HOSHI JOELL — TERMS & CONDITIONS (SERVICE-SPECIFIC)

1. Booking & Payment

All bookings require a 50% non-refundable retainer to secure your session.

  • Remaining balance is due 24 hours prior to shoot

  • Retainers go toward your total but are non-transferable between services

  • No booking is confirmed without payment

Monthly Retainers:

  • Require 50% upfront to begin + remaining mid-cycle. (30 Day Cycle| 2nd Payment Due on the 15th)

  • Retainers are recurring priority agreements, not one-off sessions

  • If payments fail, I have the right to terminate the retainer subscription.

2. Service Types & What’s Included

Standard Content Sessions (Photo or Video)

  • Includes one scheduled session based on selected duration

  • Deliverables are limited to agreed quantity and format

  • Additional edits or content = add-on fees

Social Content Packages

  • Designed for consistent social media output (IG / TikTok)

  • Includes a mix of photo + video deliverables as outlined at booking

  • Revisions are limited to minor adjustments only

Monthly Retainers

  • Includes recurring shoot sessions (weekly or bi-weekly depending on tier)

  • Includes priority scheduling + ongoing creative alignment

  • Unused sessions do not roll over

  • Rescheduling must stay within the same billing cycle

Custom / Brand / Editorial Work

  • Requires a custom quote + licensing agreement

  • Pricing does not include usage rights beyond agreed scope

  • Deliverables, timeline, and usage are defined per project

3. Rescheduling & Cancellations

  • One reschedule allowed with 48 hours notice

  • Late reschedules may require a new retainer

  • Cancellations = retainer forfeited

  • No-shows = 100% of total fee charged

4. Late Policy

  • 15-minute grace period

  • After 15 minutes → late fee may apply

  • After 30 minutes → session may be shortened or canceled

5. Deliverables & Turnaround

  • Standard delivery: 3–7 business days

  • Rush delivery available as an add-on

  • Content delivered via digital gallery/download

Important:

  • RAW files are not included or released

  • Final selection + edits are at Hoshi Joell’s discretion

6. Creative Direction

By booking, you are hiring Hoshi Joell for a distinct visual style and creative direction.

  • Creative control is maintained during shoot + editing

  • Minor revisions may be accepted

  • Full re-edits or stylistic changes = additional fees

7. Usage & Licensing

Included Usage

  • Personal use

  • Organic social media (IG, TikTok, website)

NOT Included (Requires Licensing Fee)

  • Paid advertisements

  • Brand campaigns

  • Product marketing

  • Third-party usage

Any use beyond standard usage requires additional licensing fees.

Unauthorized usage will be invoiced accordingly.

8. Add-Ons & Overtime

  • Additional time billed hourly

  • Add-ons (extra edits, reels, rush delivery) must be selected or added post-booking

  • Same-day add-ons subject to availability

9. Client Responsibility

Clients are responsible for:

  • Arriving on time

  • Bringing wardrobe + preparation

  • Securing location access (unless discussed)

Delays caused by client reduce shooting time.

10. Retainer Client Expectations (THIS IS YOUR POWER MOVE)

Retainer clients receive:

  • Priority booking

  • Consistent content planning

  • Ongoing creative collaboration

However:

  • Communication must remain timely

  • Shoot days must be respected

  • Scope creep beyond agreed deliverables will be billed separately

11. Liability

Hoshi Joell is not responsible for:

  • Weather conditions

  • Location issues

  • Third-party interruptions

In rare cases of cancellation due to emergency or equipment failure, liability is limited to refund of payments made.

12. Conduct

A professional and respectful environment is required.

Any inappropriate behavior results in:

  • Immediate termination of session

  • No refund issued

13. Final Agreement

By booking, the client agrees to all terms outlined above and enters a professional agreement with Hoshi Joell.