Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing intellectual property rights, protection of photographic works, licensing and assignment of copyright, and moral rights of the photographer
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation covering handling of personal data, storage and processing of images, rights of photographed subjects, and data security requirements
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Governs consumer contracts including fair terms and conditions, service quality standards, cancellation rights, and pricing transparency
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Covers quality of service provisions, reasonable care and skill requirements, and timing of service delivery
Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations 2008: Regulates accurate representation of services and marketing/promotional use of images
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Determines rights of third parties in relation to the contract, including model releases and permissions
Equality Act 2010: Covers non-discrimination provisions and accessibility considerations in service provision
Model Release Requirements: Legal documentation required for photographing and using images of individuals
Property Release Requirements: Legal documentation required for photographing and using images of private properties
Insurance Requirements: Professional indemnity and liability insurance considerations for photography services
Payment Terms: Legal requirements for structuring payment terms, deposits, and final payments
Cancellation Policies: Legal framework for cancellation terms and refund policies
Image Usage Rights: Legal structure for licensing terms, usage rights, and intellectual property transfer
Confidentiality Provisions: Legal requirements for handling confidential information and trade secrets
Dispute Resolution: Legal framework for handling disputes, including jurisdiction and applicable law
