Terms and Conditions
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This agreement contains the entire understanding between SHAMZ STUDIOS and the CLIENT. It supersedes all prior and simultaneous agreements between the parties.
The only way to add or change this agreement is to do so in writing, signed by all parties.
In the event that any part of this agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this agreement shall remain valid and enforceable. Any agreement to waive one or more provisions of this agreement or any failure by one or both parties to enforce a provision of this agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other portion or provision of this agreement.
PAYMENT
In order to secure the booking with SHAMZ STUDIOS, a 50% deposit is required. The remaining balance is due a month prior to the main event. Any monies not cleared before this period will incur a charge of £75. The CLIENT will receive confirmation of any monies paid to SHAMZ STUDIOS via the invoice.
CANCELLATION
A non-refundable deposit as well as full acceptance of the terms and conditions secures the time and services of SHAM STUDIOS for the event/s booked and is non-refundable or transferable in the event of cancellation, it being the agreed loss suffered by SHAMZ STUDIOS due to cancellation.
Any CLIENT that cancels their booking with SHAMZ STUDIOS within 60 days of their first event, will be liable to pay the remaining balance on the invoice.
If we have to cancel due to unforeseen or exceptional circumstances we will use reasonable endeavours to arrange an alternative service for you or put you in touch with an alternative service provider. In this instance any deposits paid to us will be fully refunded. Examples of unforeseen and exceptional circumstances include family bereavement, equipment failure, and serious traffic problems.
EXPENSES INCURRED
Where applicable, the CLIENT is responsible for all travel, accommodation, meals and transportation costs including parking costs unless provided by the CLIENT.
TIME
The CLIENT agrees to confirm the schedule four-week prior to the EVENTS).
Notification of any changes in the schedule or location must be made in a timely manner and confirmation of receipt must be obtained from SHAMZ STUDIOS.
SHAMZ STUDIOS will start from the venue on the following events; Mehndi, Maiya, Jago, Walima and Pre-Wedding party. We also finish at the venue for all events.
SHAMZ STUDIOS covers up to 5 hours on the following events; Mehndi, Maiya, Jago, Walima and Pre- Wedding party and up to 8 hours on the Wedding day unless requested for a full day invoice.
Please ensure that your event runs to schedule. SHAMZ STUDIOS does not have any control over time and will follow the schedule provided. If your event overruns, we may still have to leave at the time we were booked until. In addition, we reserve the right to charge for any additional time at the rate of £150 per hour, per person.
WEATHER CONDITIONS
The CLIENT understands that any weather such as rainfall which SHAMZ STUDIOS deems as damaging to their equipment including the drone gives the right for
SHAMZ STUDIOS to cease filming unless the CLIENT has made provisions, which will prevent the equipment of SHAMZ STUDIOS from getting damaged.
CAPTURING / EDITING OF FOOTAGE
Creative aspects such as shooting and editing style are at the discretion of SHAMZ STUDIOS. Any special requirements for filming / editing must be outlined in the Plan of Action / Plan of Edit document, which should be sent back to SHAMZ STUDIOS, two weeks prior to the event.
Therefore, unless outlined in the Plan of Action / Plan of Edit document, SHAMZ STUDIOS will judge what footage is necessary to be captured and cannot guarantee that any specific parts of the events will be captured unless stated in the Plan of Action document. Therefore, the final footage to be captured by SHAMZ STUDIOS Will be deemed correct. SHAMZ STUDIOS is not liable to deliver every content taken at the event. The determination of content delivered to the CLIENT is left to the discretion of SHAMZ STUDIOS and will be based on timing and order of the event.
SHAMZ STUDIOS will not be held liable for any production problems beyond our control, e.g. bad weather, accidents, poor lighting, interference from guests, running late schedule etc.
PRODUCT DELIVERY / EDITING
For Photos
All image/footage sizes are nominal. SHAMZ STUDIOS will provide a pleasing colour balance but cannot guarantee exact colour matching. All images will be retouched and adjusted for exposure, brightness, contrast, sharpness, etc SHAMZ STUDIO’s judgement regarding these corrections and the number of images put forward to the CLIENT for preview shall be deemed correct.
Unlimited photos will be provided on a USB and also will be available to view via the
SHAMZ STUDIOS portal/drive whereby the CLIENT’s photos will only be accessed via a password and by requesting for access.
SHAM STUDIOS will aim to provide the photos within 6-8 weeks excluding wedding season and public holidays. The CLIENT will then have 14 days to inform SHAMZ STUDIOS of any changes.
For Video
Editing will only be commenced once the CLIENT has provided with the song list using the song list form.
Below is the link for the song list form: https://www.shamzstudios.com/forms-page/
It will then take 3-6 months for the CLIENT to receive their first draft. The CLIENT will be given the opportunity to view the first draft and the CLIENT will be given 14 working days to request any amendments. If no notification has been received, the CLIENT will be deemed to be satisfied with the video and the final product will be delivered.
Any amendments requested after this period will incur an additional charge of £50
for minor changes and £100 for each song change.
A maximum of 15 changes excluding song changes can only be provided per event.
Any changes in addition to this will incur an additional charge of £50 per change.
SHAM STUDIOS cannot be held liable for delays or disruption in their delivery of the service until any changes are received, and acknowledged in writing (email). The CLIENT will receive USB Delivery (or CD if requested) upon completion of the project.
COPYRIGHT / USAGE
The CLIENT hereby allows the SHAMZ STUDIOS to display any content covered by this contract and to generally promote the business in advertising, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube, brochures, magazine articles, websites, sample albums and prints, providing that the images used are used lawfully and without damage to the CLIENT(s). This list is not exhaustive.
COPYRIGHT LAW
English Copyright Law declares that the copyright remains with the media company. The media company has unrestricted use of these images and can use them wholly or in part in any publication, portfolio or public display with any retouching or alteration without restriction. It is the CLIENT’S responsibility to notify guests of this unrestricted use. The CLIENT hereby assigns the media company the irrevocable and unrestricted right to use and publish contents of the CLIENT or in which the CLIENT may be included.
Clients may apply in writing (e.g. email) upon booking to exclude their contents from promotional use. If SHAMZ STUDIOS does not receive any emails stating the CLIENT does not wish for their content to be used for promotional use, SHAMZ STUDIOS will be deemed to be in an agreement of the CLIENT’S content being used for promotional use. Any writings received after the event date or once used for promotional use, the CLIENT will be liable to pay a fee of £250 for their content to be removed.
Copyright will be owned by SHAMZ STUDIOS. The CLIENT only holds the right for private usage. SHAMZ STUDIOS does not provide raw footages to the CLIENT and only the edited version is provided.
PRIVACY POLICY
Any personal data, such as the name, address, email address or telephone number will be in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDP), and in accordance with any UK specific data protection regulations. Your data is used to ensure that SHAMZ STUDIOS have all the data required to provide services for your event.
CHANGES TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS
SHAMZ STUDIOS reserves the right to make changes to the terms and conditions at any time and will inform the CLIENT. Where the CLIENT does not agree to the amended terms and conditions, SHAMZ STUDIOS is able to terminate the relationship with the CLIENT and will return any monies paid to SHAMZ STUDIOS by the CLIENT.
Terms and Conditions may change from time to time. It is your responsibility to update yourself with all T&C prior to acquiring SHAMZ STUDIOS services. SHAMZ STUDIOS are not liable for any damages or losses.
LIABILITY & ACCEPTANCE
Any liability on the part of SHAMZ STUDIOS will be limited to the amount of monies paid. By Sending a Deposit for confirmation, this will be deemed as acceptance from both the CLIENT and SHAMZ STUDIOS of all terms & conditions stated above.
This agreement shall be governed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.