Terms Of Use | The Meraki Allure

Welcome to The Meraki Allure ("Company," "we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Use govern your use of our website https://www.themerakiallure.com/ (the "Site"). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not access or use the Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using the Site, you affirm that you are at least 18 years old or have the consent of a parent or legal guardian to use the Site. These Terms of Use constitute a legally binding agreement between you and The Meraki Allure. Your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of these terms.

If you do not agree with any part of these Terms of Use, please discontinue your use of the Site immediately.

2. Use of the Site
Permitted Use: You may use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You agree to use the Site solely for its intended purposes, such as learning about our photography services, booking sessions, or engaging with our content.

Prohibited Use: You agree not to:

Use the Site for any unlawful or unauthorized purpose.
Attempt to interfere with the operation, security, or integrity of the Site.
Post, upload, or distribute any content that is harmful, abusive, defamatory, obscene, or infringing on another party's rights.
Use bots, crawlers, or automated systems to access the Site.
Reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble any portion of the Site.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

Ownership: All content, design, graphics, text, images, photos, logos, videos, and other materials (collectively, the "Content") available on the Site are the intellectual property of The Meraki Allure or licensed to us. All rights are reserved.
Limited License: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and view the Content for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works, publicly display, or otherwise exploit any of the Content without prior written consent from The Meraki Allure.
Copyright Violations: If you believe any Content on the Site infringes on your intellectual property rights, please contact us at brittany@themerakiallure.com.

4. User-Generated Content
If you submit any feedback, reviews, testimonials, photos, or other content (collectively, "User-Generated Content") to the Site or to The Meraki Allure, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, distribute, display, and create derivative works from that content for promotional and marketing purposes.

You represent and warrant that any content you submit does not infringe on any third-party intellectual property rights or violate any laws. We reserve the right to remove or refuse to post User-Generated Content at our discretion.

5. Booking and Payment
To book a session with The Meraki Allure, you may be required to provide certain personal information, including your name, email, phone number, and payment details. By booking a session, you agree to provide accurate and complete information.

Deposits and Payments: To secure your photography session, we may require a deposit, which is non-refundable unless otherwise stated. Payment terms, fees, and cancellation policies are detailed at the time of booking.
Cancellation and Rescheduling: If you need to cancel or reschedule your session, you must do so within the time frame specified at the time of booking. Failure to cancel or reschedule within the stated period may result in forfeiture of your deposit or fees.
Refunds: Refund policies are outlined in the specific service agreement provided to you at the time of booking. Please refer to the details of that agreement for refund eligibility.

6. Privacy Policy
Your use of the Site is subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Site, you acknowledge and agree to our Privacy Policy. To review the policy, please visit https://themerakiallure.com/privacy-policy.

If you have questions about our Privacy Policy, you may contact us at brittany@themerakiallure.com.

7. Disclaimers

"As-Is" Basis: The Site is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Site will be error-free, secure, or uninterrupted.
Third-Party Links: The Site may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience only, and we do not endorse or control the content of these external sites. Accessing them is at your own risk.
No Guarantees: We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information. However, we make no guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information on the Site.

8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Meraki Allure shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site or reliance on its Content.

This limitation applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Site is to stop using it.

9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold The Meraki Allure and its owners, employees, contractors, and agents harmless from any claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of your use of the Site or your violation of these Terms of Use.

10. Modifications to the Terms
We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Site after changes are made constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

We encourage you to review this page periodically for updates.

11. Termination of Access
We may, at our sole discretion, suspend or terminate your access to the Site for any reason, including but not limited to a violation of these Terms of Use. We are not liable to you or any third party for the suspension or termination of your access to the Site.

12. Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Virginia, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Virginia for any disputes arising from your use of the Site.

13. Severability
If any part of these Terms of Use is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that part will be severed from the agreement and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement
These Terms of Use, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and The Meraki Allure regarding your use of the Site. They supersede any prior agreements or understandings.

15. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about these Terms of Use, you may contact us at:

The Meraki Allure
Email: brittany@themerakiallure.com
Phone: (910) 330-8123
Website: https://www.themerakiallure.com/

We aim to respond to all inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.