Terms and Conditions *Please read and accept*

All registrations are accepted in the order received. Early registration is strongly suggested as there are limited spaces available. Registration is confirmed 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, and hotel accommodations.

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 the NYC photo workshop after your registration the following refund schedule will apply:

90 or more days prior to the beginning of the workshop: 100% refund less a $100 administrative fee. Less than 90 days prior to the workshop: no refund unless you or James Maher Photography can find someone to take your spot. The $100 fee will still apply.

Notification by phone or email is acceptable and must be followed with a written notice. To cancel your registration and receive a refund, email [email protected]

In the event that you choose to leave a workshop in progress, for any reason, you will not be entitled to a refund. We reserve the right to cancel a workshop because of inadequate number of participants making the workshop economically infeasible to operate. In the event that a workshop is cancelled prior to departure, you will receive full refund of the cost of the workshop.

In the event that a workshop is cancelled, James Maher Photography shall not be responsible for participants’ travel expenses, including but not limited to costs of airline tickets, hotel accommodations and meals.

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

Responsibility / Limitations of Liability:

James Maher Photography will provide education during photo workshops and tours.

Other providers who may 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, persons occasioned directly or indirectly by an act or omission of any other provider, and (B) any loss or damage due to delay, cancellation, or disruption in any manner caused 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, sickness, theft, or any other cause(s) beyond their control.

The participant waives any claim against James Maher Photography, James Maher and James Maher Photography’s staff, officers, agents, volunteers and affiliates, from any and all claims and causes of action that he/she may have against any of these entities or persons due to damage, theft, loss, accident, negligence, illness, bodily injury, death or other consequences that he/she may suffer as a result of, or in any manner connected with, directly or indirectly, his/her 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 on any photo workshop. James Maher Photography, reserves the right, without penalty, to make changes in the itinerary whenever, in its judgment, conditions warrant, or if deemed necessary for the comfort, convenience, or safety of participants. Participants assume the responsibility to select an activity appropriate to their physical abilities and interests. Participants 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 the performance thereunder, including without limitation any claim related to illness, injury, or death, shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York. Furthermore, any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this agreement or the performance thereunder shall be brought in the Supreme Court, State of New York, County of Kings, or Civil Court, County of Kings if 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.

I have carefully read and understand the James Maher Photography Terms and Conditions. I have familiarized myself with all the information provided to me about this workshop, and I agree to all stated conditions set forth in the Terms and Conditions. I have also carefully read and agree to the terms and conditions of this agreement. I understand that it 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*

I declare that my participation in this photo walk is entirely, expressly and willingly voluntary;

I declare I am healthy, physically able and/or my physician has allowed me to participate in this photo walk;

I declare I have dressed appropriately for an outdoor, urban photo walk and forecasted weather conditions, and have taken the desired and necessary precautions for my clothing, accessories, equipment and other belongings, in preparation for my participation in this photo walk;

I understand and willingly accept that walking in a busy metropolitan area has inherent risks and requires awareness and responsibility on my part;

I have been informed and willingly accept that portions of this photo walk may include walking in areas without sidewalks, crossing streets and/or walking through areas which are off-the-beaten path;

I understand and accept that, should I venture off on my own and separate from the photo walk group, I am on my own, assume my own risk, and acknowledge that I will no longer be considered a participant of this James Maher Photography Workshop.

Any controversy or claim arising out of, or relating to this agreement or the performance thereunder, including without limitation any claim related to illness, injury, or death, shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York. Furthermore, any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this agreement or the performance thereunder shall be brought in the Supreme Court, State of New York, County of Kings, or Civil Court, County of Kings if 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.

I have read this Consent and Waiver Form fully and understand its contents. By accepting these terms, I hold James Maher Photography, James Maher and its staff, officers, agents, volunteers and affiliates harmless, from any and all claims and causes of action that 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 this James Maher Photography Workshop.