Terms and Conditions

Acceptance of Terms

By submitting or posting any content to this website—including comments, testimonials, social media tags, messages, or file uploads—you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, do not submit content to this website.

User-Generated Content Defined

“User-Generated Content” (UGC) refers to any material submitted by visitors or clients, including but not limited to:

Written comments or testimonials
Tagged social media photos (e.g., Instagram hashtags or mentions)
Photo contest submissions
Reviews or endorsements
Uploaded files, videos, or portfolio entries

Grant of License

By posting or submitting content to Ashely Herrington Photography, you grant the business a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, publish, modify, and display your content in whole or in part for promotional, marketing, or portfolio purposes, including but not limited to:

Display on this website
Sharing on social media platforms
Use in print materials or online advertising
Internal business development or case studies

You retain ownership of your content, but you waive any rights to claim compensation, attribution, or approval for reuse, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Client Image Tagging and Sharing

If you publicly tag Ashly Herrington Photography in a post or use branded hashtags (e.g., #aherringtonphoto), you grant implied permission to repost or share that content unless otherwise notified in writing. You may opt-out at any time by emailing us.

Content Standards

You agree not to post or submit any content that:

Violates any law or regulation
Infringes upon the intellectual property or privacy rights of others
Contains hate speech, discriminatory language, defamation, or obscenity
Advertises or promotes products unrelated to Ashely Herrington Photography
Includes malware, viruses, or unauthorized links

Ashley Herrington Photography reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to remove any user-submitted content without notice.

Moderation and Disclaimer

All submitted content is subject to review. Ashley Herrington Photography is not responsible for the accuracy or legality of user posts. Posted content reflects the views of individual contributors and not necessarily the business.

Minors

By submitting content, you affirm that you are at least 18 years old or have obtained consent from a parent or legal guardian. If content depicts minors, the submitting party confirms that they are the legal parent or guardian and authorized to grant the above license.

Limitation of Liability

Under no circumstances will Ashley Herrington Photography be liable for any damages resulting from:

Use of or reliance on any posted content
Removal or failure to remove user-submitted content
Unauthorized access to user submissions

All submissions are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Washington, without regard to conflict of law principles. You consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts located in Spokane County, Washington for any dispute arising under these Terms.

Changes to These Terms

Ashley Herrington Photography reserves the right to update or revise these Terms at any time. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about these Terms or your content, please contact us.

Privacy Policy

Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how Ashley Herrington Photography collects, uses, protects, and shares your personal information. By visiting our website or booking services through our online platforms, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information when you interact with our website or services:

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
Payment Information: Billing address, transaction details (processed securely via Stripe)
Client Session Data: Gallery selections, image downloads, session notes
Submitted Content: Testimonials, messages, or tagged images
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and browsing behavior via cookies

How We Collect Information

We collect personal information when you:

Fill out contact, inquiry, or booking forms
Purchase digital or physical products via our online store
Subscribe to our mailing list or respond to promotional offers
Tag or mention our business on social media
Use our client galleries hosted via Pixieset
Make payments via Stripe

How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used for the following purposes:

To communicate with you regarding inquiries, bookings, or orders
To deliver digital images, prints, and products
To process secure payments and send receipts
To display galleries, proofing pages, or marketing materials
To improve our services and website functionality
To comply with legal and tax obligations

How We Protect Your Information

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data. We never sell or rent your personal information. Payment details are handled by Stripe and are not stored on our servers.

Your galleries and files hosted via Pixieset are protected with optional PINs or download controls, and access can be revoked upon request.

Third-Party Sharing

We may share information with trusted third parties as necessary to provide services:

Pixieset (for galleries, file delivery, and client communications)
Stripe (for secure payment processing)
Print labs (for order fulfillment, when applicable)
Email providers (for communication and updates)

These third parties are contractually required to keep your data secure and only use it as directed by us.

Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

Understand how visitors interact with the site
Improve performance and client experience

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may impact certain features.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without the verified consent of a parent or legal guardian. If we learn that we have collected information from a child without proper consent, we will delete it promptly.

Your Rights

You may at any time request:

Access to the personal data we hold about you
Correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Deletion of your information (subject to legal retention requirements)
To opt out of future communications

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out.