the digital files to their website as a "private" collection within 15 - 30 days of the wedding date. However, this could take longer during busy periods.

ii. All collections are locked until an email address is entered. This is for security purposes and to monitor who has accessed the collections. Once you have entered in an email address, this will be saved to an email listing service which you can opt-out of any time by unsubscribing. This email service is only in place so you can receive news about new collections and for updates about our existing collections, it will not be used for spam emails. 

iii. For paying clients, there will be a unique password protecting their "private" collection which will be emailed to them once all the photos are available to view and any outstanding payments have been made.

4. ARCHIVING OF PHOTOS 

i. All final photos will be stored and archived by the photographer for 1 year from the date of the event.  If archived photos are required after that time or additional storage time is required, an admin fee may be charged.  

5. PHOTOBOOKS

i. Photo Book prices are fixed. However additional leaves can be purchased if required.

ii. There are two options available. For the “Unique Photo Book designed by us", the photographers accept no liability for the basis of style or composition i.e. the photos and layout of each leaf and the front and back covers are chosen by us. For the “Customised Photo book designed by you”, the photographers will make every effort to ensure the final product meets your full requirements i.e. the photos and layout of each leaf and the front and back covers are chosen by the client.

15. COMPLAINTS

i. Any complaints should be raised by the client in writing within 28 days of the client first becoming aware of the matter to be complained of. The photographer will endeavour to resolve any such matters in an amicable manner as soon as is reasonably practicable.

16. REJECTION

i. There is no right to reject on the basis of style or composition.

17. APPLICABLE LAW

i. This agreement shall be governed by the Laws of The Federal Republic of Nigeria.

18. VARIATION

i. These Terms and Conditions shall not be varied except by agreement in writing.

19. SUPPLY TO THIRD PARTIES

i. The licence only applies to the Client and product stated on the Licence to Use.

20. DATA PROTECTION 

i. Any information or data is kept in accordance with data protection principles set out in the Data Protection Act available on the ICO (Information Commissioner’s) website.