AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE CREATIVE SERVICES
Between WAYFARER SOUNDS and CLIENT
SCOPE OF AGREEMENT
VOICE OVER & AUDIOBOOK NARRATION
Voiceover project shall be recorded in the GERMAN, ENGLISH or POLISH language and shall not include other services such as copywriting, translating or embedding audio files in video/slideshow. The only services that shall be provided under this Agreement are that Talent shall perform the script exactly as discussed with Client, at the VO Talent's home studio and shall provide ''studio quality” digital files (wav or mp3) of the performance to Client in accordance with this Agreement.
Sound engineering, post production and sound effects can be provided upon request from client and will be charged separately to the voice over work.
MUSIC PRODUCTION
Music project shall be recorded in Producer's Studio and shall not include sending project/work files to client or composing/rewriting the music project fully after the demos have been approved. The music project, depending on client's vision, can include music composition, full music production, mastering and audio engineering.
The Client can get separate instrument tracks to listen to if needed, these are only to be used to help during the development stage of the production and can't be used commercially or reused by Client in any other way.
SONGWRITING/LYRICS
Songwriting project shall include a full acoustic demonstration of a song upon receiving instructions and ideas from Client. Other services such as producing the song as full band or orchestra will be charged according to our MUSIC PRODUCTION pricing.
This shall not include sending project/work files to client or composing/rewriting the music project fully after the demos have been approved.
Lyrics shall include a fully typed out PDF file and can include a melody reference if the instrumental didn't have one. The lyricist can refuse to send a melody reference if the instrumental is unclear to them or if they didn't receive one.
DEMOS
We agree to send 1-5 different Demos depending on the project. We keep our right to refuse sending more than five Demos if we find that we delivered a decent variety of examples.
Demos are for free if the Client chooses to proceed with the project or can be charged if the Client decides to cancel the project after receiving them.
IF THE TALENT OR THE CLIENT WANT TO BREAK UP THE CONTRACT AND CANCEL THE AGREEMENT, EVERY DELIVERY/RECORDING PROVIDED BY THE TALENT MUST BE FULLY PAID BY THE CLIENT. THE CONTRACT WILL BE CLOSED INSTANTLY AND THE TALENT CAN NOT BE OBLIGED TO WORK ON ANY FURTHER RECORDINGS OR RE-RECORDINGS/REWRITES.
USAGE OF FILES
The final digital files as delivered by Talent under this agreement are intended to be used for the purposes agreed on the 'Terms and Conditions Agreement' sent and signed by the Client.
ROYALTIES
Royalties can be shared if agreed upon with Client/Talent or owned depending on project. The Talent MUST be credited even if royalties are not being shared unless they decide to stay anonymous to the project.
If the Client refuses to name the Talent, charges or legal actions can be taken against the Client.
VO PRICING
NON DUB/ NO SYNCH 0.09 GBP per word
TIME SYNCH 0.10 GBP per word
DUBBING/LIP SYNCH 8.00 GBP per minute
SPLIT FILES 0.50 GBP per saved file
AUDIOBOOK NARRATION PRICING
Audiobook Narration 200 GBP per finished hour (mastered)
Paid weekly for all submitted recordings.
USAGE PRICING (additional costs)
(This pricing includes voice over and narration/audiobook services only)
Usage for social media, online purposes as well as internal use within company (Non commercial) 50 GBP
Usage for social media, online purposes commercial 100 GBP
Usage for advertising online (full buyout) 300 – 500 GBP
Usage for commercials (full buyout for brand, company, product) 500 – 1000 GBP
The voice over is only allowed to be used within the agreed usage buyout. In order to expand the usage, extra fees will be charged.
POST PRODUCTION/SOUND ENGINEERING PRICING
Voice mastering/clean up 10.00 GBP per minute
Sound effects 20.00 GBP per sound effect
MUSIC PRODUCTION PRICING
(includes rights)
Regular Band Music Production From 300 – 500 GBP
Big Band Music Production From 400 – 600 GBP
Orchestra/Epic Music Production From 500 – 700 GBP
Jingle/Commercial Tunes From 500 – 1000 GBP
Simple Instrumental - non commercial From 250 – 400 GBP
(i.e. educational, presentation etc)
PAYMENT TERMS
CLIENT agrees to compensate the talent the agreed rate upon delivery of the first batch or finished files. Revisions can still be worked on within 60 days after the payment. The payment will be expected within 14 days upon the first finished mastered delivery to Client except for Audiobooks for which the payment will be expected 7 days after the weekly invoice has been sent for all finished hours.
If the Client doesn't want to proceed with the project upon receiving all Demos, the Talent can charge up to 50 GBP per Demo depending on the project. This payment will be due within 14 days after receiving the invoice for the Demos.
The payment will be delivered through PAYPAL
E-MAIL: paypal.me/wayfarersounds OR wayfarersound.studios@gmail.com
Digital Files will be submitted to the Client via GOOGLE DRIVE FOLDER
Should any payment be missed/not received within 7 days after the payment deadline, the company has the option of charging extra 20% for the balance that was due or 10 GBP per missed payment day.
If the client hasn't paid the talent by 30 days after the payment was due, the client will be charged another 500 and legal actions can be taken against them.
RECORDING SESSION OF DIGITAL FILES
All sessions will be recorded at Talent's home studio, cleaned up, mastered and exported as wav or mp3 files. They will be named and sorted according to the Client's guidelines and submitted through the Google Drive folder link. Communication will happen through e-mail correspondence, Zoom and/or Whatsapp.
Sessions will be UNSUPERVISED unless Client wishes to schedule a supervised session. Supervised sessions can be either held at the Talent's studio or at a recording studio of the Clients or Talent's choosing, which will be discussed beforehand and sessions need to be paid for in advance to be booked.
Client has the responsibility to provide the Talent with all links needed for the recordings (script, guidelines, recording preferences etc.). The Talent will deliver recordings/lyrics depending on the scope and availability, within 1-7 days time. However, delivery time can be adjusted depending on scope and in case the content is a long term collaboration.
Tone, speed and recording preferences need to be discussed before the DEMOS are being recorded and can't be fully changed after the recording process has started. Adjustments and tweaks are welcomed for free but re-recordings of full script or more than 400 words, will be charged according to the VO PRICING. The Talent can refuse to work on further revisions if it is more than 5 in total or if the free revisions are re-recordings/rewrites of more than anticipated. The Client and Talent can agree on further compensation for more revisions or set the project as completed, if the Talent has delivered a maximum of 5 free revisions and sees fit to end the project.
ADJUSTMENTS AND TWEAKS WILL NEVER BE CHARGED EXTRA.
Demos will be sent to Client to discuss their vision and requirements, these are included in the pricing if the Client decides to proceed with the services.
The Client will only be charged for demos if they decide to not hire the Talent/Company for the project. Prices will be charged according to VO PRICING or up to 50 GBP per file depending on project. In this case the Client is then not allowed to use/reuse those demos for anything or legal actions will be taken against them.
HOLIDAYS/ SICK DAYS
If Talent is ill, the project will be postponed or a different voice talent can be chosen. If sickness occurs in the middle of recording, the revisions and payment deadlines can be adjusted accordingly.
If the Talent has planned holidays, they will be included in the conversations about the project
and the payment or revisions deadlines will be adjusted accordingly.
CONFIDENTIALITY AND “WORK MADE FOR HIRE”
Talent will not disclose to any party any trade secrets or confidential information of Client, including,
without limitation, (a) any information concerning any of the products or services of Sponsor that has not
been disclosed to the general public with Client’s authorization, (b) the contents, nature or direction of any
advertising campaigns, storyboards, copy, commercials or other materials produced hereunder until the
applicable commercial or other material airs or otherwise publicly appears with Client’s authorization, ©
your relationship with Client until such relationship has been publicly disclosed with Client’s authorization
and (d) any of the terms of this Agreement.
Upon receipt of final payment as stated above, Talent acknowledges that he/she has no right or interest
in any copyright to the work or voice recordings, or other materials resulting from the services performed
under this contract. Talent acknowledges that their work was a “Work for Hire” as defined by the Europpean Copyright Laws.
Talent acknowledges that all copyrights and rights to exploit, use or reproduce
this work now or in the future shall be the intellectual property of the Client, and Talent shall sign any
documentation that may be required in the future to assign such copyrights to the Client. However, should
Client breach any of it’s obligations under this agreement, including non payment, Talent shall have hold
the copyright to the sound recordings produced by Talent under this Agreement until such time as
payment, including interest if applicable, has been received in full.
TALENT’S RIGHT TO CONTRACT
Talent hereby warrants and represents to Client/Producer that Talent has the full right and authority to
enter into this Agreement with respect to her services; that Talent has not limited, by agreement with
others, her right to perform services hereunder; that in the making or performance of this Agreement,
Talent will not knowingly violate any laws, orders or regulations, or the rights, legal or equitable, of
anyone; and that Talent has the full ability and right to do any and all things called for by this Agreement.
Talent warrants she is of legal age to enter into contracts, or that she shall have a parent or legal
guardian sign this Agreement where indicated below with the understanding that all terms herein shall be
binding upon Talent and the parent or legal guardian who signs below.
HOLD HARMLESS
Client agrees to hold Talent harmless for any and all claims made against Talent arising out of this
project, including payment of Talent’s reasonable attorney’s fees and Court costs. This shall include, but
is not limited to, any lawsuits or claims against Talent as a result of libel/slander, breach of warranty,
violation of publicity rights for celebrity impersonations, etc. Talent agrees to hold Producer/Client
harmless for breach of any warranty as per the Paragraph herein entitled “Talent’s Right to Contract”
and/or for breach of Confidentiality as per the terms of that Paragraph.
MISCELLANEOUS/ENTIRE AGREEMENT:
Any payments made hereunder shall be subject to any deductions required by law. This agreement
contains the entire understanding between Client and Talent with respect to the subject matter hereof,
may not be altered or waived except by a writing signed by both parties.