Live Wedding Painting Information

AGREEMENT TERMS & CONDITIONS

Session Fees/Retainer: A retainer of 50% down & signed contract are required to reserve your event date and is non-refundable (will be emailed using invoice platform) However, the above stated retainer will be applied to the total cost of your event package.

The non-refundable retainer is a fee that retains the artist’s services for your scheduled event date that the artist has turned down other work for. In the event that the client cancels before 7 days of the event date, the retainer of 50% down can be used as credit towards another artwork by the artist.

The final 50% of the total amount payment is due to the Artist by the time of service.

Change of Date or Venue: RAW Art, LLC must be notified immediately of any changes in schedule or location, at least one week prior to scheduled date of event. Notification of any changes can be made by phone along with written notice sent via email for documentation. If an email is sent, a confirmation of receipt must be in writing. It is the client's responsibility to confirm all arrangements at least 7-10 days prior to the event. In the event of change of address or contact information as listed, the client must notify RAW Art LLC.

Copyright Information: The painting produced by RAW Art LLC  are protected by Federal Copyright Laws (USC Title 17) and MAY NOT be reproduced, or altered in any manner. Client here by waives any claims of ownership, income, editorial control and the use of the images. 

It is a breach of this agreement to not only reproduce or change the painting image, but to display them on social media networking sites (Facebook.com, Twitter.com, Instagram.com etc…) without crediting RAW Art LLC. If displayed on social networking sites, any photo shared on the internet should be either captioned crediting RAW Art LLC or tagging RAW Art, LLC (@reabbie) in the actual photograph. 

Cancellation or Postponement Policy: There shall be NO refund of retainer after 48 hours from the signing of agreement due to the reservation of the painting date. If the event is cancelled within three months of the event date, the client shall pay the balance of the contract due to the high probability RAW Art LLC will not be able to further book that date. Once a balance is paid, it is NON-REFUNDABLE. Any other arrangements shall be discussed between the client and RAW Art LLC. All arrangements will be put in writing. Cancellation must be in writing even if a phone call was made to inform RAW Art LLC of the cancellation. In the event that the client cancels before 7 days of the event, the retainer of 50% down can be used as credit towards another artwork by the artist.

Quality of the painting: RAW Art LLC will adhere to producing a high quality painting. The painting will be painted in an impressionistic style on a gallery wrapped canvas to the size that the client has chosen and the use of professional grade acrylic paints to produce the custom artwork. After the painting is completed the artist will refine details in her studio, varnish the painting and return within 2-3 weeks time. 

Location at the wedding: When the artist arrives at the venue/location there needs to be a designated spot for the artist and have access to an outlet and a nearby sink. As well as have a clear view of the scene that the artist will be painting.

Coming 2 hours prior to the event: It is the clients' responsibility to notify the venue or wherever the event will take place that the artist will arrive 2 hours prior to set up and start painting in the background.

Failure to Perform: Due to the limited and subjective nature of the event, RAW Art LLC cannot be held responsible for the painting not being completed due to lack of coverage resulting from weather conditions, or schedule complications cause by, but not limited to, anyone in or at the event, or by the venue or location restrictions. The artist is not responsible for the lost opportunities of painting specific details due to the lateness of the client(s), or other principles, rules and restrictions of the venue, or the rendering of decorations of the location. RAW Art LLC will do its best to fulfill all requests but can make no guarantees about all details added within the painting. Clients are responsible for all locations fees and permits.

Force Majeure: If RAW Art LLC or its assigns cannot perform this agreement due to a fire, casualty, strike or other civil disturbances, Acts of God, including but not limited to road closures, severe traffic, fire, terrorism, other causes beyond the control of the parties, or due to the artist's illness, then RAW Art LLC shall return any monies paid by the client, less expenses, but shall have no further liability with respect to the agreement. This limitation of liability shall also apply in the event that painting is damaged in processing, lost in the mail, or otherwise lost or damaged without the fault on the part of RAW Art LLC.

Artist's travel: The client and RAW Art LLC both assume the risks and dangers of the Artist's travel and if the extremely unlikely event a last-minute Act of Nature or travel disaster occurs while RAW Art LLC is en route to the event, the Artist will refund the client all monies paid, less the retainer.

Event Food Service: A meal is required for RAW Art LLC for events of six hours or longer.

Model Release: This contract serves as a model release, giving RAW Art LL the irrevocable right to use the paintings image in all forms and in all media and in all manners for advertising, trade, promotion, exhibition, or any other lawful purposes. RAW Art LLC can grant the use of the images to third parties and all compensation for use and credit for the images remain the property of RAW Art LLC. 

Delivery of Products: Depending on the package that was chosen the client will either receive the final finished painting(s) at the end of the event or no later than one month following the wedding date. This does not include any requests by client for further details or enhancements. Painting shipping costs are covered by the client if shipping is outside of Missouri. 

Entire Agreement: This agreement contains the entire understanding between RAW Art LLC and Client. It supersedes all prior agreements between parties. The only way to add or change this agreement is to do so in writing, signed by all parties. If the parties want to waive one provision of this agreement, it does not mean that any other provision is also waived. This constitutes an order for a live painting session with RAW Art LLC.