Terms of Service
By booking or participating in a photography session with Value Headshots (“we,” “us,” or “our”), you agree to the following Terms of Service. These terms are designed to ensure clarity, fairness, and a smooth experience for everyone involved.
1. Services Provided
Value Headshots provides professional headshot photography services, including on-location sessions at a client’s home, office, or agreed-upon location. We bring professional lighting and equipment to create studio-quality results on site.
2. Booking & No Upfront Cost Policy
There is no upfront cost required to book an on-location headshot session with Value Headshots.
After the session:
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You will review the images from your session
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You may select the photos you would like to purchase
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You only pay for the images you choose
If you decide not to purchase any images, no payment is required.
3. Session Time & Setup
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Typical setup time is approximately 30 minutes
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Session length usually ranges from 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the session type and number of participants
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Please ensure the agreed-upon space is available and accessible at the scheduled time
Delays caused by lack of access, space constraints, or unprepared participants may reduce shooting time.
4. Image Selection & Payment
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Pricing is communicated in advance or at the time of image selection
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Payment is due once final image selections are confirmed
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Images will be professionally retouched according to our standard editing style
Purchased images are delivered digitally. Unselected images are not delivered.
5. Cancellations & Rescheduling
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We understand that schedules change.
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If you need to reschedule, please provide as much notice as possible
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Repeated last-minute cancellations or no-shows may require a booking fee for future sessions
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We reserve the right to reschedule in the event of illness, emergency, or circumstances beyond our control
6. Client Responsibility & On-Location Sessions
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For on-location sessions, the client agrees to:
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Provide a safe and suitable environment for photography equipment
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Ensure that all participants are prepared and available during the session time
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Take responsibility for pets, children, or other distractions during the session
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Value Headshots is not responsible for issues arising from unsafe or unsuitable locations.
7. Artistic Style & Editing
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By booking a session, you acknowledge that:
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You have reviewed our portfolio and are familiar with our style
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Editing decisions, including color, contrast, and retouching approach, are made at our professional discretion
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Requests for additional or extensive retouching beyond our standard offering may be subject to additional fees.
8. Usage Rights & Licensing
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Upon full payment:
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Clients receive a license to use purchased images for personal and professional purposes (e.g., LinkedIn, websites, marketing materials)
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Images may not be resold, transferred, or used in a misleading or unlawful manner
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Value Headshots retains the copyright to all images and may use selected images for portfolio, website, or marketing purposes unless otherwise requested in writing.
9. Limitation of Liability
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While every effort is made to provide high-quality services:
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Value Headshots is not liable for circumstances beyond our control, including equipment failure, location limitations, or unforeseen interruptions
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Our liability is limited to the amount paid for purchased images
10. Privacy
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Client information is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We do not sell or share personal information with third parties except as required to deliver our services.
11. Agreement
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By booking a session or participating in a photography session with Value Headshots, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of Service.