TERMS & CONDITIONS
the fine print
Below is a summary of the terms I will ask you to agree to, should you decide to work with me, at which time I will provide you with a more formal document via email.
EMAIL ACCESS
I am available during the week via email and will always do my best to respond within 48 hours. There is no charge for any brief “catch up emails”. I will never surprise you with any fees. If I think your email is going to require that we be“on the clock,” I will let you know in advance.
RESPONSIBILITY
I will do everything possible to support you in achieving your own desired results and outcomes.
Everyone is different. So whether you are a first-timer or a professional, I will work with you to identify and solve problems that are appropriate to your level of experience and your preferred learning style.
I always offer advice and suggestions that I believe in but I will never force my opinion on you. I will always respect that you are the author and final decision maker in all matters relating to your work.
CONFIDENTIALITY
I respect your privacy and will not divulge any of your personal information without your express consent. You, of course are free to discuss our coaching relationship with anyone at anytime.
SCHEDULING
All Coaching Sessions are scheduled in advance at a time that we have agreed is mutually convenient. If you cannot attend a scheduled Coaching Session you are responsible to inform me 24 hours in advance. There will be no refunds, credits or transfers available if you do not show up for an appointment. It is your responsibility to contact me, to reschedule your appointment, again, at a time we agree is mutually convenient.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Your original material is yours. Any work that is the result of our collaboration is yours.
However, for your own protection, I always advise clients and students to copyright their screenplays.
There are a number of ways to do this. But my recommendation is that you register your script with the Writers Guild of America here: https://www.wgaeast.org/mo/script_registration/registrations
$17 for students with ID
$25 for non-members
INDEMNIFICATION
Please understand that our coaching agreement is not a guarantee that either your screenplay will sell or that the film you’ve directed will be a success. No one can guarantee that. All I can guarantee is that I will always give you my best effort.