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TERMS & CONDITIONS

TERMS & CONDITIONS –PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEOGRAPHY & EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (BELGIUM)

Business Name: BALANCIA STUDIOS

Legal Representative: Stephanie Bola

VAT Number: BE0842159740

These Terms & Conditions apply to all photography, videography, digital content, educational services, portfolio reviews, and website usage provided by BALANCIA STUDIOS ("Creator"), operating under Belgian law. By accessing this website, booking services, purchasing content, or participating in educational activities, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms.

1. COPYRIGHT & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All photographs, videos, audio recordings, educational materials, presets, documents, recordings, and derivative works are protected under Belgian Copyright Law and EU directives. BALANCIA STUDIOS retains full and exclusive copyright ownership at all times. No rights are transferred unless explicitly granted in writing.

2. LICENSE GRANT & USAGE SCOPE

Upon full payment, the Client is granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license strictly according to the agreed scope. Permitted uses may include: Personal promotion (social media, portfolios, websites) Editorial use with credit where applicable Any commercial, advertising, influencer marketing, brand collaboration, or sponsorship usage requires a separate written commercial license issued by BALANCIA STUDIOS. Paid advertising usage is not included in standard pricing.

3. COMMERCIAL & INFLUENCER USAGE LIMITATIONS

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, commercial and influencer usage is limited as follows: Duration: Maximum of twelve (12) months Territory: Belgium or online-only distribution Media: One defined platform, medium, or campaign Any extension, reuse, or repurposing requires renegotiation and additional licensing fees.

4. PROHIBITED USES

Resale, sublicensing, sharing, or transfer to third parties Use for NFTs, AI training, stock platforms, or resale libraries. Heavy retouching, filters, or manipulation without written approval . Removal or alteration of copyright notices or metadata

5. MODEL RELEASE & IMAGE RIGHTS

The Client and/or Model grants irrevocable consent for the creation and use of their likeness. BALANCIA STUDIOS reserves the right to use the content for portfolio presentation, self-promotion, education, exhibitions, competitions, and marketing purposes, unless explicitly restricted in writing. For minors, written parental or legal guardian consent is mandatory.

6. EDUCATIONAL CONTENT & PORTFOLIO REVIEWS

All educational materials, mentoring sessions, workshops, recordings, and portfolio reviews remain the intellectual property of BALANCIA STUDIOS. No recording, redistribution, resale, or sharing is permitted. Feedback provided is subjective and does not guarantee outcomes.

7. PAYMENT, DELIVERY & REFUNDS

All services must be paid in full prior to delivery unless otherwise agreed. Digital products and educational content are non-refundable once accessed or delivered, in accordance with EU consumer law exemptions for digital content.

8. LIABILITY & INDEMNIFICATION

Liability of BALANCIA STUDIOS is strictly limited to the amount paid by the Client. The Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless BALANCIA STUDIOS and Stephanie Bola against any claims arising from unauthorized use, commercial exploitation, or legal misuse of the content.

9. TERMINATION & ENFORCEMENT

Any breach of these Terms results in immediate termination of the license. BALANCIA STUDIOS reserves the right to pursue damages, injunctions, and statutory penalties under Belgian and EU law.

10. GOVERNING LAW & JURISDICTION

These Terms & Conditions are governed exclusively by Belgian law. Any disputes shall fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Belgium.

11. PAID ADVERTISING & EXTENDED USAGE

All photography and videography services provided by BALANCIA STUDIOS include a Standard Commercial Usage License only.
Any form of paid promotion, including but not limited to boosted posts, sponsored content, influencer collaborations, whitelisting, dark ads, or paid media campaigns, is not included in the base pricing.Paid advertising usage requires the purchase of an additional Advertising Usage License, as defined in the BALANCIA STUDIOS Paid Advertising Usage License Table, available upon request or attached to the invoice. Usage beyond the agreed scope constitutes copyright infringement and may result in additional fees, license termination, and legal action under Belgian and EU law.