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Hannah Noelle Models Non Exclusive Talent Agreement
Hannah Noelle Models Non-Exclusive Talent Agreement *
This Non-Exclusive Talent Agreement (hereinafter “Agreement”), is made and entered into on the date signed by and between Hannah Noelle Models formally recognized as HANNAH NOELLE, LLC (hereinafter “Agent”), a Florida business and the model (hereinafter “Talent), and an individual whose signature is stated below.
REGULATION
Whereas Agent is a professional model and talent agency located in Tampa, Florida which is engaged in the business of managing model and talents. Agent is regulated by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 2601 Blair Stone Rd, Tallahassee, FL. 32399, (850)-487-1397.
GENERAL COVENANTS:
WHEREAS Talent is seeking to procure employment in certain modeling, fashion, and/or entertainment industries including, without limitation to, motion picture, commercial and other modeling or acting opportunities such as print, convention, non-union television appearances, industrial, personal appearances, commercials, and any related matters.
WHEREAS Agent has agreed to offer its services in order to assist Talent with his/her career objectives.
This Agreement between the Agency and Talent shall be in full force and in effect unless terminated in writing no later than sixty (60) days prior to termination. Agency shall be entitled to collect fees as set forth herein with respect to all bookings of Talent that are obtained during the term of this Agreement and for all bookings after the term of this agreement which related to contracts entered into prior to termination of this Agreement but extend beyond the term of this Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE in consideration of the foregoing, and the mutual terms, covenants, and conditions set forth herein, their parties hereto agree as follows:
TO BE CHARGED
2. In consideration for the services rendered by Agent as detailed above, Talent agrees to instruct and direct all clients, customers or employers, (hereinafter collectively referred to as “employers”) to pay directly to Agent all fees for Talent’s services.
Agent shall pay to Talent all fees received by a Client less a 20% commision. Any Monies collected by the Agency from each Client will be paid to the Talent within five (5) business days after receipt of said monies. Talent agrees to let Agent demand, collect, and receive payments for work or booking with Agent has arranged for Talent. Agent is not responsible for paying Talent if a Client fails to pay. Agent shall make their best effort to collect fees from Clients for scheduled bookings.
POWER OF ATTORNEY AND TALENT AUTHORIZATION
3. Talent hereby appoints and authorizes Agent as Talent and attorney in fact for all work performed and Talent hereby authorizes Agent to perform the following on the Talent’s behalf:
Negotiate, renegotiate, and execute for Talent, in the name of the talent, on behalf of Talent, any and all agreements, documents and contracts for the Talent’s services in the fields covered by the agreement;
Sign Releases, and approve or permit the use of the Talent’s name, photograph, likeness, voice caricature, and the like for use in the industry.
Collect, receive, endorse Talent’s name upon and cash any and all checks made payable to the Talent and deposit in Agent’s account all compensation or other income intended for the Talent and to deduct and retain any mobies due Agent, pursuant to this Agreement;
Audit and examine books and records of parties of whom the Talent has contractual or other rights of audit or examination and otherwise enforce and protect the Talent’s rights to respect to such parties; and Demand, sue or collect, recover and receive all goods, claims, money, interest or other items that may be due or belonging to the Talent from projects as set forth herein.
4. Talent agrees to refer to Agent all employers, agents, or clients, who make offers to Talent directly or indirectly, which were introduced to the Talent by the Agent. Agent shall have the responsibility of negotiating all future employment opportunities with such third parties. This sentence shall NOT prevent talent from soliciting clients, potential employers on his/her own and only applies to third parties introduced to talent by Agent. Talent shall not give out his/her phone number or address, except as approved by Agent, nor will Talent contact any potential employer expect when instructed to do so by the Agent.
5. Talent agrees that Agent is authorized to use Talent’s name, portrait, picture, likeness, voice, or caricature to advertise and publicize the talent in connection with his/her representation or in connection with marketing or advertising the Agency. Talent agrees that such authorization shall be given without additional compensation during and after the term of Agreement.
6. Talent understands that Agent will work with Talent to select all materials needed to represent Talent, (i.e. composites, resumes, headshots, etc). Talent agrees to distribute materials relating to Talent’s career to potential clients on behalf of Agent. Talent also agrees that Agent’s logo will appear on all material used to represent and promote Talent.
7. Publicity costs such as Talent portfolios, minute books, composites, photographic prints, etc. shall the responsibility of the Talent and to the extent that Agents elects to pay any such costs, Agent has the right to demand reimbursement thereof from Talent (who will immediately make the reimbursement), or Agent may deduct such amount from any and all monies otherwise payable to Talent hereunder. A record will be kept of all expenses incurred and shall be available to Talent whenever requested. The Agent will not incur any publicity costs without Talent’s written permission.
7.5. Talent is not required to purchase photoshoot or session through agency. Talent may book photoshoots for the purpose of expanding their portfolio with third party photographers not associated with Hannah Noelle Models.
8. Talent agrees that the following conditions must be satisfied before payment will be made for any booking or performance: When applicable, the Talent will return properly filled out vouchers to Agent within seventy-two (72) hours of a completed booking or performance; Talent will pay all reasonably incurred fees or expenses in case the Talent is late or fails to appear for a scheduled booking or performance; The Talent will arrive at least fifteen (15) minutes before a scheduled booking or performance; and The Talent will appear properly groomed and with required accessories at all scheduled booking or performances
RELATIONSHIP
9. Talent recognizes that Talent will be performing his/her services as an independent contractor and not as the Agent’s employee. Talent specifically recognizes that Talent is not the Agent’s employee and therefore not entitled to insurance, unemployment insurance, all liability insurance, or any other insurances and social security withholdings. Talent recognizes that he/she is responsible for payment of all applicable taxes on all compensation received from the Agent or from other sources of his/her services.
10. The Talent agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold Agent and its corporate officers, directors, and employees harmless from any and all claims, losses, demands, damages, costs, and expenses, including attorney’s fees, which may arise out of or in connection with, any engagement or employment contracts obtained in accordance with the Agreement or resulting from the Talent’s default under any such engagement or contract.
WORK AGREEMENT:
11. Talent agrees that Agent’s business relationship with each Client is considered exclusive and valuable. Talent agrees for a period of two (2) years after this agreement is terminated. Talent will not work for, solicit business, or accept bookings from any Client for whom Talent previously worked for through this agency.
12. Any notices, statements, payments, etc. required under this Agreement shall be sent, unless otherwise specified by first-class mail, postage prepaid at the addresses provided as either the Talent or Agent may designate in writing to each other.
13. In the event that any provision or the Agreement shall for any reason be held to be illegal or unenforceable or shall become, then in such event, the same shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions of the Agreement.
14. The Talent hereby warrants that he/she is of legal age and has the legal right and capacity to enter into this Agreement. If the Talent is not of legal age and/or does not have the legal right and/or capacity, the signature below is warranted to be that of the Talent’s legal guardian.
15. Talent (if of legal age), or parent/guardian of Talent under the age of 18, has the right to decline any work they consider not to be ethical and tasteful. Agent agrees that Talent will only be presented with work that is ethical and tasteful according to Hannah Noelle Models moral standards.
16. This Agreement shall be constructed and governed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. Venues for any litigation concerning this Agreement shall be Hillsborough County, Florida.
17. The Talent hereby warrants he/she has carefully read and fully understands, or has obtained satisfactory assistance in understanding the language and intent of the Agreement, and further, agrees and accepts the terms and conditions of the entire document by endorsing with legal signature below.
ATTORNEY FEES
18. Talent and Agent agree that in the event any action is brought by either party to enforce or interpret the Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to actual damages, court costs, and reasonable attorney’s fees.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, The Talent and Agent have executed this Agreement to become effective as of the date signed.