Jaegerfilm Ltd – Terms & Conditions of Business
Last updated: January 2026
Company: Jaegerfilm Ltd ("Jaegerfilm", "we", "us")
Client: The person or organisation commissioning services ("you", "Client")
1. Definitions and Interpretation
1.1 "Agreement" means these Terms & Conditions together with any written quotation, proposal, scope of work or email acceptance issued by Jaegerfilm.
1.2 "Deliverables" means the video, audio, stills or other materials described in the quotation or scope of work.
1.3 "Services" means the filming, production, post‑production and related services provided by Jaegerfilm.
1.4 "Working Day" means a weekday excluding public holidays in England and Wales.
2. Formation of Contract
2.1 No contract shall exist until you have confirmed acceptance of our quotation or proposal in writing (including by email) and, where applicable, paid the required deposit.
2.2 These Terms & Conditions apply to all Services provided by Jaegerfilm and override any terms proposed by the Client unless expressly agreed in writing.
3. Fees and Payment
3.1 Fees are as stated in the quotation and are exclusive of VAT, which shall be added at the prevailing rate.
3.2 Unless otherwise agreed:
50% of the total fee is payable as a non‑refundable deposit upon acceptance.
The balance is payable upon delivery of the Deliverables or submission of the final invoice, whichever occurs first.
3.3 Invoices are payable within 14 days of the invoice date.
3.4 We reserve the right to charge interest on overdue amounts at 8% per annum above the Bank of England base rate, in accordance with the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998.
3.5 Jaegerfilm may suspend work or withhold Deliverables until all outstanding sums are paid.
4. Scope, Deliverables and Revisions
4.1 The scope of Services and Deliverables shall be as described in the quotation or agreed scope of work. Any work outside that scope will be charged separately.
4.2 Unless otherwise stated, the quoted fee includes:
One initial edit
Up to two rounds of reasonable revisions
4.3 Additional revisions, re‑edits, alternative cuts, or changes arising from amended instructions will be charged at Jaegerfilm’s standard hourly or daily rates.
4.4 The Client must provide all feedback in a timely and consolidated manner. Delays caused by the Client may result in revised delivery timelines.
5. Delivery and Acceptance
5.1 Delivery dates are estimates unless expressly agreed in writing.
5.2 Upon delivery, the Client shall review the Deliverables and notify Jaegerfilm of any material defects within 14 days.
5.3 If no defects are notified within 14 days, the Deliverables shall be deemed accepted.
5.4 Minor colour, stylistic or creative preferences shall not constitute defects.
6. Intellectual Property and Licensing
6.1 All intellectual property rights in the Deliverables remain the property of Jaegerfilm until full payment has been received.
6.2 Upon receipt of full payment, Jaegerfilm grants the Client a non‑exclusive, non‑transferable licence to use the Deliverables solely for the purposes and media specified in the quotation.
6.3 Unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing, the licence:
Is limited to the agreed project or campaign
Does not permit resale, sublicensing, or transfer to third parties
Does not permit editing or alteration without Jaegerfilm’s consent
6.4 Jaegerfilm retains the right to use extracts of the Deliverables for self‑promotion, showreels, websites, social media, awards submissions and marketing, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
7. Client Materials and Permissions
7.1 The Client warrants that all materials, instructions and locations provided do not infringe any third‑party rights.
7.2 The Client is responsible for obtaining all necessary permissions, releases, consents and clearances for people, locations, trademarks and content, unless expressly agreed otherwise.
7.3 The Client shall indemnify Jaegerfilm against any claims arising from the Client’s failure to obtain such permissions.
8. Data Protection and Privacy
8.1 Each party shall comply with applicable data protection legislation, including the UK GDPR.
8.2 Where Jaegerfilm processes personal data on behalf of the Client, it shall do so solely for the purposes of providing the Services.
8.3 The Client confirms it has lawful authority to instruct filming of identifiable individuals.
9. Cancellation and Postponement
9.1 If the Client cancels the Services:
More than 14 days before filming: the deposit is retained
7–14 days before filming: 75% of the quoted fee is payable
Less than 7 days before filming: 100% of the quoted fee is payable
9.2 Postponements may be treated as cancellations if rescheduling is not reasonably possible.
9.3 Costs incurred with third parties (crew, equipment hire, travel) are payable in full if non‑refundable.
10. Force Majeure
10.1 Neither party shall be liable for failure or delay caused by events beyond reasonable control, including (but not limited to) serious illness, accidents, fire, flood, acts of government, strikes or failure of utilities.
10.2 Adverse weather conditions that reasonably prevent filming shall not constitute force majeure unless expressly agreed.
11. Liability
11.1 Nothing in this Agreement shall limit liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any liability that cannot be excluded under law.
11.2 Subject to clause 11.1, Jaegerfilm’s total liability arising out of or in connection with the Services shall be limited to the total fees paid by the Client under the relevant Agreement.
11.3 Jaegerfilm shall not be liable for indirect or consequential losses, including loss of profit, business or reputation.
12. Insurance
12.1 Jaegerfilm maintains appropriate public liability and equipment insurance.
12.2 The Client is responsible for insurance of locations, participants and property not owned by Jaegerfilm.
13. Termination
13.1 Jaegerfilm may terminate the Agreement immediately if the Client fails to pay sums due or materially breaches these Terms.
13.2 Upon termination, all outstanding fees shall become immediately payable.
14. Dispute Resolution
14.1 The parties shall first attempt to resolve disputes through good‑faith negotiation.
14.2 If unresolved, the parties agree to attempt mediation before commencing court proceedings.
15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
15.1 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
15.2 The courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction.
16. General
16.1 This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties.
16.2 No waiver shall be effective unless in writing.
16.3 If any provision is held invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in force.
Jaegerfilm Ltd
Registered in England and Wales