TERMS OF SERVICE & LICENSING AGREEMENT

Standard Commercial Terms for Chris Grey Architectural Photography

1. Ownership of Copyright
All photographs, video footage, and digital assets created by Chris Grey Photography remain the sole intellectual property of the photographer. Copyright is protected under New Zealand law. This agreement constitutes a license to use the images, not a sale of the physical images or copyright transfer.

2. Primary Client Usage License
Upon full payment of the invoice, the primary commissioning client (the "Client") is granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable, perpetual license to use the final edited images for their business marketing. This includes use on the Client's company website, social media channels, print portfolios, and professional award submissions (e.g., NZIA, ADNZ, Master Builders).

3. Third-Party Sharing Restrictions
The usage license is strictly limited to the purchasing Client. The Client strictly agrees not to distribute, sell, or gift the images to any third party—including builders, subcontractors, interior designers, homeowners, or product manufacturers.

If any third party wishes to utilize the images for commercial marketing, they must participate in the Multi-Party Cost-Sharing Package prior to the shoot date or purchase an independent image license directly from Chris Grey Photography.

4. Multi-Party Cost-Sharing Model - Architectural Photography - (Pre-Shoot Agreement)

  • Primary Client: Agrees to pay the standard base shoot rate.

  • Secondary Participating Parties: May be added to the project license prior to the shoot day for a flat fee per party.

  • Upon payment of the cost-sharing fee, secondary parties are issued an identical, non-transferable commercial usage license for their own business marketing.

5. Post-Shoot Licensing (Subcontractor Rate)
Any trade, supplier, or subcontractor requesting access to the final images after the shoot has taken place may purchase a retrospective license at the rate of $99 + GST per single image.

6. Payment Terms, Deposits, & Cancellations

  • Deposit: A non-refundable booking deposit of $500 + GST is required for a full or half day shoot to secure the shoot date on the studio calendar.

  • Final Payment: Payment of the remaining balance is due strictly within 7 days of invoice issuance via Hnry.

  • Late Fees: In accordance with standard business practices, overdue accounts will incur a late payment penalty of 10% per month on the outstanding balance until fully paid.

  • Image Release: Final high-resolution, unwatermarked digital files will be released to the Client only once full payment of the invoice has been settled.