PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

PART 1

BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Matthew Storer Photography Tours strives to make every trip a success for its customers. However, at times, circumstances beyond our control make that unmanageable. Accordingly, there may, at times, be a situation occurring which makes it unavoidable for us to cancel or alter a trip.
Matthew Storer Photography recognises and acquires no liability due to any weather event, war, unrest, political dispute or other act of God that may occur anywhere in the world that may impact this trip. Matthew Storer Photography has no responsibility for any circumstances over which they do not have direct control and may alter or influence. Matthew Storer Photography holds the right to exchange hotels or accommodations with a similar classification for those previously indicated and make any changes in the itinerary concerning location, transportation or other trip details. Matthew Storer Photography may cancel any trip before departure if they feel it is in the trip's best interest and the participants to do so. Matthew Storer Photography is entrusted with guaranteeing its clients' best interest and does everything honestly expected to ensure their protection and well-being. However, Matthew Storer Photography is not accountable for any costs or expenses. It will not refund any trip payments, nor is Matthew Storer Photography further responsible for any other trip preparation expenses, including air tickets, visas, medical expenses, etc. Other costs are acquired in planning for said trip. Matthew Storer Photography further possesses the right to revise, change or cancel the program as it sees fit. Participants are instructed that trip prices are based on tariffs and exchange rates in effect when the trip is planned and advertised, and said trip prices might be subject to adjustment in the event of any differences affecting price.
Matthew Storer Photography and/or their agents are acting only as agents for the passenger concerning travel, including, but not limited to sightseeing, meals, lodge transportation and all other services whether by railroad, motorcar, motor coach, boat, ship, aircraft, or any other form of transportation and Natural Exposures assumes no liability for any loss, damage, injury, death, accident, delay or other events which may be occasioned either because of the defect in any vehicle or conveyance or for any other reason whatsoever or through the acts or omissions of any company or persons engaged in conveying the passenger in conjunction with the trip. Matthew Storer Photography is not responsible for any issues due to allergic reactions to foods or related illnesses.
Matthew Storer Photography has the right to refuse service to any individual. This refusal of service could be based on personality conflicts, complaints from other guests, safety concerns or an understanding by Matthew Storer Photography staff that the photo tour may be too physically challenging for any particular individual. This policy can be enacted at any time before a trip departure.
Additionally, Matthew Storer Photography assumes no responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delays or changes in travel schedules, sickness, weather, strike, war or other causes. The passenger will bear all such losses or expenses. Baggage and equipment are at the owner's risk entirely, and it is the owner's responsibility to make arrangements to convey said baggage and have it at the proper destination.

Refund & Cancellations

Photography Workshops:

100% of the workshop payment is obligatory to secure the booking.
If a client cancels a booking, payment is non-refundable unless the client finds a replacement person, in which case Matthew Storer Photography will provide a 100% refund of the paid amount.
If Matthew Storer Photography cancels the Workshop due to extreme or unsafe weather conditions or any other reason, participants will be able to use the funds paid for this trip towards a future Workshop.

Photography Tours:

Payments are possible via Credit cards, PayPal over Matthew Storer Photography eCommerce service. The deposit is 25% or as placed in an individual tour package. After payment, you will receive a Confirmation Mail with further Tour Information. The trip fee's full payment is due 60 days before the Photography Tour date for tours for more than 3 days and 30 days for up to 3 days. Matthew Storer Photography has the right to cancel the bookings if the payment has not been received within the agreed terms.
Withdrawal and Refund. Refund of monies paid to Matthew Storer Photography by or for Applicant for participation in the Tour, excluding the non-refundable administration fee, application fee and deposit, shall be made upon withdrawal from the Tour only if Applicant gives written notice to Matthew Storer Photography of his or her withdrawal at least eight weeks before the start date of the Tour.

Weather

Photography tours and Workshops will proceed in all weather conditions unless, in extreme weather conditions, Matthew Storer Photography deems it unsafe, in which case Matthew Storer Photography will cancel the event. This decision will be taken by 10:00 am of the workshop's morning, and participants notified by EMAIL. Unless cancellation notification is sent out, the Workshop will be proceeding.

Health and Health Insurance

Participants must disclose any known medical issues, injuries, fitness concerns, allergies, food intolerances before star
ting any workshop or tour.
Participants must ensure they are in a suitable health condition to undertake the chosen workshop or tour.
Matthew Storer Photography reserves the right to remove participants from our group for reasons that impact the enjoyment or safety of the other group members, but not limited to the physical, medical or mental inability of participants to undertake the arrangements of the tour, unsocial or unruly behaviour, or the carriage of prohibited substances and materials.
The Applicant acknowledges that he/she is responsible for obtaining all recommended and necessary immunisations. The Candidate warrants that he/she is accountable for educating and notifying him/herself and consulting with his/her health care provider about diseases, illnesses, and other health matters that may result from travelling and participating in the Tour. The candidate understands all risk and accountability for his/her medical needs. Simultaneously, a participant in the Tour acknowledges that Matthew Storer Photography is not responsible for providing and quality medical treatment or hospital care received while such a participant.
In the event of a medical emergency, the Candidate authorises Matthew Storer Photography to take action considered in good faith to be required for his/her health and safety. Applicant assumes full financial responsibility and releases Matthew Storer Photography from any liabilities resulting from this authority's good faith exercise. APPLICANT WARRANTS THAT HE OR SHE IS CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN A HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES COVERAGE FOR EXPENSES INCURRED WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THIS TOUR.

Insurance

Travel and Medical insurance are mandatory for all Matthew Storer Photography Photo Tours trips and are the
participant's responsibility to purchase.
We recommended that you have the appropriate insurance for our photography tours.
Health Insurance, Emergency Medical Evacuation Insurance, Emergency Medical Expense Coverage, Trip Cancellation Insurance, Life Insurance, Baggage Loss and Delay Reimbursement and Equipment Insurance.

Photography Social Media:

Participants permit Matthew Storer Photography to use any images taken on a Matthew Storer Photography trip for promotional materials of Matthew Storer Photography trips and his website and social media channels unless the client gives written evidence. Participants permit to use any quotes about the trip they send to Matthew Storer Photography to be used on their website or promotional materials for their trips.

Tour Waiver

Informed Decision. Before booking any trip, Applicant acknowledges that Matthew Storer Photography is solely a photo tour company whose sole purpose is to arrange itineraries for participants AND Applicant has read the materials provided by Matthew Storer Photography Tours that describe the Tour, the Applicant's responsibilities while participating in the Tour, and the potential health, safety, and other risks associated with Applicant's participation in the Photo Tour, including but not limited to accidents or illness, disease, poor sanitation, inadequate medical care and facilities, terrorism, Acts of God, accidents, crime, the hazards of travel by air, train, boat, and motor vehicle, poor weather conditions and natural disasters. The applicant has taken the opportunity to ask any questions he or she may have about the Tour and the responsibilities and risks involved and has willingly and freely assumed any and all risks associated with local and international travel and the Tour in general.

Minimum Numbers of participants

If a workshop or tour requires minimum numbers to proceed, these will
be publicised and advised in the trip description.
Matthew Storer Photography reserve the right to cancel the trip if these minimum numbers are not met; Matthew Storer Photography will provide the participants with 24 hours' notice minimum of cancellation if this occurs.
Matthew Storer Photography has the right to add up to 2 guests over a maximum to a tour. This is sometimes needed to fill vehicles, accommodate a couple or find a roommate for a guest.

Changes in Tour

The duration, itinerary, or other details of the trip may be cancelled, curtailed, altered, or modified without prior notice or obligation to the Applicant.

Privacy Statement

We respect your privacy, and Matthew Storer Photography will use your personal information only for correspondence with you and for the needs of Matthew Storer Photography tours and workshops.

By purchasing any workshop(s) or tour(s) with Matthew Storer Photography, you affirm that you have fully read and understood and agree to these Terms and Conditions, Waiver and Release of Liability.

PART 2 - Terms Of Service

OVERVIEW

Matthew Storer Photography runs this website. Everywhere on the site, the terms "we", "us", and "our" refers to Matthew Storer Photography. Matthew Storer Photography offers this website, including all data, tools and services available from this site to you, the user, conditioned upon your agreement of all terms, conditions, policies and notices stated here.

By visiting our site and/ or purchasing something from us, you engage in our "Service" and agree to be secured by the resulting terms and conditions ("Terms of Service", "Terms"), including those additional terms and conditions and policies referenced included and/or possible by hyperlink. These Terms of Service refer to all site users, including without restriction to browsers, vendors, consumers, retailers, and/ or grantors of content; read these Terms of Service carefully before using or entering the website.

By obtaining or using any part of the site, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to all the terms and conditions of this agreement, you may not access the website or use any services. If these Terms of Service are considered an offer, acceptance is expressly limited to these Terms of Service.

Any new features or tools added to the current store shall also be subject to the Terms of Service.

Please review the most current version of the Terms of Service on this page. We have the right to update, modify or substitute any part of these Terms of Service by updating and/or changes to our website. Your continued use of the website agrees with accepting those changes, and it's your responsibility to check these changes.

SECTION 1 – ONLINE STORE TERMS

By agreeing to these Terms of Service, you represent that you are at least the age of majority in your state or province of residence, or that you are the age of majority in your state or province of residence, and you have given us your consent to allow any of your minor dependents to use this site.

You may not use our products for any illegal or unlawful purpose. Neither may you, in the use of the Service, infringe any rules in your jurisdiction (including but not limited to copyright laws).

A breach or violation of any of the Terms will result in an immediate termination of your Services.

SECTION 2 – GENERAL CONDITIONS

We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason at any time.

You understand that your content (not including credit card information) may be transferred unencrypted. You involve (a) transmissions over various networks and (b) changes to conform and adapt to the technical requirements of connecting networks or devices. Credit card information is always encrypted during transfer over networks.

You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell or exploit any portion of the Service, use the Service, or access the Service or any contact on the website through which the service is provided without the express signed permission by us.

The headings used in this agreement are included for convenience only and will not limit or otherwise affect these Terms.

SECTION 3 – ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS AND TIMELINESS OF INFORMATION

We are not responsible if information made available on this site is not accurate, complete or current. The material on this site is provided for general information only. It should not be relied upon or used as the sole basis for making decisions without consulting primary, more accurate, more complete or more timely sources of information. Any reliance on the material on this site is at your own risk.

This site may contain certain historical information. Historical information, necessarily, is not current and is provided for your reference only. We reserve the right to modify this site's contents at any time, but we have no obligation to update any information on our site. You agree that it is your responsibility to monitor changes to our site.

SECTION 4 – MODIFICATIONS TO THE SERVICE AND PRICES

Prices for our products are subject to change without notice.

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Service (or any part or content thereof) without notice at any time.

We shall not be liable to you or any third-party for any modification, price change, suspension or discontinuance of the Service.

SECTION 5 – PRODUCTS OR SERVICES

Certain products or services may be available exclusively online through the website. According to our Return Policy, these products or services may have limited quantities and are subject to return or exchange only.

We have made every effort to display our products' colours and images that appear at the store as accurately as possible. We cannot guarantee that your computer monitor's display of any colour will be accurate.

We reserve the right but are not obligated to limit our products or Services' sales to any person, geographic region or jurisdiction. We may exercise this right on a case-by-case basis. We reserve the right to limit the quantities of any products or services that we offer. All descriptions of products or product pricing are subject to change anytime without notice, at the sole discretion. We reserve the right to discontinue any product at any time. Any offer for any product or service made on this site is void where prohibited.

We do not warrant that the quality of any products, services, information, or other material purchased or obtained by you will meet your expectations or that Matthew Storer Photography will correct any errors in the Service.

SECTION 6 – ACCURACY OF BILLING AND ACCOUNT INFORMATION

We reserve the right to refuse any order you place with us. We may restrict or revoke quantities acquired per person, per household or order at our sole discretion. These restrictions may include orders placed by or under the same customer account, the same credit card, and/or orders that use the same billing and/or shipping address. If we change to or cancel an order, we may notify you by contacting the email and/or billing address/phone number provided when the workshop attendee made the order. We reserve the right to limit or prohibit orders that, in our sole judgment, appear to be placed by dealers, resellers or distributors.

You agree to provide current, complete and accurate purchase and account information for all purchases made at our store. You agree to promptly update your account and other information, including your email address and credit card numbers and expiration dates so that we can complete your transactions and contact you as needed.

For more detail, please review our Returns Policy.

SECTION 7 – OPTIONAL TOOLS

We may provide you with access to third-party tools over which we neither monitor nor have any control nor input.

You acknowledge and agree that we provide access to such tools" as is" and "as available" without any warranties, representations or conditions of any kind and any endorsement. We shall have no liability whatsoever arising from or relating to your use of optional third-party tools.

Any use of optional tools offered through the site is entirely at your own risk and discretion. You should ensure that you are familiar with and approve of the terms on which tools are provided by the relevant third-party provider(s).

We may also, in the future, offer new services and/or features through the website (including the release of new tools and resources). Such new features and/or services shall also be subject to these Terms of Service.

SECTION 8 – THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Certain content, products and services available via our Service may include materials from third-parties.

Third-party links on this site may direct you to third-party websites that are not affiliated with us. We are not responsible for examining or evaluating the content or accuracy, and we do not warrant. We will not have any liability or responsibility for third-party materials or websites or any other materials, products, or services of third-parties.

We are not liable for any harm or damages related to the purchase or use of goods, services, resources, content, or any other transactions made in connection with any third-party websites. Please review the third-party's policies and practices carefully and make sure you understand them before you engage in any transaction. Complaints, claims, concerns, or questions regarding third-party products should be directed to the third-party.

SECTION 9 – USER COMMENTS, FEEDBACK AND OTHER SUBMISSIONS

If at our request, you send certain specific submissions (for example, contest entries) or without a request from us, you send creative ideas, suggestions, proposals, plans, or other materials, whether online, by email, by postal mail, or otherwise (collectively, 'comments'), you agree that we may, at any time, without restriction, edit, copy, publish, distribute, translate and otherwise use in any medium any comments that you forward to us.

We are and shall be under no obligation:

To maintain any comments in confidence.
To pay compensation for any comments.
To respond to any comments.

We may, but have no obligation to, monitor, edit or remove content that we determine in our sole discretion are unlawful, offensive, threatening, libellous, defamatory, pornographic, obscene or otherwise objectionable violates any party's intellectual property or these Terms of Service

You agree that your comments will not violate any right of any third-party, including copyright, trademark, privacy, personality or other personal or proprietary rights. You further agree that your comments will not contain libellous or otherwise unlawful, abusive or obscene material or contain any computer virus or other malware that could in any way affect the operation of the Service or any related website. You may not use a false email address, pretend to be someone other than yourself, or otherwise mislead us or third-parties as to the origin of any comments. You are solely responsible for any comments you make and their accuracy. We take no responsibility and assume no liability for any comments posted by you or any third-party.

SECTION 10 – PERSONAL INFORMATION

Our Privacy Policy governs your submission of personal information through the store. To view our Privacy Policy.

SECTION 11 – ERRORS, INACCURACIES AND OMISSIONS

Occasionally there may be information on our site or in the Service that contains typographical errors, inaccuracies or omissions that may relate to product descriptions, pricing, promotions, offers, product shipping charges, transit times and availability. We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions, and to change or update information or cancel orders if any information in the Service or on any related website is inaccurate at any time without prior notice (including afte
r you have submitted your order).

We undertake no obligation to update, amend or clarify information in the Service or any related website, including, without limitation, pricing information, except as required by law. No specified update or refresh date applied in the Service or on any related website should be taken to indicate that all information in the Service or on any related website has been modified or updated.

SECTION 12 – PROHIBITED USES

In addition to other prohibitions as outlined in terms of Service, you are prohibited from using the site or its content:

For any unlawful purpose.
To solicit others to perform or participate in any unlawful acts.
To violate any international,federal, provincial or state regulations, rules, laws, or local ordinances.
To infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rightsor the intellectual property rights of others.
To harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, disparage, intimidate, or discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, race, age, national origin, or disability.
To submit false or misleading information.
To upload or transmit viruses or any other type of malicious code that will or maybe used in any way that will affect the fnction or operation of the Service or any related website, other websites, or the Internet.
To collect or track the personal information of others.
To spam, phish, pharm, pretext, spider, crawl, or scrape.
For any obscene or immoral purpose.
To interfere with or circumvent the service's security features or any related website, other websites, or the Internet.
We reserve the right to terminate your use of the Service or any related website for violating any of the prohibited uses.

SECTION 13 – DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

We do not guarantee, represent or warrant that your use of our service will be uninterrupted, timely, secre or error-free.

We do not warrant that the results obtained from the service's use will be accurate or reliable.

You agree that from time to time, we may remove the service for indefinite periods of time or cancel the service at any time, without notice to you.

You expressly agree that your use of, or inability to use, the service is at your sole risk. The service and all products and services delivered to you through the service are (except as expressly stated by us) provided 'as is' and 'as available' for your use, without any representation, warranties or conditions of any kind, either express or implied, including all implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, merchantable quality, fitness for a particular purpose, durability, title, and non-infringement.

In no case shall Matthew Storer Photography, our directors, officers, employees, affiliates, agents, contractors, interns, suppliers, service providers or licensors be liable for any injury, loss, claim, or any direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, special, or consequential damages of any kind, including, without limitation lost profits, lost revenue, lost savings, loss of data, replacement costs, or any similar damages, whether based in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability or otherwise, arising from your use of any of the service or any products procured using the service, or for any other claim related in any way to your use of the service or any product, including, but not limited to, any errors or omissions in any content, or any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of the service or any content (or product) posted, transmitted, or otherwise made available via the service, even if advised of their possibility. Because some states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law in such states or jurisdictions.

SECTION 14 – INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Matthew Storer Photography and our parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners, officers, directors, agents, contractors, licensors, service providers, subcontractors, suppliers, interns and employees, harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of your breach of these Terms of Service or the documents they incorporate by reference or your violation of any law or the rights of a third-party.

SECTION 15 – SEVERABILITY

Suppose any provision of these Terms of Service is determined to be unlawful, void or unenforceable. In that case, such provision shall nonetheless be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law. The unenforceable portion shall be deemed severed from these Terms of Service, and such determination shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any other remaining provisions.

SECTION 16 – TERMINATION

The obligations and liabilities of the parties incurred before the termination date shall survive the termination of this agreement for all purposes.

These Terms of Service are effective unless and until terminated by either you or us. You may terminate these Terms of Service at any time by notifying us that you no longer wish to use our Services or when you cease using our site.

If in our sole judgment you fail, or we suspect that you have failed, to comply with any term or provision of these Terms of Service, we also may terminate this agreement at any time without notice, and you will remain liable for all amounts due up to and including the date of termination; and/or accordingly may deny you access to our Services (or any part thereof).

SECTION 17 – ENTIRE AGREEMENT

The failure of us to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Service shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

These Terms of Service and any policies or operating rules posted by us on this site or in respect to The Service constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between you and us and govern your use of the
Service, superseding any prior or contemporaneous agreements, communications and proposals, whether oral or written, between you and us (including, but not limited to, any prior versions of the Terms of Service).

Any ambiguities in the interpretation of these Terms of Service shall not be construed against the drafting party.

SECTION 18 – GOVERNING LAW

These Terms of Service and any separate agreements we provide you Services shall be governed by and construed following the laws.

SECTION 19 – CHANGES TO TERMS OF SERVICE

You can review the most current version of the Terms of Service at any time on this page.

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to update, change or replace any part of these Terms of Service by posting updates and changes to our website. It is your responsibility to check our website periodically for changes. Your continued use of or access to our website or the Service following the posting of any changes to these Terms of Service constitutes acceptance of those changes.

SECTION 20 – CONTACT INFORMATION

Questions about the Terms of Service should be sent to us at [email protected]

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