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Service Agreement
One fried sensor or a ghosting client turns your five-figure shoot into a bankruptcy hearing. Without a signature, you're just a guy with an expensive camera getting robbed in broad daylight.
Pro Contractor Tip
Staple a 'Kill Fee' clause to every job so you get paid for your time even if the client gets cold feet and bails last minute.
Why use a written agreement?
Handshake deals are risky. As a Videographer, "scope creep" is your biggest enemy. A clear agreement ensures everyone agrees on the deliverables before money changes hands.
🛡️ What this sequence covers:
- ✓Deliverables List
- ✓Payment Terms
- ✓IP Rights
- ✓Revision Limits
- ✓Cancellation Policy
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REF: 2026-0011. Project Background
This Agreement is entered into by and between the Client and the Contractor. The Client wishes to engage the Contractor for professional Videographer services.
2. Scope of Services
The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables:
- On-Site Equipment Rigging
- Multi-Cam Raw Capture
- Digital Media Ingest & Logging
- Color Grading & Balancing
- Audio Mastering & Leveling
- Final Master File Export
- Asset Archiving & Storage
3. Performance Standards
The Contractor agrees to perform the Videographer services in a professional manner, using the degree of skill and care that is required by current industry standards.
TERMS & CONDITIONS (Summary):
1. Payment: 50% Deposit required.
2. Copyright: Rights transfer to Client upon full payment.
Disclaimer: This template is for educational purposes only.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I handle a client who keeps asking for 'one more little tweak'?
Define a set number of revision rounds in the contract; once they hit the limit, the agreement triggers an hourly shop rate for any extra work.
What if the client cancels the shoot while I'm already loading the truck?
Use a non-refundable retainer and a cancellation penalty clause to ensure your gear prep and blocked-off calendar days are fully compensated.
How do I make sure I actually get my final check after the edit is done?
Include a 'Payment as Condition of Delivery' clause that mandates full payment before the final high-res, watermark-free files are handed over.