Terms and Conditions

Term 1: Intellectual Property Rights

All intellectual property rights, including but not limited to trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets, related to the content, design, and functionality of the Polaris Abstract, LLC website (hereinafter referred to as "the Website") are the sole property of Polaris Abstract, LLC or its licensors. Users are prohibited from reproducing, distributing, or modifying any materials or content from the Website without prior written permission from Polaris Abstract, LLC.

Term 2: Products or Services Terms

The Website may provide information about products or services offered by Polaris Abstract, LLC. The descriptions, specifications, and pricing of these products or services are subject to change without notice. Polaris Abstract, LLC reserves the right to modify or discontinue any product or service at any time without liability.

Term 3: Payment Terms

If you make a purchase or engage in any financial transaction through the Website, you agree to provide accurate and complete payment information. You authorize Polaris Abstract, LLC to charge the designated payment method for the total amount due, including any applicable taxes and fees.

Term 4: Limitation of Liability

Polaris Abstract, LLC shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Website or any products or services obtained through the Website. This limitation of liability applies to any claims based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory, even if Polaris Abstract, LLC has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Term 5: Future Modifications

Polaris Abstract, LLC reserves the right to modify or update these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. It is your responsibility to review the Terms and Conditions periodically for any changes. Continued use of the Website after any modifications implies your acceptance of the updated Terms and Conditions.

Term 6: Rules of Conduct

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to abide by the following rules of conduct:

a. You shall not engage in any activity that violates any applicable laws or regulations.

b. You shall not upload or distribute any content that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, or infringes upon any third-party rights.

c. You shall not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website, its servers, or any related systems or networks.

d. You shall not interfere with or disrupt the Website's functionality or the experience of other users.

Polaris Abstract, LLC reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Website for any violation of these rules of conduct.

Term 7: Choice of Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Polaris Abstract, LLC is registered. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms and Conditions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that jurisdiction.

By accessing or using the Polaris Abstract, LLC website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any provision of these Terms and Conditions, you should not use the Website.

Canva Templates Terms & Conditions

Due to the digital nature of this product, you will not receive a physical shipment. Upon purchase, you will receive a download link to a PDF which will contain the Canva template link.

  1. Customers receive a secure link to the file lasting 24 hours after the first download. Click the template link as soon as possible, and save a copy in your Canva account.

  2. Due to the digital nature of this product, all sales made are final. There will be no refunds or exchange of items once a purchase is complete. For technical difficulties and other inquiries, don't hesitate to get in touch with Polaris Abstract customer service at katebishop@polarisabstract.com.

  3. All products are sold to individuals. The license to the template is given to the buyer only. See site Terms & Conditions.

Note that the design is copyrighted to Polaris Abstract – the owner of this shop, and the designer/creator of all products available in this shop.

The fonts, images, and elements used are all available on Canva. Please note that you are purchasing the template only. As a Canva user, you may use these elements, including images and fonts. If there is a premium element, image, or font in the template, you can use them as a pro member, or change the element (or image or font) with a free element (or image or font).

Polaris Abstract is selling these templates. The sale of these templates is not affiliated with Canva. Canva is not liable for these templates.

Photography Terms & Conditions

1. Booking & Payment

  • A non-refundable deposit of 25% is required to reserve your session date and time.

  • Remaining balance is due on or before the session date.

  • Payment can be made via cash, check, or approved digital transfer methods.

2. Rescheduling & Cancellations

  • Sessions may be rescheduled once with at least 48 hours’ notice, subject to availability.

  • Cancellations within 48 hours or no-shows will result in forfeiture of the deposit.

3. Travel Fees

  • Sessions outside of Northern Michigan will incur a travel fee of $0.60 per mile from our base location.

  • Travel fees must be agreed upon in advance and added to the final invoice.

4. Image Delivery

  • Fully edited images will be delivered via a private online gallery within 2–3 weeks of your session.

  • Number of images included depends on the selected package. Additional edited images may be purchased separately.

5. Image Usage

  • Polaris Portrait Lab retains copyright to all images and may use them for promotional purposes (website, portfolio, social media, etc.).

  • Clients are granted personal use rights only. Commercial usage requires a separate agreement.

  • Please credit Polaris Portrait Lab (@polarisportraitlab on Instagram) when sharing images online.

6. Client Responsibilities

  • Please arrive on time and ready for your session. Extra time cannot be guaranteed for late arrivals.

  • It is the client’s responsibility to communicate any specific image requests, wardrobe changes, or location preferences in advance.

7. Retouching & Editing

  • Standard editing (lighting, color correction, minor retouching) is included.

  • Extensive retouching requests may incur an additional fee.

8. Satisfaction Guarantee

  • We strive for client satisfaction and will work with you to ensure your images meet your expectations. However, all sales are final once edited images are delivered.

9. Weather Cancellations

  • For outdoor sessions, we understand that weather can be unpredictable. If inclement weather (e.g., heavy rain, high winds, extreme temperatures) is forecasted, Polaris Portrait Lab reserves the right to reschedule the session for safety and image quality purposes.

  • We will monitor the forecast and communicate with you 24–48 hours in advance to make any necessary changes.

  • There is no penalty for rescheduling due to weather, and your deposit will carry over to the new agreed-upon date.

  • If you choose to proceed with the session despite poor weather conditions, please note that results may vary and reshoots will not be offered for weather-related concerns after the session has taken place.