Parties & Project

BETWEEN: Jesse J. Bisunia (Videographer) and the Client named in the agreement at booking.

1. 1.

   SCOPE: Identifies the project the Videographer will film and edit for the Client, along with the scheduled production date.

2. 2.

   DELIVERABLES: Describes the finished video(s) the Client will receive and the timeline, in days, for delivery.

Financials & Bookings

1. 3.

   RETAINER & BOOKING: A 50% non-refundable retainer is required to secure the production date. This retainer is applied toward the final balance but is forfeited if the Client cancels the shoot. The date is not “locked” until both the signed agreement and retainer are received. The production date must be scheduled and completed within six (6) months of the retainer payment; otherwise, the project is considered abandoned and the retainer is forfeited.

2. 4.

   PAYMENT & LATE FEES: The remaining 50% balance is due upon delivery of the final watermarked draft. High-resolution, unwatermarked files will be released only upon receipt of payment in full. Invoices not paid within 30 days shall be subject to a late fee of 1.5% per month (18% per annum). Under Section 1202 of the U.S. Copyright Act, intentionally removing “copyright management information” (like a watermark) without permission can lead to fines up to $250,000 and legal action from the creator.

3. 5.

   REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES: The Client shall reimburse the Videographer for all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred, including but not limited to: music licensing fees, stock footage, third-party motion graphics, and specialized equipment rentals not included in the standard production kit.

4. 6.

   CANCELLATION & KILL FEE: Cancellations within 48 hours of a shoot forfeit the retainer. If a project is terminated after work has commenced, the Client is responsible for a ‘Kill Fee’ consisting of the retainer plus payment for all hours worked and expenses incurred to date. “Work commenced” is defined as any time spent on pre-production, site visits, script drafting, footage ingestion, or organization/logging of media.

Production & On-Site Conduct

1. 7.

   SCOPE OF WORK & ADDITIONAL PRODUCTIONS: The Videographer agrees to perform the specific services described in the “Project Description” or “Production Package” selected by the Client (the “Scope”). Any additional tasks, interviews, or scenes requested by the Client that fall outside the initial written Scope will be billed as “Additional Production” at the Videographer’s hourly rate ($100/hr), regardless of whether they occur within the scheduled production hours.

2. 8.

   COOPERATION & SAFETY: The Client is responsible for ensuring the shoot location is safe and that all necessary subjects are available at the scheduled times. The Videographer reserves the right to suspend filming if the environment becomes unsafe or equipment is at risk. Missed footage due to Client delays is not the responsibility of the Videographer.

3. 9.

   SAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The Videographer and all Angel Lens DMS representatives are entitled to a work environment free from harassment, discrimination, or physical threats. The Videographer reserves the right to cease all production immediately if the environment is deemed hostile or unsafe. In such an event, the retainer is non-refundable, and the Client remains liable for all hours worked to date.

4. 10.

   MEAL POLICY: For any production day exceeding five (5) hours, the Client shall either provide a hot meal or allow a 60-minute unpaid break.

5. 11.

   TEAM COVERAGE & SUBSTITUTION: For projects where “Team Coverage” (a second videographer) is booked, the Videographer reserves the right to select and manage a qualified independent contractor. If the second videographer is unable to perform due to an emergency, the Videographer will attempt to find a replacement; if none is found, the “Team Coverage” fee will be refunded, and the Videographer will proceed as a solo shooter.

Artistic Control & Revisions

1. 12.

   ARTISTIC RELEASE & USAGE LIMITS: The Videographer shall have sole professional discretion regarding the artistic composition, lighting, and editing of the Project. While every reasonable effort will be made to capture specific requests, the Videographer does not guarantee any specific shot, angle, or individual’s appearance unless a written “Must-Have” shot list was provided by the Client forty-eight (48) hours prior to production. Failure to capture a specific image or scene does not constitute a breach of this Agreement. The license granted herein applies exclusively to the Finished Video in its delivered form. Client may create minor adaptations of the final delivered video for formatting and distribution purposes, including trimming, resizing, captioning, or extracting still frames.

2. 13.

   REVISIONS & DEEMED APPROVAL: Two rounds of minor revisions are included. Requests must be submitted in writing within fourteen () business days of draft delivery. If no feedback is received within this window, the project is deemed approved. Upon deemed approval, the final balance becomes due immediately and must be paid within three (3) business days.

3. 14.

   CLIENT DISPUTES & RIGHT TO CURE: In the event the Client identifies a technical error or material defect in the final Deliverables, the Client must provide a detailed written “Notice of Defect” to the Videographer within seven (7) business days of delivery. The Videographer shall have an exclusive thirty (30) day “Right to Cure” period from the date of such notice to repair or correct the identified issues at no additional cost to the Client. The Client agrees they may not withhold final payment, initiate chargebacks, or seek further legal remedies until this thirty-day period has exhausted.

IP, Usage & Licensing

1. 15.

   PERMISSIONS & AUTHORIZATIONS: The Client represents and warrants that they have obtained all necessary permissions, including but not limited to Property Releases and Model Releases for all persons, locations, and third-party intellectual property featured in the production. The Client agrees to indemnify and hold Jesse J. Bisunia dba Angel Lens DMS harmless against any claims, damages, or legal fees arising from a lack of proper authorization for the shoot.

2. 16.

   TALENT CONSENT: The Client is solely responsible for obtaining signed Model Releases for all individuals appearing in the production. If a third party later revokes consent or demands the removal of their likeness, the Videographer shall be compensated at the standard hourly rate ($100/hr) for any resulting re-editing or blurred masking required.

3. 17.

   USAGE & PORTFOLIO RIGHTS: Upon full payment, Client is granted a non-exclusive, perpetual, royalty-free license to use the final delivered video for organic and paid digital use, including website, social media, and online advertising. The Videographer retains the copyright and the irrevocable right to use project footage, as well as the likeness of the Client and guests (Model Release), for portfolio and promotional purposes.

4. 18.

   RAW FOOTAGE RESTRICTIONS: Raw footage is provided for internal use, archival purposes, and future editing by the Client. The Client is not permitted without prior written consent from re-selling or distributing raw footage to third-party stock media platforms.

5. 19.

   STORAGE & ARCHIVING: The Videographer will maintain a backup of final files for 180 days following delivery. Raw footage is not guaranteed to be stored after delivery unless a separate Archiving Fee is paid. Videographer is not liable for data loss due to unforeseen hardware failure or storage corruption during the archiving period. Clients are encouraged to maintain their own permanent backups upon receipt of final files.

AI, Technology & Liability

1. 20.

   AI & PRIVACY (CTDPA 2026): Videographer complies with the Connecticut Data Privacy Act and will not sell Client personal or biometric data. AI-assisted tools may be used for technical optimization (audio cleanup, color grading) solely for project enhancement. The Videographer maintains full creative control, arrangement, and transformative direction over all AI-assisted tools; the final Work remains a human-authored creation of the Videographer for copyright purposes. Client provides express consent for the use of AI-assisted processing.

2. 21.

   ANTI-AI TRAINING & DEEPFAKES: The Client is not permitted without prior written consent from using the final Deliverables or Raw Footage to train machine learning models, generative AI, or to create “deepfake” content without express written consent from Jesse J. Bisunia. Any unauthorized AI-assisted manipulation of the Videographer’s likeness or voice is outside the scope of this agreement.

3. 22.

   LIABILITY & FORCE MAJEURE: If the Videographer cannot perform due to fire, equipment failure, or causes beyond their control, the retainer shall be returned with no further liability. Client agrees to indemnify Videographer against claims resulting from materials provided by the Client.

   LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Videographer’s total aggregate liability to the Client for any and all claims, losses, or damages arising out of this Agreement—including but not limited to negligence, equipment failure, or data loss—shall not exceed the total amount actually paid by the Client to the Videographer under this Agreement. In no event shall the Videographer be liable for any consequential, indirect, or “incidental” damages (such as lost profits or the cost of restaging an event).

Governance

1. 24.

   INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: The Videographer is an independent contractor, not an employee of the Client. The Videographer shall be responsible for all taxes, insurance, and professional expenses incurred in the performance of services. The Videographer maintains the right to perform services for other clients during the term of this Agreement.

2. 25.

   GOVERNING LAW, MERGER & SUPREMACY OF TERMS: This Agreement is governed by the laws of Connecticut, with exclusive venue in New London County. This Agreement constitutes the final and exclusive statement of the parties regarding the Project. In the event the Client issues a Purchase Order (PO), Work Order, or any secondary document containing terms that conflict with this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail and remain the governing authority unless the secondary document is explicitly signed as a “Contract Amendment” by Jesse J. Bisunia.