Terms of Service for StorydiverPR

Last Updated: February 15, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to StorydiverPR ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our creative services and website at www.storydiverpr.com ("Service").

We provide comprehensive services for writers, news journalists, news media outlets, broadcasters, podcasters, book publishers, authors, artists, art institutions such as museums, art galleries and organizations working in the creative arts, including the general public. Such services range from all sorts of video production, video adaptation or adapting video to text based news articles (both 100% factual as well as fiction based articles for purposes of video entertainment news critique or cultural commentary). StoryDiverPR works with all manner of clients and their writing disciplines including creators of long form journalistic reporting, documentary scriptwriting, creative writing critique, reporting, and done-for-you projects in the realm of content, including video of adaptd news articles, video book trailers, film scripting, social media content, funnel & web design, book covers, creative coaching, and marketing & distribution services.

2. Definitions

• "Client" refers to authors, journalists, news media outlets, artists, publishers, broadcasters, podcasters, museums, galleries, non-profit art organizations, or any entity or member of the general public that purchases our services whether as a freelancer or through their company organization.
• "Content" includes but is not limited to text, images, videos, audio, graphics, critical coverage, news reporting, and book materials provided to us
• "Deliverables" refers to all final products created through our services
• "Platform" refers to our website and associated services

3. Services Description

StorydiverPR provides five main service categories:

3.1. Video Articles and Book Trailers

• Custom Video production for individual news media journalists and news organizations or cultural institutions in both non-fiction, documentrary, fiction, or entertaiment formats.
• Custom video production for literary works
• Screenplay and storyboard development
• Professional voice-over services
• Music and sound design
• Final file delivery in multiple formats

3.2. Funnel & Web Design

• Custom website development
• Sales funnel creation
• Landing page design
• Email automation setup
• Integration with payment systems
• Mobile responsiveness
• SEO optimization

3.3. Book Covers

• Custom cover design
• Typography and layout
• Digital and print-ready files
• Multiple format adaptations
• Revision process
• Rights to stock images included

3.4. Creative Writer & Artist Coaching

• One-on-one coaching sessions
• Group workshops
• Career development guidance
• Marketing strategy planning
• Platform building consultation
• Industry networking advice

3.5. Book Trailer Marketing & Distribution

• Distribution strategy development
• Platform-specific optimization
• Social media campaign management
• Advertising campaign setup
• Analytics and reporting
• Cross-platform promotion

User-Generated Content & Licensing Terms

By submitting content (including but not limited to written articles, scripts, images, and other media) to StoryDiverPR (“Company”) for the purpose of video production and digital adaptation, the Client (“You”) agrees to the following terms:

1. Rights & Licensing

• You retain full ownership and copyright of your original written content and any proprietary assets submitted to StoryDiverPR for adaptation.
• By engaging our services, you grant StoryDiverPR a non-exclusive, transferable, worldwide, royalty-free license to create, edit, modify, and distribute videos based on the submitted content.
• Unless an exclusivity agreement is purchased separately, StoryDiverPR retains the right to publish, promote, and distribute the produced video across StoryDiverPR’s owned media platforms (including but not limited to our YouTube channel, website, portfolio, and marketing materials).
• If a Client requests exclusivity (i.e., preventing StoryDiverPR from publicly publishing the final video), an exclusive rights fee will be required, which must be negotiated prior to production.

2. Attribution & Creative Discretion

• StoryDiverPR will credit the original author/journalist when publishing the adapted video unless otherwise requested.
• While StoryDiverPR aims to maintain the integrity of the original content, the Company reserves the right to stylize, edit, and adapt the content to fit the video format, ensuring it aligns with our editorial and production standards.
• Any disputes regarding creative direction or editorial modifications must be raised before final production approval; once a video is finalized, no refunds or revisions will be granted unless an explicit revision package is included in the service tier.

3. Content Usage & Compliance

• The Client affirms that all submitted content is either original, licensed, or authorized for adaptation and does not infringe upon any third-party rights, copyrights, or trademarks.
• StoryDiverPR reserves the right to reject any submitted content that contains unlawful, defamatory, misleading, or infringing material.
• If a Client provides copyrighted images, StoryDiverPR must receive written confirmation that the Client holds the necessary usage rights. Alternatively, StoryDiverPR will source legal stock footage/images at its discretion.

4. Termination & Content Removal

• Clients may request video removal from StoryDiverPR’s platforms; however, such requests will only be honored at StoryDiverPR’s discretion unless an exclusivity agreement was purchased.
• StoryDiverPR reserves the right to archive and retain copies of any produced video for internal records, portfolio use, or as part of our content library.

5. Liability & Indemnification

• The Client agrees to indemnify and hold StoryDiverPR harmless from any claims, legal disputes, or damages arising from the submission or publication of their content.
• StoryDiverPR does not guarantee the viral success, audience reach, or specific engagement metrics of any produced content.

By engaging with StoryDiverPR’s video production services, you acknowledge, understand, and agree to these terms in full.

5. Service-Specific Terms

5.1. Book Trailers & Video Journalism Articles

• Length and format specifications must be agreed upon before production
• Music licensing included in quoted price
• Distribution rights clearly defined in project scope

5.2. Funnel & Web Design

• Hosting and domain costs not included unless specified
• Monthly maintenance packages available
• Third-party plugin licenses responsibility of client
• Website backup requirements

5.3. Book Covers

• ISBN placement responsibility
• Spine and back cover additional cost for print
• Stock image licensing included
• File format specifications

5.4. Creative Coaching

• Session scheduling and cancellation policies
• Recording and materials usage rights
• Confidentiality agreements
• Group session policies

5.5. Marketing & Distribution

• Performance metrics defined in contract
• Ad spend separate from service fees
• Campaign duration specifications
• Reporting frequency

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1. Client Content

• You retain all rights to your original content
• You grant us a limited license to use your content for service delivery
• You warrant that you have all necessary rights to the content you provide

6.2. StorydiverPR Content

• We retain all rights to our production techniques, templates, and proprietary tools
• Final deliverables ownership transfers upon full payment
• We retain the right to use deliverables for portfolio and promotional purposes
• Coaching materials and resources remain our intellectual property

7. Payment Terms

7.1. Pricing Structure

• Service-specific pricing available upon request
• Package deals and bundled services available
• All prices in USD unless otherwise specified

7.2. Payment Schedule is 100% upfront unless otherwise agreed and on occasion the following payment plans can be implemented on orders of $5,000 or more:

• Book Trailers & Video Journalism Articles: 50% deposit, 50% upon completion
• Web Design: 40% deposit, 30% at milestone, 30% upon completion
• Book Covers: 50% deposit, 50% upon approval
• Coaching: Payment in advance for scheduled sessions
• Marketing: Monthly retainer or project-based as agreed

8.3. Refund Policy

• Service-specific refund terms
• Deposits generally non-refundable once work begins
• Coaching session cancellation policy
• Marketing service termination terms

9. Project Delivery

9.1. Timelines

• Video News articles: 24-48 hours or 3- 7 days as specified in the product service tier
• Book Trailers: 2-6 weeks standard
• Web Design: 6-8 weeks standard
• Book Covers: 2-3 weeks standard
• Coaching: As scheduled
• Marketing: Ongoing per agreement

10.2. Revisions

• Service-specific revision limits
• Additional revision fees
• Timeline impact of revisions
• Final approval requirements

[Sections 9-15 remain the same as previous version with appropriate adjustments for all services]

16. Service-Specific Warranties

16.1. Book Trailers & Video Journalism Articles

• Technical quality standards
• Format compatibility
• Platform compliance

16.2. Web Design

• Browser compatibility
• Mobile responsiveness
• Speed and performance standards

16.3. Book Covers

• Print quality standards
• Format compatibility
• Resolution specifications

16.4. Coaching

• Qualification statements
• Results disclaimer
• Confidentiality terms

16.5. Marketing

• Best practices adherence
• Platform compliance
• Performance reporting

17. Acceptance

By using any StorydiverPR services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.