Opinions on my wedding contract?

Hi Folks

Just finished writing my wedding contract, but not an expert, so not sure if it's ok or not, and would really appreciate your opinions.

(I cropped off the header and footer to reduce the size)

Thanks

Rhys

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I think that you are trying to cover too many bases in one document - is this a set of T&C's, an order form or a sales document?

Let me think on it for a bit and I'll post some suggestions.

I haven't dug too deeply looking for gaps, but I'm left unsure about one thing: suppose the client makes substantial changes to the plans, e.g. a different venue, city; or the wedding party has grown from 50 to 400 ? There's nothing beyond your control here (you can commute, adapt to shoot a larger party) and they're not cancelling or defying any portion of the contract. So it looks like you have to be a "super-accommodater" - I'd leave yourself wiggle room to (if certain critical info has changed) attempt to renegotiate the terms or withdraw services in the event an agreement can't be reached.

Viewing: You first say the images will be completely edited after about 2 weeks; then you say you can't promise that. Also: what if you return the images after 6 months ? What recourse does the client have ?

Copyright: I'd invoke the language of licensing. Poke around here. I wouldn't be as concerned about intent as I would be about the effect. ie. if they are being used commercially, the intent is irrelevant to me.

The "infallibility clause" under Creative Licence comes across as odd, no ?

"I have deemed that 2 photos was the correct number of photos to haven take at your wedding !"

In all seriousness, what is their recourse in this admittedly loopy example ?

RhysPhotograph.Me wrote in post #13909095
Hi Folks

Just finished writing my wedding contract, but not an expert, so not sure if it's ok or not, and would really appreciate your opinions.

You need to add a severability clause, something worded like, “in the event a court of law rules that any section of this agreement is invalid, the remaining sections will remain in full force and effect.”

Wayne

Christopher Steven b wrote in post #13910002
Viewing: You first say the images will be completely edited after about 2 weeks; then you say you can't promise that. Also: what if you return the images after 6 months ? What recourse does the client have ?

Thanks Chris, do you have any ideas how I can word that point any better? As for instance, if the finished files were delayed for one reason or another beyond my control, I'd rather not be liable. Obviously I intend on delivering files on time each time though, but just in case, I wouldn't want to be legally left wide open.

Complaint procedure? Might lead the client to believe there will be problems
Customer service and follow up will eliminate the need for a procedure clause.

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Channel One wrote in post #13910189
You need to add a severability clause, something worded like, “in the event a court of law rules that any section of this agreement is invalid, the remaining sections will remain in full force and effect.”

Wayne

Thank you, just added that.

- Dates reserved when retainer paid and contract signed.
- Give yourself more processing time. I say within 28 days, or longer in peak periods
- Your copyright paragraph is badly written

Use this: http://photographersto​olkit.com/wedding-photography-contract