Terms of Use

Effective Date: August 28, 2026

Welcome to the website of Cory Powell Photography (“Cory Powell Photography,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this website.

These Terms of Use apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our website and its content.

1. Use of This Website

This website is provided for informational and personal use. You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not violate these Terms of Use or interfere with the operation or security of the website.

You agree not to:

  • Use the website for any unlawful or fraudulent purpose.

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, its systems, or related accounts.

  • Copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or exploit website content without permission.

  • Use automated systems, bots, scrapers, or other methods to collect information from the website without our written permission.

  • Upload or transmit anything that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the website.

  • Use our content, images, branding, or intellectual property in a way that suggests an unauthorized association with Cory Powell Photography.

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the website if we believe these Terms of Use have been violated.

2. Photography and Intellectual Property

All photographs, images, videos, graphics, logos, written content, designs, branding, and other materials appearing on this website are owned by or licensed to Cory Powell Photography unless otherwise stated.

Photography is protected by United States copyright law.

You may not download, reproduce, alter, publish, distribute, sell, license, display, or otherwise use our photographs or other copyrighted materials without prior written permission.

Viewing an image on this website does not grant you ownership or a license to use that image.

Client Images

Images displayed on this website may include photographs of clients who have provided permission for their images to be used for portfolio, website, advertising, social media, educational, or other promotional purposes.

Client image usage is governed by the permissions and agreements applicable to that particular client. We do not assume that permission to use one client's photographs extends to another person or organization.

If you are a photography client, your specific rights and our rights regarding your photographs are determined by your signed photography agreement, model release, and/or other applicable client documents—not solely by these website Terms of Use.

3. Personal and Non-Commercial Use

You may view and access the website for your own personal, non-commercial purposes.

You may share links to pages on our website through social media or other personal communications, provided that the sharing does not misrepresent our business, imply an endorsement or partnership that does not exist, or violate another person's rights.

Any commercial use of our website content requires our prior written permission.

4. Photography Services and Bookings

Information presented on this website about photography sessions, pricing, products, availability, promotions, or services is provided for general informational purposes and may change at any time.

Submitting an inquiry, contact form, consultation request, or session request does not automatically create a photographer-client relationship or guarantee a booking.

A photography session is confirmed only after the required booking process has been completed, including execution of any required agreement and payment of any applicable retainer or session fee.

Your photography services are governed by the specific agreement you enter into with Cory Powell Photography. If these Terms of Use conflict with the terms of a signed photography agreement, the signed photography agreement will control with respect to that photography service.

5. Pricing and Availability

We make reasonable efforts to ensure that pricing, descriptions, availability, and other information on this website is accurate. However, errors or changes may occasionally occur.

We reserve the right to:

  • Correct errors or inaccuracies.

  • Change pricing or offerings.

  • Modify or discontinue services.

  • Change availability without prior notice.

Pricing and services applicable to an individual client will be those stated in the applicable client agreement or invoice.

6. Collection and Processing of Payment Information

When you make a payment or purchase through Cory Powell Photography, you may be asked to provide payment and billing information, such as your name, billing address, email address, payment method, and other information necessary to process your transaction.

Payment information may be collected and processed through third-party payment processors or booking platforms that we use to facilitate payments. We do not intentionally collect or store your full credit card number, CVV/security code, or other sensitive payment credentials on our own website unless specifically stated otherwise.

When you enter payment information through a third-party payment processor, that information is handled according to the processor's own privacy policy, security practices, and terms of service.

We may receive limited payment-related information from our payment processor, such as:

  • Your name and billing information.

  • The amount and date of a payment.

  • The payment status or transaction status.

  • The type of payment method used.

  • A partial or masked payment card number.

  • Transaction or payment reference information.

We may use this information to:

  • Process and confirm payments.

  • Collect deposits, retainers, session fees, balances, and product payments.

  • Provide receipts and payment confirmations.

  • Maintain accurate accounting and business records.

  • Manage refunds, credits, cancellations, or payment disputes.

  • Communicate with you regarding your account, booking, or transaction.

  • Prevent or investigate suspected fraud or unauthorized transactions.

  • Comply with applicable legal, tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements.

We take reasonable measures to protect the information we receive and maintain. However, no method of electronic transmission, storage, or payment processing can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

By submitting payment information, you authorize Cory Powell Photography and its authorized payment processors to process your payment in accordance with the applicable payment terms and your selected payment method.

Your use of a third-party payment processor may also be subject to that provider's separate terms and privacy policy. Cory Powell Photography is not responsible for the privacy or security practices of third-party payment processors outside of our reasonable control.

For additional information about how personal information is collected, used, and protected, please review our Privacy Policy.

Any purchases made through the website or through a separate Cory Powell Photography booking or sales process may be subject to additional terms, including payment schedules, cancellation policies, product policies, ordering deadlines, and other conditions.

Those terms will be provided to you at the time of booking or purchase and may be incorporated into your client agreement.

7. Website Content and Accuracy

We strive to provide accurate, current, and helpful information. However, we do not guarantee that all information on the website will always be complete, accurate, current, or error-free.

Photography examples represent the work and style of Cory Powell Photography but may not represent every possible outcome, product, lighting condition, location, or photographic experience.

We reserve the right to update, remove, or modify website content at any time without notice.

8. No Guarantees

While we are committed to providing an exceptional photography experience, we do not guarantee any particular business, financial, emotional, personal, or photographic result from using this website or our services.

Photography is inherently creative and subjective. Final images may vary based on factors including lighting, location, wardrobe, posing, styling, personal preferences, weather, and other circumstances.

9. Third-Party Websites and Services

This website may contain links to websites, platforms, products, or services operated by third parties.

These links are provided for convenience and do not necessarily constitute an endorsement or recommendation.

Cory Powell Photography does not control third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, policies, security, availability, products, services, or practices.

Your use of third-party websites is subject to those websites' own terms and policies.

10. Email and Contact Forms

If you submit your email address or other information through a contact form, inquiry form, newsletter signup, or other communication feature, you agree that we may use that information to respond to your request and provide information related to our business, services, promotions, or content, consistent with our Privacy Policy and applicable law.

You may unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in those communications.

11. Privacy

Your use of this website is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect information submitted through or collected from the website.

Our Privacy Policy (https://corypowellphotography.com/privacy) is incorporated into these Terms of Use by reference.

12. User Submissions

If you submit comments, testimonials, photographs, reviews, feedback, or other materials to Cory Powell Photography, you represent that you have the right to provide that material and that doing so does not violate another person's rights.

Unless we have separately agreed otherwise in writing, you grant Cory Powell Photography permission to use submitted testimonials, reviews, or feedback for legitimate business and promotional purposes.

We will not use a client's photograph for promotional purposes solely because the client submitted that photograph unless we have the appropriate permission or license to do so.

13. Disclaimer of Warranties

To the fullest extent permitted by law, this website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

Cory Powell Photography makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the website, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, availability, or non-infringement.

We do not guarantee that the website will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, or free from errors, viruses, or other harmful components.

14. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Cory Powell Photography and its owners, employees, contractors, agents, and affiliates will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of, or inability to use, this website.

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory on which a claim is based.

Nothing in these Terms of Use is intended to exclude or limit liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited under applicable law.

15. Indemnification

To the fullest extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Cory Powell Photography and its owners, employees, contractors, agents, and affiliates from claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising from your misuse of the website, violation of these Terms of Use, or violation of another person's rights.

16. Changes to These Terms

We may update or modify these Terms of Use from time to time.

When we make changes, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms of Use.

17. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles.

Any dispute arising from or relating to your use of this website will be subject to the applicable courts located in Missouri, unless otherwise required by law or agreed to in a separate written contract.

18. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use is determined to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

19. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy and any applicable written agreements between you and Cory Powell Photography, constitute the applicable agreement concerning your use of this website.

These website Terms of Use do not replace or modify the terms of a signed photography contract unless expressly stated in that contract.

20. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact:

Cory Powell Photography
1722 S Glenstone Ave Ste R
Springfield, Missouri 65804
Email: [email protected]
Website: corypowellphotography.com


Last Updated: August 28, 2026


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