Terms and Conditions

Welcome to coltmelrosephotography.com (the “Site”). The Site is operated by Colt Melrose Photography, a professional photography studio located in Houston, Texas. By accessing or using this Site, booking our services, or submitting any inquiry, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth below (the “Terms”). Please read them carefully. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Site or engage our services.

These Terms apply to all visitors, clients, and prospective clients who access or use the Site in any manner.

The following policies apply to all bookings made through the Site or directly with Colt Melrose Photography:

All deposits are non-refundable. Refunds on session fees are not provided once a session has been completed. If you are dissatisfied with your experience, please contact us directly at co**@********************hy.com, and we will work in good faith to address your concern.

All photographs, images, and visual content created by Colt Melrose Photography remain the exclusive intellectual property of Colt Melrose Photography. Copyright vests in Colt Melrose Photography upon creation of the work, regardless of the subject matter or the client commissioning the session.

Upon receipt of full payment, Colt Melrose Photography grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, royalty-free license to use the delivered images for personal and professional purposes, including but not limited to use on LinkedIn, professional websites, business cards, marketing materials, email signatures, press materials, and social media profiles. This license does not include the right to resell, sublicense, or transfer the images to any third party for commercial exploitation without prior written consent from Colt Melrose Photography.

Your use of the Site is subject to Colt Melrose Photography’s Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference and available at https://coltmelrosephotography.com/privacy-policy. By using the Site or submitting any form, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described in the Privacy Policy.

Colt Melrose Photography complies with the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA). Texas residents have the right to access, correct, delete, and opt out of the sale or processing of their personal data. To exercise these rights, contact us at co**@********************hy.com.

By visiting the Site or communicating with Colt Melrose Photography via email or web forms, you consent to receive electronic communications from us. These communications may include booking confirmations, session reminders, follow-up correspondence, and promotional materials. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by contacting us directly or using the unsubscribe link in any marketing email.

This Site is intended for use by adults. Colt Melrose Photography does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13. If you are under 18, you may only use this Site and engage our services with the express permission and involvement of a parent or legal guardian. Photography sessions involving minors require a parent or legal guardian to be present and to sign all applicable agreements on the minor’s behalf.

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. These links are provided for convenience only. Colt Melrose Photography does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party site. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

Certain functionality on our Site — including scheduling, payment processing, and CRM systems — may be powered by third-party platforms. By using these features, you acknowledge that your data may be processed by these third parties in accordance with their own terms and policies.

THE SITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. COLT MELROSE PHOTOGRAPHY DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. INFORMATION ON THE SITE MAY CONTAIN INACCURACIES OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS AND MAY BE UPDATED AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, COLT MELROSE PHOTOGRAPHY AND ITS PRINCIPALS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR OUR SERVICES, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

IN THE EVENT OF ANY CLAIM ARISING FROM A COMPLETED PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION, COLT MELROSE PHOTOGRAPHY’S TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE SESSION IN QUESTION. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW CERTAIN LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY; IN SUCH CASES, THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS APPLY TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Colt Melrose Photography and its officers, principals, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use of the Site or services; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any rights of a third party; or (d) any content you submit or provide in connection with your use of the Site.

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Harris County, Texas. You hereby consent to personal jurisdiction in such courts.

Colt Melrose Photography reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. The most current version will always be available on the Site with the updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site following any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

These Terms, together with any written service agreement, booking confirmation, or invoice provided at the time of engagement, constitute the entire agreement between you and Colt Melrose Photography with respect to the subject matter herein and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, whether oral or written. If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

For questions regarding these Terms, to exercise your privacy rights, or to discuss any matter related to your engagement with Colt Melrose Photography, please contact us: