Terms and Conditions

Clients

Clients are requested to carefully read the following terms and conditions which must be strictly adhered to at all times. We request that you read our business terms before calling the agency for a quotation.

Confidentiality

The client or any associates of the client must never make any bookings directly, or request phone numbers, addresses, or email addresses of the ForScreens personnel during the campaign or at any time after the event.

Fees

For model bookings

All fees are based on an 8 to 10-hour day unless otherwise stated (excluding Equity contracts) including a 1-hour lunch break. On the day/evening of an assignment, if you require ForScreens personnel to work out of the designated hours, you must verbally speak to Management for clarification of our overtime rates, if not already quoted.

Payment

All invoice amounts are to be paid directly to ForScreens and not any other employee. In all cases, the client responsible for commissioning the work will be invoiced and solely responsible for payment unless otherwise agreed in writing at the time of booking. Where payment for the title to a model's photographic image, reproduction, drawing or any adaptation thereof has, by default, not been fully discharged we reserve the right to invoice the ULTIMATE CLIENT.

All invoices are to be settled within 45 days from the date of the invoice. Interest will be added at a rate of 5% per calendar month or part thereof on all overdue invoices.

New clients to the agency will be required to pay the initial invoice before the commencement of the booking.

All payments done to ForScreens are non-refundable and non-cancellable.

Usage (for model bookings only)

Unless otherwise agreed, in writing, the permitted use for photographs is for editorial, or press advertising and EXCLUDES posters, packaging, display material (i.e. showcards, the point of sale, swing tickets etc.), CD, video and DVD covers and stills in commercials. An additional rate is payable for each of the above categories. The client is responsible for negotiating the additional fees for each of these categories before use can commence.

(a) It is not permitted to use the photographs for any purpose until all fees have been paid.

(b) Unless otherwise agreed, in writing, the additional fees will be for India only for 1 year from the date of booking. Rates for all foreign usages must be separately negotiated.

(c) An additional rate is payable for any other use of the photographs, reproductions or adaptations thereof, or drawings therefrom, either complete or in part, alone or in conjunction with any wording or drawings, other than the permitted use.

Usage (For Actors Models Post Signing Up)

(a) Profile or photos shared by the artist with ForScreens, can be used for promotional purposes.

(b) Behind-the-scene shots taken during the shoot that the artist gets through ForScreens will be used for promotional purposes.

Territory (for model & actor bookings only)

All fees quoted are for India only for 1 year from the date of the booking unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Job Updates

We will be posting job requirements daily in the audition section of www.ForScreens.in.

TV bookings (for model & actor bookings only)

As per Indian law.

Videos (for model & actor bookings only)

For all videos, a daily rate will apply with a possible buy-out fee dependent upon usage.

Location Bookings (for a model, actor and creative bookings only)

At the time of the booking, the client must provide details regarding transport available and/or overnight stays. In some cases, a fee will be charged for an overnight stay if it prevents a model from working on the day he/she has to travel.

Provisional Bookings (for a model, actor and creative bookings only)

Provisional bookings will be automatically cancelled if they are not confirmed within 24 hours of the proposed booking, or if a definite booking is offered and the provisional cannot be confirmed. The agency will, of course, always give the client the first option to confirm the booking before taking any other booking.

Weather Permitting Bookings (for a model, actor and creative bookings only)

At the first cancellation, a half fee will be charged, unless the client fails to cancel in time to prevent the models’ attendance, in which case the full fee applies. The second cancellation will be charged a full fee.

Cancellations

If a booking is cancelled within one working day of the starting time, the full fee is charged unless the same model is re-booked within 24 hours In which case half the fee will be charged. If a booking is cancelled outside the one day, but within two working days of the start time then a half fee will be charged. If a booking is cancelled due to illness or other reasons beyond the model or agent's control (and providing that appropriate evidence is produced) neither the model nor the agent shall be responsible for cancellation charges.

Fittings (for model bookings only)

The first hour of fittings will be charged at the full hourly rate, and every hour thereafter will be invoiced at half the hourly rate. Or unless agreed otherwise on mutual understanding.

Travel (for model bookings only)

Travel time will be charged at 50% of the hourly travel rate plus travel expenses. Expenses will be charged at standard return rail fare. Or unless agreed otherwise on mutual understanding.

Meals (for a model and creative bookings only)

Clients are responsible for models’ meals.

Fashion Shows

Payment of the agreed fee confers the right to make use of models’ services on the catwalk for the specified show and the right to use photographs and video of the show for reporting purposes only. Any other usage must be negotiated at the time of the booking before use can commence.

Agency Fees

An Agency supplement is chargeable on all models and usage fees, except work that is related to commercials to be shown within India, for which repeat fees are payable.

Payment

In all cases, the client responsible for commissioning the work will be invoiced and solely responsible for payment, unless otherwise agreed in writing at the time of booking. Where payment for the title to a model's photographic image, reproduction, drawing or any adaptation thereof has, by default, not been fully discharged we reserve the right to invoice the ULTIMATE CLIENT. All fees are to be paid within 30 days of invoice.

Restrictions on a Model

A special fee will be negotiated when the work is in connection with a product, which precludes work for competing products. It is the client’s responsibility to check whether conflicting work has ever been undertaken. It must be understood that if a model advertises a product he/she can work for a competitor unless an exclusion fee is negotiated.

Test and experiential work of Commercials

Models will not sign a release form and the photographer or client must not use photographs from test or experimental shoots or test commercials unless specific usages and fees have been agreed with the agency before the use commences.

Complaints

Any complaints should be reported to the Agency DURING THE BOOKINGS. Complaints will not be considered in retrospect.

Brands

The Logo of the Brand for which the casting has been done successfully can be used for promotional purposes, whether it comes directly from the brand, production house or any other brand coordinator.
The Logo of the Brand will not be used in any way that will hamper or cause any kind of demining to the brand.

PR / Press Call Photoshoots

All photographs taken on PR shoots can only be used for press use by way of PR. They cannot be used in any commercial advertisement on behalf of the client concerned. Usage rates and endorsement fees will be charged should this occur. A query on this should be confirmed before the photo takes place. Rates on these jobs are for PR use only.

Exceptions

ForScreens does have the right to cancel a job at any point if the nature of the booking is considered not appropriate. If the booking has already commenced we then consider the nature of the booking inappropriate. We have the right to stop working and will be entitled to full booking payment for the model plus travel expenses.

Staff Safety

All clients must have appropriate Health and Safety regulations in place and inform ForScreens personnel of these on arrival to your premises or location of booking.

Insurance

The client is responsible for the model's health and safety when the model is travelling, or providing services in connection with the booking to the same extent as if the model were an employee of the client. The client will maintain adequate insurance coverage to underwrite its obligations to the model. The agent is not responsible if the model fails to attend the booking. The client is advised to ensure against any loss that might result if the model does not keep a booking because of ill health or some other reason.

Models

1. If models agree to the work attained from ForScreens, for the term of the agreement, Model hereby appoints and engages the Agency to act as Model’s exclusive personal manager in the fields of modelling, advertising, and entertainment (hereinafter referred to as the “Fields”). During the term hereof, the Agency shall advise and counsel Model in the selection or consideration of career opportunities, photographers, advertisers, and the selection or creation of vehicles for Model’s talents. Agency shall further advise and counsel the Model in any matters about publicity, public relations, advertising, and talents of Model, and shall advise and counsel the Model to the Fields, and will advise Model on composites (comp cards), and the formation of the portfolio.

2. Model agrees to seek Agency’s counsel regarding all matters concerning Model’s endeavours in the Fields. The Model shall advise the Agency of all offers of employment submitted to the Model and will refer all inquiries concerning the Model’s services to the Agency.

3. The Agency is hereby granted the exclusive right to use, edit, distribute and allow or license others to make use of and distribute the Model’s name, portrait and pictures uploaded to www.ForScreens.in in connection with the advertising and/or publicity of the Model in the Fields and connection with the matters covered by this agreement. All pictures uploaded to www.ForScreens.in will become the property of our company.

4. Model agrees to provide Agency with current photographs, comp cards, and tear sheets/advertising, written or other related material for promotional use of Agency and Model.

5. It is understood and agreed that the Model is in business for himself/herself and is solely responsible for payment of any taxes, whether income or otherwise.

6. The Model is aware that the Agency is entitled to receive a service charge from all of the clients who utilize Model’s services. Model and Agency agree that this service charge will not affect Model’s reimbursement.

7. Model agrees to conduct himself/herself with propriety and dignity and to do nothing on an engagement or otherwise that may tend to injure the reputation and goodwill of the Agency. The model further agrees to abide by all standard rules and policies of the Agency about behaviour on the day of the shoot or event. Any kind of misconduct by the model can lead to deduction or confiscation of the model's remuneration, as the agency won’t bear any charge for misconduct from the Casting Fee to be paid by the Client.

8. ForScreens is not an employer of the model. Model is considered a consultant and works only on a job basis with us and is required to provide their safety with modelling jobs. We are not responsible for bodily harm or financial burden due to any jobs, meetings, queries etc. received by models through www.ForScreens.in.

9. This covenant sets forth the entire agreement between the parties. Should any provision(s) of this agreement be held to be void or not enforceable, such provisions shall be deemed omitted and this agreement with such provision omitted shall remain in full force and effect. We have the right to modify these terms and agreements as and when we feel.

10. This agreement shall be binding upon both parties hereto, their heirs, successors, assigns, etc.

Portfolio Shoot (Only Applicable to those taking Services from ForScreens)

ForScreens will arrange a photo shoot for the client, within 45 days from the invoice date.

Payment terms- CLIENT shall make all the due payments to ForScreens in their respective office before or on the shoot date. In the event the client fails to remit payments as specified by ForScreens have the right to terminate this agreement without further obligation, and retain any monies already paid.

Cooperation and punctuality are essential to accomplish the goal. CLIENT shall arrive at the location 30 min before the scheduled time. In the event, the client does not arrive at the scheduled time and completes the shoot at the scheduled end time. All additional time costs (including but not limited to Photographer fees, studio rent, and costume rent) beyond the scheduled end time will be billed to the CLIENT.

ForScreens media will hand over soft copies of edited pictures and all raw pictures within 25-30 days from the date of the shoot, subject to the clearance of the balance payment.

The appointment of a photographer and location selection is at the sole discretion of ForScreens.

The amount CLIENT is paying is totally a non-refundable amount in whatsoever circumstances.

The amount being paid to ForScreens by the client is for the Portfolio shoot only and not for any other services provided or any other assignments by ForScreens.

CLIENT (guardian) hereby agrees to grant ForScreens and its affiliates all the rights (including intellectual property rights and other rights created by law) and a non-exclusive, royalty-free, irrevocable license to use the portfolio photos in our company’s advertising, marketing, promotions, promotions activities, literature, websites, or any other purpose whatsoever, or any other media.

CLIENT (guardian) agrees ForScreens shall not be liable for any loss suffered by the studio on account of the act of the client. CLIENT /guardian shall bear all the loss suffered or incurred by studio(s) owner on account of their act.

Any charges payable under this agreement are inclusive of any applicable taxes, duties, tariff surcharges or other amounts assessed by the state government / central government /or any other local authorized body.

If the shoot is cancelled or if there is a breach of terms by the client the amount paid is non-refundable. The client shall also be liable for payment of any monetary loss incurred by ForScreens due to cancellation, re-scheduled, or breach of term by the CLIENT.

ForScreens shall not be liable for insurance covers or the harm caused to the client during the shoot.

Auditions & Registration: ForScreens posts audition updates daily on the website that is accessible by the client.

The link for the audition update is as follows. Adults- https://ForScreens.in/acting-auditions/ Kids- https://ForScreens.in/kids-auditions/

ForScreens does not guarantee that the client will get an assignment after making a portfolio from ForScreens(SKU Talent Solution Pvt Limited) or anyone else referred by ForScreens

The amount paid to ForScreens is only for portfolio service. We do not charge for registration or commission from artists for providing casting, and we do not guarantee any assignment against the amount paid for the portfolio service.

If any of the above terms and conditions have not been adhered to, ForScreens does have the right in this instance to take legal action, to recover the applicable loss. We reserve the right to Negotiate within the structure of these terms and conditions. The Terms and Conditions are without prejudice to any claim against the client.