1. Booking Policy
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A signed agreement and a non-refundable 50% retainer are required to secure your session, event date, and/or work with RHMC.
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Dates are not held without both contract and payment.
2. Payment Policy
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Final payment is due 7 days before the scheduled session.
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Accepted payment methods: credit/debit card, bank transfer, Cash App, Venmo, and PayPal.
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A 2.9% + $0.30 transaction fee applies to card payments.
3. Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy
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Retainers are non-refundable.
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Sessions may be rescheduled once with 48 hours’ notice (subject to availability).
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No-shows or cancellations within 24 hours will result in forfeiture of all payments made.
4. Turnaround Times
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Photography: 7–14 business days
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Videography: 14–30 business days depending on complexity
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Rush delivery may be available for an additional fee.
5. Delivery Method
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All final files are delivered via a private, password-protected online gallery or download link.
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Galleries are active for 30 days after delivery unless otherwise extended.
6. Editing & Revisions
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Standard color correction and light retouching are included.
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Additional or custom retouching is available for a fee.
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RAW or unedited files are not released unless otherwise agreed upon (additional fee applies).
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Video projects include one round of revisions unless otherwise stated.
7. Copyright & Licensing
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Rackhouse Media retains full copyright to all photo, video, graphic design or other works created.
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Clients receive a limited-use license for personal or commercial use based on their project terms.
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Licensing extensions (e.g., for resale, print campaigns, or ads) must be purchased separately.
8. Usage & Credit
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Clients may post their content online with credit to: @RackhouseMedia or rackhousemedia.com
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Do not alter or filter content without prior approval.
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Do not resell or distribute images or video without a commercial license.
9. Model & Property Releases
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A signed release is required for all identifiable individuals in commercial work.
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Clients are responsible for ensuring permission and access to all shooting locations.
10. Travel & Location Fees
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Travel within 30 miles of Bowling Green, KY is included.
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Locations beyond this range may require additional travel fees, which may include mileage, hotel, and permits.
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Destination sessions/events can be arranged upon request.
11. Weather Policy (for Outdoor Sessions)
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Sessions impacted by severe weather may be rescheduled at no additional cost.
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We recommend having a backup indoor location for time-sensitive projects.
12. Client Conduct & Safety
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We reserve the right to terminate a session due to unsafe, disrespectful, or disruptive behavior — without refund.
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Children must be supervised at all times during the session.
13. Portfolio & Promotional Use
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We may use photos/videos for our portfolio, social media, website, and promotional material.
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Clients may request content to remain private for a fee.
14. Late Arrival Policy
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Clients arriving more than 15 minutes late may have reduced session time.
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Delays beyond 30 minutes without communication are considered a cancellation.