FAQ's
CAN I CHANGE MY SHOOT DATE?
HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN I BRING WITH ME?
Outside individuals essential to your shoot are allowed (hair stylist, make up artist, etc.).
If you arrive with more than two guest you will not be allowed to shoot.
Your shoot may be subject to cancellation and loss of deposit.
HOW LONG BEFORE I GET MY EDITED IMAGES?
WHEN CAN I GET MY PROOFS?
24hrs after original booking time.
WHAT DO I DO WHEN I ARRIVE TO THE STUDIO?
Look for "ShootersSociety" on the intercom to be buzzed in suite #220 located on the west rear of the 2nd floor.
POLICIES
REFUND POLICY
The is NO refunding of deposits or any amount paid as deposits after 24hrs of originally booked session. If client "No Show" their session there will be NO REFUNDS of deposits or any amount paid as deposits . While there is no late fee policy Clients are free to use the time that they have left to shoot with the following exception; clients will be marked as "No-Show" within the remaining 20mins of a session. If Client cancels their session there will be NO REFUNDS of deposits or any amount paid as deposits. The deposit and/or any amount paid as deposit such as for sale option also falls under the same policy above. However if the Shooters Society Studios, (which will be referred to as “Company” heron out) fails to appear at secluded time and/or location without 24hrs or better of notification to client then client will be grant full refund of deposit and/or any amount paid as deposit.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Client shall assist and cooperate with the Company in but not limited to specifying persons and/or scenes to be filmed. The Company shall not be responsible for shots not taken as a result of the Client’s failure to provide reasonable assistance or cooperation. The Client must have all need materiel to complete filming, i.e audio for scratch audio, actors / extras, props, locations. The Client shall arrive to shoot location at agreed upon time. The Client must stay within time allotted; if the Client arrives unreasonably late the Company retains the right to cancel.
COPYRIGHTS AND REPRODUCTION
All footage taken by Shooters Society are the property of Shooters Society and are protected by United States Copyright Laws (U.S. Code Title 17). The Company shall retain the copyrights in perpetuity, regardless of possession or ownership of digital files or any other format of reproduction. You agree to purchase products directly from Shooters Society unless in possession of high resolution digital files. You agree not to make copies for sale or for the purpose of circumventing sale of the footage by Shooters Society. Clients may not reproduce footage/images in any manner without Company’s explicit written permission.
The Company retains copyright in the footage, and hereby grants the Client unlimited but non-exclusive rights to use or reproduce the footage for which the Client pays.
CLIENT RELEASE
This contract serves as a client release giving the Company the irrevocable right to use the images/footage in all forms of media and in all manners without restriction as to changes or alterations, for advertising, trade, promotion, exhibition or any other lawful purposes. The Company can grant use of the images/footage to third parties and all compensation for use and credit for the images/footage remain the property of Shooters Society. Client waives any right to inspect or approve the footage, finished versions incorporating the footage or the use to which it may be applied, including written copy that may be created and appear in connection therewith. This release is binding on the Client, their legal representatives, heirs and assigns. The Client recognizes and agrees that the Company may reproduce, publish (including internet), exhibit and otherwise use images created without specific identification of persons or events as samples of work to be shown to prospective clients, for instructional purposes and as samples of work to be displayed for marketing or competition.
TIME AND TRAVEL
Super ready for our session and with that excitement comes some responsibility that I have to keep for all clients. Being before time is preferred but on time is excepted as well. Your session starts promptly at the time you booked and ends no later than 5mins past the end time. If your late 10mins $25 late fee is applied and must be paid on arrival. However if you are 20mins or more your session unfortunately is cancelled, there would be no refunds but a 5% discount code can be given for your re-booking or next booking. This policy ensures the best results for clients concepts to be achieved. Finally in closing if your balance hasn’t been cleared you my do so prior to arrival. In the original confirmation email 📧 you will find a hyperlink marked “pay balance” which will take you to a check our screen.
APPLICABLE LAW
This contract shall be governed by the laws of the County of Cook in the State of Illinois and any applicable Federal law.