1.0 Media Usage
1.1 Intellectual Property Rights
1.2 Media Modification & Manipulation
1.3 Social Media Imagery
1.4 Media Removal

2.0 Media Captured by Buffer Sounds
2.1 Ownership of Media
2.2 Artist’s Right to Use
2.3 Modification & Manipulation
2.4 Removal Requests

3.0 Term and Termination
3.1 Duration of Agreement
3.2 Termination Procedures and Obligations

4.0 Pricing
4.1 Upfront Fees
4.2 Gigging Fees

5.0 Gigging Opportunities

6.0 Exclusivity

7.0 Confidentiality
7.1 Confidential Information

1.0 Media Usage

You grant Buffer Sounds permission to use your images and personal information for marketing purposes, including, but not limited too, digital campaigns, social media, print materials, and video content. This promotes you as an artist directly or as part of Buffer Sounds’ broader marketing strategies.

1.1 Intellectual Property Rights

You retain full ownership of your original content. Buffer Sounds is granted a license to use these materials for marketing and content as specified in this policy. Buffer Sounds will not sell or transfer rights of any materials without your explicit permission.

1.2 Media Modification & Manipulation

Buffer Sounds reserves the right to modify or manipulate the images and videos you provide. This may include, but is not limited to, background removal, retouching, and creative alterations needed for marketing purposes. When appropriate, Buffer Sounds may present any modifications or manipulations to you before they are used; however, this will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Under no circumstances will Buffer Sounds alter images in a manner that could misrepresent or damage your reputation.

1.3 Social Media Imagery

Buffer Sounds may use content from your social media accounts within marketing materials and content, with the aim of promoting you and enhancing your visibility whether directly or indirectly.

1.4 Media Removal

You can request the removal of content at any time. While Buffer Sounds will consider all requests, we retain the right to deny requests. Removal of images may take up to 31 days.

2.0 Media Captured by Buffer Sounds

Buffer Sounds may capture photos or videos of you during live gigs, events, promotional activities, or ‘backstage’.

2.1 Ownership of Media

Buffer Sounds retains ownership of all media captured by our team. You grant Buffer Sounds a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use this media across various platforms and promotional materials, including but not limited to, social media, websites, and print media.

2.2 Artist’s Right to Use

Buffer Sounds grants you a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use photos or videos featuring you for your own self-promotion, on websites, social media, or promotional materials.

2.3 Modification & Manipulation

Buffer Sounds reserves the same rights for modification and manipulation of captured media as outlined in section 1.2 Media Modification & Manipulation.

2.4 Removal Requests

You may request the review and removal of captured media, these requests follow the same rights as outlined in section 1.4 Media Removal.

3.0 Term and Termination

Artists may request to leave the roster at any time. Buffer Sounds reserves the right to remove an artist from the roster at our discretion. Once removed, existing social media and marketing materials featuring the artist may remain active, but no new content will be created using the artist’s likeness. The full removal process may take up to 31 days.

3.1 Duration of Agreement

This agreement is ongoing until either party decides to terminate it.

4.0 Pricing

Buffer Sounds does not charge any fees for joining our roster or for participation in standard promotional activities. Standard promotional methods include, but are not limited to, website listings, social media posts, videos, and print materials.

4.1 Gigging Fees

Fees apply only after a gig has been successfully booked. Rates are consistent across all artists, and you will receive prior notice of any changes to ensure transparency. Payment terms are arranged individually per artist or gig.

4.2 Payments Failure

In the event that a venue or event organizer fails to pay an artist (whether directly or through Buffer Sounds) for a performance secured by Buffer Sounds, we will take all reasonable steps to secure the payment on behalf of the artist. Buffer Sounds maintains a list of venues flagged for prior non-payments, and we will make artists aware of these to avoid future issues.

If an artist is paid directly by the venue or event organizer, they are required to pay the agreed booking fee to Buffer Sounds. Consistent failure to pay booking fees may lead to a review of the artist’s standing on the roster, with potential removal.

5.0 Gigging Opportunities

Buffer Sounds will make every effort to secure gigging opportunities for artists but cannot guarantee the frequency or success of bookings.

5.1 Rights of Refusal

Artists have the right to refuse any gig offered by Buffer Sounds. Gigs will always be presented for confirmation before Buffer Sounds confirms the event. Artists may decline any gig offered without penalty.

5.2 Gig Cancellations by the Artist

If an artist is unable to perform at a previously confirmed gig, Buffer Sounds requests notification at the earliest possible time to facilitate the arrangement of a suitable replacement. Repeated or frequent cancellations without timely communication may prompt a review of the artist’s standing on the roster. Consistent failure to perform as scheduled may result in removal from the Buffer Sounds roster.