Additional Terms and Conditions
These Additional Terms and Conditions ("Additional Terms") are an integral part of the Terms and Conditions available at Call Sheet Media Terms (https://callsheetmedia.com/legal.html) and Call Sheet Media Terms (https://callsheetmedia.com/legalfull.html). By applying to or being accepted into the CSM Mentor Program (“Program”), you represent and warrant that you have read and fully understand these Additional Terms.
These Additional Terms are incorporated by reference into the main Terms and Conditions at the URLs above. By using CSM’s Sites and any services offered by CSM, you agree to and accept these Additional Terms.
(1) CSM SERVICES. CSM agrees to provide services related to project and career training, consulting, coaching, script coverage, and other associated services (the “Program”). Parties agree that the Program is in the nature of entertainment career and project development. The scope of services rendered shall be solely limited to development of a commercially viable project for the purposes of packaging, marketing, or selling your book, script, screenplay, story, idea, characters, or any other related materials (hereinafter referred to as the "Property") in the film or TV arenas. CSM reserves the right to substitute services equal to or comparable to the Program for you if the need arises. You agree that CSM shall have exclusive rights to shop your Project as agreed to in the marketing agreement in Exhibit A below.
(2) COMPENSATION. You agree to compensate CSM for any additional services above and beyond the initial interview fee. CSM shall charge a 5% (five percent) late penalty to all balances that are not paid in a timely manner by you. You understand and agree that CSM may use stock footage, B-Roll footage, and artificial intelligence in providing additional services.
(3) REFUNDS: You are fully responsible for the complete cost of all services and materials purchased, including, but not limited to, interview fees. Under no circumstances will refunds be issued. This policy applies to any cancellations of your attendance at the Program, failure to book your interview, or inability to attend the initial interview for any reason whatsoever, including illness, emergencies, or scheduling conflicts. By applying to or enrolling in the Program, you acknowledge and agree to this no-refund policy, which is an essential part of our contract with you.
Refund Exceptions
A full refund of the initial interview fee will be issued under the following conditions:
a) If you are not accepted into the CSM Mentor Program.
b) CSM does not present you with an option or sale offer for your project within 12 months of your successful completion of the Program.
Program Completion Requirements
To successfully complete the Program, participants must meet the following requirements within twelve months unless prior written approval has been granted for exceptions:
a) Fulfill all attendance obligations, submit required assignments on schedule, actively participate in scheduled activities, and receive official confirmation of successful coursework completion.
b) Submit the final script in the required format.
c) Submit their Logline, synopsis, treatment, structural framework, character breakdown, and genre/target audience details in their required format.
d) Submit valid WGA, WGA East, or USPTO registration numbers for your script.
e) Obtain a "Recommend" score from CSM on the final draft of your script, as well as on the logline, synopsis, and treatment submitted for coverage evaluation.
f) Ensure that all outstanding fees and costs, including the full amount due for interview fees, are paid in full and collected by CSM.
For the purposes of this agreement, an "offer or sale" is defined as any formal proposal or contract presented to you by CSM or CSM-affiliated entities or individuals for the optioning or sale of your project rights.
(4) CHARGEBACKS AND PAYMENT SECURITY. To the extent that you provide CSM with credit card(s) information for payment on your account, CSM is authorized to charge your credit card(s) for any amounts unpaid. If you utilize a multiple-payment plan to make payments to CSM, CSM is authorized to make all charges at the time they are due without requiring separate authorization. You agree not to make any chargebacks to CSM’s account or cancel the credit card provided as security without CSM’s prior written consent. You are responsible for any fees associated with recouping payment on chargebacks, any collection fees, and a $100 penalty for each chargeback. Additionally, you shall not change any credit card information provided to CSM without notifying CSM in advance. You agree to pay a $25.00 service fee for each failed attempt by Call Sheet Media (CSM) to process a scheduled payment on your credit card. Additionally, at CSM’s sole discretion, any failed payment may result in the acceleration of your payment schedule, requiring immediate full payment of all outstanding balances.
By making payments to CSM, you acknowledge and accept these terms regarding chargebacks and payment security.
(5) NO RESALE OF SERVICES PERMITTED. You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, trade, resell or exploit for any commercial purposes, any portion of the Program (including course materials), use of the Program, or access to the Program. This Program is not transferable or assignable without CSM’s prior written consent.
(6) NO TRANSFER OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. CSM’s copyrighted and original materials shall be provided for your individual use only and a single-user license. You shall not be authorized to use any of CSM’s intellectual property for your business or personal purposes. You shall not be authorized to share, copy, distribute, or otherwise disseminate any materials received from CSM electronically or otherwise without the prior written consent of CSM. All intellectual property, including CSM’s copyrighted Program materials, shall remain the sole property of CSM. No license to sell or distribute CSM’s materials is granted or implied. Notwithstanding, and provided that you are in good standing and are not in breach or alleged breach of any material provision of this Agreement, all “notes”, “ideas” or “basic story structures” (“Work Product”) that are generated during this Program for the purposes of developing the Project, whether created by CSM for you or that you create as part of this Program, relating to the Project, shall be or remain your sole property and nothing herein shall be deemed to transfer or otherwise assign any rights thereto, including in and to the copyright, to CSM. CSM shall not be authorized to use, share, copy, distribute or otherwise exploit the Work Product or any of your intellectual property other than as specifically granted in writing by you.
(7) SUBMISSION RELEASE. To the extent you submit the Project for review and consideration as part of the Program, you hereby represent and warrant that you are the sole and exclusive author and owner of all rights, titles, interests, and copyrights in and to the Property. You further represent that you have not assigned, licensed, or otherwise encumbered any rights in or to the Property, and that you have the exclusive, unconditional right and authority to submit and/or convey the Property to CSM on the terms and conditions set forth herein.
You acknowledge that because of CSM's position in the entertainment industry, it and its affiliates are exposed to numerous ideas, formats, stories, suggestions, concepts, and materials. You understand that many ideas and concepts may be similar or identical to the Property in subject matter, theme, or other respects, and that CSM may have independently developed, or may develop in the future, ideas or concepts similar to the Property without reference to the Property. You further agree that you will not be entitled to any compensation or other consideration because of the use of such similar or identical materials, ideas, or concepts that may have come to CSM or its affiliates.
By submitting the Property, you hereby irrevocably release, discharge, and hold harmless CSM and its affiliates from any and all claims, liabilities, and demands, including but not limited to claims of infringement or misappropriation, arising out of or related to CSM's review, consideration, or use of the Property. This release includes any claims that CSM has used or appropriated the Property, or any portion thereof, whether or not CSM has done so knowingly or unknowingly.
(8) DISCLAIMER OF GUARANTEE. You accept and agree that you are 100% responsible for your progress and results from the Program. You accept and agree that you are the one vital element to the Program’s success and that CSM cannot control you. CSM makes no representations or guarantees verbally or in writing regarding performance of this Agreement other than those specifically enumerated herein. CSM and its affiliates disclaim the implied warranties of titles, merchantability, and fitness for a particular purpose. CSM makes no guarantee or warranty that the Program will meet your requirements or that all clients will achieve the same results.
(9) PROGRAM RULES.
Respect: By participating in the CSM Mentor Program, you agree to interact with CSM staff, other CSM clients, CSM third parties, Program participants, and anyone else associated with the Program in a professional, courteous, and respectful manner. You also agree to abide by all Program rules and regulations as presented by CSM.
Attendance: Failure to book or attend your initial Program interview may result in the forfeiture of all monies paid for the interview fee, at our discretion. If the interview fee has been financed, we may demand immediate payment of the full amount, including interest, fees, and other charges.
Failure to attend any other scheduled session with a member of CSM, whether conducted by telephone, video conference, or other methods, may result in termination from the Program at our discretion.
Third-Party Coursework: CSM partners with third-party providers, including Michigan State University’s Coursera course "Write A Feature Length Screenplay For Film Or Television" and "Write a Pilot Episode for a TV or Web Series," taught by instructor David Wheeler, as part of its Program. Enrollees in the CSM Mentor Program are required to successfully complete any coursework assigned by these third parties. Failure to do so may lead to termination from the Program at our discretion.
Originality Certification: By accepting entry into the CSM Mentor Program, you certify that all work submitted, including the initial application, is solely your own. This certification extends to all stages of participation in the Program. You affirm that no third parties or artificial intelligence have been or will be utilized in the creation or submission of any work. Any violation of this certification will result in immediate termination from the Program.
Program Termination: Failure to abide by Program rules will be grounds for termination. In the event of termination, this Agreement will also terminate. You will not be entitled to any refund of amounts paid and will remain responsible for all outstanding balances.
(10) NON-SOLICITATION OF EMPLOYEES. During your Program, and for a period of two years following the termination of your Program, for whatever reason, you shall not directly or indirectly, for himself or on behalf of, or in conjunction with any other persons, encourage or engage employees or contractors of CSM to terminate their employment with CSM, or solicit employees or contractors for the purpose of hiring them.
(11) TERMINATION. In the event that you are in arrears of payment or otherwise in default of this Agreement, all payments due hereunder shall be immediately due and payable. CSM shall be allowed to immediately collect all sums from you and terminate providing further services to you. In the event that you are in arrears of payments to CSM, you shall be barred from using any of CSM’s services.
(12) CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. The term “Confidential Information” shall mean information which is not generally known to the public relating to your business or personal affairs. CSM agrees not to disclose, reveal or make use of any Confidential Information learned of through its transactions with you, during discussion with you, Program sessions with CSM, or otherwise, without your written consent. CSM shall keep the Confidential Information of you in strictest confidence and shall use its best efforts to safeguard the your Confidential Information and to protect it against disclosure, misuse, espionage, loss and theft.
(13) NON-DISPARAGEMENT.
Non-Disparagement: Each party agrees not to make any statements, written or verbal, or cause or encourage others to make any statements, written or verbal, that may disparage, defame, or otherwise harm the reputation of the other party or its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, or representatives.
Public Statements: Both parties agree that any public statements, including reviews, press releases, or announcements, must be mutually agreed upon in writing prior to release. Neither party shall make or authorize any public statement concerning the other party without prior written consent.
Modifications to Public Statements: Any modifications to publicly available posts, statements, or announcements that have been approved by one party must also receive prior written approval from the other party before any changes are implemented. Modifications made without such approval shall constitute a breach of this non-disparagement clause.
Exceptions: This clause does not prohibit either party from making truthful statements as required by law or in response to a subpoena or other legal process. Additionally, this clause does not apply to any internal communications within each party’s organization.
Remedies: Any breach of this non-disparagement clause may result in legal action, including but not limited to claims for damages, injunctive relief, and liquidated damages.
Liquidated Damages: In the event of a breach of this non-disparagement clause, the breaching party shall pay to the non-breaching party liquidated damages in the amount of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) per breach. The parties agree that this amount represents a reasonable estimate of the damages likely to be suffered and is not a penalty.
Duration: The obligations under this non-disparagement clause shall survive the termination of this agreement and remain in effect indefinitely.
Collections: The parties also agree that liquidated damages may be presented directly to a collections agency for collection after written notice of the breach has been provided to the breaching party by email or other means, and a period of ten (10) days has passed without the breach being cured. Furthermore, you authorize Call Sheet Media to immediately charge any credit method you have on file for each breach, in addition to any other collection efforts that may be pursued.
(14) SCRIPT COVERAGE SERVICES
If you believe your script, logline, synopsis, and treatment are ready to receive professional coverage and would qualify for a "Recommend" score, CSM will provide one instance of coverage, valued at $1,995.00, free of charge. However, if your project does not achieve a "Recommend" score upon this evaluation, any subsequent coverage requested and provided by CSM will incur a fee of $300.00 per occurrence. This fee structure will apply to all additional coverage services related to the same project.
To maximize your script's readiness and ensure the best possible outcome, it is strongly recommended that you seek independent script coverage prior to submission to CSM. Independent services, such as WeScreenplay, offer coverage options ranging from $70 to $200. While these services may provide a general baseline evaluation of your script, they do not offer the in-depth, production-focused analysis provided by CSM. Additionally, AI-generated services, such as Greenlight, may serve as cost-effective alternatives for an initial review.
It is important to recognize the value of an objective, external perspective on your script’s quality. Relying solely on personal intuition about your script’s readiness is discouraged, as independent evaluations are often necessary to identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement.
By submitting your script for coverage, you acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined above regarding complimentary and subsequent paid coverage services, as well as the advisability of seeking independent assessments prior to submission.
Exhibit A
Marketing Agreement
Term: The “Term” of this Marketing Agreement shall be twenty-four (24) months from your acceptance into the Program, provided that in the event that CSM is in active negotiations for a written agreement or memorandum with any such Third Party at the end of the Term, the Term shall be automatically extended for the duration of such negotiations.
Project Rights: You hereby represent and warrant that you are the sole and exclusive owner of all rights, titles, and interests in and to the Project and that no other entity or individual holds any rights or claims to the Property. You further represent and warrant that this Marketing Agreement does not conflict with any existing obligations or agreements you may have, and you have not assigned, licensed, or otherwise transferred any rights to any third party. You further represent that you have the full legal right, power, and authority to enter into this Marketing Agreement and to grant the rights set forth herein. During the Term of this Marketing Agreement, you agree not to assign, license, or negotiate any rights in the Property with any other person or entity in any manner that would conflict with or encumber the rights granted to CSM.
Broader Scope of Third-Party Rights: You also warrant that the Property is original, does not infringe upon any copyright, common law rights, moral rights, database rights, or other proprietary rights of any individual, company, or corporation, and is not based on, in whole or in part, the copyrighted works of any other person or entity without proper authorization. If your Property is a parody of a copyrighted work, you must ensure it complies with applicable laws, including those governing fair use, and obtain authorization if required. Furthermore, you represent that there are no outstanding claims, disputes, or pending litigation related to the ownership or rights associated with the Property, and that the Property does not contain any defamatory material or violate the privacy or publicity rights of any individual. If any portion of the Property incorporates third-party materials, you warrant that all necessary licenses and permissions have been obtained. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless all parties involved from any claims, liabilities, or damages arising from any breach of these representations and warranties.
Grant of Rights: In order to facilitate the potential development, production, and/or distribution of the Project as a film, TV show, or other media product, you hereby grant to CSM the sole and exclusive right during the Term to present and shop the Property to third-party studios, networks, production companies, distributors, sales agents, financiers, internet platforms, gaming companies, screenwriters, directors, and talent (collectively referred to as “Third Parties”). You authorize CSM to represent all rights in and to the Property for potential development, production, and/or exploitation across all media formats, whether existing now or developed in the future, including but not limited to film, scripted and unscripted television, web series, podcasts, live theatre, video games, and related allied rights such as soundtrack, merchandising, and print publication.
Exclusive Rights: CSM shall have the exclusive right to negotiate, enter into, or arrange for the development, option, and/or purchase of the Property (“Rights Agreement”), provided that any deal shall be subject to your approval, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. During the Term, or any extension thereof, CSM shall be deemed unconditionally attached as the “producer” of the Project. CSM shall negotiate with Third Parties in good faith the terms and conditions of CSM’s services and the services of any individuals associated with CSM (“Producer Agreement”), including, without limitation, compensation and production and producer credits. The parties agree that the failure to conclude a Rights Agreement and/or a Producer Agreement shall not constitute a breach of this Marketing Agreement, provided that you shall act in good faith and shall not do anything to hinder or frustrate the intention of this provision. Notwithstanding, it is understood and agreed that CSM entering into the Producer Agreement shall be a condition of any Rights Agreement with any Third Party.
Termination: If neither a Producer Agreement nor Client Agreement is obtained by the end of the Term or any extension thereof, this Marketing Agreement shall automatically terminate and CSM shall have no right to make further submissions or otherwise deal with the Property; provided that you shall not be deemed to have acquired any right, title, or interest in or to any of the development materials prepared by CSM or at CSM’s direction, and CSM shall own in perpetuity all such material. Notwithstanding, the Term shall automatically extend for additional one (1) year periods unless you specifically elect otherwise, in writing, prior to the expiration of the Term or any Term Extension, as each may be extended pursuant to this paragraph.
Non-Solicitation: During the Term or any extension thereof, you shall not have the right to solicit, negotiate, or enter into an agreement with any Third Parties regarding the Property without prior written approval of CSM. In the event that you receive any inquiries or solicitations from any Third Parties with respect to the Property, you shall immediately notify CSM in writing, and you shall not have the right to commence negotiations or enter into any deal with a Third Party, or cause anyone else to do so, with respect to the Property during such Term or any extension thereof.
Post-Term Restrictions: In the event that the Term or any extension thereof shall expire, during the period of six (6) months from the expiration of the Term or extension, you shall not have the right to enter into any agreement for the Project with a Third Party contacted by CSM during the Term or extension without CSM’s attachment to the Project as “producer”.
Consultation Availability: You shall be reasonably available to consult with CSM or its designee during any development or pre-production stage at no charge.
Indemnification: You shall at all times indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CSM, its directors, employees, agents, successors, licensees, and assigns from and against any third-party claims arising out of or in connection with any breach by you of any warranties, representations, or agreements made by you herein with respect to the subject matter hereof.
Assignment: CSM may assign its rights hereunder this Exhibit A to any person, firm, or entity which assumes all of its obligations to you hereunder and all of the terms and conditions in writing.
Independent Contractor: Nothing herein shall constitute a partnership or joint venture by the parties hereto or constitute any party as the agent of the other.