Model Terms

TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR MODELS 

All models/artists should read and understand the following when joining Fresh Agents, it is also advisable to read our Client Terms and these are to protect the model/artist. 

INTERPREATATION 

For the purpose of this agreement, the following industry abbreviations will apply: 

‘Agency’ means Fresh Agents Limited 

‘Model’ covers anyone we represent, model, actor, child, family, creative (stylists, MUA)

‘Booking’ means any job or assignments including but not limited to photographic, commercials, video, film, TV production, events on which a person has been booked by Fresh Agents.

‘Client’ means the person or company named on the booking confirmation for whom Fresh Agents has agreed to provide models.

These terms, constitute an agreement between 'Fresh Agents' and yourself 'Model' and they govern all bookings undertaken by you. The bookings will concern the provision of (modelling assignments, promotional services, acting, performing, presenting or TV extra work).

These terms will be deemed to have been accepted by you each time you accept a booking with Fresh Agents Ltd.

For avoidance of doubt, nothing in these terms shall render you an employee of the agency or the client. 

You are engaged as a self-employed worker. No variation or alteration of these terms shall be valid during the performance of any booking unless approved by both parties in writing. We reserve the right to vary the terms of any booking without liability by prior notice in writing.

BOOKINGS

  1. The booking which has been accepted by yourself 'model' through your agency 'Fresh Agents' must then be fulfilled through Fresh Agents. Any further bookings relating to the original must also be fulfilled through Fresh Agents. The model will be liable to pay all Fresh Agents losses in respect of the original booking if not. 
  2. The model undertakes not at any time in the future to contact in anyway whatsoever any clients introduced to them through Fresh Agents in any capacity whatsoever without the written consent of Fresh Agents. 
  3. Once accepting a booking, the model is liable to fulfil this contract. Fresh Agents will supply the ‘best of their knowledge’ booking details by e-mail and then the full job details at the earliest possible moment. Each contract applies to any one offer only, as every booking is different. 
  4. The job details will always quote the model fees net to you (what you will be paid) 
  5. Provisional bookings - If the model has agreed to keep a date free for a particular client, it is their responsibility to inform the agency if their availability changes at any point. 

AVAILABILITY

  1. The model must give 7 working days notice to the agency to withdraw from a confirmed booking, failure to do this will result in your details being removed from our books.
  2. The model shall be liable for any extras costs that have been incurred by Fresh Agents due to a cancellation and it will be the at the agency’s discretion should they want to remove you from their books. 
  3. It is the models responsibility to be available for the duration of the booking and understand that due to the nature of the work there is a possibility overtime may be incurred. 

PAYMENT AND INVOICING

  1. Fresh Agents, acting as a principal, will issue invoices directly to the client and handle all aspects of the payment.
  2. The model grants Fresh Agents the authority to receive any funds on their behalf.
  3. Upon invoicing by the model to Fresh Agents and the provision of relevant banking details, Fresh Agents will remit payment to the model.
  4. Fresh Agents is not obliged to settle model fees prior to receiving payment from the client. Given the potential for an indefinite payment period, it is requested that the client adheres to a 30 working day payment term.
  5. Although potential clients are assumed to be reputable and creditworthy, the agency does not guarantee nor assume responsibility for model fees and expenses related to such engagements. The model acknowledges that the agency shall not be held liable should any engagement prove unsatisfactory.
  6. The model, while working for Fresh Agents and their client, operates on a self-employed basis and is personally responsible for the payment of income tax and National Insurance contributions. The agency will not be held liable for any failure by the model to fulfil these obligations.
  7. All VAT registered models are required to submit their invoices to Fresh Agents, including their VAT number for proper documentation and compliance.

RATES 

  1. The model will receive written notification (via e-mail) detailing the rate of pay for each potential booking. This information will be provided before the model accepts the booking.
  2. Fresh Agents will not be held liable if the client fails to maintain the agreed-upon rates of pay. However, as the agency representing the model, Fresh Agents will make diligent efforts to ensure such situations are avoided.
  3. The model grants Fresh Agents the right to re-negotiate rates if necessary with the client. Any variations in the rate may be attributed to dissatisfaction, and the model will be promptly notified of such changes.
  4. Bookings from clients based overseas may be subject to variations in the rate due to currency fluctuations. These variations will be accurately reflected in the payment received by the model.

COMISSIONS 

  1. All bookings, except for Equity Contract TV commercials: The agency will charge the client a supplemental fee of 20% on all hourly, daily, and usage fees. Unless specifically agreed at the time of booking, the model's disbursement is included at 66.7%, and the agent's fee is set at 33.3% of the total invoice. VAT and any agreed-upon expenses will be added where appropriate.
  2. Equity Contract TV commercials: The fee negotiated by the agent is the artist's fee, from which the agency commission will be deducted at 20% of the total invoice. Any agreed expenses will be added where appropriate.
  3. The model acknowledges that during the period of the agreement and thereafter (in perpetuity), all fees arising from contracts, including renewed and/or re-negotiated contracts originally arranged by the agency, shall continue to be receivable by the agency. The agency will then pay the model their fees in accordance with the terms outlined above.

LIABILITY 

Fresh Agents will not accept responsibility or accept liability for any loss costs claims or proceedings incurred by a model to either persons or property at any time while working, travelling to or from or in connection with any assignment whatsoever.

CANCELLATIONS

Fresh Agents is not liable for any costs claims proceedings or losses due to the cancellation of an assignment, we have a cancellation policy in place with all of our clients so when a cancellation fee is secured the model will receive this. 

PERFORMANCE 

It is the model’s responsibility

  1. To ensure that the booking is fulfilled to the clients order and satisfaction
  2. To be punctual for the booking
  3. To posses the specified wardrobe and accessories
  4. To ensure that the assignment is fulfilled as specified in the job details 

EXCLUSIVITY 

The model is not exclusively represented by the agency, however any client that is introduced to you though Fresh Agents remains the agency’s client and if you are approached for other bookings with this client you must refer them to the agency. Should you not do this you will be liable to pay Fresh Agents their commission from the fees that you receive. 

REPRODUCTION RIGHTS 

All images and details reproduced in association with the agency are supplied by the model with their full permission and consent. The model is solely responsible for obtaining all the necessary copyright permits to reproduce their images. 

TERMINATION OF REPRESENTATION 

The model can terminate their representation with the agency at anytime, without notice. The model must write to Fresh Agents to ask for their details to be removed from the agency books and this will be actioned. The model must fulfil any obligations that they have committed to before they resign. 

ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

Any person registering with Fresh Agents for work is deemed to do so in agreement of the above terms and conditions.