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PhotoVault Terms
Terms of Service & Commission Structure
Please read these terms carefully. By using PhotoVault, you agree to these terms and our commission structure.
PhotoVault Business Model
How PhotoVault replaces existing photo sharing software
💰 Revenue Model: $22/month platform + $50 upfront + $4/month commission
Platform Fee
$22/month
Photographer pays
Unlimited galleries
Advanced analytics
Commission tracking
Year 1
$100
Client pays upfront
Photographer: $50
PhotoVault: $50
Year 2+
$8/month
Client pays ongoing
Photographer: $4/month
PhotoVault: $4/month
Photographers earn $50 upfront + $4/month passive income (14-day free trial)
For Photographers
- • Replace Pixieset, ShootProof, SmugMug with PhotoVault
- • Earn $50 upfront + $4/month passive income per client
- • No payment processing needed - PhotoVault handles billing
- • Professional CMS integration ready
- • Better client retention than competitors
For PhotoVault
- • $50 upfront + $4/month per active client
- • Immediate revenue from upfront payments
- • Scalable monthly recurring revenue
- • Professional CMS integration when ready
- • Database designed for easy software transfer
🔧 Professional CMS Integration Ready
PhotoVault is designed to integrate with professional photographer CMS software when appropriate for scaling.
- • Database schema compatible with professional CMS systems
- • API endpoints ready for third-party integration
- • Easy data migration and transfer capabilities
- • Scalable architecture for enterprise deployment
Photographer Commission Structure
How photographers earn revenue and commission rules
Commission Rules Summary
- • Platform Fee: Photographers pay $22/month (14-day free trial)
- • Year 1: Client pays $100 upfront → Photographer gets $50 commission
- • Year 2+: Client pays $8/month ongoing → Photographer gets $4/month passive commission
- • PhotoVault handles all billing - no payment processing needed
- • Replaces photographer's existing photo sharing software
- • Commission stops if client gallery is inactive for 6+ months
- • NEW SESSION RULE: New photo session resets commission cycle
Commission Applies
- • Photographer-billed monthly ($4/month commission)
- • 6-month trial subscriptions ($10 commission)
- • Direct client monthly subscriptions ($4/month commission)
- • New photo sessions with inactive clients
- • Commission continues for client lifetime (ongoing monthly)
No Commission
- • Reactivated galleries after 6+ months
- • Clients who stopped paying for 6+ months
- • Any gallery inactive for 6+ months
- • Reactivation payments ($8/month)
Payment Options & Pricing
Available payment methods for PhotoVault access
Photographer Billed - Annual + Monthly
Client pays $100/year upfront, then $8/month ongoing - $50 + $4/month commission
$100
per year
50% Commission12 monthsReactivation: $8/month
Terms:
- • Client pays $100 upfront for first year access
- • Photographer receives $50 commission immediately
- • After year 1, client pays $8/month ongoing
- • Photographer receives $4/month passive commission
- • Gallery access unlocked after upfront payment
- • Ongoing monthly billing handled automatically
- • Replaces photographer's existing photo sharing software
6-Month Trial
Client pays $20 for 6 months access, then gallery goes inactive
$20
for 6 months
50% Commission6 monthsReactivation: $8/month
Terms:
- • Client pays $20 for 6-month trial access
- • Photographer receives $10 commission
- • Gallery becomes inactive after 6 months
- • For clients who don't want subscription model
- • No ongoing monthly payments required
Ongoing Monthly - Year 2+
Client pays $8/month ongoing after first year - $4/month passive commission
$8
per month
50% Commission999 monthsReactivation: $8/month
Terms:
- • Client pays PhotoVault $8/month ongoing (after year 1)
- • Photographer receives $4/month passive commission
- • Automatic monthly billing
- • Gallery stays active as long as payments continue
- • Passive income for photographer
- • Commission stops if inactive for 6+ months and reactivated
Family Account - Direct
Family account with no photographer involved - unlimited galleries
$8
per month
0% Commission999 monthsReactivation: $8/month
Terms:
- • Family pays $8/month for unlimited galleries
- • One login per family, unlimited family members
- • No photographer commission applies
- • Perfect for families collecting photos from various sources
- • Unlimited photo storage and galleries
- • Direct billing to PhotoVault
Reactivation Without New Session
Client reactivates account without booking new photoshoot
$20
per month
50% Commission1 monthsReactivation: $20/month
Terms:
- • Client went inactive after first paid year (12 months paid + 6 month grace period)
- • Client pays $20 reactivation fee to PhotoVault
- • Photographer gets $10 commission from reactivation fee
- • Then $8/month payments resume with standard $4/month commission to photographer
- • Photographer never loses the customer - commission continues
- • No new photoshoot required for reactivation
New Session Rule - Commission Reset
Important rule that incentivizes long-term photographer-client relationships
🎯 Commission Reset Rule
If a client becomes inactive (stops paying for 6+ months) but then books a NEW photo session with the same photographer, the commission cycle RESETS and the photographer earns 50% commission again.
Example Scenario:
- 1. Client pays for PhotoVault access → Photographer earns 50% commission
- 2. Client stops paying for 8 months → Gallery becomes inactive, no commission
- 3. Client books new wedding session → Commission cycle RESETS
- 4. Client reactivates PhotoVault → Photographer earns 50% commission again
Benefits for Photographers
- • Incentive to maintain client relationships
- • Reward for bringing clients back
- • Commission resets with new sessions
- • Long-term client retention benefits
Benefits for PhotoVault
- • Photographers motivated to re-engage clients
- • Higher client retention rates
- • More active subscriptions
- • Win-win partnership model
Gallery Inactivity Rules
Important rules about gallery inactivity and reactivation
Critical Inactivity Rules
- 6-Month Rule: If a client stops paying for 6+ months, their gallery becomes inactive
- Commission Cutoff: Photographer commission stops after 6 months of client inactivity
- Reactivation Ownership: Reactivated galleries after 6+ months belong to PhotoVault
- Reactivation Fee: Clients must pay $8/month to reactivate inactive galleries
- No Back Commission: Photographers do not receive commission on reactivated galleries
For Photographers
- • Include PhotoVault access in your package pricing
- • Earn 50% commission on active client subscriptions
- • Commission stops after 6 months of client inactivity
- • Encourage clients to maintain active subscriptions
For Clients
- • Gallery becomes inactive after 6 months of non-payment
- • Pay $8/month to reactivate inactive galleries
- • Reactivated galleries have no photographer commission
- • Maintain active subscription to keep gallery accessible
Legal Terms & Conditions
Service Agreement
By using PhotoVault, you agree to these terms and our commission structure. These terms may be updated, and continued use constitutes acceptance.
Commission Structure Agreement
Photographers acknowledge and agree that:
- • Commission rates are subject to change with 30 days notice
- • Commission stops after 6 months of client inactivity
- • Reactivated galleries belong to PhotoVault
- • No commission applies to reactivated galleries
- • Commission is paid monthly for active subscriptions
Client Payment Agreement
Clients acknowledge and agree that:
- • Gallery access requires active subscription
- • Gallery becomes inactive after 6 months of non-payment
- • Reactivation requires $8/month payment
- • Photos remain stored but inaccessible when inactive
- • Payment methods may be updated as needed
Data & Privacy
PhotoVault respects your privacy and protects your photos with bank-level security. We never sell or share your photos with third parties.
Questions About These Terms?
Contact us if you have questions about our commission structure or terms
Email: legal@photovault.com
Last updated: 10/21/2025