Terms and Conditions

1. Agreement

These Terms and Conditions (the "Agreement") constitute a legally binding agreement between Aurora Studios, located at 555 Market Street, Suite 100, San Francisco, CA 94105 ("Aurora Studios," "we," "us," or "our"), and you ("Client," "you," or "your") governing your use of our video production services. By engaging Aurora Studios for video production services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

This Agreement shall commence on the date of the initial engagement and continue until the completion of services, unless terminated earlier as provided herein. Aurora Studios reserves the right to modify this Agreement at any time, and such modifications shall be effective immediately upon posting of the revised Agreement on our website. Your continued use of our services following any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms and Conditions.

2. Services

Aurora Studios offers a wide range of video production services, including but not limited to:

The specific services to be provided will be detailed in a separate project proposal or statement of work (SOW) agreed upon by both Aurora Studios and the Client. Aurora Studios will perform the services with reasonable skill and care, in accordance with industry standards. We will work collaboratively with you to achieve the desired outcome, but the ultimate creative control rests with Aurora Studios unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Changes to the scope of services outlined in the SOW may require additional fees and an adjustment to the project timeline. Any changes must be agreed upon in writing by both parties.

3. Payment

The fees for our services will be outlined in the project proposal or SOW. Unless otherwise agreed, a deposit of [Percentage]% of the total project cost is required upon acceptance of the proposal. The remaining balance is due upon completion of the project and delivery of the final video product.

Payment can be made via bank transfer, credit card, or other methods as agreed upon by Aurora Studios. Late payments may be subject to a late fee of [Percentage]% per month until the outstanding balance is paid in full.

In the event that the project is terminated by the Client before completion, Aurora Studios reserves the right to retain the deposit and to invoice for all work completed up to the date of termination. All rights to the video footage and other related materials will remain with Aurora Studios until full payment is received.

All prices quoted are exclusive of sales tax or other applicable taxes, which shall be added to the invoice as required by law. Client is responsible for all such taxes.

4. Liability

Aurora Studios shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or use, arising out of or in connection with this Agreement or the services provided, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total liability for any claim arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be limited to the amount of fees paid by the Client to Aurora Studios for the specific project giving rise to the claim. Aurora Studios is not responsible for delays or failures in performance resulting from events beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, strikes, or government regulations.

The Client warrants that they have obtained all necessary rights, licenses, and permissions to use any materials provided to Aurora Studios for incorporation into the video production. The Client agrees to indemnify and hold Aurora Studios harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising out of any infringement of intellectual property rights or other violations of law caused by the Client's materials.

Aurora Studios maintains professional liability insurance to cover potential risks associated with our services. A certificate of insurance can be provided upon request.

5. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Aurora Studios retains ownership of all original video footage, editing masters, and other underlying materials created during the production process. Upon full payment for the project, the Client will receive a license to use the final video product for the purposes specified in the project proposal or SOW.

The Client acknowledges that Aurora Studios may use the final video product for promotional purposes, including showcasing it on our website, social media channels, and in our portfolio, unless the Client specifically requests otherwise in writing. We will respect the confidentiality of any sensitive information shared by the Client during the production process.

Any intellectual property rights in materials provided by the Client to Aurora Studios, such as logos, trademarks, or copyrighted content, remain the property of the Client. The Client grants Aurora Studios a non-exclusive license to use these materials for the purpose of providing the services outlined in this Agreement.

6. Termination

Either party may terminate this Agreement upon [Number] days written notice to the other party if the other party breaches any material term of this Agreement and fails to cure such breach within the notice period.

Aurora Studios may also terminate this Agreement immediately if the Client engages in any conduct that is unlawful, unethical, or damaging to our reputation. In such cases, the Client will be responsible for all fees incurred up to the date of termination.

Upon termination of this Agreement, the Client shall return any confidential information or materials belonging to Aurora Studios. Aurora Studios shall deliver to the Client any completed portions of the video product for which payment has been received.

7. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in San Francisco County, California.

8. Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between Aurora Studios and the Client with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written. No modification of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties.