• Who is entering into the agreement and the purpose of the agreement

• On what day and at which place the videography session will occur, as well as the length of the session

• The type of session to be shot, the package selected by the client and the price

• Methods of payment accepted

• Payment policies (initial payment, retainer/deposit, final payment, refunds, etc.)

• What happens in the situation of a late payment

• How many hours of video the client will receive and how long a period of time after the session

• The videographer retains creative license rights to perform the services with their specialized skill and talent

• Client agrees to provide a list of the footage they wish to be shot

• What happens if a requested shot is not able to be recorded

• What happens in the situation that the venue or officiant has rules or guidelines that impact your ability to perform your coordination services

• Ability for the videographer to have an assistant present

• What happens and what reimbursement is required if footage is lost

• How footage will be stored

• Duties of the client, including requirement for the client to provide event information (eg. location, time, etc.) prior to the event

• Requirement for the client to provide a meal to the videographer (and any assistants)

• Agreement on exclusivity, that the client will not hire any other service provider to provide the same service

• Policies around travel and overnight stays and the fees associated

• Policies around undelivered work

• Who owns the copyright and intellectual property rights after the session is complete

• Option for the client to purchase the copyright rights for an additional fee

• Requirement for a safe working environment and what happens in the situation of a threat of injury, harm or damage to you, your team members or your equipment

• Requirements and policies around the clients use of the videos

• A model release, to allow you the videographer to use images/video of the client for promotional purposes

• Requirements and policies around the clients use of the videos

• How cancellations and rescheduling would be handled

• What happens in the case of a weather delay

• Standard legal clauses including: representations and warranties, limitation of liability, merger, waiver, force majeure, notice, compliance with law, amendments, assumption of risk, indemnification and dispute resolution

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