CLIENT TERMS

Terms and conditions

Last Updated: January 4, 2026

These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern all creative services provided by You The Client, LLC, doing business as YtC Creative (“YtC Creative,” “we,” “us,” or “the Studio”) to any client (“Client,” “you”), whether engaged directly or through an agency or intermediary. By commissioning services from YtC Creative, you agree to these Terms unless a separate written agreement signed by both parties states otherwise.

1. Definitions

  • Studio / Photographer: YtC Creative and its principals, employees, and approved collaborators.

  • Client: The individual or legal entity commissioning services.

  • Works: All photo, video, motion, and visual media created by the Studio, including proofs, edits, and final deliverables.

  • License: A limited right to use the Works as expressly agreed in writing.

These Terms apply to all projects unless superseded by a signed, project-specific agreement.

2. Copyright & Ownership

YtC Creative retains full copyright and ownership of all Works at all times. No ownership rights are transferred to the Client.

The Client receives a license to use the Works only as expressly agreed and only after payment is received in full.

3. License to Use

3.1 Default license

Unless otherwise specified in writing, the license includes use on:

  • Client-owned websites

  • Organic social media

  • Email marketing

  • Other owned digital channels

3.2 Uses requiring written approval

The following uses require prior written approval and may require additional fees:

  • Packaging

  • Paid advertising / paid media

  • Broadcast / streaming

  • Out-of-home and print distribution

  • Use by affiliates, partners, retailers, or third parties

3.3 License terms

All licenses are:

  • Non-transferable

  • Non-sublicensable

  • Limited to the Client entity only

  • Effective only upon full payment

Any use outside the agreed license constitutes unauthorized use.

4. Alterations & Derivative Works

The Client may crop or resize Works solely for layout and formatting.

No other edits, retouching, color changes, compositing, filtering, or derivative works are permitted without prior written approval. This includes edits performed by third parties.

Requests for additional versions, variations, or adaptations should be handled by YtC Creative unless otherwise agreed in writing.

5. AI and Machine Learning Restrictions

YtC Creative may use AI-assisted tools as part of its internal workflow (e.g., efficiency, refinement, or enhanced production techniques), with human direction and judgment remaining central to the process.

Unless explicitly agreed in writing, the Client may not:

  • Use the Works to train machine learning or AI models

  • Upload the Works to generative AI systems to create new images or derivatives

  • Use the Works for synthetic generation, style transfer, or dataset creation

6. Exclusivity

No exclusivity is granted unless expressly agreed in writing.

Unless otherwise agreed, YtC Creative may display the Works for portfolio, self-promotion, and studio marketing purposes.

7. Client Responsibilities & Clearances

The Client is responsible for securing any necessary rights, permissions, and clearances related to products, packaging, branding, trademarks, locations, or individuals depicted in the Works, unless the Studio expressly agrees in writing to obtain specific releases.

The Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless YtC Creative from claims arising from a failure to obtain required permissions.

8. Fees, Deposits & Payment

A non-refundable deposit is required to reserve production dates. Remaining balances are due as stated on the invoice.

Licenses do not activate, and deliverables are not released, until payment is received in full.

Late payments may accrue interest at 3% per 30 days overdue.

9. Cancellations & Postponements

  • Cancellations within 7 days of production: deposit is forfeited

  • Within 72 hours: 50% of creative fees are due

  • Within 24 hours: 100% of creative fees are due

  • In all cases, incurred expenses are billable

Postponements are subject to availability. Additional postponements may incur fees, and repeated postponements may be treated as cancellations at the Studio’s discretion.

10. Revisions & Rejection

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, one reasonable revision round is included. Additional revisions may incur fees.

Style, taste, or subjective preference is not grounds for rejection.

11. Credit

Where feasible and contextually appropriate, credit to YtC Creative is appreciated but not required unless expressly agreed in writing.

12. Storage & Archiving

The Studio may archive project files as a courtesy but makes no guarantee of long-term storage or retrieval. The Client is responsible for backing up delivered assets.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, YtC Creative is not liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages.

Total liability shall not exceed the fees paid for the specific project giving rise to the claim.

14. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York. Any dispute shall be brought exclusively in courts located in New York.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement unless superseded by a written agreement signed by both parties. No waiver or modification is valid unless in writing.

16. Contact

Legal inquiries: legal@ytccreative.com
General inquiries: studio@ytccreative.com