Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: September 2026

Welcome to Airmage Media Productions LLC ("Airmage Media Productions," "Airmage Media," "we," "us," or "our").

These Terms & Conditions govern your use of our website and, where applicable, your general interactions with Airmage Media Productions. Specific client projects may also be governed by separate proposals, estimates, statements of work, service agreements, contracts, releases, or other written terms.

If there is a conflict between these Terms & Conditions and a signed project agreement, the signed project agreement will control with respect to that project.

By accessing our website, submitting an inquiry, or engaging with our services, you agree to these Terms & Conditions.

1. About Our Services

Airmage Media Productions LLC provides professional visual media, production, and creative services, which may include:

  • Photography
  • Video production
  • Cinematography
  • Drone and aerial photography or videography
  • Event photography and video coverage
  • Corporate and commercial media production
  • Healthcare, dental, medical, and pharmaceutical media
  • Real estate photography and video
  • Headshots and team photography
  • Product and food content
  • Social media content creation
  • Social media management
  • Brand storytelling
  • Interviews and testimonials
  • Editing and post-production
  • Creative strategy
  • Marketing content
  • Floor plans, virtual tours, and related property media
  • Other custom media production services

All services are subject to availability, project scope, scheduling, location, legal requirements, weather conditions, equipment availability, production requirements, and mutual agreement.

2. Website Use

Our website is provided for informational, promotional, and business purposes.

You may use the website to:

  • Learn about our services
  • Review our portfolio and company information
  • Submit project inquiries
  • Request quotes or consultations
  • Contact our team
  • Access other information we make available

You agree not to:

  • Use the website for unlawful or fraudulent purposes
  • Attempt to disrupt, damage, disable, or interfere with website functionality
  • Attempt unauthorized access to systems, accounts, files, or data
  • Introduce malicious software, code, viruses, or harmful materials
  • Scrape, copy, reproduce, republish, or commercially exploit website content without permission
  • Misrepresent your identity or affiliation
  • Use our intellectual property in a misleading or unauthorized manner

3. Quotes, Estimates, and Proposals

Any quote, estimate, proposal, package, or pricing information provided by Airmage Media Productions is based on the project information available at the time it is prepared.

Pricing may change if:

  • The scope changes
  • Additional services are requested
  • Production time increases
  • Crew requirements change
  • Travel requirements change
  • Locations change
  • Deliverables increase
  • Rush turnaround is requested
  • Additional revisions are requested
  • Third-party expenses arise
  • Client-provided information proves incomplete or inaccurate

Unless otherwise stated, quotes and estimates do not constitute a guarantee of final pricing until the applicable agreement is accepted.

4. Project Agreements

Before beginning a project, we may provide project documentation that includes:

  • Proposal
  • Estimate
  • Scope of work
  • Service agreement
  • Production schedule
  • Deliverable list
  • Payment schedule
  • Usage or licensing terms
  • Revision allowances
  • Travel terms
  • Cancellation and rescheduling policies

The applicable project agreement will govern the specific scope, pricing, production requirements, deliverables, and rights for that project.

5. Booking and Project Confirmation

A project is not considered confirmed unless all required booking conditions have been satisfied.

These conditions may include:

  • Acceptance of the proposal
  • Signing of an agreement
  • Payment of a retainer or deposit
  • Approval of scope
  • Confirmation of production date
  • Receipt of required project information

Availability is not guaranteed until booking is confirmed.

For short-notice projects, Airmage Media Productions may waive certain booking requirements at its discretion.

6. Retainers, Deposits, and Payments

Payment terms will be stated in the applicable proposal, invoice, or project agreement.

Depending on the project, payment may include:

  • Retainer or deposit
  • Milestone payments
  • Production-day payment
  • Final balance
  • Recurring monthly payment
  • Additional approved expenses

Unless otherwise stated in writing, retainers are used to reserve production time and begin pre-production.

Where stated in the project agreement, retainers may be non-refundable but transferable once to a rescheduled date, subject to availability and applicable rescheduling terms.

Failure to make required payments may result in:

  • Suspension of work
  • Delay of production
  • Delay of editing
  • Withholding of previews
  • Withholding of final deliverables
  • Cancellation of future scheduled services

Clients are responsible for any applicable taxes, approved reimbursable expenses, transaction fees, travel costs, permits, venue fees, parking fees, or other charges identified in the project agreement.

7. Cancellations and Rescheduling

Clients should notify us of cancellation or rescheduling requests as early as possible.

Unless otherwise stated in the applicable project agreement:

  • Rescheduling requests should generally be made at least 72 hours before production
  • Retainers and deposits may be non-refundable
  • One transfer of a retainer to a new mutually available date may be permitted
  • Additional rescheduling fees may apply
  • Costs already incurred on behalf of the client may remain payable
  • Short-notice cancellations may require payment of part or all of the remaining project fee

Specific cancellation terms in the applicable signed agreement will control.

8. Weather and Outdoor Productions

Outdoor photography, video, and drone operations may be affected by weather, lighting, wind, precipitation, visibility, airspace restrictions, or safety conditions.

Airmage Media Productions retains reasonable discretion to postpone, modify, or discontinue outdoor or aerial operations when conditions are unsafe, unlawful, or likely to materially compromise production quality.

Weather-related rescheduling will be handled according to the applicable project agreement.

9. Drone and Aerial Operations

Drone operations are subject to:

  • Federal Aviation Administration regulations
  • Airspace restrictions
  • Temporary Flight Restrictions
  • Weather conditions
  • Local restrictions
  • Property access
  • Venue policies
  • Safety considerations
  • Pilot-in-command discretion

Airmage Media Productions cannot guarantee that requested drone operations will be possible at every location or time.

If a requested flight cannot legally or safely be performed, we may recommend an alternative approach, reschedule, or modify the scope.

10. Client Responsibilities

Clients are responsible for providing accurate and timely information necessary to complete the project.

This may include:

  • Production addresses
  • Access instructions
  • Venue contacts
  • Schedules
  • Shot priorities
  • Brand guidelines
  • Scripts
  • Product information
  • Employee or participant coordination
  • Approvals
  • Logos and graphic assets
  • Necessary permissions
  • Property access
  • Required releases
  • Safety information

Delays or additional costs caused by missing, inaccurate, or late client information may affect the schedule or pricing.

11. Locations, Access, and Permissions

Unless otherwise agreed, the client is responsible for obtaining necessary access and permissions for locations used in a production.

This may include:

  • Property-owner permission
  • Venue approval
  • Building access
  • Filming permission
  • Parking access
  • Participant consent
  • Event credentials
  • Location releases
  • Patient or employee authorization
  • Special permits

Airmage Media Productions is not responsible for delays or production limitations caused by insufficient access or permissions outside our control.

12. Production Schedule and Delays

We make reasonable efforts to meet agreed production and delivery schedules.

However, schedules may be affected by circumstances including:

  • Client delays
  • Weather
  • Illness
  • Travel disruption
  • Equipment failure
  • Venue restrictions
  • Talent availability
  • Third-party delays
  • Force majeure events
  • Technical issues
  • Changes in scope

Unless otherwise stated, estimated delivery dates are good-faith estimates and not guarantees.

Our standard turnaround, where applicable, may generally range from approximately 10 to 25 business days after production and receipt of required payment, information, and approvals.

Rush delivery may be available for an additional fee.

13. Creative Direction and Artistic Discretion

Airmage Media Productions is hired in part for our professional judgment, creative style, storytelling approach, technical expertise, and artistic discretion.

Clients may provide preferences, references, shot lists, mood boards, or creative direction.

However, unless otherwise expressly agreed, we retain reasonable discretion regarding:

  • Composition
  • Camera placement
  • Lens selection
  • Lighting
  • Editing style
  • Color treatment
  • Music selection
  • Shot selection
  • Sequencing
  • Pacing
  • Cropping
  • Post-production decisions
  • Creative execution

Creative differences that do not constitute a failure to meet the agreed scope are not considered grounds for refund.

14. Revisions

Revision rights, if any, will be defined in the applicable proposal or project agreement.

Unless otherwise stated:

  • Revisions must relate to the agreed scope
  • Additional revision rounds may incur additional fees
  • New concepts, reshoots, added deliverables, or substantial scope changes are not considered ordinary revisions
  • Delayed client feedback may affect delivery timelines

A request that materially changes the original creative direction may require a change order or additional quote.

15. Deliverables

Deliverables will be defined in the applicable project agreement.

Deliverables may include:

  • Edited photographs
  • Final video files
  • Social media clips
  • Drone imagery
  • Highlight films
  • Headshots
  • Floor plans
  • Virtual tours
  • Graphic assets
  • Other agreed media

Unless expressly included, deliverables generally do not include:

  • Raw footage
  • RAW photo files
  • Unedited video
  • Project files
  • Editing timelines
  • Source files
  • Working files
  • Proprietary templates
  • Internal production documents

16. Raw Footage and Source Files

Raw media, source files, editing project files, and working materials remain the property of Airmage Media Productions unless otherwise agreed in writing.

If raw footage or source files are requested, additional fees, licensing terms, storage charges, preparation fees, or transfer costs may apply.

Providing raw files does not necessarily transfer copyright or unrestricted ownership unless explicitly stated in writing.

17. File Delivery and Archiving

Final media may be delivered through cloud storage, download links, client portals, email, external drives, or other digital delivery methods.

Clients are responsible for downloading and maintaining permanent backups of delivered files.

Airmage Media Productions may retain project files for a limited period after delivery but does not guarantee indefinite archival storage unless a separate archival arrangement exists.

We are not responsible for files lost after the client has received access to final deliverables.

18. Intellectual Property and Copyright

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Airmage Media Productions retains copyright and ownership of creative works we produce.

Clients receive the usage rights or license stated in the applicable project agreement.

Usage rights may vary depending on factors such as:

  • Commercial use
  • Advertising
  • Social media
  • Website use
  • Broadcast use
  • Internal use
  • Duration
  • Territory
  • Paid media
  • Third-party distribution
  • Exclusivity

Clients may not sell, sublicense, materially alter, distribute, or use delivered content beyond the agreed rights without written permission where such restrictions apply.

19. Portfolio and Promotional Use

Unless otherwise restricted by the applicable agreement, release, NDA, or written arrangement, Airmage Media Productions may display selected completed work for promotional and portfolio purposes.

This may include use on:

  • Our website
  • Social media
  • Portfolio
  • Sales presentations
  • Proposals
  • Award submissions
  • Case studies
  • Advertising
  • Promotional materials

Confidential, embargoed, sensitive, or restricted work will be handled according to the applicable written agreement.

20. Client-Provided Materials

Clients represent that they have the legal right to provide and authorize our use of any materials supplied to us.

These materials may include:

  • Logos
  • Music
  • Photos
  • Video
  • Graphics
  • Scripts
  • Brand assets
  • Intellectual property
  • Testimonials
  • Documents

The client is responsible for claims arising from materials they provide without sufficient rights or permission.

21. Music and Third-Party Licensed Assets

Video productions may incorporate licensed music, stock footage, graphics, fonts, templates, sound effects, or other third-party assets.

Those assets may remain subject to the license terms of the applicable provider.

A client may not receive ownership of third-party licensed assets beyond the rights included in the relevant license.

22. Social Media Management and Platform Services

Where we provide social media management, content scheduling, advertising support, or related digital services, results may be affected by third-party platforms.

We do not control:

  • Algorithms
  • Reach
  • Engagement
  • Platform outages
  • Account restrictions
  • Policy changes
  • Advertising approval
  • Follower growth
  • Platform availability

We do not guarantee specific follower counts, engagement levels, leads, conversions, revenue, or marketing outcomes unless expressly agreed in writing.

23. Healthcare and Sensitive Productions

For healthcare, dental, medical, pharmaceutical, or other sensitive productions, clients remain responsible for complying with any privacy, consent, patient authorization, employment, regulatory, or institutional requirements applicable to their organization unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Clients should not disclose protected, confidential, or sensitive information to us unless necessary for the project and appropriately authorized.

Additional agreements or safeguards may apply where required.

24. Model Releases and Participant Permissions

Depending on the project, model releases, appearance releases, location releases, or participant permissions may be necessary.

Responsibility for obtaining such permissions will be determined by the project agreement.

Where the client is responsible, the client confirms that required permissions have been obtained.

25. No Guarantee of Business Results

We strive to create high-quality professional media designed to support our clients' communication, branding, marketing, and business goals.

However, we do not guarantee:

  • Revenue
  • Sales
  • Leads
  • Engagement
  • Conversion rates
  • Media coverage
  • Advertising performance
  • Search rankings
  • Social media growth
  • Event attendance
  • Property sale price
  • Listing performance
  • Other specific commercial outcomes

Results depend on many factors outside our control.

26. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party platforms and providers for:

  • File delivery
  • Payment processing
  • Client management
  • Scheduling
  • Cloud storage
  • Analytics
  • Editing
  • Music licensing
  • Virtual tours
  • Floor plans
  • Social media
  • Website hosting
  • Communication

We are not responsible for outages, delays, errors, policy changes, or failures caused solely by independent third-party services outside our reasonable control.

27. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or resources.

We do not control and are not responsible for the content, security, availability, policies, or practices of those websites.

Use of third-party websites is at your own discretion.

28. Website Content and Accuracy

We make reasonable efforts to keep our website accurate and current.

However:

  • Services may change
  • Pricing may change
  • Team composition may change
  • Portfolio examples may change
  • Availability may change
  • Website content may occasionally contain errors

Website information does not create a binding obligation unless expressly incorporated into a signed agreement.

29. Testimonials, Client Logos, and Portfolio References

Testimonials, client logos, project examples, or brand references shown on our website are provided for informational and portfolio purposes.

Their inclusion does not necessarily imply endorsement, partnership, exclusivity, or an ongoing relationship unless explicitly stated.

30. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Airmage Media Productions LLC will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from:

  • Use of the website
  • Website interruptions
  • Third-party service failures
  • Project delays outside our reasonable control
  • Loss of profits
  • Loss of business opportunity
  • Loss of data
  • Misuse of delivered content
  • Unauthorized third-party actions

Any project-specific limitation of liability will be governed by the applicable signed agreement.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude liability that cannot legally be excluded.

31. Indemnification

To the extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Airmage Media Productions LLC and its owners, employees, contractors, representatives, and production partners from claims, losses, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising from:

  • Your misuse of the website
  • Your breach of these Terms
  • Materials you provide without sufficient rights
  • Your failure to obtain required permissions
  • Your unlawful use of delivered content
  • Your violation of another person's rights

Project-specific indemnification terms may also apply under a signed agreement.

32. Force Majeure

Airmage Media Productions will not be responsible for delays or failure to perform caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

These may include:

  • Severe weather
  • Natural disasters
  • Government actions
  • Airspace restrictions
  • Travel disruption
  • Power or internet outages
  • Venue closures
  • Labor disruptions
  • Public emergencies
  • Equipment loss or damage
  • Serious illness
  • Acts of God
  • Other extraordinary events outside our reasonable control

Where possible, we will make reasonable efforts to reschedule or provide an alternative solution.

33. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, unless another governing law is required by an applicable signed agreement or mandatory law.

34. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect to the fullest extent permitted by law.

35. No Waiver

Failure by Airmage Media Productions to enforce any provision of these Terms does not waive our right to enforce that provision later.

36. Entire Website Terms

These Terms & Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy and any other policies posted on our website, govern general use of the website.

Specific project agreements, proposals, releases, or contracts may contain additional terms.

37. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms & Conditions periodically to reflect changes in our business, website, services, policies, or applicable law.

When changes are made, the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will be revised.

Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms, to the extent permitted by law.

38. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact:

Airmage Media Productions LLC
Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina
Email: info@airmagemedia.com
Phone: (919) 308-2416

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