Nicole Lagesse Photography

Effective Date: July 16, 2026

Welcome to Nicole Lagesse Photography. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, https://nicolelagessephoto.com, including its content, photography galleries, online services, and related features.

Throughout these Terms, “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Nicole Lagesse Photography. “You” and “your” refer to visitors, clients, and other users of our website.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to these Terms and acknowledge our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website.

Our website provides information about our photography services, portfolios, session offerings, pricing, booking opportunities, and related products.

You agree to use the website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not interfere with its operation or the experience of other visitors.

You may not attempt to gain unauthorized access to our website, client galleries, accounts, or systems.

We reserve the right to restrict access when reasonably necessary to protect our website, clients, intellectual property, or business operations.

Photography sessions, packages, products, and other services may be subject to additional terms provided at the time of booking or purchase.

These may include session fees, retainers, cancellation and rescheduling policies, delivery timelines, image selections, editing services, and product fulfillment.

Any separate written photography agreement accepted by the client will govern the applicable photography services. If a provision of that agreement conflicts with these website Terms, the photography agreement will control for those services.

Service descriptions, availability, and pricing are subject to change. Confirmed bookings and purchases remain subject to their applicable agreements.

Private online galleries may be provided for clients to preview, select, purchase, or download photographs.

Access to private galleries is intended only for authorized individuals. Clients are responsible for protecting any gallery passwords or access links provided to them.

Proofing images, previews, and watermarked photographs may not be downloaded, copied, altered, reproduced, distributed, or used without authorization.

Purchasing or receiving digital photographs does not automatically transfer copyright ownership.

Permitted uses of delivered images are governed by the license or photography agreement provided with the purchase.

Unless otherwise stated, the photographs, images, graphics, logos, designs, written content, and other original materials displayed on this website are owned by Nicole Lagesse Photography or used with appropriate permission.

These materials are protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, sell, publish, or commercially exploit website content without prior written permission, except as expressly permitted by law or an applicable photography agreement.

Unauthorized removal of watermarks or copyright notices is prohibited to the extent permitted by applicable law.

Photographs displayed on our website are intended to showcase our photography style, services, and creative work.

Images featuring clients or other individuals are displayed subject to applicable permissions and legal requirements.

Permission to photograph an individual does not automatically constitute permission to use that individual's likeness for advertising or promotional purposes.

Any client image-use permissions, model releases, or privacy arrangements will be addressed through applicable photography agreements or separate authorizations.

Certain services or products may be available for purchase through our website or third-party platforms.

All applicable prices, payment requirements, and purchasing conditions will be presented during the booking or checkout process.

Refunds, cancellations, exchanges, and rescheduling are governed by the policies disclosed for the relevant service or product, subject to applicable consumer protection laws.

Custom photographic products and digital downloads may be subject to specific fulfillment and refund conditions disclosed before purchase.

We make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and current information about our services, pricing, products, and availability.

However, occasional errors, omissions, or outdated information may occur.

We reserve the right to correct inaccuracies and update website content without prior notice, subject to any existing contractual obligations and applicable law.

Images displayed in our portfolio are examples of our work. Individual photographic results may vary depending on lighting, location, weather, client participation, and other circumstances.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or utilize external platforms for booking, payments, gallery hosting, or product fulfillment.

These services may operate under their own terms and privacy policies.

Nicole Lagesse Photography is not responsible for the content, policies, or independent practices of third-party websites or services, except where responsibility is imposed by applicable law.

We encourage visitors to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party services they use.

We strive to maintain a reliable and accessible website.

However, we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access or that every website feature will always operate without errors.

Temporary interruptions may occur due to maintenance, technical difficulties, service-provider issues, or circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

We may update, modify, or discontinue website features as necessary.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Nicole Lagesse Photography will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising solely from your use of or inability to access this website.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited, including rights and remedies available under applicable California consumer protection laws.

Any limitations applicable to photography sessions, purchased products, or professional services will be addressed in the relevant photography agreement, subject to applicable law.

We respect the privacy of our visitors and clients.

Information collected through our website is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable privacy laws.

Please review our Privacy Policy to learn more about the information we collect, how it may be used, and the choices available to you.

Nicole Lagesse Photography is committed to improving the accessibility and usability of our website for all visitors, including individuals with disabilities.

We welcome feedback regarding accessibility barriers and encourage visitors who need assistance to contact us directly.

Additional information is available in our website's Accessibility Statement.

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles.

Subject to applicable law and any mandatory jurisdictional requirements, disputes relating to these Terms may be brought before a court of competent jurisdiction in Ventura County, California.

Nothing in this section limits rights or remedies that cannot lawfully be waived.

We may revise these Terms periodically to reflect changes in our website, business practices, or legal requirements.

Updated Terms will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Changes will apply prospectively unless otherwise permitted by law. Material changes will be communicated when legally required.

Your continued use of the website after updated Terms become effective constitutes acceptance of those changes to the exten