Promotional Book Trailer

Promotional Book Trailer Production Agreement

This Promotional Book Trailer Production Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of Effective Date: by and between:

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client is the author, publisher or authorized rights holder of the literary work titled Book Title: (the "Work");

WHEREAS, Client desires a promotional audiovisual trailer to market the Work and Service Provider represents that it has the experience, personnel and technical capability to produce the trailer described in this Agreement; and

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the parties agree as follows.

SCOPE OF WORK

Service Provider shall produce a promotional book trailer (the "Trailer") in accordance with the specifications and deliverables set forth below. The Trailer shall be produced in a professional manner consistent with industry standards and the creative brief supplied by Client.

Final file in HD (MP4 or agreed format)    Social media cutdowns (e.g., 15s / 30s)    Closed captions / Subtitles    Professional voiceover (language: )

PAYMENT TERMS

Total Fee: $. Payments shall be made in accordance with the schedule below.

Deposit (due upon execution): $    Second installment (upon first cut delivery): $    Final payment (upon acceptance): $

All invoices are payable within days of invoice date. Late payments shall accrue interest at per month (or the maximum allowed by law), with a minimum late charge of $.

Expenses approved in advance by Client (talent, location fees, licensed music, props) will be reimbursed by Client upon submission of receipts. Sales, use and other taxes are the responsibility of .

TERM AND TERMINATION

Term: This Agreement commences on Start Date: and shall expire on End Date: unless earlier terminated pursuant to this Section.

Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach by the other party if such breach remains uncured for days after written notice. Either party may terminate for convenience upon days' prior written notice, provided Client pays for work performed and non-cancellable obligations incurred through the effective termination date.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Each party agrees to hold in confidence all Confidential Information disclosed by the other party. "Confidential Information" means proprietary business, creative briefs, raw footage, scripts, drafts, financial terms and other non-public information disclosed in connection with this Agreement, but excludes information that is (a) already known to the recipient without obligation of confidentiality, (b) or becomes publicly known through no wrongful act of the recipient, or (c) is rightfully received from a third party without restriction. Confidentiality obligations shall continue for years after termination or expiration of this Agreement.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Ownership of Deliverables: Upon full payment, Service Provider assigns to Client all worldwide right, title and interest in and to the final delivered Trailer as a work made for hire. Service Provider shall retain ownership of raw footage, project files and underlying materials unless otherwise assigned in writing. Parties may specify alternate arrangements below.

Service Provider warrants that it has secured or will secure all necessary rights, releases and licenses for any third-party materials (music, stock footage, images, voiceover) used in the Trailer and will provide Client with copies of licenses upon request.

WARRANTIES, INDEMNITY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Each party represents and warrants that it has the full power and authority to enter into this Agreement. Service Provider represents that the Trailer will be original and will not infringe third-party rights. Service Provider shall indemnify, defend and hold Client harmless from any third-party claim arising from breach of the foregoing representation. Client shall indemnify Service Provider for claims arising from Client-provided materials or instructions.

Except for a party's indemnification obligations, neither party shall be liable to the other for consequential, incidental, special or punitive damages. The parties' aggregate liability for claims arising out of or related to this Agreement shall not exceed the total fees paid by Client to Service Provider under this Agreement.

GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, including any attachments or written change orders executed by both parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings, whether written or oral. Any amendment or waiver must be in writing and signed by both parties.

MISCELLANEOUS

Independent Contractor: Service Provider performs its obligations as an independent contractor and shall be solely responsible for employment taxes, workers' compensation and other statutory obligations for its personnel.

Force Majeure: Neither party shall be liable for delays caused by events beyond its reasonable control, provided the affected party gives prompt written notice and uses commercially reasonable efforts to resume performance.

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