Legal & Compliance

Terms of Service

Effective Date: January 1, 2025  ·  Last Updated: May 7, 2026

Welcome to MerryStory Productions. These Terms of Service govern your relationship with us and outline the rights and responsibilities of both parties when you use our services. Please read them carefully before proceeding with a booking.

01.

Acceptance of Terms

By booking our services, signing a contract, or submitting an inquiry through our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not proceed with booking.

These Terms apply to all clients, visitors, and others who access or use MerryStory Productions' services.

02.

Services Provided

MerryStory Productions offers event production and photography services including, but not limited to, wedding coverage, debut and birthday celebrations, corporate events, product launches, and graduation ceremonies.

The specific scope of services, inclusions, deliverables, and timeline will be detailed in your individual service contract. In the event of any conflict between these Terms and a signed contract, the signed contract shall govern.

03.

Booking & Payment

A booking is confirmed only upon receipt of a signed contract and the required deposit (typically 50% of the total package price). The remaining balance is due no later than seven (7) days prior to the event date unless otherwise stated in your contract.

We accept payment via bank transfer, GCash, Maya, and other methods specified on your invoice. All prices are quoted in Philippine Peso (PHP) unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.

04.

Client Responsibilities

The client is responsible for providing accurate event details (venue, schedule, guest list size, key moments) to ensure proper coverage. Any significant changes to event details must be communicated to us in writing at least fourteen (14) days in advance.

The client agrees to ensure that MerryStory Productions personnel have reasonable access to the venue and all event areas required for coverage. We are not liable for missed shots or content resulting from restricted access.

05.

Deliverables & Timeline

Edited photos and/or video deliverables will be provided within the timeframe specified in your contract. Standard delivery timelines are 30–60 days for photos and 45–90 days for video, depending on the package.

Deliverables are provided in digital format via a secure online gallery or download link unless physical media is included in your package. Raw, unedited files are not provided.

06.

Intellectual Property

MerryStory Productions retains full copyright ownership of all photographs, videos, and creative works produced during the event. Upon full payment, clients are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable personal license to use the delivered media for personal, non-commercial purposes.

Clients may share their event media on personal social media accounts with credit to MerryStory Productions. Commercial use, resale, or licensing of event media to third parties requires our prior written consent.

07.

Limitation of Liability

In the unlikely event of equipment failure, unforeseen circumstances, or other factors beyond our control, our maximum liability is limited to a refund of the amounts paid to MerryStory Productions.

We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from the use or inability to use our services. We strongly recommend clients obtain separate event insurance for additional protection.

08.

Force Majeure

Neither party shall be held liable for failure to perform obligations resulting from events beyond their reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, government-imposed restrictions, pandemics, or extreme weather conditions.

In such cases, both parties will work in good faith to reschedule the event at no additional rescheduling fee.

09.

Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of the Philippines. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation and, if necessary, through appropriate legal channels.

10.

Contact & Amendments

MerryStory Productions reserves the right to update these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on our website with a revised effective date. Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

For questions regarding these Terms, please contact us at concierge@merrystory.com.