TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF RETAINER PAYMENT

Last Updated: March 4, 2026
Company Name: SCP Studios LLC
Email: [email protected]

These Terms and Conditions (“Agreement”) apply to any retainer or initial payment (“Retainer”) made to SCP Studios LLC (“Company,” “We,” “Us,” or “Our”). By submitting payment through this checkout page, You (“Client,” “You,” or “Your”) agree to the following terms.

1. PURPOSE OF RETAINER

The Retainer secures Your date and time with the Company for the agreed-upon photography, videography, or related service. The Company will not hold or guarantee Your booking until the Retainer has been received.

2. NON-REFUNDABLE POLICY

All Retainers are non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstances, including but not limited to Client cancellation, change of event date, rescheduling, illness, or acts beyond the Company’s control.
This payment covers the administrative and opportunity costs incurred when reserving Your date.

3. PAYMENT TERMS

The Retainer amount is applied toward the total service balance as outlined in Your service agreement or invoice.
The remaining balance must be paid according to the payment schedule in Your contract or invoice. Failure to pay any remaining balance by the due date may result in cancellation of services and forfeiture of all payments made.

4. RESCHEDULING POLICY

If You request a change to Your scheduled date or service, approval is at the Company’s sole discretion and subject to availability.
A new Retainer may be required to confirm a rescheduled date. Retainers are not automatically transferred to new dates unless agreed upon in writing.

5. CANCELLATION POLICY

If You cancel services for any reason, the Retainer will not be refunded.
Cancellations must be made in writing via email to [Your Business Email]. Any additional payments made beyond the Retainer may be refunded only if services have not yet been rendered and at the Company’s discretion.

6. SERVICE AGREEMENT

The Client acknowledges that this payment does not constitute a full agreement for services. A signed photography or videography contract must be executed to outline full deliverables, usage rights, and responsibilities.
Failure to sign the service contract within the requested time frame may result in forfeiture of the Retainer and release of the reserved date.

7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All images, videos, and related creative materials produced by the Company remain the exclusive property of the Company and are protected under U.S. Copyright Law.

Clients receive limited rights for personal use unless otherwise stated in the service contract.

8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

In the unlikely event that the Company cannot fulfill its obligations due to illness, emergency, or unforeseen circumstances, liability is limited to the return of all payments received, including the Retainer.

9. CHARGEBACKS AND DISPUTES

You agree not to initiate a chargeback or payment dispute for any Retainer or service fee. All concerns should be addressed directly with the Company. Any chargeback attempt constitutes a breach of this Agreement and may result in legal action to recover associated costs, including attorney’s fees.

10. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of South Carolina, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from this Agreement shall be resolved in a court located in South Carolina.

11. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

By submitting payment, You confirm that You have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and Conditions.
You acknowledge that all payments made to the Company are final and non-refundable as described herein.