Terms and Conditions
Thank you for choosing Liminality Media to write, shoot, and fully edit three scenes tailored to your brand. We are excited to work with you to increase the quality of your Vertical Demo Reel and help get you on set regularly as a paid actor.
Company Information:
Liminality Media
64144 Hume Lake Rd
Unit 111
Hume, CA 93628
Email: [email protected]
The Terms and Conditions are laid out below. By clicking the checkbox on the Verticals Agreement Form, you ("Client") agree to the following agreement with Liminality Media ("Company").
Scene Package:
# Of Scenes: Three
Price Breakdown: $1,600 (plus a $50 service fee) for a total of $1,650.
Balance Breakdown: Full balance due at checkout.
The Client and The Company agree as follows:
The Services.
As part of the services, the Company will: Write, shoot, and fully edit three, one minute long original scene(s) tailored to the Client’s brand based upon their purchased package. This will be done by placing the client into a group of eight (8) containing the Client and seven (7) others who entered into this agreement and by fulfilling the following:
A. Using the Client’s three types to create concepts for the scenes;
B. Writing and creating original scene(s) in line with Client’s brand and cast-able type(s) and sending script(s) to the Client so they can begin preparation;
C. Creating a shot list and lookbook with the Director of Photography;
D. Sending first version of script(s) to Client for notes;
E. Booking location in line with the script(s);
F. Professionally shooting the scene(s) with Client, cast, and crew;
G. Professionally cutting the scene(s) in post-production;
H. Professionally coloring the scene(s) to match the tone of the scene(s);
I. Professionally mixing sound and scoring the scene(s) to match the tone of the scene(s);
J. An IMDb credit for each scene given to the Client;
K. Poster shoot used for IMDb with the Client as one of the stars;
L. Delivering the finished product to the Client within the timeframe given.
Client Requirements.
Client agrees to provide the following items in the time frame stated:
A. Full balance due today;
B. Client must email their three types to [email protected] within three (3) days from purchase;
C. Return notes on first draft of scripts within two (2) days of receiving scripts;
D. Image release and terms and conditions signed electronically upon purchase;
E. Commitment to one (1) full day of filming in/around Los Angeles.
Compensation and Payment.
Services: For the Services described in Section 1A-L, Client will pay a non-refundable payment of $1,650 due today. All monies owed are non-refundable except as expressly stated in this Agreement . By agreeing to this Agreement, the Client agrees to pay the full balance as outlined in Balance Breakdown. The Services, as outlined in Section 1A-L, can take varying lengths of time, but will usually take between 10-12 weeks unless agreed upon by both Parties.
Term.
This Agreement will commence on the effective date first set forth from received payment and will continue until the Company has fulfilled its services described in Section 1A-L.
No Cancellations or Refunds.
Due to the Vertical Demo Reel being a group affair, each member is vital to its success. This Agreement is binding and non-cancellable by either party, except in the event of:
- Mutual written agreement between both parties,
- A force majeure event,
- A material breach by either party.
In such cases, rescheduling may be offered at Company’s discretion. If a cancellation agreement is reached, the Client agrees to pay the Company for any work rendered from the signing of this agreement at the Company’s hourly rate of $100/hour.
Rescheduling
Rescheduling is not allowed by either party except in the event of:
- Mutual written agreement between both parties,
- A force majeure event.
In such cases, the Company, using their sole discretion, will reschedule the shoot for the entire group taking into account each group member’s needs.
The Company does not guarantee any level of compliance to the Client’s schedule as the Company must take into account each group member’s needs.
Ownership of Materials.
The Company shall retain the creative rights to all original materials, data and similar items, produced by The Company hereunder in connection with the Services under this agreement. The right to use the finished images will be retained by both The Company and The Client. The Company may use the finished product for any promotional activity, but will not sell the images to any other party. Likewise, the Client may copy, transpose, or use the images in any way they see fit, but may not sell them to any other party. The Company will not be held responsible for the upkeep of any media delivered to the Client. Once the images have been delivered, it is the Client’s responsibility to upkeep/copy/transfer all data, as the Company cannot keep all finished media in perpetuity. It is recommended that the Client keep redundant copies and back up any media to new formats every year.
Publicity and BTS
The Company reserves the right to advertise Client’s success stories, using produced materials, behind the scenes footage and photographs and any written or verbal statement given to the Company by the client respecting the production of their reel, experience with the Liminality Media team and subsequent career advancement and successes, including but not limited to booking acting jobs, getting signed by managers and agents and overall fame or public exposure.
Branding and Outside Content
The Company will not assume responsibility for any lawsuit or cease and desist orders pertaining to brands or logos that are not licensed. Furthermore, the Company will not be responsible for any conflict or lawsuit pertaining to scenes that are not written by the staff of the Company or any writer they explicitly hired to write the scripts. Any other written work must be licensed and the Client must have full permission to use. The Client must assume full responsibility for any conflict or lawsuit that may arise from these topics.
Limitation of Liability.
If Company cannot perform this agreement due to a fire, casualty, strike or other civil disturbances, Acts of God, including but not limited to, road closures, severe traffic, traffic accidents, fire, terrorism or other causes beyond the control of the parties, or due to illness, equipment failure, or operator error, then the Company shall return any monies (retainer and balance) paid by the Client, but shall have no further liability with respect to the Agreement. If Company arrives late, is forced to leave early, or misses an event because of any of the above, the cost to the Client shall be reduced by a respective amount, but this contract will be valid. This limitation of liability shall also apply in the event that equipment and backup equipment fails, is lost, stolen, or damaged.
Handling of Disputes.
The Parties agree that any dispute regarding this Agreement, and any claim made by Client for return of monies paid to The Company, shall be handled in accordance with applicable State and Federal laws. Specifically, if Client cancels credit card payments after the signing of this contract, this Agreement is immediately terminated, and The Company reserves the right to dispute such cancellation and pursue Client for monies owed to The Company for services already performed but unpaid by Client due to such credit card cancellation. Client agrees that, regardless of whether Client is ultimately successful in any credit card cancellation dispute, it is liable to pay The Company for the work already performed as of the time of the signing of this contract, at an hourly rate of $100 per hour for all hours spent on Client’s project. The Company will provide Client with an itemization of hours spent within a reasonable time upon the request of the Client and payment will be expected in full within 30 days from the date such itemization is provided. If Client does not pay for such hourly work upon The Company’s demand and within 30 days, The Company reserves the right to initiate an action in court for breach of contract, regardless of the previous outcome of any credit card cancellation dispute. Additionally, if The Company is successful in any credit card cancellation dispute, The Company reserves the right to pursue Client for the costs The Company had incurred in disputing or defending such credit card cancellation, including but not limited to the lost business profits in the form of time The Company and its representatives spent handling such dispute, at The Company’s hourly rate of $100.
No Guarantee.
The Company does not warrant or guarantee any specific level of performance or results. Example of results obtained for other clients of The Company may be used as a marketing tool and shown to Client for demonstrative purposes only and should not be construed by Client as indicating any promised results or level of results.
Communications.
Client agrees the communication is to be via email or SMS. The email address to use is [email protected]. The phone number to use is +1(213) 277-2596. If the Client wishes to speak on the phone, the Client should send an email or SMS to The Company stating that they would like to schedule a phone call and The Company will work with the Client to arrange a time. The Company typically responds to email and SMS within 24-48 hours excluding weekends and standard public holidays.
Entire Agreement.
This Agreement is the final, complete and exclusive Agreement of the Parties. No modification of or amendment to this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by each of the Parties.
Severability.
If any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be fully severable, and this Agreement shall be construed and enforced as if such illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision had never comprised a part of this Agreement, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
Headings.
The headings used in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not be used to limit or construe the contents of this Agreement.
Interpretation and Enforcement.
The parties understand and agree that the construction and interpretation of this Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of California. In the event that either party must initiate legal action to enforce this Agreement, the Parties agree that the proper venue for such action shall be the LA County courts of the State of California.
Image Release Form
By clicking the checkbox on the Verticals Agreement Form, I hereby grant Liminality Media permission to use my likeness in photographs, video recordings or electronic images in any and all of its publications, including website entries, without payment or any other consideration. I understand and agree that these materials will become the property of the organization and will not be returned. I hereby irrevocably authorize the organization to edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish or distribute these images for purposes of publicizing the organization's programs or for any other lawful purpose. In addition, I waive the right to inspect or approve the finished product, including written or electronic copy, wherein my likeness appears. Additionally, I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of my image. I hereby hold harmless and release and forever discharge the organization from all claims, demands, and causes of action which I, my heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, or any other persons acting on my behalf or on behalf of my estate have or may have by reason of this authorization.
I am 18 years of age or older and am competent to contract in my own name, or if I am under age 18, a parent or guardian has signed below. I have read this release before signing below and I fully understand the contents, meaning and impact of this release.
By clicking the acceptance checkbox on the Vertical Demo Reel Agreement Form, I acknowledge that this Image Release is granted knowingly and voluntarily and constitutes my electronic signature.