Terms and Conditions for Productions
Effective Date: [Insert Date]
Last Updated: [Insert Date]
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) apply to all production services provided by [Your Production Company Name] (“Company”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) to the client (“Client”, “you”, or “your”). By engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. Scope of Work
The Company agrees to provide production services as outlined in the approved project proposal or agreement, including (but not limited to) pre-production, production, and post-production services. Any changes to the original scope must be approved in writing and may affect pricing and timelines.
2. Payment Terms
A [percentage]% non-refundable advance payment is required to confirm the booking.
The remaining balance is due upon project completion or as per the agreed payment schedule.
Late payments may result in delays and may be subject to additional charges or interest.
3. Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made more than [number] days before the scheduled shoot will not incur additional fees.
Cancellations made less than [number] days before the shoot may incur a cancellation fee up to [percentage]% of the total project cost.
Deposits are non-refundable unless the project is canceled by the Company.
4. Client Responsibilities
The Client is responsible for:
Providing accurate and complete information for production planning.
Ensuring availability of required locations, talent, or permissions.
Approving content drafts in a timely manner.
Delays caused by the Client may result in project extensions or additional fees.
5. Intellectual Property and Usage Rights
The Company retains ownership of all raw footage and project files unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Final edited content may be used by the Client for agreed purposes (e.g., marketing, social media, broadcast).
The Company reserves the right to use completed projects or excerpts for promotional use (portfolio, website, social media), unless otherwise requested by the Client in writing.
6. Revisions and Changes
The project includes up to [number] rounds of revisions. Any additional edits will be subject to additional charges.
Revisions must be requested within [number] days of delivery of the draft.
7. Delays and Force Majeure
The Company is not liable for delays caused by circumstances beyond its control, including but not limited to weather, equipment failure, illness, or natural disasters. In such cases, both parties will agree on a new timeline.
8. Confidentiality
Both parties agree to keep confidential all proprietary or sensitive information shared during the production process, unless required by law.
9. Limitation of Liability
The Company is not liable for any indirect or consequential loss, including loss of income or business opportunities, resulting from delays, errors, or project cancellations. Our total liability is limited to the amount paid by the Client for the services.
10. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of [Your State/Country]. Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts in [Your City or Region].
11. Contact
For any questions regarding these Terms, please contact:
[Your Company Name]
Email: [Your Email Address]
Phone: [Your Phone Number]
Website: [Your Website]
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