Terms & Conditions

WORKSHOP REFUND POLICY

    • Deposits are non-refundable.

    • If you cancel and we fill your spot, you will receive a full refund, minus the deposit and processing fee.

If you cancel and we cannot fill your spot:
    • 90 or more days before the workshop: You will receive a full refund minus the deposit and processing fee.

    • Less than 90 days before the workshop: No refund.

Transfers & Rescheduling Policy

    • Deposits are non-refundable.

    • Private workshops cannot be transferred or rescheduled.

If you need to transfer or reschedule your workshop date:
    • 90 or more days before the workshop: You forfeit 50% of the deposit. The remaining balance can be applied to a 2025 workshop only.

    • Less than 90 days before the workshop: No refund.

Additional Considerations

We do not offer refunds for unforeseen circumstances such as:
    • Weather events (e.g., smoke from wildfires).

    • Park closures or accessibility changes due to government policies.

    • Health-related issues, including altitude sickness or injuries.

We will make every reasonable effort to work with local authorities and provide reasonable alternatives when unexpected issues arise. In the event Goldpaint Photography, LLC cancels a workshop, all payments will be refunded in full, within 30 days, minus processing fees. Goldpaint Photography, LLC is not responsible for reimbursing travel, lodging, equipment rentals, or other related expenses. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance. All participants must be 18 years or older.

General Terms & Conditions

  1. Photography Workshop Services When you (the “Customer”) make a booking with Goldpaint Photography, LLC (the “Company”), you confirm that you have the authority to accept and do accept these Terms and Conditions (the “Terms”) on behalf of yourself and any other participants in your booking. The Company shall provide Photography Workshop Services (the “Services”) as detailed on our website at the time of booking for the specified workshop date. “Workshop Date” refers to the date and time when the Services are scheduled to begin, as outlined at the time of booking. These Terms, along with the information on the Company’s website, form the complete agreement between the Customer and the Company. The Company reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time without notice. The Company also reserves the right to cancel, modify, or substitute the Services for any reason.
  2. Deposit The Customer must provide an initial payment (the “Deposit”) at the time of booking the Services. The amount of the Deposit is determined by the Services selected. The Deposit is nonrefundable.
  3. Remaining Balance The Customer must pay the remaining balance of the booking (the “Remaining Balance”) 90 days prior (the “Payment Deadline”) to the Service Workshop Date. The Customer acknowledges that failure to pay the Remaining Balance by the Payment Deadline will result in the automatic cancellation of the booking and forfeiture of the Deposit, without any further obligation on the part of the Company.
  4. Authorization/Responsibility for Credit Card Charges; Payment Processing When submitting credit card or payment information to the Company, the Customer affirms they are an authorized user of the payment method provided, and that the account is in good standing. The Customer agrees that the Company is authorized to charge the payment method for all costs associated with the booking, including the Deposit and Remaining Balance. The Customer is responsible for any charges or fees associated with the booking, whether incurred by them or any other person using the payment method with their consent. The Customer commits to informing the Company promptly if there are any changes to their payment information. The Company may utilize a third-party payment processor and is not responsible for any additional fees charged by the processor. The Customer agrees to share relevant payment information with the processor as required to complete the transaction.
  5. Cancellation and Refunds a. Payment transaction fees are non-refundable. b. Payments made toward the Remaining Balance after the Payment Deadline are non-refundable. c. Services canceled within 90 days of the Workshop Date are non-refundable. The Company, at its sole discretion, may allow the Customer to transfer the Remaining Balance to a future workshop within the same calendar year. d. Services canceled between four and eight months before the Workshop Date will incur a processing fee based on the total booking cost. e. Services canceled more than 90 days before the Workshop Date are eligible for a full refund of the remaining balance, minus the processing fee (3%). f. No refunds will be given for any unused portion of the Services.
    g. If the Company cancels the Services, the Customer may choose between a full refund of the Deposit or using the Deposit as credit toward a future booking, minus the processing fee (3%). h. All cancellations must be submitted in writing to the Company via the designated contact email (workshops@goldpaintphoto.com). i. Once cancellation is confirmed by the Company, the booking will be officially canceled. j. The Company recommends that the Customer obtain independent travel insurance.
  6. Assumption of Risk The Customer acknowledges that the Services take place at various public locations and the Company is not responsible for third-party actions that may result in risks including injury, disability, death, or property damage. The Customer understands that the Company does not provide medical services, and any injuries sustained may be impacted by delayed or unavailable medical treatment. THE CUSTOMER AGREES TO FULLY AND VOLUNTARILY ASSUME ALL RISKS INVOLVED, INCLUDING INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
  7. Medical Treatment Release The Customer authorizes the Company to seek any necessary medical treatment and consents to such treatment if the Company determines it is required. The Customer assumes full financial responsibility for all medical costs, including transport expenses, and releases the Company and all involved parties from any liability associated with medical treatment or transport.
  8. Responsibility for Personal Property The Customer acknowledges and agrees that they are solely responsible for their personal property during the Workshop. The Company is not responsible for securing or safeguarding personal belongings.
  9. No Representations by Company The Customer acknowledges that the Company does not make any 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 and without relying on any statements or representations by the Company, except those expressly set forth in these Terms or the booking.
  10. Disclaimer The Company is not liable for any incidental, consequential, indirect, or special damages resulting from the Services. Except as stated, no express or implied warranties are given. 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.
  11. Indemnity 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.
  12. Remedies In the event of any default or failure to fulfill obligations under these Terms, the Company may pursue all available legal remedies. This may include referring the delinquent account to a collection agency or law firm and reporting the delinquency to credit reporting bureaus. The Customer agrees to fully reimburse the Company for any costs, expenses, or legal fees incurred in pursuing such remedies.
  13. Entire Agreement These Terms represent the entire agreement between the Customer and the Company regarding the Services.
  14. Assignment These Terms are binding upon and will benefit both parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns. Neither party may assign their rights or obligations under these Terms without the prior written consent of the other.
  15. Choice of Law All issues and questions concerning the interpretation of these Terms will be governed by the laws of the state where the Company is based, without regard to conflict of law rules.
  16. Counterparts These Terms may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which will be considered an original, and all of which will constitute one and the same agreement.
  17. Electronic Signatures The Customer and Company agree that these Terms may be electronically signed, and that electronic signatures hold the same validity and enforceability as handwritten signatures.
  18. Force Majeure The Company is not liable for failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including natural disasters, acts of terrorism, war, epidemics, or other causes beyond the Company’s control.
  19. Headings The headings in these Terms are for convenience only and do not affect the interpretation of the Terms.
  20. Severability If any part of these Terms is deemed invalid, the rest will remain in full force and effect.
  21. Waiver No breach of any provision of these Terms shall be waived except with the express written consent of the non-breaching party.

Updated: March 23, 2025