Terms and Conditions
For the purpose of this document : ‘The Photographer’ refers to James Williams or James of J.M.Williams Productions Ltd.
In some instances James will have assistants, other photographers/videographers, pre or post production freelancers working on his behalf.
All of these people fall under this heading.
‘The Client’ refers to visitors of this site along with any individual or organisation/corporate company that decide to employ the photographer on a freelance basis.
‘Video’, ‘Image’ and ‘Photographs’ means all photographic or video material furnished by the photographer, whether digital files, negatives, prints or any other type of physical or electronic material.
‘Shoot/work’ refers to the actual taking of the photographs, whether this be in a studio or on location (indoor or outdoors), running of workshops or any other agreed work.
1.The entire copyright in/of the photographs on this site are retained by the photographer (James Williams of J.M.Williams Productions Ltd) at all times throughout the world. They may not be used without permission. Please refer to ‘The 1988 Copyright Act’
1.b. Therefore the client may not download, reproduce, copy, store, manipulate, project, use or alter in any way, alone or with any other material, or by use of computer or other electronic means with the express written permission of the photographer.
1.c. By entering the site you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of this agreement. Entrance to this site is expressly on these conditions.
1.d. No images are within the public domain.
2. Clients employing the photographer / video content creator on a freelance basis will receive images/video files on a licence basis, agreed before shoot takes place.
2.b. If no licence is discussed or agreed prior to shoot, due to unforeseen circumstances eg last minute shoot, then client will be informed of licence by photographer on handover of images (normally 12 months - worldwide rights).
2.c. The images will be licensed depending on intended usage of images and length of usage.
3.Payment by the client will be expected for the commissioned work within 30 days of the relevant invoice. If the invoice is not paid, in full, within 30 days the photographer reserves the right to charge interest at the rate described by the Late Payment of Commercial Debt (interest) Act 1998 from the date payment was due until the date the payment in made.
3b. Cancellation of confirmed work will be charged accordingly:
less than 24 hours notice = 100%
less than 48 hours notice = 85%
less than 72 hours notice = 75%
all other cancellations = 50%
3c. All clients expected to pay 50% of the agree costs for the entire production to secure date, remainder to be settled 1 month prior to delivery of image files/video files.
Instalment payment plans available on request.
All payments are non refundable.
Reschedule of date by client will result in coverage of costs and standard day rate of photographer in addition to deposit/package.
Cancellation of shoot day by client will result in loss of deposit/instalment payments.
4. Images will be sent either in digital format (online). Other delivery formats are available on request but may incur a cost.
4.b Client is asked to confirm receipt of images once received.
Any questions please get in touch.