Terms of Use

Effective Date: January 1, 2020

1. Acceptance of These Terms

By using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use this website.

Your use of this website also constitutes agreement to our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Use by reference.

2. What We Do

This website is owned and operated by Vanoordt Photography and provides portrait photography services, related educational content, and digital products to clients and learners worldwide.

3. Session Fee & Refund Policy

Please note that the session fee is non-refundable. When you book a photoshoot, both the photographer’s and makeup artist’s time are reserved specifically for you. This means we turn away other potential bookings for that time slot. The session fee secures your appointment and covers administrative preparation and pre-session planning. By submitting your payment, you acknowledge and agree to this policy.

4. Ownership of Content

All content on this website—including text, images, videos, layouts, and branding—is the intellectual property of Vanoordt Photography or is used with appropriate permissions. It is protected by U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws.

You may not use, reproduce, distribute, or modify any content from this site without written permission. All intellectual property rights are reserved.

5. Intellectual Property Compliance

You agree to use this website in a way that respects the intellectual property rights of others. You may not upload or distribute any content that infringes on copyrights, trademarks, or proprietary rights.

DMCA Notice

If you believe your copyrighted work has been used improperly on this site, please provide a formal notice to:

Copyright Agent
Email: hello@vanoordtphotography.com
Phone: +1 407-951-4221

Include:

• A description of the copyrighted work

• A description of where the infringing material is located

• Your contact information

• A good faith statement that the use is unauthorized

• A statement made under penalty of perjury

• Your signature (electronic or physical)

6. Website Security and Use

We take reasonable precautions to secure our website but cannot guarantee its safety. You are responsible for implementing safeguards such as antivirus software and data backups.

We may suspend or remove user access at our discretion, particularly if a user is suspected of engaging in activity that compromises site security.

7. Your Responsibilities

You agree to provide accurate and current information when using this website or submitting any personal data. You are responsible for keeping your contact information updated.

8. Referral & Affiliate Links

This website may contain referral or affiliate links to third-party products or services. These are provided for your convenience and may result in a small commission to us. We are not responsible for the content or performance of these external sites.

9. Disclaimers

This website and its content are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee:

• That content will be accurate or up to date

• That the website will operate without interruption or error

• That it will be free of viruses or harmful components

We do not endorse third-party content or user-generated comments that may appear on this website.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Vanoordt Photography and its affiliates are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages related to your use of this website, including but not limited to:

• Data loss

• Loss of income

• Service interruptions

• Malware or viruses

You assume full responsibility for ensuring appropriate data protection and system security.

11. Modifications and Termination

We reserve the right to modify, remove, or re-categorize content at our sole discretion. We may also terminate user access at any time without notice for any reason, including violations of these Terms.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Vanoordt Photography from any claims, liabilities, or damages (including attorney fees) arising from your misuse of this website, violation of these Terms, or infringement of third-party rights.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Canton of Basel-Stadt, Switzerland. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts located in Basel, Switzerland. However, we reserve the right to bring proceedings in any jurisdiction if necessary.

14. Severability & Waiver

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining terms will remain in effect. A failure to enforce any part of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of our rights.

15. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.