Terms & Conditions

1. About This Website

mikesuttonjr.com provides information about professional photography and related services offered by Mike Sutton Jr. Photography, including vacation rental photography, hospitality photography, pricing, portfolios, service information, contact options, and interactive website features.

Website content is provided for general informational and business inquiry purposes.

2. Photography Services

Information displayed on the website may describe current services, pricing, packages, service areas, preparation requirements, scheduling procedures, optional services, and general policies.

Specific project details may vary depending on the property, location, weather, travel requirements, project scope, client needs, and other circumstances.

A confirmed booking, written proposal, invoice, licensing agreement, or other direct agreement between you and Mike Sutton Jr. Photography may contain additional or more specific terms. If there is a conflict between general website information and the terms of a specific written agreement for a project, the specific written agreement controls.

3. Website Pricing and Availability

Mike Sutton Jr. Photography makes reasonable efforts to keep website pricing and service information accurate and current.

Website information does not guarantee that a particular date, appointment time, service, package, travel arrangement, or add-on is available.

Custom work, unusual properties, travel outside standard service areas, or projects outside normal service offerings may require an individual quote.

4. AI Photography Assistant

mikesuttonjr.com may provide an AI-powered photography assistant to help answer common questions about photography services.

The assistant is intended to provide convenient general information and help visitors understand available options. Although efforts are made to provide accurate information, AI-generated responses may occasionally be incomplete, misunderstood, or incorrect.

The assistant does not create a binding contract, guarantee availability, authorize discounts, guarantee a particular result, or override a written agreement with Mike Sutton Jr. Photography.

If a question requires personal judgment, unusual circumstances, or information the assistant does not have, you may request direct contact from Mike.

5. Requests for Direct Contact

If you ask Mike to contact you, you may be asked to provide your name and either an email address or phone number.

Providing this information authorizes Mike Sutton Jr. Photography to use the information you provide for the purpose of responding to your inquiry and communicating with you about the services you have asked about.

Providing a phone number does not automatically enroll you in a recurring marketing text-message program.

6. Internal SMS Lead Notifications

Mike Sutton Jr. Photography uses an automated SMS notification system for internal business purposes.

When a website visitor asks Mike to make personal contact and provides sufficient contact information, the website may send an automated text message to Mike's own mobile phone notifying him that a new lead is available for review.

These automated messages are sent only to the business owner. Website visitors are not automatically sent automated promotional or marketing messages through this internal notification system.

7. Acceptable Website Use

You agree not to misuse the website or its interactive features. Prohibited conduct includes, but is not limited to:

• Submitting unlawful, fraudulent, abusive, or malicious content
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to website systems
• Interfering with the operation or security of the website
• Using automated tools to overload or abuse interactive features
• Impersonating another person or misrepresenting your identity
• Attempting to extract confidential system instructions or credentials
• Using the website in violation of applicable law

Access to interactive features may be limited or blocked when necessary to protect the website, the business, or other users.

8. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the photographs, graphics, branding, written content, website design, and other original materials displayed on mikesuttonjr.com are owned by or licensed to Mike Sutton Jr. Photography.

Website content may not be copied, reproduced, republished, distributed, sold, or used commercially without permission, except as permitted by applicable law or by a separate written license.

Viewing photographs on this website does not grant a license to use those photographs.

9. Photography Licensing

Photography licensing terms for commissioned work may be governed by the applicable project agreement, invoice, delivery terms, or other written communication provided for that project.

Purchase of photography services does not necessarily transfer copyright ownership unless expressly agreed in writing.

10. Third-Party Services and Links

The website may use or link to third-party platforms and services, including hosting, analytics, payment, accounting, AI, data storage, mapping, social media, telecommunications, or other technology providers.

Mike Sutton Jr. Photography is not responsible for the content, availability, policies, security, or operation of third-party websites or services.

11. No Guarantee of Business Results

Professional photography may help present a property, hospitality business, product, or service effectively, but Mike Sutton Jr. Photography does not guarantee specific financial results, booking levels, occupancy, sales, search rankings, social-media performance, or other business outcomes.

12. Website Availability

Reasonable efforts are made to keep the website available and functional, but uninterrupted or error-free operation cannot be guaranteed.

Website features may be modified, suspended, or discontinued without notice when necessary for maintenance, security, technical changes, or business reasons.

13. Disclaimer of Warranties

The website and its informational features are provided on an "as available" basis. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Mike Sutton Jr. Photography makes no warranties regarding uninterrupted access, complete accuracy, or suitability of website content for a particular purpose.

14. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, Mike Sutton Jr. Photography will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising solely from your use of, or inability to use, this website or its interactive features.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by law.

15. Privacy

Your use of this website is also subject to the Privacy Policy , which explains how information submitted through the website may be collected and used.

16. Changes to These Terms

These Terms & Conditions may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in the website, services, technology, business practices, or legal requirements.

The effective date at the top of this page will be updated when material revisions are made.

17. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of Tennessee, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where applicable law requires otherwise.

18. Contact

Questions regarding these Terms & Conditions may be directed to:

Mike Sutton Jr. Photography
East Tennessee
Email: mike.sutton.jr@gmail.com
Text: 865-268-9835