Date: Fri, 28 Jul 2006 16:16:04 -0400
From: "Wayne Martin" <wayne.martin-AT-waynemartinpuppets.com>
To: <puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org>
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Contracts: A group question


Tim,

I too ran into this same clause earlier this week (With WSI) and I cancelled
the engagement when they refused to negotiate saying their contract is to be
signed as is. 

They had also included a clause for a deduction on the performance fee in
ten minute increments, should the artist begin the performance later than
the agreed upon time regardless of reason. I pointed out to them that this
would be reasonable if they agreed to pay me the same percentage in addition
to my fee should they delay the start of my program for any reason. 

They gave me the same spiel about being reputable, etc. and refusing to give
a deposit.

I told them that I've been in this business since 1966 and their terms are
simply unacceptable and I cancelled. I won't work for corporations like
this. 

These clauses are there for a reason and it's not in the best interest for
their vendors.

My advise, drop them.

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-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:puptcrit-bounces-AT-lists.driftline.org] On Behalf Of Tim Giugni
Sent: Friday, July 28, 2006 12:41 PM
To: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org
Subject: [Puptcrit] Contracts: A group question

I I have a question for the group.

I received a contract from a large national chain (LNC) that contained
a clause at the very bottom: (company) reserves the right to cancel
this agreement for any reason and at any time before the Performance.
Should (company) exercise the right to cancel, (company) will incur no
liability nor owe performer any compensation.

I have worked for LNC's and have never encountered this before. I
asked for a deposit of 25%. I was told in reply that the company is
large and reputable, that the standard contract cannot be amended and
that there has never been a problem with payments or cancellations.

They are large. There seems to be honor in them. The clause bothers me.
Should I suck it up.
Drop them like a hot stone.
Option C.

Brief thoughts?


Thank You,
Tim
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