CONTRACT
Your son/daughter has applied to be a Senior Rep for Karen Chin Photography. Please read through the contract and fill it out to acknowledge your acceptance and receipt.
Application: Online application form is due by January 31st, 2021 at midnight in order to be considered for the Rep Program. All applicants will recieve an email whether they are selected for virtual interviews or not. If applicant is selected to have a virtual interview those will take place in the month of February. On February 28th, 2021 the Class of 2022 Senior Reps for Karen Chin Photography will be announced on social media. All applicants that had a virtual interview will recieve an email whether they are selected to be a rep or not.
Arbitration: All disputes arising under Agreement shall be submitted to binding arbitration before a judge in Illinois courts and the arbitration award may be entered for judgment in any court having jurisdiction thereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may refuse to arbitrate when the dispute is for a sum less than $1000.
Cancellation: If client and Senior Representative fails to appear for complimentary session, there will be no session rescheduled. If client is late, it will be the discretion of the photographer (Karen) to allow the representative to participate.
Client’s Usage: Client and Senior Representative may use the watermarked image(s) used online as a profile photo on websites from May 1st, 2021 - September 1st, 2021. Removal of watermark will result in legal action as stealing a copyrighted image. These watermarked images will not be released to you for printing.
Contest Permission: Client grants permission for their child (under the age of 18) to enter Senior Representative Search for Karen Chin Photography and understands the terms of the contest as well as responsibilities as a chosen senior representative. Client agrees that images may be posted online and their child has permission to act as a senior representative for Karen Chin Photography if chosen.
Copyright: The Photographer shall own the copyright in all images created and shall have the exclusive right to make reproductions. The Photographer shall only make reproductions for the Client and Senior Representative or for the Photographer’s portfolio, samples, self-promotions, entry in photographic contests or art exhibitions, editorial use, or for display within or on the outside of the Photographer’s studio.
Expectations: As a representative of Karen Chin Photography, your child is expected to treat this much like a part time job. This includes, but is not limited to the following: advertising on behalf of Karen Chin Photography, using Karen Chin Photography as the sole photographer for senior portraits, consulting with Karen Chin Photography on any appearance or portrait ideas, and a positive, clean outlook on life.
Miscellany: This Agreement incorporates the entire understanding of the parties. Any modifications of this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties. Any waiver of a breach or default here under shall not be deemed a waiver of a subsequent breach or default of either the same provision or any other provision of this Agreement.
Payment: Client and Senior Representative is not obligated to purchase any products from their complimentary sessions. There is no fee for entry into this model search.
Photographic Materials: All photographic materials, including but not limited to negatives, transparencies, proofs, and previews, shall be the exclusive property of the Photographer.
Termination: Karen Chin Photography reserves the right to terminate the ambassador at any given moment. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: representation of another photographer during their senior year of high school, inappropriate behavior with the photographer in person or online, or the participation in illegal activities such as underage drinking and the possession of an illegal or controlled substance. Justification for termination is not required to be disclosed. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois. The parties have read this Agreement, agree to all its terms, and acknowledge receipt of a complete copy of the Agreement signed by both parties.