Sebastian Ziegler – Film & Video Production
Effective from: 01 01 2010
Governing law: Iceland
These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") apply to all services provided by Sebastian Ziegler, hereafter "the Company", to any client, hereafter "the Client".
All materials created by the Company — including but not limited to video footage, edits, audio, music, animations, scripts, graphics, stills, and raw footage (collectively "the Content") — are the sole and exclusive copyrighted property of the Company, unless a written transfer of rights is signed by both parties.
Unless a full buyout has been purchased (see Clause 4), the Client receives a non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to use the final delivered materials strictly for the agreed purposes and platforms as outlined in writing (e.g., broadcast, social media, internal use). This licence does not include the right to edit, resell, sublicense, or reuse the material for other projects unless expressly approved by the Company in writing.
Upon written agreement and payment of an additional fee, the Client may obtain a Media Buyout Licence granting:
Conditions:
Important: A media buyout does not include third-party elements (e.g., music, fonts, stock footage) unless separately licensed or cleared.
Unless included in a buyout agreement or specific deliverable list, raw footage is not included in standard services.
If released, raw footage remains subject to the Company’s copyright and licensing restrictions.
Quotes include 3 rounds of revisions after the first delivery. Additional revisions may be charged at the Company’s standard hourly rate (20,000ISK + VSK) or fixed fee.
The Client agrees to:
The Client is liable for any legal claims arising from material they have supplied or authorised.
Late payments may incur interest and/or delivery holds.
If the Client cancels:
The Company reserves the right to showcase finished work (or excerpts) in its portfolio, including website, social media, and awards submissions. If the Client requires confidentiality, this must be requested in writing prior to production.
The Company shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential loss or damage, including loss of profits or reputation. The Company’s total liability is limited to the fees paid by the Client for the specific project.
The Company is not liable for delays or failure caused by events beyond its control, including natural disasters, illness, equipment failure, or government restrictions.
All personal data and filmed content will be handled in accordance with Icelandic and EU GDPR regulations. The Client is responsible for obtaining any necessary releases and consents from participants, performers, or property owners.
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of Iceland. Any disputes arising from these Terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the District Court of Reykjavík.
If the Client causes delays (e.g., failing to deliver assets, approvals, or access), the Company reserves the right to revise delivery timelines and charge holding or rebooking fees if schedules must be rearranged. Extended delays of more than 30 days without reasonable communication may result in project termination, with all work billed to date.
It is the Client’s responsibility to obtain signed Talent and Location Releases for any person or property filmed at their request. If not provided, the Company may refuse to deliver or publish content. The Company can provide release templates upon request.
Unless otherwise agreed in writing:
Where applicable, aerial filming will be conducted in compliance with Icelandic aviation laws and weather permitting. The Company will notify the Client if conditions make drone work unsafe or unlawful, and reserves the right to cancel drone operations without penalty. Additional permits, no-fly zone access, or civil aviation approvals may incur extra costs.
If filming on location, the Client agrees to ensure a safe and legally compliant working environment for all crew and contributors. The Company reserves the right to postpone or cancel filming if health, safety, or legal risks are present.
Filming days are based on standard 10 hour workdays. Overtime (including weekends, night shoots, or last-minute extensions) is charged additionally unless included in the quote. Crew breaks, travel time, and gear setup/pack-down are considered part of the working day.
Final deliverables are supplied in the formats agreed at time of quoting (e.g., MP4, ProRes, 4K). Delivery beyond this scope (e.g., additional resolutions, subtitles, master files) may incur extra charges. The Company does not guarantee long-term storage of project files or footage unless a separate archival agreement is in place.
By commissioning services from Sebastian Ziegler, the Client acknowledges and accepts these Terms & Conditions.