TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Terms and Conditions:

Billing for crew services begins at the time of departure from Alt Gobo and ends upon return.  Regular time is billed for up to 10 consecutive hours worked between 7:00am and 11:00pm.  Overtime is charged for work before 7 am and after 11 pm or after 10 consecutive hours or on the weekends. 

Invoices are due and payable upon receipt.  Credit terms: 30 days from the date of invoice.  Failure to pay within 30 days accrues an interest penalty of 1.5% per month from the date of the original invoice, 18% per annum.  A 50% deposit is required on work over $2,000 estimated billing.

Production and labor are billed on a half day 5 hour minimum or full 10 hour day, portal-to-portal Arlington, VA.  Portal charges may be waived if client provides all gear on location. All travel is billed at labor, per diem and expenses only.  Set up days, if other than rehearsal or show days, are billed at 1/2 the equipment rate plus labor, etc.  All crew travel is based on an 10 hour minimum.

Half-days are a maximum of 5 hours and have fixed out times, no exceptions. Duty time must end before or start after the noon hour.

Cancellation Policy

With the exception of "guaranteed" jobs cancellation of crews, equipment, editing, and projection more than 48 hours before the date/time/event, no charge.  Cancellation 24 to 48 hours of specified crew call time 1/2 minimum crew, equipment or booked edit time.  Cancellation within 24 hours of the event constitutes payment in full.  Minimum ENG/EFP crew call is 5 hours.  Crew calls for multi-camera switches and most show productions are based on full day rate.

Guaranteed jobs are declared at any time and may be required of the client who wants to hold resources for their project alone. At the point a guarantee is requested the client is liable for 100% of the estimate even if the job cancelled for any reason.

Travel, Per Diem & Expenses Policy:

Travel rates are based on the individual requirements of each project.  Alt Gobo will bill for crew travel time only, based on departure from Rosslyn Virginia to final destination and vice versa.  Airline or Train tickets purchased by Alt Gobo and not provided by the client will be charged a 20% service charge in addition to the cost of the tickets.  Per diem is issued for travel and field production based upon the destination and the number of days involved.  All travel related expenses including tips, tolls, freight handling charges, parking, phone calls, etc. are covered under the budget item: Expenses. 

Editing Policy:

All editing is based on a one hour minimum, with half hour increments there after.  Use of the stock material, music, and/or effects stock library all constitute additional billing unless otherwise noted.                                                           

Cost Estimates

Estimates given prior to performing services are not quotes but only estimates based on fees from outside services, materials and time required to complete job at the time the estimate is given. Final costs may change due to changes in job requirements. Fees charged by outside services may change at any time. Rates may also change if there is substantial time between estimate and job acceptance. Extensive job preparation, including determining necessary resources and costs, may be billed at our hourly consulting rate and is payable even if production was not ultimately executed.

Quality Control

Alt Gobo can not be held responsible for errors, flaws and costs of materials and services provided from outside Alt Gobo. Within reason, Alt Gobo will take necessary steps to correct any and all errors. In the event corrections can not be made Alt Gobo will make other adjustments. Alt Gobo does not accept responsibility for the content of all written and/or recorded material within a client's final product(s). Receipt and/or use of final or intermediate work is indication of acceptance and client is responsible for all charges associated with said work. Client is responsible for all costs associated with partial and/or incomplete jobs.

Liability Limitation

Alt Gobo liability is limited to fees charged by Alt Gobo. We are not responsible for any losses or other expenses incurred by the client due to negligence, delays, or failure of performance for incomplete or extended work regardless of fault. Client is responsible for any expenses from a third party. Alt Gobo is not responsible for the disposition of any materials once surrendered to client. Our liability is limited to fees charged by Alt Gobo and we are not responsible for any expense incurred by the client for loss of said materials regardless of fault.

Disclosures

Client is required to fully disclose to Alt Gobo and its subcontractors the complete nature and method of the production at the time of inquiry. Disclosure must include, but not limited to: who is paying for the production (all primary contractors and subcontractors), the production's intent and ultimate usage, and method of production. Alt Gobo and its subcontractors reserve the right to refuse work for any reason. If client fails to fully disclose the required information before the production, and if  Alt Gobo and/or its subcontractors object to the nature of the production based on misleading information, Alt Gobo and its subcontractors can immediately cancel their participation before and during the production and the client is still liable for full payment.

Professional Responsibility

Client is responsible for providing a safe, healthy, and professional working environment. Client cannot compel Alt Gobo or its subcontractors to perform any act that is illegal, unethical, or unsafe. Alt Gobo and its subcontractors can immediately cancel their participation before and during the production, and the client is still liable for full payment, if client insists that Alt Gobo or its subcontractors perform any illegal, unethical, or unsafe acts.

Copyright

The client paying the full fare, under the work-for-hire rule, retains copyright to all material gathered on their behalf. This applies only to material directly related to their planned project. For speculative projects Alt Gobo retains the full copyright to all completed work unless otherwise noted.

All Prices, Terms & Conditions subject to change without notice.