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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Online booking and/or destination weddings | |
I've been in a destination market for 6 years. Currently transitioning to a new market...but I'll provide my thoughts.
In Vegas, I meet 10% of my couples beforehand. Some photogs meet even less beforehand. I use Tave for all my contract singing. Before that I used EchoSign. I think I have a good contract that's pretty industry standard but at the end of the day, if someone wants to sue you they can and will...regardless of if the contract was signed in person or via the internet.
In Tave, when contracts get signed transaction metadata is included for the electronic signature. It's "proof" of who signed the contract.
Is it foolproof? No way....but I don't think anything is foolproof, especially this day in age where everyone is sue happy.
I try to take as many precautionary steps as possible to vet my clients. There's too many to list but the biggest is managing client expectations. I am overly and abundantly clear with what I expect from the client and what they can expect from me. If something is discussed via Skype, text message or on the phone...a follow-up email outlining what was discussed is sent. I create paper trails and try to leave no grey area that can be left up for debate.
Bottom line....CYA. But, you should be doing some CYA regardless if your clients are local or not.
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