PAWTRAIT SESSIONS TERMS & CONDITIONS
By booking a Pawtrait Session, you confirm that you have read and agree to the following terms:
1. Booking & Payment
    ● Your booking is only confirmed once full payment has been received.
    ● Full payment is required at the time of booking.
    ● Bookings are non-transferable without prior agreement.
    ● By making payment, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. 
2. Complimentary Sessions
Complimentary sessions are provided free of charge and have no cash value., They are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for money or credit. They photographer reserves the right to amend or withdraw the offer prior to the session if necessary.
3. Cancellation & Rescheduling
    ● You may reschedule your session free of charge by providing at least 72 hours’ notice.
    ● Cancellations or requests to reschedule made with less than 72 hours’ notice are non-refundable.
    ● One rescheduled appointment may be offered at the photographer’s discretion in exceptional circumstances.
    ● Failure to attend your session without prior notice (“no-show”) will result in the session fee being forfeited.
    ● If I need to cancel or reschedule due to illness, emergency or circumstances beyond my control, you will be offered either an alternative appointment or a full refund.

4. Dog Safety & Owner Responsibility
    ● The owner or nominated handler remains responsible for their dog at all times before, during and after the session.
    ● Owners must remain present throughout the session.
    ● You agree to disclose any relevant behavioural, medical or handling information before the session.
    ● Dogs should arrive on a lead unless otherwise instructed.
    ● Please bring any treats, toys or comfort items that may help your dog during the session.
    ● If I believe a session presents a risk to the dog, owner, photographer or equipment, I reserve the right to pause or end the session.
    ● I accept no liability for injury, illness, escape, loss or damage caused by or involving your dog except where required by law.
5. Your Dog’s Wellbeing
    ● Your dog’s welfare will always take priority over obtaining photographs.
    ● Sessions will be adapted to suit your dog’s comfort and confidence.
    ● Please do not attend if your dog is suffering from a contagious illness or condition.
6. Photography & Editing
    ● Your package includes the number of professionally edited digital images stated at the time of booking.
    ● Additional images may be available to purchase separately.
    ● Images are edited in my own artistic style.
    ● RAW or unedited files are not supplied.
    ● Final image selection and editing decisions remain at my artistic discretion.
7. Image Delivery
    ● Final edited images will be delivered via an online gallery within 14 days of your session.
    ● Delivery times may occasionally be extended due to circumstances outside of my control. If this occurs, you will be notified.
8. Copyright & Image Usage
    ● Copyright of all photographs remains with the photographer.
    ● Purchased digital images are supplied for personal use only and may not be altered, resold or used commercially without written permission.
    ● With your consent, images from your session may be used for portfolio, website, social media and promotional purposes.
    ● You can choose whether or not to allow your dog’s images to be shared publicly via the image usage consent section of the booking form.

9. Studio Environment
    ● Please follow any instructions provided during the session to ensure a safe environment for dogs, owners and equipment.
    ● Any damage caused to studio equipment or property by a dog may be chargeable to the owner/handler.
10. Personal Information
    ● Information provided during booking will be used only for managing your session and communicating with you about your booking.
    ● Your information will not be shared with third parties unless required by law.
11. Acceptance
By completing your booking and making payment, you confirm that:
   ● You are over 18 years of age or have the authority to make the booking;
   ● You have read and agree to these Terms & Conditions;
   ● You accept responsibility for your dog’s behaviour and welfare throughout the session.

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