Terms and Conditions

Welcome to ShutterSpace! These terms and conditions outline the rules and regulations for the use of ShutterSpace's website and services, located at www.shutterspace.com. By accessing this website and using our services, we assume you accept these terms and conditions in full. Do not continue to use ShutterSpace's website if you do not accept all of the terms and conditions stated on this page.

1. Account Terms

To access certain features of ShutterSpace, such as booking studios, you will need to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password and for restricting access to your computer. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account or password. ShutterSpace reserves the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, remove or edit content, or cancel orders at our sole discretion.

  • You must be at least 18 years of age to create an account on ShutterSpace.
  • You must provide accurate and complete information when creating your account.
  • You are responsible for updating your account information to ensure it remains accurate and current.
  • You may not share your account credentials with others. You are solely responsible for all activity that occurs under your account.
  • ShutterSpace reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these terms and conditions.

2. Payment Terms

All bookings made through ShutterSpace are subject to payment of the fees specified at the time of booking. Payment can be made through our secure payment gateway using accepted credit cards or other payment methods. ShutterSpace reserves the right to change its fees at any time, but changes will not affect bookings that have already been confirmed.

  • Payment is required at the time of booking to secure your studio reservation.
  • ShutterSpace uses a secure payment gateway to process all transactions.
  • We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover credit cards.
  • You are responsible for any taxes or other charges associated with your booking.
  • Cancellation policies vary by studio and are outlined in the studio's listing. Please review the cancellation policy before booking.

3. Content Ownership

All content on the ShutterSpace website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of ShutterSpace or its content suppliers and protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not use, reproduce, modify, or distribute any content from this website without the express written permission of ShutterSpace.

You retain ownership of the photographs and other creative works you produce while using studios booked through ShutterSpace. However, you grant ShutterSpace a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use your content for promotional purposes, such as showcasing studios on our website or in marketing materials. You can revoke this license at any time by contacting us at [email protected].

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use ShutterSpace's website and services only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others. You may not use the website to transmit any harmful, offensive, or illegal content, or to engage in any activity that disrupts or interferes with the operation of the website.

Specifically, you agree not to:

  • Upload or transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
  • Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity.
  • Collect or harvest any personally identifiable information from other users of the website.
  • Engage in any activity that is illegal or violates these terms and conditions.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

ShutterSpace provides its website and services on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the operation of the website or the information, content, materials, or products included on the website. To the fullest extent permissible by applicable law, ShutterSpace disclaims all warranties, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

ShutterSpace does not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the website or the server that makes it available are free of viruses or other harmful components. You expressly agree that your use of the website is at your sole risk.

6. Limitation of Liability

ShutterSpace will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of this website, including, but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages. This limitation of liability applies to all claims, whether based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory.

In no event shall ShutterSpace's total liability to you for all damages, losses, and causes of action exceed the amount you paid to ShutterSpace for the services giving rise to the claim.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ShutterSpace, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and suppliers from and against all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or related to your use of the website, your violation of these terms and conditions, or your infringement of any intellectual property or other right of any person or entity.

8. Governing Law

These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising out of or related to these terms and conditions shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Brooklyn, New York.

9. Changes to Terms and Conditions

ShutterSpace reserves the right to modify these terms and conditions at any time without notice. It is your responsibility to review these terms and conditions periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the website following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these terms and conditions, please contact us at:

ShutterSpace Legal Department
123 Main Street, Suite 456
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (718) 555-1212

11. Studio Specific Terms

Each studio listed on ShutterSpace may have its own specific terms and conditions in addition to these general terms. These studio-specific terms may include rules regarding:

  • Maximum occupancy
  • Allowed activities (e.g., types of photography, video shoots)
  • Use of equipment
  • Studio cleanliness and damage policy
  • Cancellation and rescheduling policies

It is your responsibility to review and comply with the studio-specific terms before booking a studio. ShutterSpace is not responsible for any disputes arising from your failure to comply with these studio-specific terms. Contact the studio manager, often listed as Jaime Rodriguez, or studio owner, such as Anya Petrova, for further clarifications.

12. Accessibility Compliance

ShutterSpace is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards. We adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 level AA as our accessibility standard. For detailed information, please visit our Accessibility page.

13. Dispute Resolution

In the event of any dispute arising out of or relating to these terms and conditions, the parties agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute through good faith negotiation. If the parties are unable to resolve the dispute through negotiation, they agree to submit the dispute to binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall take place in Brooklyn, New York, and the decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on both parties.

14. Force Majeure

ShutterSpace shall not be liable for any failure to perform its obligations under these Terms and Conditions if such failure results from any cause beyond its reasonable control, including, without limitation, acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, strikes, or shortages of transportation facilities, fuel, energy, labor or materials.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced. This shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.

16. Waiver

No waiver of any term or condition set forth in these Terms and Conditions shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition, and any failure of ShutterSpace to assert a right or provision under these Terms and Conditions shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.