Freelance Videography Agreement

FREELANCE VIDEOGRAPHY AGREEMENT

This Freelance Videography Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into by and between:

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client desires to retain Videographer to provide videography and post-production services for the project described in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, Videographer represents that Videographer possesses the necessary skills, equipment, and personnel to perform the services and is willing to perform such services under the terms and conditions set forth herein; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth their respective rights and obligations regarding the provision, delivery, payment, and ownership of the deliverables;

SCOPE OF WORK

Videographer shall provide videography, editing and related services as described below. The scope shall include, without limitation, planning, shooting, editing, color correction, audio mixing, and delivery of master files in the agreed formats.

PAYMENT TERMS

Client agrees to pay Videographer the fees described below in consideration for the services and deliverables. All fees are payable in United States dollars unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Late payments shall accrue a late fee of: per month on any undisputed overdue amount, and reasonable collection costs and attorneys' fees shall be recoverable by the prevailing party.

TERM AND TERMINATION

This Agreement shall commence on and shall terminate on unless earlier terminated in accordance with this Section.

Either party may terminate for convenience upon written notice at least days prior to the effective termination date. Upon termination for convenience, Client shall pay Videographer for services performed and expenses incurred up to the effective date of termination.

Either party may terminate immediately for material breach if the breaching party fails to cure within 10 days after written notice. Termination shall not relieve Client of the obligation to pay for services rendered or expenses incurred prior to termination.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Each party (the "Receiving Party") shall keep confidential and shall not disclose or use any non-public information of the other party (the "Disclosing Party") learned in connection with this Agreement, except to the extent necessary to perform obligations under this Agreement or as required by law. Confidential information does not include information that is or becomes publicly known through no breach of this Agreement, is already known to the Receiving Party without restriction, or is independently developed without use of the Disclosing Party's confidential information.

Upon request or upon termination, the Receiving Party shall return or destroy Confidential Information and certify such return or destruction in writing.

OWNERSHIP, LICENSES, AND DELIVERABLES

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Videographer retains copyright in raw footage, project files, and other source materials. Upon full payment of all amounts due, Videographer grants Client a perpetual, non-exclusive, worldwide license to use the final delivered masters for the purposes identified in the Scope of Work.

If the parties elect to transfer ownership, they must execute a separate written assignment. Any use beyond the agreed scope (including sublicensing, resale, or third-party distribution) requires Videographer's prior written consent and may be subject to additional fees.

INSURANCE, INDEMNITY, AND LIABILITY

Videographer shall maintain general liability insurance and equipment insurance customary in the videography industry. Upon request, Videographer shall provide proof of insurance to Client.

Each party shall indemnify and hold the other harmless from claims, losses, or damages arising out of its negligence or willful misconduct in the performance of this Agreement. Except for willful misconduct or gross negligence, neither party's liability for breach of this Agreement shall exceed the total amounts paid by Client to Videographer under this Agreement.

CANCELLATION AND FORCE MAJEURE

If Client cancels the project less than 14 days prior to the first scheduled shoot date, Client shall remain liable for the deposit and for reasonable cancellation fees to cover pre-production and lost opportunities. Cancellation fees:

Neither party shall be liable for delays or failures in performance resulting from causes beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God, war, terrorism, labor disputes, governmental actions, or severe weather. The affected party shall promptly notify the other and use reasonable efforts to mitigate the impact.

ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS

Subcontracting: Videographer may engage qualified subcontractors, provided Videographer remains responsible for performance and compliance with this Agreement.

Client represents and warrants that Client has obtained any necessary releases, permissions, and location agreements for Videographer to perform the services and to include any persons or properties in the Deliverables.

GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of , without regard to conflict of laws principles. The parties shall attempt to resolve disputes in good faith through negotiation; if unresolved, disputes shall be submitted to binding arbitration in the county where Videographer's principal place of business is located, unless the parties agree otherwise in writing.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, together with any attachments, scopes of work, and exhibits expressly incorporated by reference, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior negotiations, proposals, and agreements, whether written or oral. Any amendment to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties.

EXECUTION

The parties have executed this Agreement as of the dates indicated below.

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