Terms & Conditions

Section 01

Bookings & Payment

• All bookings must be made through the Photo Trips platform.
• Full payment (100%) is required at the time of booking.
• We accept the payment methods displayed on our website at checkout.

Section 02

Cancellations & Refunds

• Customers may cancel their booking up to 48 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund.
• Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the scheduled start time are non-refundable.
• Eligible refunds will be processed within 5–10 business days of the cancellation request.

Section 03

Service Limitations & Delays

Section 04

Customer Responsibilities

Section 05

Age Requirements

Customers of any age may book a photoshoot through the Photo Trips platform. However, customers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian (aged 18 or over) for the entire duration of the photoshoot session.

Section 06

Personal Belongings

Photo Trips and its photographers are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal belongings during the photoshoot.

Section 07

Photo Delivery

• Photos are delivered digitally in high-resolution format via online gallery or download link.
• RAW image files will not be provided unless explicitly agreed in advance with the photographer.

Section 08

Intellectual Property Rights

• Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the copyright for all photos remains with the photographer.
• Customers receive a non-exclusive, non-transferable license for personal use, including printing, sharing with friends and family, and posting on their own personal social media accounts.
• Photos may not be sold, licensed, entered into competitions, or used commercially without the photographer’s written consent.

Section 09

Limitation of Liability

• Participation in Photo Trips photoshoots is at the customer’s own risk.
• Photo Trips and photographers are not liable for personal injury, illness, property damage, loss, or expenses during or after the shoot, except where prohibited by law.
• We are not responsible for indirect or consequential losses such as missed travel connections or loss of earnings.

Section 10

Role of Photo Trips

• Photo Trips connects customers with independent photographers.
• Photographers are not employees but are vetted to meet professional standards.
• Photo Trips is responsible for facilitating bookings, processing payments, and ensuring the service is delivered as described.
• We are not liable for acts or omissions outside the agreed service scope, except where required by law.

Section 11

Force Majeure

Photo Trips and photographers are not liable for failure to perform due to events beyond their reasonable control, including natural disasters, extreme weather, acts of government, pandemics, strikes, or civil unrest.

If affected, the session will be rescheduled at no extra cost or refunded if rescheduling is not possible.

Section 12

Accurate Information

Customers must provide accurate contact details, location preferences, number of participants, and special requirements. Photo Trips is not responsible for delays or costs due to incorrect information.

Section 13

Booking Changes

Changes to date, time, or location are subject to the photographer’s availability and agreement. Additional costs may apply if changes increase travel or operational expenses.

Section 14

Communication Rules

• All booking-related communication must happen through the Photo Trips platform or approved channels.
• Customers may not share personal contact details — including phone numbers, email addresses, social media handles, or links — in messages unless a booking is confirmed with that specific photographer.
• Attempts to bypass the platform for booking or payment may result in booking cancellation without refund and/or suspension or permanent closure of the customer’s account.

Section 15

Applicable Law & Dispute Resolution

• These Terms are governed by the laws of the country where the photoshoot takes place.
• Disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of that country’s courts.
• All bookings, communications, and payments on the Photo Trips platform remain subject to our global operational rules.
• Both parties agree to attempt to resolve disputes through negotiation or mediation before legal proceedings.

Section 16

Modifications to Terms

Photo Trips reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by email or via a prominent notice on our website at least 14 days before the changes take effect. Continued use of the platform after changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

Section 17

Other Conditions

Any matters not explicitly covered in these Terms will be handled at the discretion of Photo Trips, in accordance with applicable law. Decisions made will be final if reasonable and lawful.

Section 18

Customer Image Rights

Customers retain all personal rights to their own likeness in photos taken during a Photo Trips photoshoot. Photo Trips will not use or publish any customer photos without prior consent. Consent may be given digitally through a booking form, consent checkbox, or similar method.

If the customer consents, they grant Photo Trips and its photographers a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use the photos containing their likeness for promotional purposes, including but not limited to:

• Display on photo-trips.com
• Posting on official Photo Trips social media accounts
• Use in online or offline marketing materials