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Terms & Guidelines
The terms/information on this page serves as public notice.
Any infringement of these terms will be seen as a knowingly willful act.
If you require these terms in a different format, for ease of accessibility, notify 8x10 Dot Photography.
These terms and guidelines are subject to change as the business evolves - any changes will be posted on this website and a notification of change will be posted on 8x10 Dot Photography's Facebook page/Instagram account.
Revision Date: March 14, 2025
Non EXclusive
No Partnership with 8x10 Dot Photography Is Expressed
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Work will be executed on a transactional basis,
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according to the specifications outlined in the Working with 8x10 Dot Photography Proposal form,
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found on the www.8x10.photography website
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There is no limit to the number of times a person can propose different projects through the Working with 8x10 Dot Photography's form;
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however, 8x0 Dot Photography may impose limits, at its discretion if abuse of use is suspected
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Once the final product/artwork has been shipped for delivery, 8x10 Dot Photography is released from its agreement with its client for the agreed upon project, except:
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where a licensing agreement exists
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if there are damages during the shipment and delivery phase (see FAQs on how to document deliveries),
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8x10 Dot Photography will work with its client and carrier to process claim(s) and find a resolution.
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Non Disclosure
Client and 8x10 Dot Photography, during any stage of the project, agrees to:
To keep confident all information discussed (in any past, present, or future format[s]) that is part of the project, during any stage of the project:
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Proposal
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Design
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Production
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Meeting (phone, video, email) discussion
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Delivery
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Implementation
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Post-Project Support
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Licensing
Licensing Dissemination & Intellectual Property rights
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The client may have licensing rights (dissemination of work) of the project/art-piece, depending on what was agreed upon as part of the project, for example:
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the amount of copies that are allowed to be made and distributed
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the length of time/date that this distribution is allowed for
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the material on to which the image/product is allowed for reproduction
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other conditions as specified by 8x10 Dot Photography and agreed to with the client
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A separate licensing agreement will need to be signed
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At all times, intellectual property rights remain with the artist/8x10 Dot Photography
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Termination
Client or 8x10 Dot Photography Termination or Cancellation Terms
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8x10 Dot Photography will terminate any work requested, during the project speculation or design phase if any of the following have been breached
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privacy policies
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agreed upon specifications
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basic human rights
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Potential clients will be advised of any termination of delivery via email on file and before agreeing to any financial transactions
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Likewise, the client may also cancel any requested work during the project speculation or design phase
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Client's cancellation/changes cannot be accommodated once production of the project has began
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The client and 8x10 Dot Photography can outline detailed cancellation terms, specific to the project needs, during the agreement phase
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Preventative Measures
Meetings and Documentation As Preventative Measures to Disagreement
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All agreements on specs., design, material, delivery methods, expenses, etc. will need to be completed prior to project commencement and financial transaction:
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these agreements will be documented and referenced throughout the project execution to avoid/resolve disagreements
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see 8x10 Dot Photography's Privacy Policy for more information on storage of client's information
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To satisfy the objective of working together, the client and 8x10 Dot Photography will meet regularly (frequency will depend on project execution lead time) to review any new change requests or agreed upon amendments, to keep the project on-track and within scope:
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meetings will be conducted via video conference
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meetings will be limited - 10 to 30 minutes - to be respectful of the client's and 8x10 Dot Photography's schedule
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these meetings will be documented (summary via email or other agreed upon written format) and referenced to resolve any disagreements.
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Dispute resolution Process
In the event of a dispute between 8x10 Dot Photography and its client(s):
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Either 8x10 Dot Photography or the client will first attempt to resolve any issues by communicating directly with each other
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If a resolution cannot be negotiated through personal discussions, within (30) days, either the client or 8x10 Dot Photography can assign a mediator (at their expense) to resolve the issues(s)
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If further action is required to reach a resolution, both the client and 8x10 Dot Photography will proceed to arbitration
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with one (1) Arbitrator selected and paid for by the party raising the claim
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Final agreement of work order/contract will include more details of this process, as decided upon by the client and 8x10 Dot Photography
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Specifics of any arbitration/mediation/negotiation proceedings:
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will be held either in the city of Toronto (Canada) or, for international clients, an ODR platform
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proceeding will be conducted in the English language
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all claim(s)/issue(s) will be submitted via written (electronic) communication
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8x10 Dot Photography reserves the right to refuse to work with anyone
Quality
Curated selection of substrates to ensure sustainable quality for your Office or Home
Elegance
designs that blend modern elements with timeless classics, creating a sophisticated ambiance in your Business or Home
Tailored
personalized and Tailored - for you - unique Decor and Art pieces that reflect your individual style and personality
Artistry