Terms & Conditions
1. Videographer’s Responsibilities. Highland Love Stories (“Videographer”) hereby agrees to perform video recording services for Client at the Event specified above in a professional, workmanlike manner according to the prevailing standards in the industry (“Services”). Videographer may employ one or more assistants. Videographer is not responsible for the impact on the final product of any interference caused by guests or other vendors at the Event. Videographer will make every effort to obtain, but cannot guarantee delivery of, any specific filming requested by client because of Videographer’s lack of control over the Event, its participants, weather, and any rules or restrictions of the venue or official conducting the Event.
If Videographer
is exposed to (i) unsafe conditions, or (ii) objectionable or illegal acts at
the Event, Videographer reserves the right to take reasonable action to remedy
such a situation, including but not limited to leaving the Event. In such
event, Videographer shall not be obligated to refund any of the fees paid by
Client because of such action.
2. Deposit/Payment. A non-refundable payment (that
shall be applied toward the total fee for the Services and will be set out in
the Payment Schedule) is due upon execution of this agreement to book out the
date, at which time Videographer commits to being available to Client on that
date (subject to non-payment, reasonable emergencies and force majeure events,
see Section 11). Remaining payments of the balance due for the Services shall
be made as set out in the Payment Schedule. In the event that Client fails to
remit payment as specified, Videographer shall have the right to immediately
terminate this Agreement with no further obligation to refund money (including
the aforementioned retainer), to attend the Event or to supply filming.
3. Copyright. All film taken by Videographer
at the Event, in whatever form,are copyright protected. Videographer will
allow reproduction and publishing for personal use (eg. facebook, blogs), but
any sale or publication for profit without Videographer’s express written
permission is a violation of federal copyright law. Videographer retains
Copyright in all film taken at the Event. This clause shall survive the Term.
4. Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence
upon the execution of this Agreement, and shall terminate upon Videographer’s
delivery of the final, Client-approved Film layout (“Film”) to the Client,
unless terminated earlier as provided herein.
5. Event Changes. Videographer must be notified
immediately of any changes in schedule or location, at least 7 Days in advance
of the scheduled Event date. If Client notifies Videographer by phone, a
written (i.e. email)confirmation must be sent within 2 days of such
notification. If the date of the Event changes, and notice is not given the
period specified above,then Videographer shall be entitled to the retainer
amount as liquidated damages for having to reschedule the event. The retainer
amount will need to be repaid upon booking the new date, subject to Videographer’s
availability.
6. Cancellation. Upon acceptance of these terms
and payment of the retainer,Videographer shall commit to attending the Event on
the specified date, and shall make no other reservations for that date. If
Client cancels the Event entirely, then Videographer shall not be required to
repay any of the payments made by Client.
7. Delivery Date. The Film shall be delivered no
later than 180 Days from the date of the wedding subject to Client approval of
the music used.
8. Price Protection. Videographer warrants all
prices quoted for Event filming are valid for a period of 6 Months following
the Event. Orders placed after such period are subject to Videographer’s
published pricing at the time of the orders’ placement.
9. Model Release. Client hereby agrees that Videographer
may reproduce, publish,exhibit, and otherwise use filming from the Event for
instructional or marketing purposes without payment of any additional fee,
provided there is no specific identification of persons or events appearing in
the filming.
10. Force Majeure. If Videographer is unable to
attend Event due to fire, flood, casualty, strike, civil disturbance, war,
terrorism, Videographer’s sickness, or other acts of God beyond the parties’
control, then Videographer shall return all money paid by Client (including any
retainer), and this Agreement shall immediately terminate.
11. Jurisdiction. The state and courts serving the
UK shall have exclusive jurisdiction over disputes arising from this Agreement,
and both parties here to consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.
12. Solicitor’s Fees. The prevailing party in any
litigation or dispute involving this Agreement, or the Services performed there
under, shall be entitled to recover reasonable solicitors fees, costs, and
expenses arising from such litigation or dispute from non-prevailing party.
13. Assignment. This Agreement may not be
assigned.
14. Indemnification. Client hereby acknowledges that
Videographer may be limited by the guidelines or rules of the official
performing the ceremony or the venue, and to hold Videographer harmless for the
impact such restrictions may have on the final product.
15. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. VIDEOGRAPHER’S
ENTIRE LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM, LOSS, DAMAGE, OR INJURY ARISING UNDER OR
RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FEES PAID BY CLIENT FOR THE
SERVICES. IN NO EVENT SHALL VIDEOGRAPHER BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, EVEN IF CLIENT INFORMS VIDEOGRAPHER OF
CIRCUMSTANCES THAT WOULD GIVE RISE TO SUCH DAMAGES.
16. Event Meals. Client shall arrange with the
caterer for meals to be provided to Videographer and 1 assistant (if
applicable).
17. Choice of Law. This Agreement shall be
governed by the laws of the UK, notwithstanding its conflicts of laws
provisions.
18. Waiver/Miscellaneous. This Agreement
represents the complete and entire agreement of the parties with respect to the
subject matter herein, notwithstanding any oral or written representations to
the contrary made before, during,or after its execution. Any amendments to this
Agreement shall only be effective if made in writing that is executed by both
parties hereto.
19. Protection of Deliverables/Retention of Files. Videographer
shall take all reasonable steps to protect the filming that are recorded at the
Event until such time as the Film is delivered to Client. Once the Film has
been delivered, Videographer shall have no further obligation to preserve the filming
of the Event, regardless of the form of media in which they are stored.
20. Promotion. I/we hereby give permission for
Videographer to use my/our name/s and photographic likeness in all forms and
media for advertising, trade, promotional and any other lawful purposes such as
promotion and marketing.