Terms & Conditions

Creative Media Content LLC

Service Agreement & Terms of Use

Effective Date: March 1, 2026

1. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & OWNERSHIP

1.1 Ownership Prior to Final Payment: All concepts, ideas, scripts, storyboards, drafts, designs, and media created by the Company (collectively, the "Work Product") remain the sole property of the Company until full payment has been received.

1.2 License Upon Final Payment: Upon receipt of full payment, the Company grants the Client a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the final delivered Work Product solely for its intended and agreed-upon purpose. Any additional usage, distribution, or modification beyond the original scope must be approved in writing and may require additional fees.

1.3 Portfolio & Promotional Rights: The Company retains the perpetual right to display, reproduce, and distribute the Work Product for marketing, portfolio, educational, and promotional purposes, including but not limited to social media, websites, and behind-the-scenes content.

2. SCOPE OF WORK & CREATIVE PROCESS

2.1 Project Initiation: Work will begin only after a written agreement or proposal is approved and the required deposit has been received.

2.2 Scope of Work: All services will be performed in accordance with the agreed-upon project scope outlined in the proposal or statement of work ("SOW").

2.3 Scope Changes ("Scope Creep"): Any changes, additions, or deviations from the agreed scope after project commencement may result in additional fees or timeline adjustments. Significant creative changes—including concept shifts or script rewrites—may require a new agreement.

2.4 Revisions: Each project includes up to two (2) rounds of minor revisions. Minor revisions are defined as small adjustments that do not significantly alter the original concept. Additional revisions or major changes (including reshoots) will be billed separately.

3. PAYMENT TERMS

3.1 Deposit: A non-refundable deposit of 50% is required to secure project scheduling and initiate work.

3.2 Late Payments: Any payments not received within 7 days of the due date may incur a late fee of 1.5% per month.

3.3 Delivery of Final Files: Final, high-resolution files will not be delivered until all outstanding balances have been paid in full.

4. CANCELLATION, TERMINATION & REFUNDS

4.1 Non-Refundable Deposit: All deposits are non-refundable due to the allocation of time, resources, and pre-production efforts.

4.2 Client Cancellation: If the Client cancels after work has begun, the Client agrees to pay for all work completed up to the date of cancellation, including a termination fee ("Kill Fee").

4.3 Digital Products: All sales of digital products (downloads, templates, and scripts) are final and non-refundable.

5. CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES

The Client agrees to provide timely feedback and ensure that all provided materials (music, images, etc.) do not infringe on third-party rights. The Company is not responsible for delays caused by the Client's failure to meet these obligations.

6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

The Company's total liability under this Agreement shall not exceed the total amount paid by the Client for the services.

7. INDEMNIFICATION

The Client agrees to indemnify the Company from any claims arising out of the Client's use of the Work Product or any infringing materials provided by the Client.

8. CONFIDENTIALITY

Both parties agree to keep proprietary or sensitive information confidential unless disclosure is required by law.

9. VALUES & CONTENT DISCRETION

The Company reserves the right to decline or discontinue any project that does not align with its mission or brand standards. This includes content that is offensive, unlawful, or inconsistent with the Company's focus on innovation, technology, and purposeful storytelling.

10. RUSH PROJECTS

Projects requiring accelerated timelines may incur a rush fee, which must be agreed upon in writing prior to commencement.

11. USAGE RIGHTS & EXTENDED LICENSING

Additional usage—including paid advertising, broadcast, or national campaigns—may require an upgraded license and additional fees.

12. TALENT, RELEASES & THIRD-PARTY LIABILITY

The Client is responsible for obtaining all necessary permissions for individuals, locations, or music included in the project, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

13. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Maryland.

14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties and supersedes all prior discussions. Any amendments must be made in writing.

15. ACCEPTANCE

By engaging the Company's services, signing a proposal, or submitting payment, the Client acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.