01About this policy
This Booking & Cancellation Policy applies to bookings and related transactions made through Monochroam.
It should be read together with the applicable Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, membership terms, photography credit terms, and individual session descriptions.
- Customers purchasing photography sessions.
- Photographers providing photography services.
- Session hosts organizing creative experiences.
- Studios and venues providing spaces.
- Monochroam operating the marketplace and associated platform services.
The individual session listing and applicable agreements provide additional information about what is included in a booking.
Where mandatory consumer protection laws apply, nothing in this policy is intended to limit rights that cannot legally be excluded.
02Booking a photography session
2.1 Discovering a Session
Customers can explore photography sessions and creative experiences published through Monochroam.
- Session title and description.
- Photography concept or purpose.
- Photographer or session host, where applicable.
- Location or meeting arrangements.
- Date and time, where applicable.
- Session duration.
- Price and applicable charges.
- Included photography services.
- Expected deliverables.
- Booking requirements.
- Cancellation or rescheduling conditions.
Customers are responsible for reviewing the available information before booking.
2.2 Completing a Booking
A booking is subject to the applicable checkout process and confirmation requirements.
- The selected session.
- Date and time, where applicable.
- Location.
- Number of participants, where applicable.
- Price and applicable taxes or charges.
- Payment method.
- Any additional conditions.
A booking should only be considered confirmed once the platform provides the relevant confirmation.
2.3 Booking Confirmation
Customers should retain their booking confirmation and review any instructions provided.
- Booking reference.
- Session details.
- Date and time.
- Location or meeting instructions.
- Payment information.
- Relevant provider information.
- Applicable booking conditions.
If confirmation details appear incorrect, customers should contact Monochroam through the supported support channel.
2.4 Booking Changes
- Changing the session date.
- Changing the session time.
- Updating participant information.
- Requesting a different location.
- Modifying session requirements.
Changes are subject to availability, provider agreement, and applicable session conditions.
A requested change should not be treated as approved until confirmation is received through the applicable communication process.
03Customer cancellations
3.1 Customer Cancellation Requests
Customers who need to cancel a booking should submit their request through the supported booking management or customer support process.
The applicable cancellation conditions depend on the session and the terms presented before purchase.
3.2 Cancellation Eligibility
Cancellation eligibility should be determined by the applicable cancellation window and booking conditions.
- Cancellations made sufficiently in advance.
- Cancellations made close to the scheduled session.
- Cancellations made after the session has started.
- No-shows.
- Specially arranged or custom sessions.
The applicable cancellation schedule should be clearly displayed before checkout.
3.3 Late Cancellations
Late cancellations may result in partial or no refund where this has been clearly disclosed and is legally permissible.
Any retained amount must be consistent with the applicable booking agreement and consumer protection requirements.
3.4 No-Shows
A customer who does not attend a confirmed session without an approved cancellation or rescheduling arrangement may be treated as a no-show.
No-show treatment, including any refund or credit eligibility, should follow the conditions disclosed for the individual booking.
3.5 Customer Refunds
Where a customer is eligible for a refund, the refund should be processed through the applicable payment method or another legally permissible method.
- The original payment method.
- The cancellation timing.
- The booking conditions.
- Applicable platform fees or charges, where legally permissible.
- Whether the booking was paid using cash, credits, or a combination.
Customers should receive information about the outcome of their refund request through the supported communication process.
04Rescheduling a session
4.1 Requesting a New Date or Time
Customers who want to reschedule should submit their request through the supported booking or customer support process.
- Photographer availability.
- Session host availability.
- Venue availability.
- The session's booking conditions.
- Any applicable rescheduling deadlines.
4.2 Rescheduling Approval
A rescheduling request is not confirmed until the revised arrangements have been approved and communicated.
Customers should continue to follow their original booking arrangements until they receive confirmation of a change.
4.3 Additional Costs
Changes that affect session duration, location, participant numbers, studio requirements, or deliverables may involve additional charges.
Any additional costs should be communicated and accepted before the change is finalized.
05Cancellations by photographers or session hosts
5.1 Provider-Initiated Cancellations
A photographer or session host may occasionally be unable to deliver a confirmed session.
- Unexpected personal circumstances.
- Illness or unavailability.
- Operational difficulties.
- Venue or location issues.
- Circumstances beyond the provider's reasonable control.
Providers should notify Monochroam as soon as reasonably possible when they cannot fulfill a booking.
5.2 Customer Notification
Where a provider cancels a confirmed booking, affected customers should be notified through the applicable communication process.
The notification should explain the cancellation and any available next steps.
5.3 Available Resolution Options
- Rescheduling to another suitable date.
- An alternative session, subject to customer agreement.
- A refund.
- An appropriate credit adjustment, where legally permissible and accepted by the customer.
Customers should not be moved into a materially different service without appropriate agreement.
5.4 Provider Responsibilities
- Maintaining accurate availability information.
- Honouring confirmed booking commitments.
- Communicating relevant changes promptly.
- Providing the services described in the session listing.
- Following applicable platform requirements.
- Cooperating with reasonable customer resolution processes.
06Studio and venue changes
Some photography sessions may rely on participating studios, venues, or other locations.
6.1 Venue Availability
Venue availability and rental arrangements may be separate from the photography service.
Customers and providers should review the relevant session and venue information before confirming arrangements.
6.2 Venue Cancellation or Unavailability
If a required venue becomes unavailable, the responsible parties should communicate the issue promptly and coordinate an appropriate alternative.
Any change that materially affects the session should be communicated to the customer before proceeding.
6.3 Venue Costs
Studio rental charges may be separate from photography session prices unless the session listing expressly states otherwise.
Responsibility for venue rental costs should be established in the relevant booking and provider arrangements.
07Payments and charges
7.1 Session Pricing
The applicable session price should be displayed before checkout.
Additional charges, including applicable taxes or approved extras, should be communicated before the customer confirms payment.
7.2 Payment Authorization
Payments are processed through the supported payment infrastructure.
Customers should follow the checkout instructions and ensure their payment details are accurate.
7.3 Payment Confirmation
Customers should retain payment and booking confirmation information for their records.
7.4 Payment Disputes
Customers who believe they have been charged incorrectly should contact Monochroam through the supported support process.
Payment concerns should include relevant booking and transaction references.
7.5 Duplicate or Failed Payments
If a payment appears duplicated or a transaction fails while a booking is being processed, customers should avoid submitting repeated payments until they have checked their transaction and booking status.
They should contact Monochroam if the issue remains unresolved.
08Photography credits and memberships
8.1 Using Photography Credits
Customers may be able to use eligible Monochroam credits toward qualifying sessions.
Credit eligibility, redemption requirements, and any applicable restrictions should be displayed in the relevant purchase and booking information.
8.2 Credit-Based Cancellations
When a booking paid for using credits is cancelled, the treatment of those credits depends on the applicable credit terms and cancellation conditions.
Where a credit return is permitted, the customer should receive confirmation of the adjustment.
8.3 Partial Credit and Cash Payments
For bookings involving both credits and monetary payments, any refund or credit adjustment should follow the disclosed payment allocation and applicable terms.
8.4 Membership Cancellation
Membership cancellation, recurring billing, unused credits, rollover, and refund eligibility are governed by the applicable membership and credit terms.
Customers should review those terms before purchasing or changing a membership.
09Session deliverables
9.1 Agreed Deliverables
The photographer or session host should provide the deliverables described in the individual session listing or agreed booking terms.
These may include photographs, editing, retouching, or other specified creative services.
9.2 Delivery Timeframes
Expected delivery timelines should be stated in the session description or otherwise communicated to the customer.
Where delays occur, the responsible provider should communicate relevant updates.
9.3 Additional Work
Additional photographs, retouching, editing, or other services not included in the original booking may involve separate arrangements and charges.
Any additional work should be agreed upon before it is undertaken.
9.4 Image Usage Rights
Customers should review the applicable photography usage and licensing terms to understand how they may use their photographs.
10Customer responsibilities
- Provide accurate booking information.
- Review session details before purchasing.
- Arrive at the agreed time and location.
- Follow reasonable session instructions.
- Communicate relevant changes promptly.
- Respect photographers, hosts, and venue staff.
- Follow applicable safety and venue requirements.
- Review cancellation and refund conditions before booking.
11Photographer and session host responsibilities
- Provide accurate session descriptions.
- Maintain appropriate availability information.
- Clearly describe pricing and deliverables.
- Honour confirmed bookings.
- Communicate changes promptly.
- Deliver the agreed services.
- Respect customers and their personal information.
- Follow applicable platform and partnership agreements.
12Exceptional circumstances
Unexpected events may affect the delivery of a photography session.
Examples may include severe weather, venue closures, transportation disruptions, emergencies, or other circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the parties.
Where such circumstances arise, the affected parties should communicate promptly and consider reasonable alternatives.
Any refund, credit adjustment, or rescheduling arrangement will be subject to applicable law and the relevant booking terms.
13How to request a cancellation or refund
Customers who need assistance should:
Step 1 — Review Your Booking
Check your booking confirmation and the cancellation conditions associated with your session.
Step 2 — Submit Your Request
Use the supported booking management or customer support process.
Step 3 — Provide Relevant Information
Step 4 — Review the Response
Follow the instructions provided by Monochroam and retain any confirmation.
Contact Customer Support14Policy updates
Monochroam may update this policy as its platform, booking processes, and services evolve.
The latest version will be published on this page with an updated effective date.
Customers should review the applicable terms when making a new booking.
15Contact monochroam
For questions about bookings, cancellations, payments, or refunds, visit the Contact Us page and select the appropriate inquiry category.
Contact UsBefore you book
- The session description and inclusions.
- The date, time, and location.
- The total price and payment conditions.
- The cancellation and rescheduling terms.
- The photography deliverables and usage rights.
Understanding these details helps create a clearer experience for everyone involved.
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