Terms of Service

Terms of Service

Effective Date: Sept 23, 2025

Welcome to Zak Zavada Photography. By accessing our website or using our services, including contact forms, scheduling, or SMS communication, you agree to the terms outlined below.

1. Overview

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our website and any services provided by Zak Zavada Photography (“we,” “our,” or “us”). By submitting an inquiry, booking a session, or interacting with our site, you agree to these terms.

2. Communication Consent

By submitting your information through our forms or by booking services, you consent to receive communication from us by email, phone, or SMS (if opted in).

SMS Opt-In

If you choose to opt in to receive text messages:

  • You may receive reminders, updates, follow-ups, or occasional service-related notices

  • Message frequency varies (typically a few messages per project or inquiry)

  • Standard message and data rates may apply

  • You may opt out at any time by replying “STOP”

Our SMS messages are sent using secure, third-party tools, including 17hats and Zapier, and may be delivered through Bandwidth, the integrated texting service used by 17hats. Your SMS opt-in data is never shared with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes.

3. Use of Third-Party Services

We use trusted platforms to deliver our services, including:

  • 17hats (client communication, contracts, forms, SMS delivery)

  • Zapier (form automation and notification workflows)

  • Google Ads (for marketing attribution using hashed, anonymized data)

  • Squarespace (website hosting and contact forms)

By using our services, you understand that your data may be processed securely by these platforms, subject to their own privacy policies.

4. Payments and Scheduling

All payments, invoicing, contracts, and session scheduling are managed through our 17hats client portal. Any due dates, cancellation policies, or fees will be clearly outlined in your quote or agreement. Payment processing may be subject to additional terms provided at the time of invoicing.

5. Content Ownership

All images, videos, written content, and designs on this site are the property of Zak Zavada Photography. They may not be downloaded, copied, or used without written permission.

6. Limitation of Liability

We take great care in handling your information and delivering services professionally. However, we are not responsible for:

  • Service interruptions beyond our control (e.g. internet outages, technical errors)

  • Loss of access to third-party services or platforms

  • Any indirect or consequential damages arising from the use or inability to use our services

7. Modifications to These Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Continued use of our services after any updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. The latest version will always be available on our website.

8. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

9. Contact

Zak Zavada Photography

415 Arthur Avenue Scranton, PA

Email: zak@zakzavada.com

Website: https://zakzavada.com