Deposits
Projects that do not have a contract will typically have a deposit. This will be 20% of your quote if the quote is below £500, and 10% if above. Deposits will be outlined in your invoice and are non-refundable.
Delivery Details
Allick Media Group will deliver all completed media to the Client using Filemail.com, the link to download the final media will be emailed to the Clients provided email address at the top of this contract.
Inherent Qualities
Digital files may become corrupted or erased with improper use, and storage media (e.g., DVDs) may degrade over time. It is the Client’s responsibility to ensure the safekeeping and stability of the files once Allick Media Group has released them to the Client.
Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure
The Client will provide all information that has a direct bearing on the successful outcome of the project and will inform Allick Media Group in writing of any portion of the work or related information that is confidential. Allick Media Group will hold in confidence and not disclose the confidential information to any third party, except with the Client's written consent or as required by law with prior notice to the Client.
Allick Media Group will take all reasonable steps to safeguard and prevent the loss, destruction, unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of confidential information using a reasonable degree of care and no less than the same degree of care used to protect Allick Media Groups own confidential information. Allick Media Group will promptly return to the Client or destroy, as directed by the Client, confidential information, and any other Client property requested by the Client at any time.
Allick Media Group will not make any unauthorized use of any of the Client’s confidential information, proprietary property, trademarks, or copyrighted materials.
Copyright
All work, including edits, drafts, and notes, are the exclusive property of Allick Media Group until the client’s account is paid in full.
Copyright is an original work that automatically belongs to the person who created the work. Editing that work does not change the author’s copyright in the original work, but the editor could claim copyright in the edits. Also, depending on the extent of editing, the edited version of the original work could be considered its own original work (sometimes known as a derivative work). Copyright in that changed version would rest with the editor. Retaining research, notes, and drafts created in the editing process and any copyright that might have developed through editing gives you some leverage if the client does not pay your fees.
Use of Copyrighted Work
Allick Media Group will endeavor to flag elements of a work that may require copyright permissions and, depending upon the terms specified in this agreement, may assist the Client in obtaining the necessary permissions. However, unless otherwise specified in this agreement, the Client accepts responsibility for complying with copyright laws and obtaining the necessary permission to use any elements of provided text, graphics, photos, music and song lyrics, designs, trademarks, or other created work to be included in the final product.
Warranties
Editing is a process of offering advice and suggestions to the Client. While Allick Media Group will make every effort to identify and bring questionable material to the Client’s attention, it is not possible to guarantee error-free content.
Allick Media Group’s responsibility is limited to notifying the Client of any suspected or unresolved issues within the edited work. The Client is responsible for accepting (or rejecting) Allick Media Group’s suggestions and resolving any issues identified by Allick Media Group (e.g., suspected plagiarism).
Indemnity and Liability
Allick Media Group will comply with all applicable laws in the course of performing the services.
The Client agrees to indemnify Allick Media Group from any and all claims or demands, including legal fees, that arise out of any alleged libel, copyright infringement, or other legal or contractual issues created by the Client in writing, revising, publishing, or otherwise using the work.
Failure to Perform
If Allick Media Group cannot perform the duties outlined in this agreement for reasons beyond the Client’s or Editor’s control, Allick Media Group will refund any amount paid by the Client for services not delivered, excluding any portion of a deposit (if paid). The Client will not have any further liability with respect to the agreement.
Allick Media Group will not be liable for any amount in excess of the fees due under the agreement. This limitation on liability also applies if information or materials are damaged or lost without fault on the part of Allick Media Group.