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Booking Term & Conditions

2018 AGENCY AGREEMENT – CHILD (under 18 yrs of age)

 

Hereafter, “TRM” Top Runway Models will be referred to as the Agency, and the term Model will refer to the artist/signatory parent or guardian and any person responsible for or be accompanying the artist on Assignment.  The term Assignment(s) will refer to any work, assignment, audition or casting arranged by the Agency.

 

1.       The Model will remain with the Agency for a minimum period of 12 months.  The Model will remain under contract with the Agency beyond this period if undertaking an ongoing Assignment(s) until the completion of that Assignment(s) or any further associated Assignment(s) in full.  The Model agrees to complete any Assignment(s) with the agency that has been started in any form, verbally/written/email, etc., and may not continue the Assignment(s) with a different agent/agency or by self/parent/guardian, or any other form, of representation.

The Agency has the right to represent the Model and publish Model details, including images, in any promotional/advertising capacity without reference to the Model.  The Model agrees that any document, in any media, created, produced or published by the Agency may not be used by any other individual or company without the prior written consent of the Agency.  The Agency agrees to represent the Model but cannot guarantee that the Model will receive any work as ultimately the final casting decision rests with the client and not the Agency.  The Model hereby agrees that no representations have been made to them by the Agency that has given such a guarantee and, for the avoidance of doubt, the Model agrees that the Agency has not and will not charge the Model for representation during the term of this agreement.

 

2.      The Model agrees that the Agency has the right to terminate this agreement and its representation of the Model with immediate effect should follow the Model, or any person accompanying the Model, fail to behave in a professional and courteous manner at all times on Assignment(s) or should a Model fail to attend a pre-arranged Assignment(s) without notifying the Agency.   The Model agrees that the Agency has the right to terminate this agreement and its representation of the Model with immediate effect should follow a Model, or any person representing the Model, fail to behave in a professional and courteous manner towards, and during any communication with, the Agency and Agency staff.  In the event of the Model failing to attend a pre-arranged Assignment(s) without notifying the Agency, the Model agrees that the Model may be liable for the costs of that Assignment(s).  The Model has the right to terminate this agreement by giving 30 days written notice and agrees that the notice period will commence from the date that notification is received by the Agency.  However, the Model cannot terminate this agreement, and will remain under contract with the Agency, if undertaking an ongoing Assignment(s) until the completion of that Assignment(s) or any associated Assignment(s) in full and the Model agrees to complete any Assignment(s) with the Agency that has been started in any form, verbally/written/email etc, and may not continue this Assignment(s) with a different agent/agency or by self/parent/guardian or any other form of representation. 

 

3.       The Model agrees that the Agency acts as an employment agency and grants the Agency sole authority to negotiate and collect, on behalf of the Model, all gross income arising from any Assignment(s) negotiated by the Agency throughout the term and in perpetuity.  The Model agrees that a basic commission that is equivalent to 2 hours work at standard photographic rate will be taken out of initial gross earnings and thereafter a commission rate of 25% (plus tax on that commission) will be deducted by the Agency from the gross fee for the Assignment(s) and that a charge of 5.00us dollar per check issued is applicable.  (Current standard photographic rate is US 50.00/hour, though all rates are negotiable with individual clients for all hourly, half day & full day assignments in any media).  No refunds or rebates are payable on commission fees.  The Model recognizes and agrees that the Client is the employer therefore payment for an Assignment(s) can only be made to the Model, and chaperone as applicable, on receipt of payment from the client to the Agency.  The Model understands that the Agency will raise a commission invoice if the Model is paid any fee directly by the Agency’s client and that representation may be suspended until the commission invoice is paid in full by the Model.  The Agency cannot be held responsible for payment of monies owed to the Model by the client if the client goes into liquidation or withholds payments from the Agency for any reason.   The Model acknowledges that they take on any Assignment (s) sourced by the Agency on a self-employed basis and that they are solely responsible for declaration and payment of any Tax and National Insurance, if applicable, that may be due and this is not the responsibility of the Agency.    Parents or associates of the Model who undertake work on behalf of the Agency agree that a commission of 25% (plus TAX on that commission) will be deducted by the Agency from the gross fee for the Assignment(s), that a charge of £1.00 plus VAT per check issued is applicable and that, in regard to the Assignment(s), they are self-employed and are responsible for the declaration and payment of Tax and National Insurance that is due. 

 

4.      The Agency may apply for a license in accordance with (Performances and Activities providing that all the required and requested documentation is provided to the Agency by the Model.

 

5.      The Model agrees that job details will initially be given orally at the point of booking and subsequently confirmed in writing in paper or electronic form. The Model agrees it is not the responsibility of the Agency to ensure the safety of the Model whilst undertaking any Assignment(s).  The Model agrees to comply with all rules and regulations, including those pertaining to Health & Safety, that are in place at the Agency and at any premises or location where any Assignment(s) is undertaken. The Model agrees that the Agency cannot be held responsible or liable for any injury or accident that may occur to the Model when travelling to or from or during any Assignment(s) they undertake on behalf of the Agency.  The Model agrees that they are responsible for travel arrangements to and from the location of the Assignment and that the Model must meet any expenses incurred when undertaking an Assignment.  The Model must telephone the Agency within 48 hours of a job being completed to notify the Agency of the hours worked.  The Model agrees that if the Agency is not notified within 48 hours the Model may not be paid for the Assignment.

 

6.      The Model agrees that they are legally entitled to work in the United State of America when undertaking an Assignment and understand the Agency will not promote a Model who has not provided the Agency with relevant documentation.  The Model agrees that the Agency may, in capacity of data controller share the Model’s personal data with third parties, handle, hold and process data about the Model in order to process primary and residual payments as necessary and, in compliance with statutory requirements, and relevant child employment legislation authorities.

 

7.      The Model agrees that it is the responsibility of the Model to complete and return any forms, measurement sheets and licensing documentation forwarded by the Agency.  If the Model is not licensed as a result of the Agency not having been provided with the correct information or documents the Agency cannot promote or forward the model for Assignment(s) in any form.  The Model agrees that it is the responsibility of the Model to notify Agency of any changes to their personal details to include (but not be limited to) change of postal address, change of email address, telephone numbers, measurement details etc.  The Model agrees to notify the Agency of any significant changes to their appearance including (but not be limited to) change of hair style/color, weight loss/gain, addition of a tattoo or piercing and understands that failure to inform the Agency of such changes may result in them being sent home from an Assignment without any payment due. The Model agrees to update the images provided to the Agency should the Agency deem a significant change in their appearance has taken place.  The Model agrees and accepts that if updated images have been requested but not provided the Agency cannot promote or forward the Model for Assignment(s).   

 

8.       The Model agrees that they shall not without prior written consent from the Agency make public any information in connection with the business of the Agency or these Terms & Conditions.  The Model agrees that any details regarding Assignment(s) work, paid or unpaid, undertaken by the Model will not be divulged to the press/radio or any media nor posted on any social networking site or public forum without written consent by the Agency.   The Model agrees that if they are deemed by the Agency to have divulged any details regarding Assignment(s) work, paid or un-paid to the press/radio or any media the Agency has the right to terminate this Agreement.  The Model agrees that if they are deemed by the Agency to have posted derogatory and/or slanderous remarks on social networking sites and/or public forums the Agency has the right to terminate this Agreement.

The Model agrees that these Terms and Conditions must not be copied or reproduced.

 

2018 AGENCY AGREEMENT – ADULT

 

Hereafter, “TRM” Top Runway Models will be referred to as the Agency, the artist will be referred to as the Model, and the term Assignment(s) will refer to any work, assignment, audition or casting arranged by the Agency.

 

1.  The Model will remain with the Agency for a minimum period of 12 months.  The Model will remain under contract with the Agency beyond this period until either the Model or the Agency utilizes their right to terminate this agreement by giving 30 days written the notice.  The Model will remain under contract with the Agency if undertaking an ongoing Assignment(s) until the completion of that Assignment(s) or any further associated Assignment(s) in full.  The Model agrees to complete any Assignment(s) with the Agency that has been started in any form, verbally/written/email, etc., and may not continue this Assignment(s) with a different agent/agency or by self, or any other form, of representation.  The Agency has the right to represent the Model and publish Model details, including images, in any promotional/advertising capacity without reference to the Model.  The Model agrees that any document, in any media, created, produced or published by the Agency may not be used by any other individual or company without the prior written consent of the Agency.  The Agency agrees to represent the Model but cannot guarantee that the Model will receive any work as ultimately the final casting decision rests with the client and not the Agency.  The Model at this moment agrees that no representations have been made to them by the Agency that has given such a guarantee and, for the avoidance of doubt, the Model agrees that the Agency has not and will not charge the Model for representation during the term of this agreement.

 

2. The Model agrees that the Agency has the right to terminate this agreement and its representation of the Model with immediate effect should follow the Model, or any person accompanying the Model, fail to behave in a professional and courteous manner at all times on Assignment(s) or should a Model fail to attend a pre-arranged Assignment(s) without notifying the Agency.  The Model agrees that the Agency has the right to terminate this agreement and its representation of the Model with immediate effect should follow a Model, or any person representing the Model, fail to behave in a professional and courteous manner towards, and during any communication with, the Agency and Agency staff.  In the event of the Model failing to attend a pre-arranged Assignment(s) without notifying the Agency, the Model agrees that the Model may be held liable for the costs of the Assignment(s).  The Model has the right to terminate this agreement by giving 30 days written notice and agrees that the notice period will commence from the date that notification is received by the Agency.  However, the Model cannot terminate this agreement, and will remain under contract with the Agency, if undertaking an ongoing Assignment(s) until the completion of that Assignment(s) or any associated Assignment(s) in full and the Model agrees to complete any Assignment(s) with the Agency that has been started in any form, verbally/written/email etc, and may not continue this Assignment(s) with a different agent/agency or by self or any other form of representation.

 

3.  The Model agrees that the Agency acts as an employment agency and grants the Agency sole authority to negotiate and collect, on behalf of the Model, all gross income arising from any Assignment(s) negotiated by the Agency throughout the term and in perpetuity.  The model agrees that a basic commission that is equivalent to 2 hours work at standard photographic rate will be taken out of initial gross earnings and thereafter a commission rate of 20% (+TAX) will be deducted by the Agency from the gross fee for the Assignment(s) and that a charge of 5.00 per check  issued is applicable.  (Current standard photographic rate is US 50.00/hour, though all rates are negotiable with individual clients for all hourly, half day & full day assignments in any media).  No refunds or rebates are payable on commission fees.  The Model recognizes and agrees that the Client is the employer. Therefore, payment for an Assignment(s) can only be made to the Model on receipt of payment from the client to the Agency.  The Model understands that the Agency will raise a commission invoice if the Model is paid any fee directly by the Agency’s client and that representation may be suspended until the commission invoice is paid in full by the Model.  The Agency cannot be held responsible for payment of monies owed to the Model by the client if the client goes into liquidation or withholds payments from the Agency for any reason.  The Model acknowledges that they take on any assignment sourced by the Agency on a self-employed basis and that they are solely responsible for declaration and payment of any Tax and Insurance, if applicable, that may be due and this is not the responsibility of the Agency.  Associates of the Model who undertake work on behalf of the Agency agree that a commission of 20% (+TAX on that commission) will be deducted by the Agency from the gross fee for the Assignment(s), that a charge of US 5.00 per check  issued is applicable and that in, regard to the Assignment(s), they are self-employed and are responsible for the declaration and payment of Tax and Insurance that is due.

 

4.  The Model agrees that job details will initially be given verbally at the point of booking and subsequently confirmed in writing in paper or electronic form.  The Model agrees it is not the responsibility of the Agency to ensure the Models safety whilst undertaking any Assignment(s).  The Model agrees to comply with all rules and regulations, including those pertaining to Health & Safety, that are in place at the Agency or any premises, or location, that an Assignment(s) is undertaken.  The Model agrees that the Agency cannot be held responsible or liable for any injury or accident that may occur to the Model when traveling to or from or during any Assignment(s) they undertake on behalf of the Agency.  The Model agrees that they are responsible for travel arrangements to and from the location of the Assignment and that the Model must meet any expenses incurred when undertaking an Assignment.  The Model must telephone the Agency within 48 hours of a job being completed to notify the Agency of the hours worked.  The Model agrees that if the Agency is not notified within 48 hours the Model may not be paid for the Assignment.  

 

5.  The Model agrees that they are legally entitled to work in the United State of America when undertaking an Assignment and understands that the Agency will not actively promote a Model who has not provided the Agency with acceptable photographic identification and National Insurance number or relevant work permit.  The Model agrees that the Agency may, in the capacity of data controller  share the Model’s personal data with third parties, handle, hold and process data about the Model in order to process primary and residual payments as necessary and, in compliance with statutory requirements, report information Tax Revenue & Customs (IRS).

 

6.  The Model agrees it is the responsibility of the Model to return any forms forwarded by the Agency.  The Model agrees that it is the responsibility of the Model to notify the Agency of any changes to their personal details to include (but not be limited to) change of postal address, change of email address, telephone numbers, measurement details etc.  The Model agrees to notify the Agency of any significant changes to their appearance including (but not limited to) change of hair style/color, weight loss/gain, addition of tattoo or piercing and understands that failure to inform the Agency of such changes may result in them being sent home from an Assignment without any payment due.  The Model agrees to update the images provided to the Agency should the Agency deem a significant change in their appearance has taken place.  The Model agrees and accepts that if updated images have been requested but not provided the Agency cannot promote or forward the Model for Assignment(s) in any form and may utilize their right to terminate this agreement with 30 days written notice to the Artist.

 

7.  The Model agrees that they shall not without prior written consent from the Agency make public any information in connection with the business of the Agency or these Terms & Conditions.  The Model agrees that any details regarding Assignment(s) work, paid or unpaid, undertaken by the Model will not be divulged to the press/radio or any media nor posted on any social networking site or public forum without written consent by the Agency.  The Model agrees that if they are deemed by the Agency to have divulged any details regarding Assignment(s) work, paid or un-paid to the press/radio or any media the Agency has the right to terminate this Agreement.  The Model agrees that if they are deemed by the Agency to have posted derogatory and/or slanderous remarks on social networking sites and/or public forums the Agency has the right to terminate this Agreement.

The Model agrees that these Terms and Conditions must not be copied or reproduced.

 

 

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