Terms of Service
Before beginning work with each other, we need to set some rules and make certain each of us understands what we are expecting from the other. Please take the time to read through!This Terms of Service Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into between the Actor and the Client for the commission of voice-over work ("Work"). By commissioning the Actor, the Client agrees to the following terms:
1. ENGAGEMENT
a. Client provides clear and complete requirements and expectations upfront, including script and reference materials before Work begins.
b. Client grants to the Actor non-exclusive rights to observe and replicate Client’s own script and reference material for the use of the Work.
c. Client warrants that the script and reference material provided to the Actor are legally obtained and authorized for use by the Client.
d. Client warrants that they have the authority to enter this agreement, be the point of contact and is solely responsible for decisions and approval during the process.
e. Actor strives to perform to the best of their ability in good faith and warrants Work is 100% original according to Actor’s best knowledge.
f. Actor may use commercially licensed, copyright-free and/or educational materials, assets and/or tools.
g. Actor warrants that they will not copy or heavily reference unauthorized materials.
h. Actor reserves the right to refuse projects or requests based on content, subject, or other reasons.
i. Actor defines scope of work, features, price, deliverables and other details for the project in a proposal in a format according to Artist discretion which may include private message through Discord or Twitter, Ko-Fi, Google document, or email. The details set forth by the Actor shall be agreed upon by the Client before work begins.
1. Content
a. Actor will not create content that is illegal, offensive, or inappropriate.
b. Specific restrictions may include but are not limited to religious or political topics, controversial events, hate messages, racism, sexism, and explicit adult content involving underage characters or non-con.
1. Timeline and process
a. Work may take up to 4 days minimum to complete, the actual length depending on each project.
b. Timeline depends on commission type, script length, and workload.
c. Client should plan launches, reveals, or debuts etc. accordingly.
d. Actor provides progress updates and seeks Client feedback voluntarily.
e. Final deliverables are provided by the Actor using Discord, Google Drive or similar file transfer tools.
f. If there are any delays and adjustments to timeline, the Actor will inform the Client.
g. Clients must agree to delays exceeding 3 weeks through standard communication.
h. Clients have the right to request refunds 6 weeks after deadlines if Work has not been delivered and there was no agreed upon amendment to the timeline.
1. revisions
a. Revisions may be requested at any time during the Work and up to 2 weeks after.
b. Small revisions will be free of charge.
c. Additional charges for excessive revisions may be required.
d. Revisions may affect progress and timeline.
5. communication
a. Ongoing communication and discussion will occur throughout the project, including but not limited to work in progress, idea generation and coaching, situational updates, and more.
b. Communication channels may include Discord or Twitter private messages, email, or others according to Actor discretion.
c. Actor response time may vary, up to one week in order to provide better or more concrete updates.
6. rights & usage
a. Actor Rights
I. The Actor retains copyright, ownership, redistribution and intellectual property rights, which includes but is not limited to display, advertising, printing, the Work and work in progress on websites, social media, portfolios, public broadcast channels (i.e. Twitch) and more.b. Client Rights
I. Clients receive exclusive, non-transferable usage rights to the Work for personal use. Refer to Section 6.c. for commercial rights.
II. Personal use means: display on social media accounts for promotional purposes with no direct monetization such as welcome messages, introductions, sound effects, and posts, transferring to mobile devices for ringtones or notifications, display as part of website designs and channels, excluding use in content of these websites or channels.
III. Client must not claim Work as their own and must credit Actor using their social tag/username/link at the instance of display of the Work or permanently on their websites, social media profiles, broadcast channels and so on.
IV. Client must not edit or modify Work in any way without prior permission from the Artist.c. Commercial Rights
I. Commercial usage rights are not included unless specified in the commission type or listing on the Actor’s websites (i.e. for video games, animations, promotional materials, and so forth) or as agreed upon.
II. Commercial rights means usage of Work on streams or any monetized instances, or selling or reselling Work to another party, as a part of any product, or on another platform.
III. Usage of Work for AI (artificial intelligence) tools; platforms or programs, ML (machine learning) tools, platforms or programs; AI or ML training; NFT; blockchain; or other for-profit platforms/purposes, is strictly prohibited.
IV. Additional charges will be required for commercial usage if not included, typically 2x of the original cost.d. General Rights
I. Except by the Client and any authorized personnel, the Actor's Work must not be reposted or used in any capacity by any other party without express written permission.
7. payments
a. Client pays a 50% down-payment for any Work.
b. Invoices, proposal or payment link will be sent to the Client when Actor is ready to begin.
c. Invoices must be paid within 48 hours, or the project may be cancelled.
d. Prices are in USD, and paid via Ko-Fi, PayPal, or methods as provided by the Artist.
e. Prices may vary or change depending on complexity, requirements and/or additional requests.
f. Once Work has begun or payments have been made, the Client acknowledges Work and deliverables are digital and there are no physically shipped goods to receive.
g. Client warrants they will not issue chargebacks and the refund policy mentioned below will be followed.
8. cancellations & refunds
a. If Client requests cancellation, 50% of project fees may be forfeit if cancelled within 1 day before work starts. A partial to full refund may be provided if there is more than 1 day's notice.
b. No refunds are possible after work begins unless initiated by the Actor.
c. If Actor cannot complete work or there are delays as detailed in Section 3 for unforeseen reasons, the Client may be eligible for a full refund. If work done up to this point is accepted and used by the Client, the Actor will provide a partial refund only.
9. indemnification
a. Client indemnifies Actor against claims, losses, damages, and expenses related to Work usage by the Client, breach by the Client of the Agreement, or third-party claims.
b. If Client's rights are violated or the Work is not delivered as agreed, Actor will work to remedy the situation.
10. acceptance
note: business clients
For business level clients, businesses, agencies, organizations, management and groups, please contact me to arrange in more detail.
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Pricing
Pricing may vary with each project depending on length and complexity
Preferred method is through paypal. Prices in USD
0-2 minutes with 150 words or less: $50 - $100
3-5 minutes with 150-750 words: $100 - $250
5-15 minutes with 750 - 2250 words: $250 - $450
15-30 minutes with 2250 - 4500 words: $450 - $600
30-45 minutes with 4500 - 6750 words: $600 - $750
45-60 minutes with 6750 - 9000 words: $750 - $900
Feel free to contact me through Twitter @nuivhi or nuivhi[at]protonmail.com though I am most easily available on Discord at nuivhidhezra
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