TERMS OF SERVICE

These terms (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website operated by Dallas Media Company LLC (“DMC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), located at dallasmediacompany.com, along with any services we provide. By using our site or engaging us for a project, you agree to these Terms.

The short version: use the website fairly, treat our work the way you’d want yours treated, pay invoices on time, and we’ll do the same for you. Project specifics are governed by individual contracts — these Terms cover the general baseline.

01Acceptance of Terms

By accessing the website, contacting us, or engaging DMC for services, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement. If you’re using our services on behalf of a company, you confirm you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

02Our Services

DMC provides video production, photography, and content creation services, including but not limited to: corporate video, event coverage, brand films, automotive videography, podcast production, photography, social media content, and live streaming. Specific scope, timeline, and pricing are documented in a separate project agreement signed by both parties.

03Use of This Website

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict their use of the site. You may not:

• Copy, reproduce, or republish material from this site without written permission
• Use the site to transmit malicious code, spam, or unsolicited advertising
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site or its infrastructure
• Use automated systems (scrapers, bots) to access the site at a rate beyond what a human user could reasonably generate

04Project Engagement

All paid engagements between DMC and a client require a signed project agreement that specifies scope, deliverables, timeline, fees, and ownership terms. Submitting a quote request through this website is the start of a conversation — it does not, by itself, create a binding contract.

Once a project agreement is signed, both parties are bound to its terms. These Terms apply in addition to (and not in place of) the project agreement.

05Payment & Fees

Specific payment terms — deposit amounts, milestone billing, final payment timing — are defined in each project agreement. In the absence of those specifics, the following applies:

• A non-refundable deposit (typically 50% of total project fee) is required to confirm the shoot date
• Balance is due within 14 days of final deliverable handoff
• Late payments may accrue interest of 1.5% per month or the maximum allowed by law
• Out-of-pocket expenses (travel beyond DFW, talent fees, location rentals, special equipment) are billed separately when applicable

06Intellectual Property

The content of this website — including text, graphics, logos, images, and design — is owned by Dallas Media Company LLC and protected by copyright and trademark law. Nothing on this site grants you any license or right to use our intellectual property without our written permission.

Materials we showcase as portfolio examples remain the joint or licensed property of DMC and the original client, as governed by the underlying project agreement.

07Deliverables & Ownership

Ownership and licensing of project deliverables is defined in each project agreement. Default arrangements typically include:

• Final deliverables are licensed to the client for the use cases specified in the project agreement (broadcast, web, social, etc.)
• Raw footage, RAW image files, and project files are retained by DMC unless explicitly transferred in the project agreement (and usually at additional fee)
• DMC retains the right to use completed work in our portfolio, marketing materials, and case studies — subject to any confidentiality terms
• Talent likeness rights must be cleared by the client where applicable; DMC handles releases for our own roster talent

08Cancellation & Rescheduling

Cancellation and rescheduling terms are defined per project agreement. Default policy:

• Rescheduling at least 7 days before shoot date: no additional fee, subject to availability
• Rescheduling within 7 days of shoot date: 25% rescheduling fee may apply
• Cancellation by client: deposit is non-refundable
• Cancellation by DMC due to circumstances outside our control: deposit is refunded in full or applied to a rescheduled date

09Disclaimers

This website and its content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do our best to keep the information accurate and the site functional, but we don’t guarantee that:

• The site will always be available or error-free
• All information on the site is current or complete
• Specific results from any service or content recommendation are guaranteed

10Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, DMC’s total liability arising from or related to your use of this website or our services is limited to the amount you have paid us in the twelve months preceding the event giving rise to the claim. We are not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, including lost profits or business interruption.

Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot be limited by law (such as in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct).

11Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of our services will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Dallas County, Texas, and you agree to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.

12Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will reflect any revision. Continued use of the website or services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. For material changes that affect existing engagements, we’ll communicate directly with active clients.

Questions about a specific contract, deliverable, or licensing detail? Email sean@dallasmediacompany.com. These Terms are provided as a general framework and are not a substitute for the project-specific agreement signed between DMC and each client.