**Terms and Conditions**

Welcome to the Aussie Imagery Collective website. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms and Conditions, you should not use our website.

**Services Offered**

Aussie Imagery Collective provides photography services, including but not limited to: portrait photography, street photography, product photography, on-location shoots, studio sessions, editing and retouching, print services, and digital image delivery.

**Copyright and Intellectual Property**

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, images, logos, and designs, is the property of Aussie Imagery Collective or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not use, reproduce, distribute, or modify any content from this website without our prior written consent.

**Use of Our Services**

When you engage our photography services, you agree to cooperate with us in a professional and respectful manner. This includes providing accurate information, adhering to agreed-upon schedules, and respecting our creative vision.

**Payment and Fees**

Fees for our photography services are outlined in our pricing schedule or as agreed upon in a separate contract. Payment terms will be specified in the invoice or contract. We reserve the right to modify our pricing at any time, but changes will not affect confirmed bookings.

**Cancellation and Rescheduling**

Cancellation or rescheduling of a photoshoot may be subject to fees. Please refer to our cancellation policy, which will be provided at the time of booking.

**Image Usage and Licensing**

Aussie Imagery Collective retains the copyright to all images produced during a photoshoot. Clients receive a license to use the images for personal or commercial purposes as specified in their contract. Additional licensing options may be available for purchase.

**Liability**

Aussie Imagery Collective is not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the use of our website or services. Our liability is limited to the amount paid by you for the specific service in question.

**Disclaimer**

We make every effort to provide accurate and up-to-date information on our website. However, we do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content on this website.

**Governing Law**

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New South Wales, Australia.

**Changes to Terms and Conditions**

Aussie Imagery Collective reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms and Conditions.

**Contact Us**

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

Aussie Imagery Collective 27 Banksia Avenue, Unit 3, Sydney, New South Wales, 2000 Австралия

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