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These Terms govern the provision of video, podcast and content production services by Daring Media Ltd.
Overview
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern the provision of video, podcast, and content production services by Daring Media Ltd ("Daring Media", "we", "us", "our"), a company registered in England and Wales and based in Northamptonshire, to any client engaging our services ("Client", "you", "your"). By signing a proposal, statement of work, or making payment for services, the Client agrees to be bound by these Terms.
1. DEFINITIONS
"Services" means any production, filming, editing, strategy, or consulting work described in an accompanying proposal, quote, or statement of work ("SOW").
"Deliverables" means the final edited video, audio, or written content supplied to the Client on completion of the Services.
"Raw Materials" means unedited footage, audio recordings, project files, and any other materials captured or created during production.
"Engagement" means either a single, defined project (a "Project Engagement") or an ongoing Monthly Retainer arrangement (a "Retainer Engagement"), as set out in the applicable SOW.
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES
The scope of Services for each Engagement will be set out in a written proposal or SOW agreed between Daring Media and the Client before work begins. This will typically fall within one of the following stages of our client journey:
Pilot: an initial trial project used to test format, style, and working relationship.
One off Project: a single, clearly defined production with agreed deliverables.
Monthly Retainer: an ongoing arrangement covering a set volume of content produced each month.
Any work requested outside the agreed scope will be quoted separately and is not covered by these Terms until confirmed in writing by both parties.
3. FEES AND PAYMENT
Fees for the Services will be set out in the proposal or SOW and are quoted exclusive of VAT unless stated otherwise.
Project Engagements require a non refundable deposit of 50% of the total fee before work commences, with the balance due on delivery of final Deliverables, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Retainer Engagements are invoiced monthly in advance and are payable within 14 days of the invoice date.
Late payments may incur interest at 8% above the Bank of England base rate per annum, in accordance with the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998.
Daring Media reserves the right to pause work, including withholding Raw Materials or Deliverables, on any account with an overdue invoice until payment is received.
Payment is accepted by bank transfer. Details will be provided on each invoice.
4. PROJECT TIMELINES AND REVISIONS
Estimated turnaround times will be confirmed in the proposal or SOW. Timelines are dependent on the Client providing timely feedback, approvals, and any materials required.
Each Deliverable includes up to two rounds of revisions within the agreed scope. Further revisions, or changes that go beyond the original brief, will be quoted and billed separately.
Delays caused by the Client, including late feedback, late approvals, or late supply of materials, may extend the delivery timeline accordingly and do not constitute a breach of these Terms by Daring Media.
5. CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide timely and clear feedback at each agreed review stage.
Supply accurate information, briefs, guest availability, and any assets needed to complete the Services.
Ensure that any factual claims, statistics, or statements the Client asks Daring Media to include in content are accurate and that the Client holds the rights to share them.
Obtain any necessary consents from guests, contributors, or third parties featured in the content.
Daring Media is not responsible for delays, errors, or liabilities arising from inaccurate, incomplete, or late information supplied by the Client.
6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND USAGE RIGHTS
On full payment of all fees due, ownership of the final Deliverables transfers to the Client for the purposes and platforms agreed in the SOW.
Daring Media retains ownership of all Raw Materials, project files, templates, graphics frameworks, and any pre-existing intellectual property used in production, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
The Client grants Daring Media a non exclusive, royalty free licence to use excerpts of the Deliverables, and behind the scenes materials, for Daring Media's own portfolio, marketing, showreel, and case studies, unless the Client requests otherwise in writing.
Any music, stock footage, fonts, or third party assets used in production remain subject to the terms of their respective licences. The Client is responsible for any additional licensing required for uses beyond those originally agreed.
7. CANCELLATION AND RESCHEDULING
Shoots or recording sessions may be rescheduled with at least 5 working days' notice at no additional cost. Rescheduling with less notice may incur a fee of up to 50% of the session cost to cover reserved time and any non recoverable expenses.
If a Project Engagement is cancelled after work has begun, the deposit is non refundable and the Client will be invoiced for work completed to date, calculated on a pro rata basis.
Retainer Engagements may be cancelled by either party with 30 days' written notice. Fees for the notice period remain payable.
8. LIABILITY AND WARRANTIES
Daring Media will perform the Services with reasonable skill and care but makes no guarantee regarding specific outcomes such as views, downloads, engagement, or commercial results, as these depend on factors outside our control.
Daring Media's total liability arising from any Engagement is limited to the total fees paid by the Client for the relevant Engagement in the preceding 12 months.
Daring Media is not liable for indirect or consequential loss, including loss of profits, business, or reputation.
Nothing in these Terms limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be excluded under English law.
Force Majeure
Neither party will be liable for delay or failure to perform an obligation due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including illness, extreme weather, power or internet outages, or government restrictions. The affected party will notify the other as soon as reasonably possible and both parties will agree a revised timeline in good faith.
9. CONFIDENTIALITY
Each party agrees to keep confidential any non-public business, technical, or strategic information disclosed by the other party during the course of the Engagement, and to use it only for the purposes of delivering the Services. This obligation continues after the Engagement ends. A separate non disclosure agreement can be put in place on request for sensitive projects.
10. DATA AND FILE HANDLING
Files are delivered via Frame.io, Google Drive or another agreed secure delivery method.
Daring Media retains final Deliverables for 3 months and Raw Materials for 1 month after project completion, after which files may be archived or deleted.
Re-delivery or retrieval of archived files after this period may incur an additional fee to cover storage and retrieval time.
Personal data is handled in accordance with Daring Media's Privacy Policy and applicable UK data protection law.
11. TERMINATION
Either party may terminate an ongoing Retainer Engagement in accordance with the notice period set out in Section 7. Daring Media may terminate an Engagement immediately, without refund of any deposit, if the Client is in material breach of these Terms, including non payment, or requests content that is unlawful, defamatory, or misleading.
12. OUR SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENT
Daring Media operates as a low carbon production company and is a registered member of the SME Climate Hub and Creatives for Climate. Where practical, we favour local crew, low carbon travel, remote production tools, and efficient equipment use to reduce the environmental impact of our productions. We are happy to discuss specific low carbon production choices as part of project planning. We are able to provide emissions reporting data to clients.
13. GENERAL
Entire Agreement: these Terms, together with the applicable proposal or SOW, form the entire agreement between the parties and supersede any prior discussions or agreements.
Amendments: these Terms may be updated from time to time. Continued use of our Services after changes are notified constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
Assignment: neither party may assign its rights or obligations under these Terms without the other party's written consent.
Severability: if any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force.
14. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. In the event of a dispute, both parties agree to first attempt to resolve the matter through good faith discussion. If unresolved within 30 days, either party may pursue mediation before commencing formal legal proceedings. The courts of England and Wales will have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute that cannot be resolved by other means.
15. CONTACT
Questions about these Terms can be directed to:
Daring Media Ltd
Paulerspury, Northamptonshire, UK
hello@daringmedia.co.uk
www.daringmedia.co.uk