Terms and Conditions

Last updated: December 12, 2025

These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern all services, bookings, events, workshops, gift cards, and purchases made through Halide Studios (“we”, “us”, “our”). By engaging with our studio, website, or services, you agree to these Terms.

Halide Studios operates as a creative studio providing photography services, workshops, art sales, and related offerings.
We reserve the right to update or amend these Terms at any time. The most current version will always be available on our website.

To confirm a session, workshop, or service, full payment (or a non-refundable deposit, where applicable) is required at the time of booking.
Payments are accepted through our online booking system or approved payment methods.
Prices are listed in NZD and include GST unless stated otherwise.

Workshop bookings are non-refundable due to limited spaces.
You may transfer your place to another person by notifying us in writing at least 48 hours before the workshop.
If Halide Studios cancels an event, a full refund or credit will be offered.

All artwork sales are final.
Items damaged in transit must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photographic evidence.

Gift cards can be redeemed on workshops, art purchases, studio shoots, or mini-shoots.
Gift cards are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for cash.
Lost or stolen codes cannot be replaced.
Gift cards do not expire and can be redeemed at any time unless otherwise stated.

You agree to use the studio respectfully and follow staff instructions at all times.
No dangerous, illegal, or disruptive activity is permitted.
You are responsible for any damage caused to studio equipment or property during your booking.

You will receive edited images as outlined in your package description.
Raw (unedited) images are not supplied.
Halide Studios retains copyright to all images created.
Personal-use licences are granted unless commercial licensing is agreed in writing.

Halide Studios may use behind-the-scenes or studio images for marketing unless you request otherwise in writing before your session.

Turnaround times vary by service and will be communicated at booking.
Delivery is digital unless otherwise stated.
Once images are delivered, it is your responsibility to download and back them up.

Halide Studios is not liable for loss, injury, or damage arising from:
- equipment failure beyond our reasonable control
- event cancellations due to illness or emergency
- data loss after image delivery
Our liability is limited to the cost of the service purchased.

Personal information is collected for the purposes of booking, communication, and service delivery.
We do not sell or share your data.
You may request to access or delete your personal information at any time.

I understand that by participating in a workshop:

I agree to take on full responsibility for any damage, loss or theft incurred to personal property that I bring into Halide Studios.
I understand that all storage of personal property, either brought in from the outside or created at Halide Studios is my exclusive responsibility.
I agree to take on full responsibility for any injuries, risks, damages, known or unknown for bodily and/or personal property that I may sustain as a result of participating in a workshop or use of equipment owned by Halide Studios and its facilities.
I agree I am voluntarily participating in these workshops and assume all risks. I hereby release Halide Studios, its, instructors, volunteers, and representatives, as well as, all facilities where these activities occur for any claim that I, my heirs, or legal representatives may have for any damage, damages, injuries, known or unknown, incurred bodily and/or/to personal property.