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What Every Adventure Photographer Needs to Know About Assumption of Risk
Thinking about the worst-case scenario is never fun but at the end of the day, you need to protect yourself and your business! Clients need to know and acknowledge the risks involved with adventure sessions and elopements before agreeing to participate. If you are in the business of offering adventure services then you need a solid contract!Read now -
Got Ghosted? Here’s How to Deal…
As online small business owners, it is nothing out of the ordinary for inquirers—or even booked clients!—to stop responding to you after a few weeks of communication (aka being “ghosted”). The term “ghosting” or “ghosted” means that someone has ended all communication with you without explaining why. When this happens it’s likely because they retained services elsewhere, are not wanting to pay you, have some personal issue going on, or simply changed their mind in some respect. Thus, what resources do you have if you already legally signed a contract with a client and now they have completely ceased communication with you? You have a few different options that we will go over below and TLP will explain what clauses you should put in your contract in order to get legally legit with your client's communication expectations.Read now -
Do You STILL Need Your Covid Clause?
Read nowIt's been almost three years since March 2020 when the world shut down for the first time because of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Legal Paige knows the last three years have been *extra* rough on entrepreneurs, and during this time we’ve seen entrepreneurs rise up and protect themselves financially and legally through their contracts.
But now, three years later, it looks like national shutdowns, and event restrictions are seemingly over (knock-on-wood). So the question many business owners are asking is whether they STILL need Covid waivers, Covid rescheduling clauses, and Covid acknowledgments within their client contracts. TLP is here to help you answer these questions! So let's get into it.
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Commercial Use Permits in National Parks: What You Need to Know in 2022!
Read nowNOTE: This Blog has been updated on August 29, 2022 to reflect the appellate decision made on August 23, 2022 of Price v. Barr. If you’re a photographer who usually shoots in national parks, public lands, and/or on state...
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Do I Actually NEED A Privacy Policy?
Read nowWhen creating your website, you’re probably thinking about making everything eye-catching and beautiful. While the physical appearance is a big part of a successful platform, you CANNOT forget that even your website needs to be legally legit. Specifically? Don’t forget...
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Hiring A Law Firm With Flat Fees VS. Hourly Rates
Read nowAs a small business owner there are some tasks that you can DIY such as registering an LLC or using a template contract to send to clients, however, at times the legal help of a law firm will be the...
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FTC Guidelines and Sharing Affiliate Links
Read nowOne of many ways to grow your business is to start utilizing affiliate marketing. This is a great tactic to increase traffic to your site, drive sales, and connect with people in your industry. However, there are a few rules...
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Things To Remember When Your Business Serves Alcohol
Read nowThere are many things that go into the makings of a small business like licenses, permits, or inspections. If you are starting a business that serves alcohol, you will need to take even more steps before actually serving the public....
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Difference Between the Wedding, Adventure Elopement, and Destination Wedding Photography Contracts
Read nowThe contracts that Wedding Photographers and Adventurous Elopement Photographers use have some pretty big differences. The nuances are important because every contract should be tailored to the services you’re specifically providing to each client. If the contract does not give detailed information on what you will be doing, your business is vulnerable to legal issues not specified in your clauses.
Let’s break down the key differences of each contract so you know exactly which contract fits you best!
Meet Paige
Lawyer + Educator
Founder and attorney at The Legal Paige, Paige is a certified Juris Doctor who helps entreprenuers become legally compliant online. Law aside, she's really just a small town Montana momma who loves her family, the lake, and a good glass of red wine.
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