TERMS OF SERVICE

SEAORO STUDIOS LLC

Terms of Service & Media Licensing Agreement

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

These Terms of Service and Media Licensing Agreement (“Agreement”) constitute a legally binding agreement between Seaoro Studios LLC (“Seaoro Studios,” “Company,” “we,” or “us”) and the client booking or using our services (“Client”).

By scheduling services, accepting delivery of media, or using any media created by Seaoro Studios, Client agrees to the following terms.

1. Scope of Services

Seaoro Studios provides professional real estate media services, including:

  • Real estate photography

  • Cinematic video production

  • Aerial drone photography and videography

  • Virtual staging (if ordered)

Services are limited strictly to those selected at the time of booking. Any additional services require separate written agreement and may incur additional fees.

2. Property Access & Client Responsibilities

Client represents that they have lawful authority to grant access to the property.

Client is solely responsible for ensuring:

  • Property is clean and photo-ready

  • Utilities are operational

  • Pets and occupants are secured

  • All special requests are communicated prior to the appointment

Seaoro Studios does not provide cleaning, staging, landscaping, or major furniture movement.

If access is denied or the property is not prepared, Seaoro Studios reserves the right to charge the full session fee.

3. Drone & Regulatory Compliance

All aerial services are subject to:

  • FAA regulations

  • Airspace authorization

  • Temporary flight restrictions

  • Weather and wind safety limitations

Seaoro Studios retains sole discretion to delay or cancel drone operations if conditions are unsafe, unlawful, or restricted.

Such circumstances do not constitute breach of contract and do not entitle Client to refund of completed services.

4. Scheduling, Cancellations & Rescheduling

Appointments canceled or rescheduled within twenty-four (24) hours of the scheduled time may incur a cancellation fee.

If Seaoro Studios arrives and services cannot be performed due to access or readiness issues, the full session fee shall be due.

Weather-related adjustments will be accommodated when reasonably possible.

5. Payment Terms

Payment is due upon delivery unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Seaoro Studios reserves the right to:

  • Withhold media delivery until payment is received

  • Suspend or revoke licensing rights for unpaid balances

All fees are non-refundable once services have been rendered.

6. Delivery & Editing

Media is delivered electronically.

Included editing consists of:

  • Exposure balancing

  • Color correction

  • Perspective correction

  • Basic retouching

Requests for revisions must be submitted within five (5) business days of delivery.

Advanced retouching, object removal, or aesthetic alterations may incur additional fees.

7. Ownership & Intellectual Property

All photographs, video footage, drone footage, and derivative works (“Media”) created by Seaoro Studios remain the sole and exclusive intellectual property of Seaoro Studios LLC.

No ownership rights are transferred to Client.

All Media is protected under United States copyright law.

8. License Grant (Listing & Promotional Use)

Upon full payment, Client is granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to use the Media solely for marketing the specific property for which the Media was created.

This license permits use for active listing promotion.

Upon sale, expiration, or withdrawal of the listing, the license for property marketing automatically terminates.

Client may continue to use the Media for:

  • Personal portfolio use

  • Social media promotion

  • Brokerage marketing presentations

  • “Just Sold” or historical listing promotion

Such continued use must not:

  • Advertise the property as active

  • Transfer rights to third parties

  • Be used for commercial resale or branding campaigns unrelated to the Client’s services

All other uses require separate written licensing.

9. Prohibited Uses

Client may not, without prior written consent:

  • Transfer or resell Media

  • Provide Media to builders, developers, or vendors

  • Use Media for commercial advertising unrelated to the listing

  • Upload Media to stock platforms

  • Use Media after the listing for property marketing purposes

Unauthorized use constitutes copyright infringement.

10. AI & Digital Manipulation Prohibition

Client may not:

  • Alter or manipulate Media using artificial intelligence tools

  • Upload Media to generative AI platforms

  • Use Media for AI training datasets

  • Modify property features or structural characteristics through AI

Unauthorized AI-based modification or synthetic alteration of Media constitutes breach of this Agreement and copyright infringement.

11. MLS & Third-Party Platform Disclaimer

Seaoro Studios is not responsible for image compression, cropping, distortion, color shifts, formatting changes, or quality degradation caused by MLS systems, real estate portals, social media platforms, or other third-party websites.

Once Media is uploaded to third-party platforms, Seaoro Studios has no control over display quality or automated platform modifications.

12. Property Representation Disclaimer

Seaoro Studios captures visual representations of the property as presented at the time of service.

Seaoro Studios makes no representations or warranties regarding the condition, size, legality, zoning, or features of the property.

Client is solely responsible for ensuring all marketing materials accurately represent the property and comply with MLS rules, advertising regulations, and applicable laws.

13. Archiving & File Retention

Seaoro Studios does not guarantee indefinite storage of Media.

While reasonable efforts may be made to retain files for a limited period, Client is solely responsible for downloading and securely storing all delivered Media.

Requests for file re-delivery may incur administrative or retrieval fees.

14. Portfolio & Promotional Rights

Seaoro Studios reserves the right to use Media for portfolio display, website presentation, social media marketing, and promotional purposes unless otherwise agreed in writing prior to the shoot.

15. Limitation of Liability

Seaoro Studios shall not be liable for:

  • Market performance of the listing

  • MLS or platform errors

  • Third-party technology failures

  • Regulatory airspace restrictions

  • Indirect or consequential damages

Total liability shall not exceed the amount paid for the services rendered.

16. Indemnification

Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Seaoro Studios from claims arising from:

  • Misrepresentation of the property

  • MLS violations

  • Unauthorized use of Media

  • Breach of this Agreement

17. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California.