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Client Agreement

Marcus Collins Athletic Media & Branding
Effective Date: July 25, 2026

Thank you for choosing Marcus Collins Athletic Media & Branding. This agreement outlines the terms and conditions for photography, athletic media, branding, and related services. By booking a session or making a payment, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these terms.

1. Booking & Payment
A session is considered confirmed once payment or any required deposit has been received.
Payments may be made online through the payment methods offered on this website or by any other payment method accepted by Marcus Collins Athletic Media & Branding.
All prices are listed in U.S. Dollars (USD).

2. Deposits
If a deposit is required, it is applied toward the total session fee.
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, deposits are non-refundable but may be transferred to one rescheduled session under the rescheduling policy below.

3. Payment Due
Unless otherwise stated:

  • Full payment is due on or before the day of the scheduled session.

  • Images will not be delivered until all outstanding balances have been paid in full.
     

4. Cancellations
Clients may cancel their session at any time.
Deposits are non-refundable except where required by law.
If full payment has already been made, refunds will be considered only if no photography services have been provided.

5. Rescheduling
Sessions may be rescheduled due to:

  • Severe weather

  • Unsafe field conditions

  • Illness

  • Family emergency

  • Photographer availability

Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate a new date.

6. Late Arrivals
Late arrivals reduce the available photography time.
Sessions may be shortened if necessary to accommodate other scheduled appointments.

7. Photographer Cancellation
If Marcus Collins Athletic Media & Branding must cancel due to illness, emergency, equipment failure, or circumstances beyond reasonable control, clients may choose either:

  • A full refund of any payments made, or

  • A rescheduled session.
     

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8. Image Delivery
Final edited images are delivered digitally.
Delivery timelines vary depending on the type of session and current workload.
Estimated delivery times may be provided at booking but are not guaranteed.

9. Artistic Style
Clients acknowledge they are hiring Marcus Collins Athletic Media & Branding based on the photographer’s artistic style and editing techniques.
Final artistic decisions remain solely at the discretion of the photographer.

10. Copyright
All photographs remain the copyrighted property of Marcus Collins Athletic Media & Branding under United States Copyright Law.
Purchasing photographs grants the client a personal-use license unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Clients may not:

  • Sell photographs

  • Alter photographs

  • Remove watermarks

  • Submit photographs for commercial use without written permission
     

11. Social Media
Clients are welcome to share purchased images on social media.
Credit to Marcus Collins Athletic Media & Branding is appreciated whenever possible.
Images may not be altered beyond normal social media cropping without permission.

12. Promotional Use
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Marcus Collins Athletic Media & Branding reserves the right to use photographs for:

  • Portfolio

  • Website

  • Social media

  • Advertising

  • Marketing

  • Print samples

  • Competitions

  • Educational presentations

Clients who prefer their images not be used for promotional purposes should notify the photographer before the session.

13. Liability
Marcus Collins Athletic Media & Branding exercises reasonable care in providing services.
In the unlikely event of equipment failure, file corruption, illness, severe weather, or other circumstances beyond reasonable control, liability shall be limited to the amount paid by the client.

14. Digital Files
Clients are responsible for downloading and backing up delivered digital files.
Marcus Collins Athletic Media & Branding may archive images but does not guarantee permanent storage.

15. Chargebacks
Clients agree to contact Marcus Collins Athletic Media & Branding to resolve any concerns before initiating a chargeback or payment dispute.
Fraudulent chargebacks may be disputed with supporting documentation, including signed agreements, invoices, payment records, and communication history.

16. Privacy
Personal information collected during booking will be used solely for scheduling, communication, payment processing, and delivery of services.
Information will not be sold or shared except as necessary to process payments or comply with legal obligations.

17. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

18. Acceptance
By booking a session, making a payment, or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Client Agreement.
 

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