01_LEGAL / Master Service Agreement
Master Service Agreement
Last Updated: March 3, 2026 · Effective Immediately
This agreement governs all photography and videography services provided by ShotByHamadi Media. By booking a session, the client acknowledges and accepts all terms below in their entirety.
Asset Retention & Recovery
Hosting Period
All project assets are hosted on your secure client portal for exactly 30 calendar days from the date of delivery.
Automatic Purge
On the 31st day, the gallery is automatically purged from the live server. ShotByHamadi Media does not guarantee backups beyond this window.
Recovery Attempt Fee
If assets are not downloaded within 30 days, a $30 non-refundable Recovery Attempt Fee is required to search offline archives.
No Guarantee
Payment of the fee covers the labor of the search and does not guarantee image recovery if they have been purged from the master database.
Travel Boundaries & Custom Pricing
Local Service Area
Sessions located within Chattanooga, TN, or within a documented 30-minute drive of the city center, are considered local and carry no travel surcharge.
Extended Travel
Any session exceeding the 30-minute travel radius is subject to Custom Travel Pricing based on mileage and logistical overhead.
Travel Retainers
For all Extended Travel sessions, a non-refundable 50% retainer is mandatory at the time of booking to secure the date.
Conduct & Late Policy
Grace Period
A strict 15-minute grace period is provided for all sessions.
Time Deduction
Arrivals after 15 minutes will have that time deducted from the total session duration without a price adjustment.
Automatic Cancellation
Arrivals exceeding 30 minutes late constitute a "No-Show," resulting in immediate session termination and forfeiture of all fees paid.
Delivery & Artistic Control
Turnaround Time
Final edited high-resolution assets will be delivered via your branded client portal within 1–7 business days.
Artistic Discretion
The Photographer maintains absolute authority over image selection and the editing process.
Post-Processing Prohibition
Clients are strictly prohibited from applying external filters or performing independent editing on delivered files.
RAW Assets
RAW/Unedited files are proprietary property and are never released under any circumstances.
Usage & Commercial Rights
Personal Use License
You are granted a non-exclusive license for personal printing, social media posting, and personal archiving.
Commercial Restriction
Use for paid advertising, brand partnerships, or third-party resale is prohibited without a separate Commercial Licensing Agreement.
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