Terms and Conditions *Please read and accept*

All registrations are accepted in the order received. Early registration is strongly suggested, as spaces are limited. Registration is confirmed only after full payment is received.

Eligibility: Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the entire workshop.

Included: Instruction by James Maher and use of a conference room and projection.

Not included: Meals, drinks, hotel accommodations, transportation, and any personal expenses.

Payment, cancellation, and refunds: To reserve a spot on the NYC photo workshop, full payment is required upon registration. If you are unable or choose not to attend after registering, the following refund schedule applies:

90 or more days before the first day of the workshop: 100% refund, less a $100 administrative fee. Fewer than 90 days before the workshop: no refund unless you or James Maher Photography is able to fill your spot, in which case a refund will be issued less the $100 administrative fee. Approved refunds are processed to the original method of payment.

To cancel, email [email protected]. Notification by phone or email is acceptable but must be followed by written (email) notice; your cancellation is effective on the date the written notice is received.

If you choose to leave a workshop in progress, for any reason, you will not be entitled to any refund.

Cancellation or rescheduling by James Maher Photography: We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule a workshop for any reason, including an inadequate number of participants making the workshop economically infeasible to operate, or events beyond our reasonable control. If a workshop is cancelled or rescheduled, you may transfer your payment to a future workshop or receive a full refund of the workshop fee. This full refund of the workshop fee is our entire liability to you in the event of cancellation or rescheduling. James Maher Photography is not responsible for any other costs you incur, including but not limited to airfare, hotel accommodations, meals, or other travel expenses.

Travel insurance: For your protection, the purchase of refundable airline tickets and travel insurance is strongly recommended.

Photography and media release: During the workshop, your image may be captured in photographs or video by James Maher Photography or other participants. You grant James Maher Photography permission to use such images for the post-workshop group presentation and for promotional purposes (including its website, newsletter, and social media), without compensation. If you do not wish your image to be used promotionally, please notify James Maher Photography in writing before the workshop begins.

Responsibility / Limitation of liability:

James Maher Photography provides education during its photo workshops and tours. Any other providers who participate in the workshop are solely responsible and liable for providing their respective services. James Maher Photography shall not be held responsible for (A) any damage to, or loss of, property, or injury to, or death of, any person occasioned directly or indirectly by an act or omission of any other provider; or (B) any loss or damage due to delay, cancellation, or disruption caused in any manner by the laws, regulations, acts, or failures to act, demands, orders, or interpositions of any government, or by acts of nature, strikes, fire, flood, war, terrorism, pandemic or public-health emergency, sickness, theft, or any other cause beyond its reasonable control.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, you waive any claim against James Maher Photography, James Maher, and their staff, officers, agents, volunteers, and affiliates, arising from any and all claims and causes of action you may have against any of these entities or persons due to damage, theft, loss, accident, negligence, illness, bodily injury, death, or other consequences that you may suffer as a result of, or in any manner connected with, directly or indirectly, your participation in this James Maher Photography workshop.

James Maher Photography reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to accept, decline to accept, or remove any participant from any photo workshop. James Maher Photography reserves the right, without penalty, to make changes to the itinerary whenever, in its judgment, conditions warrant, or if deemed necessary for the comfort, convenience, or safety of participants. Participants assume responsibility for selecting activities appropriate to their physical abilities and interests, and are personally responsible for being in sufficiently good health to undertake the activity.

Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this agreement or its performance, including without limitation any claim related to illness, injury, or death, shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York. Any such controversy or claim shall be brought in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Kings, or in the Civil Court, County of Kings, if the Supreme Court does not have jurisdiction. This agreement to litigate any claims in the courts of the State of New York, County of Kings, does not waive or modify the liability release contained in the foregoing paragraphs.

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

I have carefully read and understand the James Maher Photography Terms and Conditions. I have familiarized myself with all information provided to me about this workshop, and I agree to all stated conditions. I understand that this is a release of liability and a contract between myself and James Maher Photography and/or its contracted tour operators or affiliated organizations, and I sign this agreement of my own free will. This agreement is binding on my heirs, legal representatives, and assigns.

Consent and Waiver Form *Please read and accept*

By registering for and participating in this James Maher Photography workshop (the "workshop," which includes outdoor photo walks), I acknowledge and agree to the following:

• My participation is entirely, expressly, and willingly voluntary.
• I am healthy and physically able to participate, and/or my physician has cleared me to participate.
• I have dressed appropriately for an outdoor, urban photo walk and the forecasted weather conditions, and I have taken the necessary precautions for my clothing, accessories, equipment, and other belongings.
• I understand and willingly accept that walking in a busy metropolitan area has inherent risks and requires awareness and responsibility on my part.
• I understand and willingly accept that portions of the workshop may include walking in areas without sidewalks, crossing streets, and/or walking through off-the-beaten-path areas.
• I understand and accept that if I venture off on my own and separate from the group, I do so at my own risk, and I will no longer be considered a participant in the workshop for that time.
• I am responsible for my own personal property and equipment at all times, and James Maher Photography is not responsible for any loss, theft, or damage to it.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, I assume all risks associated with my participation, whether known or unknown, and I hold harmless and release James Maher Photography, James Maher, and their staff, officers, agents, volunteers, and affiliates from any and all claims and causes of action I may have against any of these entities or persons due to damage, theft, loss, accident, negligence, illness, bodily injury, death, or other consequences that I may suffer as a result of, or in any manner connected with, directly or indirectly, my participation in the workshop.

Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this agreement or its performance, including without limitation any claim related to illness, injury, or death, shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York. Any such controversy or claim shall be brought in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Kings, or in the Civil Court, County of Kings, if the Supreme Court does not have jurisdiction. This agreement to litigate any claims in the courts of the State of New York, County of Kings, does not waive or modify the liability release contained in the foregoing paragraphs.

If any provision of this Consent and Waiver Form is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

I have read this Consent and Waiver Form fully and understand its contents. I sign it of my own free will, and I understand it is binding on my heirs, legal representatives, and assigns.