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I will be submitting to you
certain original materials with the intent of exposure and submission to film industry executives at the discretion of
ScreenWritersVault.com. This intent is with the following express understanding and
conditions:
I acknowledge that I have requested
permission to disclose and submit to
ScreenWritersVault.com,
and it's operating executives for Tell-A-Vision Ventures,
Inc. (hereunder, "ScreenWritersVault.com") certain materials
that may or may not be protected under copyright law, and it is my own
responsibility to seek protection by registering those materials with the
Writers Guild of America at my own discretion. All materials reviewed by
industry members of ScreenWritersVault.com will be regarded as protected
material as stated in the "Confidentiality Agreement".
I agree that
ScreenWritersVault.com has
no obligation to me in any respect with regard to such material
being "optioned" or "sold" to any third party, and that any
negotiations involved with any third party will be done so by a
representative of my choice with that third party. I also
understand that the
ScreenWritersVault.com is one of many sources and
tools used by its member companies for scouting projects at their
own free will and I am
in no way guaranteed that any or all member companies will choose
to make official review of my project(s). I understand that any
interest or review of my project(s) is of a subjective nature, and
that each executive or member company can "pass" or choose not to
review my project for any reason.
I understand that
ScreenWritersVault.com is not responsible
for preserving or returning all or any portion of the material to me.
I acknowledge that
ScreenWritersVault.com
has no intent to compensate me directly, and I have no expectation of
receiving any compensation from
ScreenWritersVault.com. Any compensation for purchase of
intellectual property will be done so by the reviewing third-party
"Industry Member" (production company or network). I acknowledge
that any discussions I may have with any third party as a result
of submitting materials to
ScreenWritersVault.com regarding the possible purchase of my
original materials does not constitute any agreement, expressed or implied,
as to any actual acquisition of those materials which I am hereby disclosing
to you.
If the material submitted herein is
not new or novel, or was not originated by me, or has not been reduced to
concrete form, or is similar to any material submitted by, or created by any
other subscriber before this time and hereafter in perpetuity to
ScreenWritersVault.com, then I agree
ScreenWritersVault.com shall not be liable to me for use of such material under
the laws of Intellectual Property Rights.
I hereby warrant and represent: 1.
that said material was created and/or is solely owned by me and no other
person, firm or corporation has any right, title or interest therein or
thereto; 2. that I have full right to submit same to you upon all of the
terms and conditions stated herein; and 3. that the description of said
material as set forth herein contains all of the elements thereof. I will
indemnify you from any and all claims, loss or liability (including
reasonable attorney's fees) that may be asserted against you or incurred by
you at any time in connection with said material or any use thereof, arising
from any breach or alleged breach of these warranties.
I understand and
agree that since many concepts for movies fall within the same
genre and are similar in storyline format, changing content and elements to
any project I submit, during the posting period of my project, can
effectively create a new concept from the original submission I have
made. I understand and
agree with the policy of
ScreenWritersVault.com to not allow
writers to enter the database for post-editing of their show during the
allotted period of presentation. Only changes approved by the site
administrator will be allowed.
I further
acknowledge and accept that all project statuses listed in the my
password protected Project Status page are selected and
administered at the discretion of member companies, and only upon
receiving a "Requesting Contact with Writer" status will
ScreenWritersVault.com forward my contact information to that Company
or Executive inquiring. I also understand and accept that
ScreenWritersVault.com has
no control or obligation to any status selection by member
Companies and I will not make unsolicited inquiry to member
companies regarding any status or project unless requested to do
so by ScreenWritersVault.com. Further to this, I understand and agree
in entirety to the ScreenWritersVault.com Writer/Executive Relations
Protocol, and that it is put in place to preserve the relations
with subscribing company members who search the
ScreenWritersVault.com database and ultimately buy our
posted intellectual properties.
Charge-backs and Payment Disputes:
I agree that any charge-back made by my financial institution
denying payment for services rendered by ScreenWritersVault.com and is
"Reversed" by the merchant services for Tell-A-Vision Ventures and
my financial institution, I am obligated and in agreement to pay a
$25.00 "charge-back reversal fee". Such a fee will be applied
immediately to my account by Tell-A-Vision Ventures and pursued by
the full authority of collection agencies and the merchant
services fraud department. ScreenWritersVault.com will provide any
financial institution disputing charges, full records of account
confirmation, activity, and terms of service agreement with
electronic I.D. recording of fulfillment of services to all
authorities and financial institutions necessary. For any returned
personal check, a $25.00 administration fee will be imposed, and
non-negotiable by financial institutions.
Membership Cancellation:
ScreenWritersVault.com provides direct link for electronic mail
requests to discontinue services and recurring membership payment.
I understand and agree that it is my responsibility to request to
discontinue recurring membership charges to my account, and that
any request after such charge will only apply to the next billing
date. My account will remain in full active standing through the
remainder of the current full membership period. Any demand for
refund of membership fees will not be granted if writer has
already received industry review by any member company during any
period of membership.
This agreement is applicable to any
and all materials submitted at any time during membership with
ScreenWritersVault.com, and shall be governed by
the State of California excluding any laws relating to the conflict or
choice of laws.
I hereby state that I have read and
understand this agreement and that no oral representations of any kind have
been made to me and that this agreement states our entire understanding. I
acknowledge that but for my agreement to the above terms and conditions, you
would not accede to any request to receive and consider the said material
which I am submitting to
ScreenWritersVault.com
By typing "I AGREE" as my
electronic and binding signature, I understand and agree to the above:
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