VIDEOGRAPHY SERVICES AGREEMENT

This Videography Services Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the “Agreement”) is made on [INSERT DATE ON WHICH THE AGREEMENT COMES INTO FORCE] (hereinafter referred to as the “Effective Date”) between:

[INSERT NAME OF THE VIDEOGRAPHER], having registered office at [ADDRESS OF THE COMPANY] (hereinafter referred to as the “Videographer” which expression shall, unless repugnant to the context or meaning thereof, means and includes its legal representatives, executors, administrators and permitted assigns); and 

[INSERT NAME OF THE CLIENT], having registered office at [INSERT ADDRESS OF THE CLIENT] (hereinafter referred to as the “Client” which expression shall, unless repugnant to the context or meaning thereof, means and includes its legal representatives, executors, administrators and permitted assigns).

The “Videographer” and the “Client” together shall be referred to as “Parties” and individually as a “Party”.

WHEREAS

1. The Videographer is engaged in providing certain videography services.
2. The Client desires to engage the services of videographer for the purpose of [INSERT PURPOSE].
3. The Videographer possesses the necessary skills, expertise, and qualification to provide the requested services.
4. The Videographer and Client mutually agree to the terms and conditions outlined in this Agreement, which governs the working relationship between the parties.
5. The parties are duly authorized and have the capacity to enter into this agreement.
6. Both the parties affirm to understand the provisions contained herein and in case either party requires clarification as to one or more provisions, either party has had the right to seek clarifications or sought legal guidance.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein and intending to be legally bound, the Parties have agreed as follows:

1. DEFINITIONS
   1. “Videographer” shall mean an individual who is engaged in providing certain Videography Services to the Client.
   2. “Client” shall mean an individual who hires the Videographer for the purpose as mentioned in this agreement.
   3. Confidential Information" means any non-public information, data, documentation, trade secrets, know-how, or any other information disclosed by one party to the other party in connection with this agreement, whether in written, oral, electronic, or any other form, and identified as confidential or which the Parties should reasonably understand to be confidential.
   4. “Intellectual Property” refers to any patents, trademarks, service marks, trade names, copyright, trade secrets, know-how or other intellectual property rights, applications, registrations mentioned in this agreement thereof.
2. TERM AND TERMINATION
   1. The term shall commence on the effective date hereof and shall continue until the completion of the event or terminated earlier as per the terms of this agreement.
   2. Notwithstanding any other provisions herein contained, and without prejudice to any other rights, either party shall have the right to terminate the present agreement by giving the other party a written notice of [INSERT NOTICE PERIOD FOR TERMINATON] days.
3. SCOPE OF WORK
   1. The Videographer agrees to provide the videography services at [INSERT LOCATION AND TIME] or any another location mutually agreed upon by both the parties.
   2. The Client has no right to assign any other services to the Videographer other than as specifically mentioned in this agreement.
4. PAYMENT
   1. The Client shall pay a maximum total of [INSERT AMOUNT] for every event/shoot plus any other taxes imposed by any federal, state, or local government and any other amounts owed under this Agreement to the videographer after the completion of the event.
   2. All payments made to the Videographer under this Agreement must be in [INSERT FIAT CURRENCY].
5. USAGE AND DELIVERY
   1. The Videographer shall not use the videos for any promotional activity without prior permission from the Client.
   2. The Videographer agrees to provide videos within [INSERT TIMEFRAME] after the event/shoot. The delivery will be made in digital format via [INSERT METHOD OF DELIVERY, E.G., ONLINE GALLERY, USB DRIVE]. The final number of videos delivered may vary based on the duration and nature of the event/shoot.
   3. The Videos will be delivered in a high-resolution digital format suitable for both online sharing purpose. The Client is responsible for ensuring proper backup and storage of the videos received.
   4. While the Videographer strives to meet the delivery schedule as agreed upon, unforeseen circumstances may occasionally cause delays. The Client acknowledges and agrees to allow reasonable time for editing and delivery.
6. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
   1. The Videographer agrees to perform the services diligently and professionally.
   2. The Videographer shall capture high-quality videos during the event/shoot; utilize creative and technical expertise to deliver videos that meet industry standards.
   3. The Videographer shall provide direction to the Client and subjects as needed to achieve desired videographic outcomes.
   4. The Videographer shall deliver the videos within the mentioned timeframe.
   5. The Client shall provide clear instructions, preferences, and any special requests to the Videographer prior to the event/shoot.
   6. The Videographer shall obtain any necessary permits, authorizations, or permissions for locations, subjects, or props used during the session.
   7. The Client shall cooperate with the Videographer's directions and suggestions to ensure the successful execution of the videography services.
   8. The Client shall inform the Videographer of any specific details related to the event/shoot, including schedules, locations, themes, and any other relevant information that could impact the videography services.
7. REPRESNTATION AND WARRANTIES
   1. Both Videographer and Client represent and warrant that each Party has full power, authority and right to execute and deliver this Agreement, has full power and authority to perform its obligations under this Agreement, and has taken all necessary action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement. No other consents are necessary to enter into or perform this Agreement.
   2. Videographer represents and warrants that it has all the necessary licenses, permits and registrations, if any, required to perform the Services under this Agreement in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations and that it will perform the Services according to the Client’s guidelines and specifications and with the standard of care prevailing in the industry.
8. OWNERSHIP AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
   1. The Videographer agrees that upon completion of an event or shoot and full payment, all videos created in the event shall be transferred to the Client. The Client shall have the exclusive right to use, modify, distribute, the videos as it sees fit.
   2. The Videographer covenants that it will not claim any right, title or interest whether at law or in equity in any Intellectual Property of the Client’ business and that the Client shall be the sole, exclusive and absolute owner of all.
9. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
   1. The Videographer acknowledges that they are solely an Independent Contractor and is not an employee, agent, partner of the Client. The Client will provide with the details of the Services it wants from the Videographer to undertake and perform henceforth. The Client shall not withhold any taxes or any amount or payment due to the Videographer and which it owes to the Videographer in regard to the services rendered by it to the Client.
10. INDEMNIFICATION
    1. Any material breach of this Agreement, or the negligence or willful misconduct of either party, the other party shall indemnify the other party and hold the other party harmless from and against any judgment, damage, liability, or expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, arising out of any claim with respect to the breach or alleged breach of such warranty of this agreement or such negligence or willful misconduct; provided that the other party shall have had sole control of the defense of any such action and all negotiations for its settlement or compromise; and, provided further, that no cost or expense shall be incurred for the account of the other party without its prior written consent.
11. CONFIDENTIALITY
    1. Confidential Information shall not include any information that: (i) is or becomes generally known to the public without either Party’s breach of any obligation owed to the other Party; (ii) was independently developed by a Party without other Party's breach of any obligation owed to that Party; or (iii) is received from a third party who obtained such Confidential Information without any third party's breach of any obligation owed to the Party.
    2. During and after the term of this Agreement, Parties will hold in the strictest confidence, and take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of Confidential Information, and Parties will not (i) use the Confidential Information for any purpose whatsoever other than as necessary for the performance of the Real Estate Services on behalf of the other Party, or (ii)  disclose the Confidential Information to any third party without the prior written consent of an authorized representative of the other Party.
    3. Parties agrees to protect the confidentiality of the Confidential Information in the same manner that it protects the confidentiality of its own proprietary and confidential information of like kind, but in no event shall the Parties exercise less than reasonable care in protecting such Confidential Information.
    4. The Parties shall not use any confidential information directly or indirectly to procure a commercial advantage over the other Party or otherwise use any designs, ideas or concepts created by or belonging to the other Party without the express written consent of the other Party.
12. FORCE MAJEURE
    1. Neither party shall be held liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations under this Agreement if such failure or delay is caused by events beyond the reasonable control of the affected party, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters (e.g., floods, earthquakes, hurricanes), war, terrorism, riots, labour strikes, governmental actions, epidemics or pandemics, power outages, or other similar events ("Force Majeure Events").The affected party shall promptly notify the other party in writing of the occurrence of a Force Majeure Event, providing reasonable details of the event, its expected duration, and the steps being taken to mitigate its impact. Failure to provide timely notice may result in the affected party forfeiting its rights under this clause. If a Force Majeure Event continues for a period exceeding [INSERT THE NUMBER OF DAYS CONSTITUTING PERIOD EXCEEDING WHICH, IF THE FORCE MAJEURE CONTINUES, EITHER PARTY MAY TERMINATE THE AGREEMENT] days, either party may terminate this Agreement upon written notice to the other party without further liability, except for obligations accrued prior to the Force Majeure Event.
13. APPLICABLE LAW
    1. This Agreement shall be governed by and constructed in accordance with the Laws, rules, orders, and regulations of [INSERT THE COUNTRY OF APPLICABLE LAWS].
    2. The Parties shall resolve all disputes in connection with the validity or interpretation of this Agreement, unless otherwise expressly stated in the Agreement, in the following manner: 
    3. By direct negotiations between the Client and Videographer. 
    4. If negotiations between the parties are unsuccessful, the matter shall be referred to the competent court sitting at [INSERT THE COURT WHICH SHALL HAVE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION IN CASE OF DISPUTE BETWEEN THE PARTIES] which shall have exclusive jurisdiction in all matters arising there from unless otherwise agreed between the Parties in writing.
14. NOTICES
    1. Any notice, request, demand, consent or other communication required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and sent either via email on the email address as provided by the parties and shall be considered sent when the email is sent to the correct email address of the party or shall be given by personal delivery (including courier) by certified mail (confirmed by mail) addressed to the party for which it is intended at the address below and shall be deemed to be given on the day of delivery or transmission if within during normal business hours, or, if after business hours, on the next following Business Day, or if mailed by registered or certified mail, on the day which is seven (7) Business Days after such notice is mailed during normal postal conditions.  In the event of a postal disruption, any notice mailed will be deemed received on the seventh (7th) Business Day following resumption of regular postal service:
       1. If to the Client: [INSERT EMAIL ID OR/AND ADDRESS OF THE CLIENT]
       2. If to the Videographer: [INSERT EMAIL ID OR/AND ADDRESS OF THE VIDEOGRAPHER]
    2. Either party may change its address/email address for notices and other communications upon notice to the other party in the manner aforesaid.
15. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
    1. The Parties shall endeavor to resolve any differences of opinion which may arise between them with respect to the provisions of this Agreement by negotiation between themselves personally or with the assistance of their attorneys and unless in the opinion of any party, acting reasonably, the matter in dispute is of such significant nature to warrant it being addressed otherwise, no party shall commence any public proceedings until the negotiations have failed to produce a resolution. In furtherance of the provisions of this paragraph, all Parties hereby agree to make themselves available on short notice and to negotiate promptly and in good faith, any matter any party may wish to negotiate.
    2. All disputes arising under this agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the Arbitration laws of [INSERT COUNTRY/STATE OF ARBITRATION] , without regard to principles of conflict of laws. The parties to this agreement will submit all disputes arising under this Agreement to Arbitration in [INSERT COUNTRY/STATE OF ARBITRATION] before a single arbitrator .The arbitrator shall be selected by mutual agreement of the parties. The venue of Arbitration proceedings shall be [INSERT NAME OF COUNTRY AND CITY WHERE ARBITRATION SHALL BE CONDUCTED] No party to this agreement will challenge the jurisdiction or venue provisions as provided in this section. The decision of the Arbitrator shall be final and binding upon the parties.
16. MISCELLANOUS
    1. Modifications: Except as otherwise provided herein this Agreement shall not be amended or otherwise modified unless the modification or amendment is done in writing, signed and has been mutually agreed by both the parties.
    2. Language: The language of all communications between the parties pursuant to this Agreement, including notices and reports, will be the [INSERT LANGUAGE OF ALL COMMUNICATION].
    3. Severability: If any provision of this Agreement shall, to any extent, be held to be invalid or unenforceable, it shall be deemed to be separate and severable from the remaining provisions of this Agreement, which shall remain in full force and effect and be binding as though the invalid or unenforceable provision had not been included.
    4. Entire agreement: This agreement along with all the Exhibits constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements or understandings, inducements or conditions, express or implied, written or oral, between the parties. This Agreement may be executed in identical duplicate counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and both of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. 
    5. No Waiver: Any failure or delay of any Party hereto in exercising any right or privilege with respect to this Agreement shall not be construed to be a waiver or to affect the validity of any part of the Agreement and shall not retrain any of the Parties to enforce any of the provisions of the Agreement.
    6. Amendments and Assignments:  Any amendments to this Agreement shall be made, only if, both Parties agree upon such amendment in writing. This Agreement shall not be assigned by either party without the express, written consent of the other party.
    7. Headings: The headings upon the various sections are solely for convenience and reference only and shall not affect the scope, meaning, intent or interpretation of the provisions of this Agreement, nor shall such headings otherwise be given any legal effect.
17. DECLARATION
    1. Each of the parties hereto covenant and agree to execute and deliver such further and other agreements, assurances, undertakings or documents, cause such meetings to be held, resolutions passed and by-laws enacted, exercise their votes and influence and do and perform and cause to be done and performed any further and other acts and things as may be necessary or desirable in order to give full effect to this Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties, intending to be legally bound, have each executed this agreement as of the effective date.

Signed, sealed and delivered on behalf of Client

Name: [INSERT NAME OF THE CLIENT]

Signature:

Date: [INSERT SIGNING DATE OF THE CLIENT]

Signed, sealed and delivered on behalf of Videographer

Name: [INSERT NAME OF THE VIDEOGRAPHER]

Signature: 

Date: [INSERT SIGNING DATE OF THE VIDEOEGRAPHER]