Privacy Policy & Terms of Service

Last Updated: April 2026

PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: April 2026

Modern Studios provides food and beverage image enhancement services that allow businesses to upload photos and receive professionally enhanced marketing-ready images.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Business name
  • Billing/payment information
  • Uploaded photos/images
  • Account login information
  • Communication history (support emails/messages)
  • Basic analytics data (device, browser, IP address)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide image enhancement services
  • Process payments
  • Deliver completed images
  • Communicate about orders or support requests
  • Improve our platform
  • Prevent fraud or misuse

3. Uploaded Images

Customers retain ownership of their original uploaded images.

By uploading images to Modern Studios, you confirm that you own the content OR have permission to use the content.

We retain uploaded images for 60 days after order completion, then automatically delete them. Enhanced images are delivered to you and deleted from our servers after 30 days unless you purchase extended storage.

We will not sell your uploaded content.

We will not use your images for marketing without explicit written consent. You may opt out at any time by contacting [email protected].

4. Payment Information

  • Payments are processed through third-party providers such as Stripe.
  • We do not store full credit card information.
  • Payment data is handled according to our payment processor's security standards.

5. Data Retention

We retain customer data only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide services
  • Maintain records
  • Meet legal obligations

Customers may request deletion of their account data by contacting [email protected].

6. Data Processing Location

Your data may be processed and stored on servers located in the United States and other regions where our service providers operate.

7. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party providers including:

  • Payment processors (Stripe)
  • Cloud storage and authentication services
  • Email service providers
  • Analytics providers

These providers may process your data based on their own privacy policies.

8. Technology & AI Use

Modern Studios combines artificial intelligence with professional expertise to deliver high-quality results.

  • We do not use customer images to train AI models.
  • Your images are not shared with third parties for model training purposes.
  • Images are processed through our enhancement pipeline and deleted per our retention policy.

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for analytics and service functionality. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.

10. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect customer data, but no platform can guarantee absolute security.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for users under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

12. Your Rights

You may request:

  • Access to your data
  • Correction of your data
  • Deletion of your data

Contact: [email protected]

13. California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under CCPA, including:

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to request deletion of personal information
  • Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)

To exercise these rights, contact [email protected].

14. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated via email to active customers. Continued use of our services after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

TERMS OF SERVICE

Effective Date: April 2026

By using Modern Studios, you agree to the following terms:

1. Services

Modern Studios provides food and beverage image enhancement services for restaurants, bars, hospitality businesses, and related brands.

2. Our Professional Enhancement Process

Modern Studios uses a three-stage professional workflow:

Stage 1: Preparation & Correction

  • Color balance and exposure adjustments
  • Removal of distractions or imperfections
  • Composition optimization
  • Technical quality assessment

Stage 2: Enhancement Processing

Prepared images are processed through our proprietary enhancement pipeline using artificial intelligence to improve:

  • Detail and sharpness
  • Texture and depth
  • Visual appeal and professional finish

Stage 3: Final Refinement

  • Fine-tuning enhancement output
  • Brand consistency verification
  • Final color grading and polish
  • Quality assurance review

Every image receives hands-on professional attention before and after enhancement processing.

3. Service Standards

Modern Studios is a professional image enhancement service for food and beverage businesses.

What we provide:

  • Custom enhancement with professional oversight
  • Multi-stage quality-controlled workflow
  • Brand-appropriate, marketing-ready results

What we are not:

  • A self-service automated tool
  • A stock photography provider
  • A substitute for original professional photography

We enhance existing images. Results depend on source image quality.

4. Technology & Human Oversight

Modern Studios combines artificial intelligence with professional expertise to deliver high-quality results.

  • AI is used as a tool within a supervised professional workflow
  • Every image is reviewed and refined by our team
  • We do not deliver raw, unreviewed automated output
  • Human creative judgment guides all enhancement decisions

5. Quality Standards & Limitations

We guarantee:

  • Professional review of every image
  • Multi-stage quality control
  • Consistent brand-appropriate results

We cannot guarantee:

  • Specific artistic outcomes (enhancement involves creative judgment)
  • Usable results from severely damaged, extremely low-resolution, or technically deficient source images

What We Cannot Fix:

  • Severe motion blur or out-of-focus shots
  • Extremely low resolution or heavily compressed images
  • Missing image areas (we don't add elements that aren't present)

6. Image Submission Requirements

Accepted Formats:

  • JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg)
  • PNG (.png)
  • HEIC (.heic) — converted during processing

Quality Requirements:

  • Minimum resolution: 1500px on shortest side
  • Recommended resolution: 3000px+ for best results
  • File size: 25MB maximum per image

We reserve the right to request better source images, decline orders where source quality prevents acceptable enhancement, or provide a preliminary assessment before starting work on problematic images.

7. User Responsibilities

You agree that you own uploaded images or have permission to use them commercially, images meet minimum quality requirements, and you provide clear instructions and brand guidelines if applicable.

You acknowledge that Modern Studios enhances visual appeal but cannot verify actual menu items, you are responsible for truth-in-advertising compliance, and enhanced images should reasonably represent what customers will receive.

8. Prohibited Content

Users may not upload images containing:

  • Illegal substances or activities
  • Weapons or violence
  • Nudity or sexually explicit content
  • Copyrighted/trademarked material without authorization
  • Misleading or deceptive content

9. Intellectual Property & Ownership

You retain all rights to uploaded photos. Upon full payment, you receive perpetual commercial usage rights for enhanced images, including use in all marketing, advertising, and promotional materials.

Modern Studios retains ownership of our enhancement workflow, processes, technology configurations, creative techniques, and platform systems. You may not reverse-engineer, replicate, or use our service to develop competing enhancement services or train competing AI systems.

10. Service Tiers & Pricing

  • Weekly Photos — $150/week, billed quarterly at $1,800. 10 enhanced images/week, 2-day turnaround.
  • Starter Package — $250 one-time. 10 enhanced images, 5-day turnaround.
  • Full Menu Package — $800 one-time. 40 enhanced images, 5-day turnaround.
  • Custom Images — Custom pricing. Contact [email protected] for a quote.

All prices in USD. All packages include one round of minor revisions.

11. Turnaround Times

Turnaround times vary by service tier. Estimated turnaround times are not guaranteed. Delays may occur due to high order volume, revision requests, technical issues, or clarification needs. We are not liable for delays beyond our reasonable control.

12. Subscription Plans — Weekly Photos

  • Billed quarterly at $1,800 (covers 3 months/12 weeks)
  • Credits reset weekly — unused credits do not roll over
  • Subscription auto-renews quarterly unless cancelled
  • Cancel anytime before next quarterly billing cycle
  • Must cancel at least 7 days before next quarterly renewal
  • No refunds for partial quarters

13. One-Time Packages

One-time packages must be used within 90 days of purchase. Extensions available by request. No refunds for unused images after 90 days.

14. Custom Image Projects

  • Custom quote provided after consultation
  • 50% deposit required to begin work
  • Remaining 50% due before final delivery
  • Scope changes may affect pricing and timeline

Due to the custom nature of these projects, refunds are not available once creative work has begun and been approved at any stage. Contact [email protected] to discuss your custom project.

15. Refund & Revision Policy

All packages include one round of minor revisions. Revisions must be requested within 2 days of delivery.

Weekly Photos Subscription:

  • Quarterly billing is non-refundable once period begins
  • No refunds for unused weekly credits

One-Time Packages:

  • Non-refundable once work has begun
  • Full refund if we cannot deliver usable images due to our error
  • No refunds for subjective artistic preferences

Custom Projects:

  • 50% deposit is non-refundable once work begins
  • Final 50% non-refundable once images delivered

16. Project Scope & Change Requests

Out-of-scope requests (which may require additional fees) include: changing to entirely different images mid-project, adding elements not present in source images, extensive re-composition, or requests that effectively restart the enhancement process.

17. Image Credits & Additional Images

Weekly Photos subscription credits expire at end of each week and do not roll over. Additional images are $15 each.

One-time package holders may purchase additional images at their package's per-image rate, valid within 90 days of original purchase.

18. File Delivery

All enhanced images are delivered as high-resolution PNG files via email download link (valid 14 days) or your account dashboard. Download links expire after 14 days — contact [email protected] to request re-delivery.

19. Payment Terms

Payment is required before service delivery. All prices are in USD. Failed payments may result in service suspension or account termination after 14 days of non-payment.

20. Prohibited Use

  • Upload stolen or unauthorized content
  • Abuse the platform or attempt unauthorized access
  • Reverse-engineer our systems or workflows
  • Use services for unlawful purposes
  • Resell our services without authorization
  • Use our service to develop competing products

21. Limitation of Liability

Our total liability for any claim related to our services is limited to the amount you paid for the specific order in question. Modern Studios is not liable for lost profits, business interruption, indirect or consequential damages, or platform downtime.

22. Warranties

SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. We do not guarantee specific artistic outcomes, as photography enhancement involves creative judgment and depends on source material quality.

23. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Modern Studios against claims, damages, and expenses arising from your uploaded content, your use of our services, your violation of these terms, or your use of enhanced images in marketing or advertising.

24. Image Accuracy & Representation

You are responsible for ensuring enhanced images accurately represent your actual menu items and comply with advertising standards and truth-in-advertising laws. Modern Studios is not liable for how customers use enhanced images in their marketing.

25. Termination

We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms. You may terminate your account at any time by contacting [email protected]. Upon termination, outstanding payments remain due and unused credits are forfeited.

26. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these terms will be resolved through binding arbitration in Rhode Island rather than in court, except for small claims court matters. Each party waives the right to a jury trial. Arbitration will be conducted on an individual basis; class actions are not permitted.

27. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Rhode Island, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

28. Severability

If any provision of these terms is found unenforceable or invalid, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

29. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Modern Studios regarding use of our services.

30. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service periodically. Material changes will be communicated via email to active customers. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

31. Contact

Modern Studios
Email: [email protected]

ACCEPTANCE

By creating an account, uploading images, purchasing a package, subscribing to Weekly Photos, or using Modern Studios services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Questions? Email [email protected]