WEBSITE USAGE DATA:
We use Google Analytics to collect information about your visit to our Website, including your IP address, browser type, referral URLs, and pages visited. This data is collected for statistical purposes and to improve our Website's content and user experience.

NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION:
If you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your first name and email address. This information is used to send you newsletters and updates about our content, products, and services. You can unsubscribe at any time, but in doing so, you may no longer receive notifications about course or membership updates or related account information. We do not share this information with third parties.

AFFILIATE LINKS:
This website contains affiliate links. This means I may earn a commission should you chose to sign up for a program or make a purchase using my link. 

When you click on affiliate links on our Website and make a purchase, we may collect information related to your purchase, such as the product purchased, the affiliate link clicked, and the date and time of the purchase. 

This information helps us track and manage our affiliate relationships, and may be used for tracking and reporting affiliate commissions. This information may be shared with our affiliate partners but does not include personally identifiable information beyond what is necessary for commission tracking.

THIRD-PARTY SERVICES:
We may use third-party services, including Google Analytics, and affiliate programs, that may collect, process, or store your data. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these services for more information on how they handle your data.

YOUR RIGHTS:
You have the right to:
Access and review the personal information we hold about you, correct any inaccuracies in your personal information, and opt out of receiving our newsletter or other communications at any time.

SECURITY:
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. However, no data transmission over the Internet is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee the security of your information.



INFORMATION WE COLLECT + THE USE OF INFORMATION

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 1, 2023

The following Privacy Policy and Terms and Agreements outlines how The Quarter Moon Studio ("I [Melissa Keyser]”, we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and safeguards your personal information when you visit our website and blog located at https://www.thequartermoonstudio.com/ ("Website"). By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you (“the Client”) do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our website or Services.

Legal Stuff

Legal Stuff

Last Updated: October 2023

This Privacy Policy outlines how The Quarter Moon Studio ("I [Melissa Keyser]”, we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and safeguards your personal information when you visit our website and blog located at https://www.thequartermoonstudio.com/ ("Website").

PRIVACY POLICY

INFORMATION WE COLLECT + THE USE OF INFORMATION

WEBSITE USAGE DATA: 
We use Google Analytics to collect information about your visit to our Website, including your IP address, browser type, referral URLs, and pages visited. This data is collected for statistical purposes and to improve our Website's content and user experience.

NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION: 
If you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your first name and email address. This information is used to send you newsletters and updates about our content, products, and services. You can unsubscribe at any time, but in doing so, you may no longer receive notifications about course or membership updates or related account information.

We do not share this information with third parties.

AFFILIATE LINKS: 
This website contains affiliate links. This means I may earn a commission should you choose to sign up for a program or make a purchase using my link. 

When you click on affiliate links on our Website and make a purchase, we may collect information related to your purchase, such as the product purchased, the affiliate link clicked, and the date and time of the purchase. 

This information helps us track and manage our affiliate relationships, and may be used for tracking and reporting affiliate commissions. This information may be shared with our affiliate partners but does not include personally identifiable information beyond what is necessary for commission tracking.

THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

We may use third-party services, including Google Analytics, and affiliate programs, that may collect, process, or store your data. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these services for more information on how they handle your data.

YOUR RIGHTS

You have the right to:
Access and review the personal information we hold about you.
Correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.
Opt out of receiving our newsletter or other communications at any time.

SECURITY
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. However, no data transmission over the Internet is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee the security of your information.


If you have any questions or concerns about our Terms and Agreements or Privacy Policy and how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

Name: Melissa Keyser
Address: PO Box 573, Damariscotta, ME, US 04543
Email: hello@thequartermoonstudio.com

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We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms or Policies at any time without prior notice. It is your responsibility to review these Terms and Policies periodically for changes. Your continued use of our website and Services after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Terms and Privacy Policy. 

changes

DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY:
While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content on our website. The use of our website and Services is at your own risk. We disclaim any liability for errors or omissions on our website.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY:
"The Quarter Moon Studio" is a registered trademark, and all photos, text, and visual content on our website are protected by copyright law. You may not use our trademark or content without our explicit permission.

other terms

If you engage in photography services provided by The Quarter Moon Studio ("Photographer") as a client, the following terms apply:

Service Agreement:
The terms and conditions of any photography service, including but not limited to photo sessions, photo editing, and delivery of final photographs, will be detailed in a separate service agreement between the Photographer and the client ("Client Agreement"). The Client Agreement will supersede these Terms in the event of any conflict.

Payment and Fees:
Payment details, including fees, payment schedules, and any additional costs, will be outlined in the Client Agreement.

Rights and Usage:
The Photographer retains all rights to the photographs taken during the photography service, including copyright and the right to use the photographs for promotional purposes unless otherwise agreed upon in the Client Agreement.

Cancellations and Rescheduling:
Cancellation or rescheduling of photography services should be addressed as per the terms and conditions specified in the Client Agreement.

Image Delivery and Retention:
The Photographer will specify the timeline for delivering the final photographs and any relevant formats or methods of delivery in the Client Agreement.

Dispute Resolution:
In the event of any disputes related to the photography services, both parties agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute through negotiation or mediation. If resolution is not achieved, legal action may be pursued as per applicable laws.

Liability:
The Photographer will take reasonable precautions to ensure the quality and safety of the photography service. However, the Photographer is not liable for any unforeseen circumstances, accidents, or damage that may occur during the photography session, except as required by law.

Photography Services

PHOTO ALCHEMY SCHOOL

As part of the Photo Alchemy Program, students will have access to a password-protected Program Area, hosted on a third-party platform: Circle. This platform will provide a Program Area that will include video, audio, and written lessons, templates, worksheets, and other training and support information.

You shall have access to this Program Area for as long as the Program Area exists. In the event that the Quarter Moon Studio intends to close the Program Area, it shall provide students with a 30-day notice and the ability to download the resources contained in the Program Area. Periodically we will make updates to the core program which is what is referred to as “Lifetime Access” in our marketing materials.  

Fees:
For access to the Program, you agree to pay the following fees:
A single payment of $699 (due upon purchase), 3 payments of $235 or 6 payments of $120. (All prices are in USD). You may not cancel or avoid these payments except through the Refund Policy. In the event that any payment is not made, the Quarter Moon Studio will immediately suspend your access to the Program.

Refund Policy:
We want you to be satisfied with your purchase, and the Quarter Moon Studio provides a 7-day money-back guarantee for the Photo Alchemy Program. Watch the videos in Module 1 and complete the given assignments, and in the event that you decide your purchase was not the right decision, within 7 days of the first module being released, contact Melissa Keyser at hello@thequartermoonstudio.com and let them know you’d like a refund by the 7th day at 3:59pm EST. 

We will NOT provide refunds for any request that comes more than 7 days following the date of Module 1 release. After day 7, all payments are non-refundable, and you are responsible for full payment of the fees for the program regardless of whether you complete the program. 

Once your refund request has been approved, I will promptly issue an instruction to its payment processor to issue the refund. The Company does not control its payment processor and will not be able to expedite any refunds. 

If you receive a refund, you will no longer have access to the course materials. You shall immediately cease using the material and shall destroy all copies of the information provided to you, including without limitation: video recordings, audio recordings, forms, presets, template documents, slide shows, membership areas, and any other resources provided.

QUARTER MOON COLLECTIVE MEMBERSHIP

As part of the Membership, students will have access to a password-protected Program Area, hosted on a third-party platform: Circle. This platform will provide a Program Area that will include video, audio, and written lessons, templates, worksheets, and other training and support information.

You shall have access to this Membership Area for as long as the Membership Area exists, unless you or we terminate your subscription. In the event that Company intends to close the Membership Area, it shall provide clients with a 30 day notice.

Fees:
For access to the Membership, You agree to pay the quarterly or monthly fees listed on the checkout page for the Membership you choose. 

The Company will lock in your quarterly or monthly payment amount for Your future Membership payments, even if we increase our prices in the future, so long as you continue to be an active subscriber without interruption in your Membership. However, if You or we terminate Your subscription at any time and You re-subscribe at a later date, You must purchase a new subscription at the current price.

Recurring monthly payments are due and will be charged to your card on the same calendar day each month or quarter (if, for example, you sign up on April 12, your card will be charged again on May 12, June 12, and so on). If You choose monthly payments, you agree to continue making a monthly payment until you request a cancellation according to the Cancellation Policy set forth below, or until we terminate your subscription. In the event that any payment is not made by the due date, the Company shall immediately suspend Your access to the Membership. 

Cancellation Policy:
If you would like to cancel Your monthly or quarterly subscription, You may do so at any time. Any cancellations are the responsibility of the Member, and can be done so through the Heartbeat platform under your account settings. We do not provide any refunds for monthly or quarterly subscriptions. 

Right to Remove without Refund:
We reserve the right to remove any members from the community for violating the community’s Code of Conduct, and will not provide any refunds for the remainder of their subscription.


We offer online courses and other paid educational offerings through our website. All financial transactions related to these products are handled by third-party platforms. Please refer to their respective terms and policies for payment and refunds.

Online Courses + COMMUNITY Memberships

Terms + Agreements

Terms
Terms and Conditions


Last Updated: October, 2023

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of The Quarter Moon Studio (“the Company”) website and any products or services offered through the website ("Services"). By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you (“the Client”) do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our website or Services.

1. Online Courses + Communities
We offer online courses and other paid educational offerings through our website. All financial transactions related to these products are handled by third-party platforms. Please refer to their respective terms and policies for payment and refunds.

Photo Alchemy:
As part of the Photo Alchemy Program, students will have access to a password-protected Program Area, hosted on a third-party platform: Circle. This platform will provide a Program Area that will include video, audio, and written lessons, templates, worksheets, and other training and support information.

You shall have access to this Program Area for as long as the Program Area exists. In the event that the Quarter Moon Studio intends to close the Program Area, it shall provide students with a 30-day notice and the ability to download the resources contained in the Program Area. Periodically we will make updates to the core program which is what is referred to as “Lifetime Access” in our marketing materials.  

Fees:
For access to the Program, you agree to pay the following fees. 
A single payment of $699.00 (due upon purchase), 3 payments of $235, or 6 payments of $120. (All prices are in USD). You may not cancel or avoid these payments except through the Refund Policy. In the event that any payment is not made, the Quarter Moon Studio will immediately suspend your access to the Program. 

REFUND Policy:
We want you to be satisfied with your purchase, the Quarter Moon Studio provides a 7-day money-back guarantee for the Photo Alchemy Program. In the event that you decide your purchase was not the right decision, within 7 days of the first module being released, contact Melissa Keyser at hello@thequartermoonstudio.com and let them know you’d like a refund by the 7th day at 3:59pm EST. 

We will NOT provide refunds for any request that comes more than 7 days following the date of Module 1 release. After day 7, all payments are non-refundable, and you are responsible for full payment of the fees for the program regardless of whether you complete the program. 

Once your refund request has been approved, I will promptly issue an instruction to its payment processor to issue the refund. The Company does not control its payment processor and will not be able to expedite any refunds. 

If you receive a refund, you will no longer have access to the course materials. You shall immediately cease using the material and shall destroy all copies of the information provided to you, including without limitation: video recordings, audio recordings, forms, presets, template documents, slide shows, membership areas, and any other resources provided. 

Creativity Coven:
As part of the Membership, students will have access to a password-protected Program Area, hosted on a third-party platform: Circle. This platform will provide a Program Area that will include video, audio, and written lessons, templates, worksheets, and other training and support information.

You shall have access to this Membership Area for as long as the Membership Area exists, unless you or we terminate your subscription. In the event that Company intends to close the Membership Area, it shall provide clients with a 30 day notice and the ability to download the resources contained in the Membership Area, which is what is referred to as “Lifetime Access” in our marketing materials.

FEES
For access to the Membership, You agree to pay monthly fees listed on the checkout page for the Membership you choose.

The Company will lock in your monthly payment amount for Your future Membership payments, even if we increase our prices in the future, so long as you continue to be an active subscriber without interruption in your Membership. However, if You or we terminate Your subscription at any time and You re-subscribe at a later date, You must purchase a new subscription at the current price.

Recurring monthly payments are due and will be charged to your card on the same calendar day each month (if, for example, you sign up on April 12, your card will be charged again on May 12, June 12, and so on).

If You choose monthly payments, you agree to continue making a monthly payment until you request a cancellation according to the Cancellation Policy set forth below, or until we terminate your subscription. In the event that any payment is not made by the due date, the Company shall immediately suspend Your access to the Membership. 


CANCELLATION POLICY 
If you would like to cancel Your monthly subscription, You may do so at any time. Any cancellations are the responsibility of the Member, and can be done so through the Circle platform under your account settings. 
We do not provide any refunds for monthly subscriptions. 
We reserve the right to remove any members from the community for violating the community’s Code of Conduct, and will not provide any refunds for the remainder of their subscription.

2. Photography Services

If you engage in photography services provided by The Quarter Moon Studio ("Photographer") as a client, the following terms apply:

Service Agreement
The terms and conditions of any photography service, including but not limited to photo sessions, photo editing, and delivery of final photographs, will be detailed in a separate service agreement between the Photographer and the client ("Client Agreement"). The Client Agreement will supersede these Terms in the event of any conflict.

Payment and Fees
Payment details, including fees, payment schedules, and any additional costs, will be outlined in the Client Agreement.

Rights and Usage
The Photographer retains all rights to the photographs taken during the photography service, including copyright and the right to use the photographs for promotional purposes unless otherwise agreed upon in the Client Agreement.

Cancellations and Rescheduling
Cancellation or rescheduling of photography services should be addressed as per the terms and conditions specified in the Client Agreement.

Image Delivery and Retention
The Photographer will specify the timeline for delivering the final photographs and any relevant formats or methods of delivery in the Client Agreement.

Dispute Resolution
In the event of any disputes related to the photography services, both parties agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute through negotiation or mediation. If resolution is not achieved, legal action may be pursued as per applicable laws.

Liability
The Photographer will take reasonable precautions to ensure the quality and safety of the photography service. However, the Photographer is not liable for any unforeseen circumstances, accidents, or damage that may occur during the photography session, except as required by law.

3. DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content on our website. The use of our website and Services is at your own risk. We disclaim any liability for errors or omissions on our website.

4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
"The Quarter Moon Studio" is a registered trademark, and all photos, text, and visual content on our website are protected by copyright law. You may not use our trademark or content without our explicit permission.

5: Changes to Terms + Policies
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms or Policies at any time without prior notice. It is your responsibility to review these Terms and Policies periodically for changes. Your continued use of our website and Services after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Terms and Privacy Policy. 

Contact Us:
If you have any questions or concerns about our Terms and Agreements or Privacy Policy and how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
Name: Melissa Keyser
Address: PO Box 573, Damariscotta, ME, US 04543
Email: hello@thequartermoonstudio.com