Effective Date: January 1, 2026
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of ankrahstudios.com and any services provided by Ankrah Studios LLC (“Ankrah Studios,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By using the Site or engaging our Services, you agree to these Terms.
Who We Work With
Our Services are offered for business and organization purposes (B2B). If you are engaging us on behalf of a company or organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that entity.
Services, Proposals, and Agreements
Information on the Site is general and may change. Specific deliverables, pricing, timelines, and responsibilities are confirmed in a written proposal, statement of work, invoice, or production agreement (“Project Agreement”). If there is a conflict between these Terms and a Project Agreement, the Project Agreement controls.
Scheduling, Deposits, and Payments
Booking deposit: Projects typically require a 50% non-refundable deposit to reserve production dates and begin work.
Remaining balance: The remaining balance is typically due on the production date unless agreed otherwise in writing.
We may pause work or withhold delivery if invoices are unpaid.
Cancellations and Rescheduling
Notice: We request at least one (1) week notice to reschedule.
Flexibility: We try to be flexible when circumstances require changes, but availability is not guaranteed.
Weather: If weather impacts production, we may reschedule to the next mutually available date.
Refunds
Deposits are non-refundable. Other payments are non-refundable unless we agree otherwise in writing.
Production Responsibilities
Client responsibilities typically include:
- Providing accurate project information and timely feedback
- Securing location access, permits, and permissions
- Ensuring all participants have authorization to appear on camera
- Coordinating releases (talent/location) unless we agree in writing to handle them
If delays occur due to missing access, approvals, or feedback, timelines will shift and additional costs may apply.
Revisions and Feedback
- Included revisions: Unless stated otherwise in a Project Agreement, projects include two (2) rounds of revisions.
- What counts as a revision: Revisions are changes to the edit based on existing footage and agreed creative direction.
- Out-of-scope changes: Major changes (new creative direction, additional deliverables, significant re-edits, or new assets) may be billed separately.
- Client delays: If client feedback is delayed (for example, 7–14+ days), delivery timelines will shift accordingly.
Delivery Timelines
Typical delivery is 2–3 weeks, depending on project scope, client responsiveness, and workload. Timelines are estimates unless guaranteed in writing.
Raw Footage and Project File Retention
- Raw footage: Raw footage delivery is available as an add-on at an additional cost, unless included in writing.
- Retention: We are not obligated to archive or retain footage, project files, or deliverables beyond twelve (12) months after project completion and final delivery. Data loss can occur due to technical failure or circumstances outside our control.
Ownership, License, and Portfolio Use
A. Ownership
Unless otherwise stated in writing, Ankrah Studios retains ownership of raw footage, project files, and creative materials.
B. Client license
Upon full payment, the client receives a broad license to use the final deliverables for business purposes in the ways discussed for the project. If the client needs full ownership/assignment of rights, that must be stated in writing and may require an additional fee.
C. Portfolio and promotion
Unless agreed otherwise in writing, we may display completed work (or excerpts) for our portfolio, website, social media, reels, and marketing. If a client requires “no portfolio use,” it must be agreed in writing and may involve an additional fee.
D. Third-party assets
If the client provides logos, music, photos, footage, or other assets, the client represents they have rights to use them and agrees to hold us harmless for claims related to those assets.
E. Music licensing
We typically use properly licensed music when needed. If a client requests music we cannot license, the client is responsible for obtaining legal rights, or we will use alternative licensed music.
Subcontractors
We may use subcontractors (such as additional shooters, editors, or assistants) to deliver Services. We remain responsible for overall project delivery as described in the Project Agreement.
Safety and Right to Stop Work
We may stop or postpone production if conditions are unsafe or if there is harassment, threats, or unsafe conduct on set or at locations. Additional costs may apply if a shoot must be rescheduled due to safety issues.
Disclaimers
The Site is provided “as is.” We do not guarantee that the Site will be uninterrupted or error-free.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent allowed by law:
- Ankrah Studios will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages.
- Our total liability for any claim related to the Services will not exceed the amount paid to Ankrah Studios for the specific project giving rise to the claim.
Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations, so parts of this section may not apply to you.
Force Majeure
We are not responsible for delays or failure to perform caused by events outside our reasonable control (including severe weather, illness, venue restrictions, equipment failure, acts of God, or government actions). We will work with you to reschedule or adjust deliverables as reasonable.
Dispute Resolution and Governing Law
- Good-faith resolution: Before filing a claim, both parties agree to attempt to resolve disputes informally within 30 days by written notice.
- Governing law: Virginia law governs these Terms.
- Venue: Any disputes will be brought in the appropriate courts located in Virginia unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Arbitration (Optional)
If you want arbitration, here’s a clean version we can add. Right now, this section is not mandatory unless you choose it:
- If both parties agree in writing, disputes may be resolved through binding arbitration in Virginia.
(If you want a true “mandatory arbitration” clause, tell me and I’ll add it, but it’s a real decision with tradeoffs.)
Age Requirement
The Site is intended for users age 13 and older.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the updated Terms.
Contact
Questions about these Terms: contact@ankrahstudios.com
