Terms and Conditions
Updated: 15 October 2026
- A 30% deposit is required to secure any booking.
- Cancellations or rescheduling must be made at least 3 days in advance.
- Final edited images are delivered within 10 business days.
- All prices include 13% GST/HST where applicable.
1. Subject of Agreement
These Terms and Conditions govern the provision of professional photography services by Rhetoricbyte Inc., located at Jasper Avenue 10425, T5J1N3 Edmonton, directed by Stephanie Fraser. By booking a session, the Client agrees to these terms and the Privacy Policy.
2. Booking and Deposits
A booking is considered confirmed only after the Client pays a non-refundable deposit of 30% of the total session cost. This deposit secures the studio time and equipment. Requests for bookings are processed within 24 hours of submission via the contact form.
3. Pricing and Payments
All prices listed on the website include a 13% tax. For B2B clients, payment terms are strictly 14 days from the date of invoice. Payments are accepted via secure electronic transfer. All transactions are governed by the Consumer Protection Act and Competition Act of Canada.
4. Cancellations and Rescheduling
Clients may reschedule their session one time without penalty, provided the request is made at least 3 days before the scheduled date. Cancellations made less than 3 days prior result in the forfeiture of the 30% deposit. In case of studio emergency, Rhetoricbyte Inc. reserves the right to reschedule with full notification.
5. Delivery and Retouching
The standard delivery time for the final gallery is 10 business days. Each session includes 5 retouched images as per the selected package. Additional retouching is available for an extra fee. Original RAW files are not provided unless specifically agreed upon in a separate written contract. All images on the website are illustrative.
6. Intellectual Property and Usage
Rhetoricbyte Inc. retains the copyright to all images created. The Client is granted a non-exclusive license to use the images for personal or corporate promotion as defined by the service type. Use of images for commercial resale requires additional licensing. For sessions involving children, parental presence is required, and a signed release form must be provided for any publication.
7. Liability and Consumer Rights
Rhetoricbyte Inc. is not liable for indirect damages. Clients have the right to lodge complaints regarding data handling with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC), 30 Victoria Street, Gatineau QC K1A 1H3. For service-related disputes, please refer to Section 8.
8. Governing Law and Disputes
These terms are governed by the laws of Alberta and Canada, including PIPEDA and CASL. Any legal disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of Edmonton. For inquiries, contact [email protected] or call (780) 961-4807.