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All deposits are non-refundable.
The remaining balance is due 120 days before the workshop start date. You will receive an invoice (sent to the email address used for your registration) 10 days prior to the due date. If payment is not received by the due date, your registration will be canceled and you will lose your deposit.
Cancellations must be made 120 days prior to the workshop start date.
· 120 or more days before the Workshop Start Date:
You will forfeit your non-refundable deposit. You will receive a refund of the remaining balance, minus any payment processing fees.
· Less than 120 days before the Workshop Start Date:
No refund will be issued
Transfers must be made 120 days prior to the workshop start date.
· More than 120 days before the Workshop Start Date:
Half of your deposit will be forfeit, and all other fees collected can be transferred to another workshop in the same calendar year.
· Less than 120 days before the Workshop Start Date:
You forfeit all fees collected.
Due to the planning, scheduling, and resources required for private workshops, all private workshop payments are non-refundable. Private workshops may not be transferred or rescheduled.
You choose: Refund or a full-credit towards a future workshop. Refunds are processed within 30 days, minus processing fees.
We can’t refund for weather, wildfire smoke, park closures, government policy changes, or health issues like altitude sickness or injury. We’ll do our best to find alternatives, but we strongly recommend travel insurance.
All cancellations must be emailed to workshops@goldpaintphoto.com. You must be 18 or older. The processing fee is 10% and is never refunded.
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern all photography workshop bookings with Goldpaint Photography, LLC (“the Company”). By booking, you (“the Customer”) confirm that you have the authority to accept these Terms on behalf of yourself and all participants in your booking, and that you do accept them. All participants must be 18 years or older.
Workshop Date: The date and time the Services are scheduled to begin, as listed at the time of booking.
Deposit: The initial payment made at the time of booking. The amount depends on the Services selected. The Deposit is non-refundable, except where stated in Section 06.
Remaining Balance: The total booking cost minus the Deposit.
Payment Deadline: 120 days before the Workshop Date, the date by which the Remaining Balance is due.
Processing Fee: A 10% fee based on the total booking cost. This fee is non-refundable in all cases.
Group Workshop: A scheduled workshop open to multiple participants, as listed on the Company’s website.
Private Workshop: A workshop booked exclusively for the Customer and their party, arranged on a custom date.
The Customer must pay the Deposit at the time of booking. The Deposit is non-refundable.
The Customer must pay the Remaining Balance in full by the Payment Deadline (120 days before the Workshop Date). An invoice for the Remaining Balance will be sent to the email address used for registration 10 days before the Payment Deadline. Failure to pay the Remaining Balance by the Payment Deadline will automatically cancel the registration and forfeit the Deposit, with no further obligation on the part of the Company.
Payments made toward the Remaining Balance after the Payment Deadline are non-refundable.
Payment transaction fees are non-refundable.
The following applies to group workshops only. Cancellations must be made in writing (see Section 07).
120 or more days before the Workshop Date: You forfeit the non-refundable Deposit. You receive a refund of the Remaining Balance, minus any payment processing fees.
Less than 120 days before the Workshop Date: No refund will be issued.
No refunds are given for any unused portion of the Services.
The following applies to group workshops only. Transfers must be made 120 days before the Workshop Date.
More than 120 days before the Workshop Date: You forfeit half of the Deposit. All other fees collected may be transferred to another workshop within the same calendar year only.
Less than 120 days before the Workshop Date: You forfeit all fees collected.
Due to the planning, scheduling, and resources required for private workshops, all private workshop payments are non-refundable. Private workshops may not be transferred or rescheduled.
The Company reserves the right to cancel, modify, or substitute the Services for any reason. If the Company cancels a workshop, the Customer may choose either a full refund or a credit toward a future workshop, in both cases minus the Processing Fee. All refunds for Company-initiated cancellations are issued within 30 days.
The Company is not responsible for reimbursing travel, lodging, equipment rentals, or other related expenses.
All cancellations must be submitted in writing to workshops@goldpaintphoto.com. A cancellation is official only once confirmed by the Company.
The Company does not offer refunds for unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to:
The Company will make every reasonable effort to work with local authorities and provide reasonable alternatives when unexpected issues arise. The Company strongly recommends that the Customer obtain independent travel insurance.
By submitting payment information, the Customer affirms that they are an authorized user of the payment method and that the account is in good standing. The Customer authorizes the Company to charge the payment method for all costs associated with the booking, including the Deposit and Remaining Balance, and is responsible for any charges or fees, whether incurred by them or by any other person using the payment method with their consent. The Customer must promptly inform the Company of any changes to their payment information. The Company may use a third-party payment processor and is not responsible for any additional fees charged by that processor.
The Services take place at various public locations. The Company is not responsible for third-party actions that may result in injury, disability, death, or property damage. The Company does not provide medical services, and any injuries sustained may be affected by delayed or unavailable medical treatment. THE CUSTOMER AGREES TO FULLY AND VOLUNTARILY ASSUME ALL RISKS INVOLVED, INCLUDING INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
The Customer authorizes the Company to seek necessary medical treatment and consents to such treatment if the Company determines it is required. The Customer assumes full financial responsibility for all medical and transport costs and releases the Company and all involved parties from any liability associated with medical treatment or transport.
The Customer is solely responsible for their personal property during the Workshop. The Company is not responsible for securing or safeguarding personal belongings.
The Company makes no representations regarding the condition, safety, or suitability of the locations used for the Services. The Customer accepts and uses all locations and equipment at their own risk, without relying on any statements by the Company except those expressly set forth in these Terms or the booking.
The Company is not liable for any incidental, consequential, indirect, or special damages resulting from the Services. THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS,” AND THE COMPANY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
The Customer agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company against any and all claims, actions, suits, proceedings, damages, costs, and expenses arising out of or related to the Customer’s use of the Services.
In the event of any default or failure to fulfill obligations under these Terms, the Company may pursue all available legal remedies, including referring the delinquent account to a collection agency or law firm and reporting the delinquency to credit reporting bureaus. The Customer agrees to reimburse the Company for any costs, expenses, or legal fees incurred in pursuing such remedies.
Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with the information on the Company’s website at the time of booking, form the complete agreement between the Customer and the Company. The Company may modify these Terms at any time without notice.
Assignment: These Terms bind and benefit both parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns. Neither party may assign their rights or obligations without the prior written consent of the other.
Choice of Law: These Terms are governed by the laws of the state where the Company is based, without regard to conflict of law rules.
Force Majeure: The Company is not liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including natural disasters, acts of terrorism, war, or epidemics.
Severability: If any part of these Terms is deemed invalid, the rest remains in full force and effect.
Waiver: No breach of any provision may be waived except with the express written consent of the non-breaching party.
Counterparts and Electronic Signatures: These Terms may be executed in multiple counterparts, each considered an original. Electronic signatures hold the same validity and enforceability as handwritten signatures.
Headings: Headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation.
UPDATED: June 4, 2026