Licenses

Document Version: 2.0
Last Updated: January 1, 2025
Wortham Creative Inc. - All Rights Reserved

Henry
Ashford

By booking services with Wortham Creative Inc. (operating as "Wortham Weddings," "we," "us," or "our"), you ("Client," "you," or "your") agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, do not proceed with booking.

  1. SERVICES PROVIDED

Wortham Creative Inc. provides professional wedding photography and cinematography services, including but not limited to:

  • Event coverage (photography and videography)

  • Post-production editing

  • Digital delivery of final images and films

  • Physical deliverables as specified in the package

All services are provided by our in-house team. We do not subcontract or use freelancers.

  1. BOOKING & PAYMENT TERMS

  1. BOOKING & PAYMENT TERMS

  1. BOOKING & PAYMENT TERMS

2.1 Payment Structure

All payments are non-refundable and must be made according to the following schedule:


50% Booking Advance

  • Due at the time of booking to secure your date

  • Constitutes acceptance of these Terms of Service

  • Your date is not reserved until this payment is received

40% Pre-Event Payment

  • Due on or before the first day of celebrations/coverage

  • Must be received before our team arrives at the venue

  • Coverage will not commence until this payment is confirmed

10% Final Payment

  • Due upon delivery of final edited work

  • Final deliverables (hard drive, prints, etc.) will be released only after this payment is received


2.2 Payment Methods


We accept:

  • Bank transfer/NEFT/RTGS/IMPS

  • UPI

  • Credit/Debit cards (processing fees may apply)

  • Cheque (must clear 7 business days before event)


2.3 Payment Confirmation

You will receive a confirmation email for every payment made to your registered email address. Please retain these for your records.


2.4 Late Payment

Failure to make payments according to the schedule may result in:

  • Delayed delivery of final work

  • Cancellation of services (advance payment forfeited)

  • Legal action to recover outstanding amounts


2.5 GST & Taxes

All prices quoted are exclusive of GST unless explicitly stated. Current GST rate 18% will be applied to all invoices.


3. COVERAGE DETAILS

3.1 Team Assignment

  • Your dedicated team members will be assigned one week before your event

  • Team details (names, contact information) will be shared with you via email

  • The same team will cover all days of your wedding unless otherwise communicated

3.2 Coverage Hours

Coverage hours are as specified in your package. Additional hours beyond the package are subject to availability and additional charges.

3.3 Meal & Refreshments

Client agrees to provide meals and non-alcoholic refreshments for our team during coverage days, equivalent to those served to guests.

  1. TRAVEL & ACCOMODATION

  1. TRAVEL & ACCOMODATION

  1. TRAVEL & ACCOMODATION


4.1 Intercity Travel

Travel and accommodation charges are NOT included in the package price for events outside Delhi NCR.

Additional costs include:

  • Round-trip airfare/train tickets for all team members

  • Hotel accommodation (standard business hotel, twin-sharing)

  • Ground transportation at event location

  • Per diem as specified in quotation


4.2 International Travel

For international destination weddings:

  • All travel costs (flights, visas, insurance)

  • Accommodation for duration of stay plus one day buffer on either side

  • International per diem rates apply

  • Additional ₹50,000 as specified in quotation


4.3 Advance Travel Arrangements

Travel arrangements must be confirmed and paid for at least 30 days before the event date.


  1. PERMITS & PERMISSIONS

  1. PERMITS & PERMISSIONS

  1. PERMITS & PERMISSIONS


5.1 Public Location Shoots


For pre-wedding or event shoots in public locations (monuments, gardens, protected sites) in Delhi or elsewhere:

  • Client is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits from relevant authorities (Archaeological Survey of India, local municipal bodies, etc.)

  • Client must provide copies of permits before the shoot date

  • Wortham Creative Inc. is not liable for any penalties, fines, or legal issues arising from shooting without proper permits

5.2 Private Venue Permissions


Client must obtain permission from venue management for professional photography/videography and provide written confirmation if requested.

  1. DELIVERABLES & TIMELINE


6.1 Delivery Schedule


Same-Day Edit: Delivered within 18 hours of the ceremony (if included in package)

  • Final Edited Photos: 300-400 images delivered within 21 days of the wedding date

  • Final Film: 15-20 minute cinematic film delivered within 21 days of the wedding date

  • Physical Deliverables: Hard drive and prints delivered after final payment is received

6.2 Delivery Format


Photos: High-resolution JPEG files

  • Films: High-definition MP4 files

  • All files delivered via:

    • Private online gallery (accessible for 90 days)

    • Physical hard drive (Western Digital/Seagate, as available)


6.3 Hard Drive Warranty


Hard drives are provided as a courtesy storage device. Warranty and technical support for hard drives are managed by the manufacturer (Western Digital/Seagate/Transcend/SanDisk).


6.3 Hard Drive Warranty


Data loss due to hard drive failure after handover

  • Physical damage to drives after delivery

  • Technical issues with drive compatibility

Original purchase invoice will be provided with the drive for warranty claims.




  1. REVISIONS & EDITS


7.1 Included Revisions


Photos: One round of revisions (minor adjustments to color, cropping) within 30 days of delivery

Films: One round of revisions (add/remove maximum 2 minutes of footage) within 30 days of delivery

7.2 What Revisions DO NOT Include


Complete re-edit from scratch

  • Changes to color grading style

  • Music changes

  • Removal of candid/unflattering moments (we document reality)

  • Selection of different photos from the shoot


7.2 ADDITIONAL REVISIONS


Revision requests made after 30 days of delivery will incur additional charges

Major edits (restructuring film, significant color changes) will be quoted separately.


  1. CREATIVE CONTROL & EDITORIAL DECISIONS

8.1 Our Creative Vision


You are hiring Wortham Creative Inc. for our specific artistic vision and editorial style. As such:

  • We retain complete creative control over shooting, editing, color grading, and music selection

  • Final photo selection from thousands of captured images is at our discretion

  • We will not stage, pose, or direct moments during the ceremony

  • We document weddings as they unfold naturally


8.2 Shot List Requests


While we welcome your input on must-have shots and important moments, we cannot guarantee:

  • Every requested shot will be captured exactly as envisioned

  • Specific family groupings if individuals are unavailable

  • Photos that require us to interrupt ceremonies or traditions

We will make every reasonable effort to capture your requested moments.

  1. DATA RETENTION & BACKUP

9.1 Our Backup Period


  • Raw footage and unedited photos: Retained for 12 months from wedding date

  • Final edited deliverables: Retained indefinitely in our archive


9.2 Data Erasure

Unedited raw files will be permanently deleted 12 months after your wedding date. After this period, we cannot provide additional photos or re-edits from original footage.


9.3 Your Responsibility

Upon receiving your deliverables, you are responsible for:

  • Creating your own backup copies

  • Storing files securely

  • Maintaining the hard drive properly


We are not liable for data loss after delivery.

  1. CANCELLATION & RESCHEDULING

10.1 Cancellation by Client


  • More than 6 months before event: 50% of booking advance forfeited

  • 3-6 months before event: 75% of booking advance forfeited

  • Less than 3 months before event: 100% of all payments made are forfeited


10.2 Rescheduling by Client


  • More than 6 months notice: One free reschedule (subject to availability)

  • Less than 6 months notice: Rescheduling fee of ₹50,000 + GST

  • If rescheduled date is unavailable, cancellation policy applies


10.3 Cancellation by Wortham Creative Inc.


In the unlikely event we must cancel (illness, emergency, force majeure):

  • Full refund of all payments made

  • We will attempt to recommend alternative photographers

  • Our liability is limited to refund of payments; we are not liable for any other damages or expenses incurred

11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY


11.1 Equipment Failure


While we use professional-grade equipment and carry backups, we are not liable for:

  • Loss of images due to equipment malfunction

  • Data corruption beyond our control

  • Third-party service failures (cloud storage, labs, etc.)

We will make every reasonable effort to recover or re-shoot if technically possible.


11.2 Missed Shots

We are not liable for missed photographs due to:

  • Key individuals not being present or available

  • Obstructed views caused by guests or venue layout

  • Poor venue lighting that affects technical quality

  • Restricted access to certain areas

  • Delays in event timeline that conflict with other scheduled coverage


11.3 Maximum Liability

Our total liability under any circumstance is limited to the total amount paid for our services. We are not liable for consequential, incidental, or indirect damages.

12. COPYRIGHT & USAGE RIGHTS


13.1 Ownership


Wortham Creative Inc. retains full copyright and ownership of all photographs and films created.


13.2 Your License


You receive a non-exclusive, perpetual license to:

  • Use images and films for personal purposes

  • Share on social media with proper credit

  • Print for personal use

  • Display in your home


13.3 Restrictions

You may NOT:

  • Sell or profit from our work

  • Edit, crop, or alter images (except for social media cropping)

  • Remove our watermark or credit

  • Use for commercial purposes without written permission


13.4 Our Usage Rights


We reserve the right to:

  • Use images for our portfolio, website, social media, marketing, and promotional materials

  • Submit work to publications, competitions, and awards

  • Display work at exhibitions or shows

If you require complete privacy, a "Private Wedding" package with additional fees is available.

13. MODEL RELEASE


By signing our contract, you grant us permission to photograph you and your guests and use these images as outlined in Section 13.4.

14. THIRD PARTY VENDORS

14.1 Coordination


We will make reasonable efforts to coordinate with your other vendors (planner, decorator, makeup artist, etc.). However:

  • We are not responsible for conflicts or miscommunication between vendors

  • Timeline delays caused by other vendors may affect our coverage

  • We require vendor contact information one week before the event


14.2 Vendor Conduct

We are not liable for the actions or conduct of third-party vendors.

15. FORCE MAJEURE

We are not liable for failure to perform services due to circumstances beyond our control, including but not limited to:

  • Natural disasters (earthquake, flood, fire)

  • Government restrictions or lockdowns

  • Public health emergencies

  • War, terrorism, or civil unrest

  • Severe weather that makes travel impossible

In such cases, we will offer rescheduling or full refund at client's choice.



16. CONDUCT & COOPERATION

16.1 Professional Treatment


We expect to be treated with respect and professionalism. We reserve the right to terminate coverage immediately if:

  • Our team is subjected to harassment, abuse, or threatening behavior

  • We are denied reasonable access or cooperation

  • Client or guests are intoxicated and behaving inappropriately toward our team

In case of early termination due to misconduct, all payments are forfeited.


16.2 Your Cooperation


You agree to:

  • Provide accurate event details and timeline

  • Inform us of any schedule changes promptly

  • Designate a point of contact for the event day

  • Ensure our team has reasonable access to all areas needed for coverage



17. Albums & Prints

Albums and prints are produced by third-party labs

  • We are not responsible for lab errors, shipping delays, or quality issues beyond our control

  • Reprints of damaged items will be provided at cost

18. ANNUAL PRICING UPDATES

Estimated and invoiced costs mentioned in quotations are subject to change annually. Prices are locked at the time of booking advance payment.

19. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

19.1 Governing Law


These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Jurisdiction for any disputes shall be in Delhi courts exclusively.


19.2 Mediation


In case of disputes, both parties agree to first attempt resolution through mediation before pursuing legal action.


19.3 Arbitration


If mediation fails, disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration in Delhi under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

20. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Terms, along with your signed contract and payment receipts, constitute the entire agreement between you and Wortham Creative Inc.

21. CONTACT INFORMATION

Company NAME. : Wortham Creative Inc.
Operating as: Wortham Weddings

Email: hI@worthamWEDDINGS.COM
Phone: +91 -9717687030
Website: https://www.worthamweddings.com

For legal inquiries: HELLO@WORTHAM.IN
For booking inquiries: hI@worthamweddings.com

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