Terms of Use MetroWest Maternity Portraits by Melvin Guante Portraits Effective Date: 01/01/2026These Terms of Use and Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the MetroWest Maternity Portraits by Melvin Guante Portraits website, forms, guides, resources, booking process, and photography services. By using this website, submitting a form, downloading a guide, scheduling a consultation, or booking services, you agree to these Terms. 1. Who We Are MetroWest Maternity Portraits by Melvin Guante Portraits provides maternity portrait experiences, planning resources, wardrobe guidance, portrait sessions, artwork consultation, and related photography services for expecting mothers and families in MetroWest Massachusetts and Greater Boston. Contact: Melvin Guante Portraits Email: melvin@melvinsphoto.com Phone: 617-942-3432 2. Website Use This website is provided for informational, educational, and marketing purposes. You may browse the website, read articles, view available resources, request information, and contact us about maternity portrait services. You agree not to misuse the website, interfere with its operation, attempt unauthorized access, copy protected content, or use the website in a way that violates applicable law. 3. Guides, Downloads, and Educational Content Free guides, blog articles, wardrobe resources, planning materials, and other educational content are provided for general informational purposes only. These resources are not medical, legal, financial, or professional healthcare advice. Pregnancy-related decisions should always be made in consultation with your qualified healthcare provider. Downloading a guide or submitting a form does not create a client relationship or guarantee availability, pricing, or booking. 4. Maternity Portrait Services We provide maternity portrait services that may include consultation, session planning, wardrobe guidance, portrait photography, image selection, artwork consultation, printed artwork, albums, wall portraits, or related products. Specific services, inclusions, pricing, payment terms, and deliverables may vary and will be outlined at the time of booking, in a proposal, invoice, agreement, or written communication. 5. Scheduling and Booking Consultations and portrait sessions may be scheduled through third-party tools, forms, CRM systems, or direct communication. You are responsible for providing accurate contact information, due date or expected timeframe, scheduling preferences, and any relevant comfort or planning details you choose to share. A session is not considered fully reserved until required booking steps, payment, retainer, or written confirmation have been completed. 6. Pregnancy Comfort and Safety Maternity sessions are planned with comfort, safety, and care in mind. You are responsible for listening to your body, communicating discomfort, and following medical guidance from your healthcare provider. We do not provide medical advice. If you have any medical restrictions, high-risk pregnancy considerations, mobility limitations, or concerns about participating in a portrait session, you should consult your healthcare provider before booking or attending a session. We may adjust posing, timing, or session activity based on comfort, safety, weather, location conditions, or other practical considerations. 7. Fees, Payments, and Orders Fees, retainers, session costs, artwork pricing, and product pricing are provided at the time of inquiry, consultation, booking, invoice, or proposal. Payments are due according to the terms provided at booking or invoicing. Prices and offerings may change over time, but confirmed bookings or written proposals will control the terms of that specific purchase. Third-party payment processors may be used to process payments securely. We do not store full credit card numbers on this website. 8. Cancellations, Rescheduling, and No-Shows Cancellation and rescheduling terms may vary depending on the type of session, date availability, preparation required, and booking terms provided at the time of scheduling. Because maternity sessions are time-sensitive, clients are encouraged to communicate as early as possible if a date needs to be adjusted. Late cancellations, missed appointments, or no-shows may result in fees, loss of retainer, or limited rescheduling availability, as stated in the applicable booking terms or agreement. 9. Weather, Illness, and Unexpected Circumstances For outdoor or on-location sessions, weather, lighting, location access, and safety conditions may require rescheduling or adjustment. If illness, emergency, severe weather, unsafe conditions, power outages, venue restrictions, or events beyond reasonable control affect the session, we will make reasonable efforts to reschedule or adapt the experience. We are not responsible for delays or nonperformance caused by events beyond our control. 10. Wardrobe, Styling, and Client Preparation Wardrobe and styling guidance may be provided to help create a comfortable and cohesive portrait experience. Selected maternity dresses or wardrobe pieces may be available depending on size, style, condition, and session plan. Clients are responsible for arriving prepared, communicating preferences, and following reasonable care instructions for any borrowed wardrobe items. Damage, loss, or excessive cleaning needs caused by misuse may result in additional charges. 11. Creative Style and Artistic Discretion Photography is a creative service. By booking a session, you acknowledge that final images reflect the photographer’s artistic judgment, style, lighting, posing, editing, and professional discretion. While client preferences are considered, exact replication of inspiration images, poses, colors, editing styles, or third-party examples is not guaranteed. Minor differences in color, brightness, cropping, print appearance, screen display, or artistic interpretation are normal. 12. Image Selection, Editing, and Retouching Image selection, proofing, retouching, and final delivery processes will be explained as part of the portrait experience. Standard retouching may include natural polish, minor blemish cleanup, and overall image refinement. Extensive retouching, body reshaping, background alterations, compositing, or special artistic edits may require additional fees and are not guaranteed unless agreed in writing. We reserve the right to decline editing requests that would compromise image quality, misrepresent the work, or fall outside the agreed scope. 13. Copyright and Image Usage All photographs, artwork, designs, text, website materials, and creative content remain the copyrighted property of Melvin Guante Portraits unless otherwise agreed in writing. Clients may receive usage rights according to the package, product, license, or written agreement associated with their purchase. Images may not be sold, altered, licensed, entered into commercial use, used for advertising by third parties, or submitted to publications without written permission unless such rights are specifically granted. 14. Client Image Privacy and Model Release Maternity portraits are personal. We do not use client images publicly without permission. If we would like to use images for portfolio, website, social media, advertising, education, competition, display, or promotional purposes, we will request permission or a model release where appropriate. You may decline public image use. 15. Artwork, Prints, Albums, and Products Printed artwork, wall portraits, albums, and other physical products are custom-made items. Final artwork orders may be non-refundable once approved and submitted for production. Clients are responsible for reviewing image selections, spelling, product choices, sizes, finishes, and order details before final approval. Production times may vary based on product type, vendor availability, shipping, quality control, and seasonal demand. 16. Website Content and Intellectual Property All website content, including text, images, logos, design elements, downloads, guides, PDFs, blog articles, and educational materials, is owned by or licensed to Melvin Guante Portraits unless otherwise stated. You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, publish, sell, or reuse website content without written permission. You may download free resources for personal use only. 17. Third-Party Links and Tools This website may link to or embed third-party tools, including scheduling systems, forms, CRM platforms, payment processors, social media platforms, maps, video platforms, analytics tools, or PDF hosting. Your use of third-party tools is governed by their own terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for third-party content, policies, availability, or practices. 18. Email and Text Communications By submitting a form, requesting a guide, scheduling a consultation, or booking services, you may receive service-related communications such as confirmations, reminders, responses, delivery information, and follow-up messages. If you opt in to marketing communications, you may also receive educational content, offers, updates, or promotional messages. You may unsubscribe or opt out where applicable. 19. Limitation of Liability To the fullest extent allowed by law, Melvin Guante Portraits is not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages related to your use of the website, guides, forms, third-party tools, or services. Our total liability for any claim related to services will not exceed the amount paid for the specific service giving rise to the claim. 20. No Guarantees We do not guarantee specific business results, emotional outcomes, website performance, search rankings, social media results, pregnancy outcomes, or third-party platform behavior. We make reasonable efforts to provide professional service, clear communication, and high-quality portrait work, but creative and service-based results can vary based on many factors. 21. Governing Law These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any disputes will be handled in Massachusetts courts unless otherwise required by law. 22. Changes to These Terms We may update these Terms from time to time. The Effective Date above indicates the latest version. Continued use of the website or services after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms. 23. Contact Questions about these Terms may be sent to: MetroWest Maternity Portraits by Melvin Guante Portraits Email: melvin@melvinsphoto.com Phone: 617-942-3432
