Terms and Conditions of Sale
Last updated: March 13, 2025.
1. Scope of Application
These General Terms and Conditions of Sale (GTCS) apply to all photography services provided by DavidZ Photographer, a brand of DZ Group EURL, located at 78 Avenue des Champs-Élysées, Office 326, 75008 Paris (France).
They are deemed accepted upon the signing of a contract, an amendment, a quote, or upon payment of a deposit.
2. Pricing and Payment
2.1 Pricing
The prices for services and products are those in effect at the time of the order. All prices are subject to change without notice. Credit vouchers have no monetary value and may only be used toward the purchase of products from the photographer.
Any service or product not included in the initial contract will be billed at the current rate at the time of the request.
In the event of cancellation by the client, the deposit paid is non-refundable. If the cancellation is due to the photographer, the deposit will be refunded within 90 days.
If the client changes the event location, DavidZ Photographer reserves the right to cancel the service without refunding the deposit, apply a surcharge, or request compensation for travel expenses.
2.2 Payment Terms
• A 50% deposit of the total amount is required upon signing the contract.
• The remaining balance must be paid no later than 7 days before the event via bank transfer, or in cash on the day of the wedding.
• After a 7-day withdrawal period from the date of signature, the full contract amount becomes due.
• In case of non-payment, the photographer reserves the right to terminate the contract and claim compensation equal to 20% of the total amount, along with any legal fees incurred.
• Any late payment will incur penalties of 3% of the total amount per day of delay, in accordance with Articles L.441-10 and D.441-5 of the French Commercial Code.
• Any service or product not included in the initial contract will be invoiced at the applicable rate at the time of the request.
• In case of cancellation by the client, the deposit is non-refundable. If the cancellation is due to the photographer, the deposit will be refunded within 90 days.
• If the client changes the event location, DavidZ Photographer reserves the right to cancel the service without refund, apply a surcharge, or request compensation for travel expenses.
3. Responsibilities and Service Execution
3.1 Exclusivity and Interference
• DavidZ Photographer and his team shall be the exclusive photographers for the event, unless otherwise agreed in advance.
• It is the client’s responsibility to ensure that guests or other vendors (e.g., videographers) do not interfere with the photographer’s work.
• The photographer cannot be held responsible for environmental conditions (weather, lighting, background elements, delays caused by the couple, etc.) that may affect the quality of the photographs.
3.2 Harassment and Inappropriate Behavior
The client is responsible for the behavior of their guests. In the event of inappropriate conduct (harassment, obstruction of work, verbal or physical abuse):
1. A verbal warning will be issued.
2. If the behavior continues, the offending individual will be asked to leave the event.
3. If the behavior persists, the photographer reserves the right to terminate the service without any refund.
4. Copyright and Use of Images
4.1 Intellectual Property
• All photographs taken by DavidZ Photographer are his exclusive property and remain protected under the French Intellectual Property Code.
• The client grants the photographer the right to use the images for advertising, commercial, promotional, or exhibition purposes, unless they choose the VIP option, which guarantees confidentiality.
4.2 Reproduction and Distribution
• Any reproduction, modification, or distribution of the images without the photographer’s written authorization is strictly prohibited.
• In case of violation, a fee of €300 per image and per use will be applied.
• The client may not submit the images to blogs, magazines, or vendors without the photographer’s prior approval.
5. Postponement and Cancellation
• One free postponement is allowed up to one year before the event date.
• For a postponement less than one year in advance, or from the second postponement onward, financial compensation equivalent to the deposit may be requested.
• In the case of postponement due to a pandemic or climatic disaster, the service may be rescheduled at no additional cost.
• If the photographer is unavailable on the new date, a professional replacement photographer may be proposed, with no obligation for the client to accept. No refund will be issued in such cases.
6. Your Rights
In the event of a dispute, only the courts of Montpellier shall have jurisdiction. DavidZ Photographer provides civil liability and professional insurance certificates upon request.
For any questions or requests to modify the contract, please contact: hello@wedding-davidz.com.
DavidZ Photographer – DZ Group EURL
