Videography Terms and Conditions
(1) Prior to the commencement of any production work, the client must agree to the payment conditions as follows: 30% of the quoted price must be paid and settled on the signing off of the official quotation. The remaining 70% is due once the final edit is submitted to the client on the COD basis. Once signed, this quotation will be invoiced with payment methods accepted of cash, cheque, direct deposit, Visa* and Mastercard* (please note: a 2% surcharge is applicable for all credit card payments). This deposit is non – refundable.
(2) All scripting by Blue Shadow Group will be based on information supplied by the client in the style dictated on initial consultation and shall remain the property of Blue Shadow Group until final payment is received. Should any major re-writes occur that deviate from the initial brief additional fees may be charged. This is based on the discretion of the production manager Blue Shadow Group allows for two (2) minor set of changes to the original scripting as dictated by the client at the time of scripting.
(3) During filming, Blue Shadow Group will make every attempt to provide quality crew, equipment and stock to ensure a professional job is carried out in a safe and secure environment. However, in the event of any unforeseen circumstances such as faulty stock, equipment malfunction, criminal activities (such as theft) or other items beyond Blue Shadow Group control, Blue Shadow Group will offer, in good faith, a a partial or full re-shoot if possible. Restricted filming (imposed by client, venue or the like) natural disasters, unsafe shooting conditions, bad weather or issues beyond Blue Shadow Groups control will be the risk of the client. Shooting dates cancelled within 24 hours of the scheduled date will impose a 10% cancelation fee (based on shooting costs) to be added to your invoice.
(4) Additional filming not scheduled may attract additional fees; these fees can be discussed with your production manager, and may be imposed for additional locations and/or shooting time.
(5) All quotes allow for up to two sets of basic changes to the video that do not deviate from the original brief. Changes made in excess of this or made after an element has been agreed upon (ie script, talent, voice over, final master) will attract addition charges, these can be discussed with your production manager, All previews of your video remain the property of Blue Shadow Group until final payment has been received, during this time these videos can’t be used for any public broadcast.
(6) Once a Final Master has been agreed upon changes can’t be made without incurring additional fees.
(7) Any edit or job that remains unapproved for final production or completion for a period of more than 30 days, Blue Shadow Reserve the right to terminate the production and invoice the client for the work done. Blue Shadow Group will make every effort to get the project back on track with the client. Should unforseen circumstances occur which might delay the client in processing the job the client needs to notify Blue Shadow Group within the agreed 30 days in order to not have your production terminated..
(8) Once your Production has been finalised “Mastered” Your Production will be held at Blue Shadow Group for a period of two (2) years in a Flatten Master DVD, We reserve the right to use this Master in our Showreel for that period. This Right can be waivered at the request of the client. Should any unforseen occurrence happen such as Natural Disasters, fire ect Blue Shadow Group will not be held responsible for the replacement of the master we hold (As such we recommend you hold a Master copy in a safe location as a backup)
(9) All intellectual property including scripting, filming, editing, vocal production, musical composition, recording, etc is secured by Blue Shadow Group until the official approval and all monies received.
(10) Blue Shadow Group Reserves the right to impose additional charged for work carried out at the clients request beyond the scope of the proposal. These charged can be discussed with your Production Manager at the time of commencement of work.