Welcome to Clark Marten Photography. This policy explains the terms under which we operate, how we communicate, how promotions and prizes work, and how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
By using our website, submitting forms, entering promotions, booking services, or communicating with our team in any way, you agree to the terms outlined below.
If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our website and services.
1. About Clark Marten Photography
Clark Marten Photography is a professional portrait studio specializing in custom family, child, pet, and fine art portraiture. Our services are experience-based, custom-designed, and tailored to each client.
All services, promotions, and communications are subject to this policy.
2. Website Use & Intellectual Property
This website is provided for informational, promotional, and booking purposes.
You may not:
• Copy or reuse images, text, or branding without written permission
• Misuse forms, promotions, or booking systems
• Attempt to interfere with website functionality
• All content is the intellectual property of Clark Marten Photography.
3. Booking, Sessions & Services
Portrait sessions are by appointment only and subject to availability.
• Session fees reserve your date and time and typically do not include artwork or digital files unless explicitly stated
• Artwork, collections, and digital files are purchased separately unless noted
• Specific pricing and details are explained during booking or consultation
4. Payments, Orders & Sales
Because our work is custom and made-to-order:
• All sales are final once an order is placed
• No refunds or exchanges are available on custom portrait products
• Payment plans, if offered, must be completed as agreed
• Failure to complete payment may delay or prevent delivery
5. Cancellations & Rescheduling
• One complimentary reschedule may be offered with reasonable notice
• Repeated reschedules or short-notice cancellations may result in forfeited fees
• Missed appointments without notice may be considered a no-show
Specific rescheduling terms may vary by session type and will be communicated during booking.
6. Client Responsibility
Clients are responsible for:
• Arriving on time and prepared
• Supervising children and pets
• Communicating special needs or concerns in advance
Artistic outcomes depend on participation, cooperation, and conditions beyond our control.
7. Artistic Style & Creative Discretion
By booking with Clark Marten Photography, you acknowledge familiarity with our artistic style and agree that final creative decisions — including editing, presentation, and image selection — remain at the photographer’s discretion.
8. Communications, Consent & Call Recording
Consent to Communication
By submitting your information or contacting us, you consent to communication from Clark Marten Photography via phone, email, text, or messaging platforms regarding inquiries, bookings, reminders, promotions, and studio updates.
Call Recording
Inbound and outbound calls may be recorded or monitored for quality assurance, training, internal review, and customer experience improvement. If you do not wish to have a call recorded, please notify our team member at the beginning of the call or communicate with us via email instead.
9. Privacy & Data Collection
Information We Collect
We may collect:
• Name, email, phone number, and mailing address
• Session details and preferences
• Payment information (processed securely by third parties)
• Images created during sessions
• Website usage and technical data (cookies, IP address, analytics)
How We Use Your Information
Your information is used to:
• Provide and manage services
• Communicate with you
• Deliver products
• Improve our services and website
• Conduct marketing and follow-up (with opt-out options)
We do not sell your personal information.
10. Data Sharing & Security
We may share information only with trusted third-party providers (booking systems, labs, payment processors) necessary to fulfill services, or when required by law.
We use reasonable safeguards to protect your data, though no system is 100% secure.
11. Marketing & Image Use
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Clark Marten Photography may use images created during sessions for portfolio display, studio samples, marketing, website content, and social media.
If you wish to limit usage, please notify us in writing at the time of your session.
12. Promotions, Giveaways & Prizes
No Purchase Necessary
No purchase is required to enter or win any promotion, and a purchase does not increase odds of winning.
Eligibility
• Must be 18 or older
• Open to legal U.S. residents unless otherwise stated
• Employees and household members are not eligible
• Previous winners within 365 days may be excluded
Entry & Campaign Period
Entry methods, deadlines, and prize details are defined in each campaign’s official rules. Only one entry per person unless otherwise stated.
Prizes
Prizes are non-transferable, have no cash value unless stated, and may not be substituted except at our discretion. Winners are responsible for all applicable taxes.
Winner Selection & Notification
Winners are selected by random drawing or stated method and notified by phone or email. Failure to respond within the required timeframe may result in forfeiture.
Rights Granted by Entrants
By entering, you grant Clark Marten Photography permission to use your name, likeness, and entry content for promotional purposes where permitted by law.
Platform Disclaimer
Promotions are not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Facebook, Instagram, or any third-party platform.
13. Limitation of Liability
Our liability is limited to the amount paid for the session or product in question. We are not liable for:
• Acts beyond our control
• Third-party service failures
• Dissatisfaction based on artistic preference
14. Right to Refuse Service
We reserve the right to refuse or discontinue service to anyone whose behavior is abusive, unsafe, or inconsistent with our studio values.
15. Governing Law
This policy is governed by the laws of the State of Montana.
16. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy at any time. Continued use of our website or services constitutes acceptance of any changes.
17. Contact Information
Clark Marten Photography
customerservice@clarkmarten.com
(406) 256-5555
www.clarkmarten.com