Terms and Conditions – Somo Studios

Last updated: 01-01-2025

By using the services of Somo Studios, you agree to the following terms and conditions.

1. General

Somo Studios is a creative production company specializing in capturing photo and video content for individuals and businesses. These terms and conditions apply to all offers, quotations, assignments, and agreements between Somo Studios and its clients.

2. Booking and Cancellation

  • A booking is considered final once it has been confirmed in writing or digitally.

  • Cancellations by the client must be made at least 48 hours before the scheduled appointment. For cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance, the full amount will be charged, regardless of the reason.

  • Somo Studios reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a planned shoot up to 24 hours before the scheduled start, for example, due to unforeseen circumstances, illness, or logistical issues. In such cases, an appropriate alternative will be sought or any paid amounts will be fully refunded.

  • Cancellations must always be confirmed in writing or via email.

3. Liability

  • Somo Studios is not liable for any damage, loss, or costs resulting from bookings canceled within 48 hours of the scheduled shoot.

  • Somo Studios is also not liable for delays, cancellations, or any form of damage caused by force majeure, including—but not limited to—illness, natural disasters, traffic issues, equipment failure, or other unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of Somo Studios.

  • In the event of force majeure, Somo Studios will inform the client as soon as possible and seek an appropriate solution or alternative date.

4. Use of Visual Material

Unless otherwise agreed, Somo Studios reserves the right to use visual material for promotional purposes such as portfolio, website, and social media.

5. Payment

  • Invoices must be paid within 14 days of the invoice date, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

  • In the event of non-payment, reminder fees and/or interest may be charged.

6. Intellectual Property

All rights to the delivered visual material remain the property of Somo Studios, unless otherwise agreed in writing. Use by third parties is only permitted with written permission.

7. Applicable Law

All legal relationships with Somo Studios are governed by Dutch law. Disputes will preferably be resolved through mutual consultation. If this is not possible, disputes will be submitted to the competent court in the district where Somo Studios is located.