Terms and Conditions

About Social Cinema

Social Cinema by Monkey Studios provides cinematic storytelling, film production and related creative services for individuals, families, businesses, founders, employees, organisations, NGOs, institutions and brands.

Our services may include:

Founder and business stories

Personal brand cinema

Employee tribute films

Family and legacy films

Anniversary and childhood films

NGO and social-impact films

Biographical films

Original music and film videos

Travel and film experiences

Multi-episode cinematic content

Private premieres and digital distribution support

The exact services, deliverables, timeline, pricing and usage rights for each project will be specified in a separate proposal, quotation, agreement or written confirmation.

Website Use

You may use this website only for lawful purposes.

You agree not to:

Provide false, misleading or unauthorised information

Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website or another user’s account

Upload harmful code, viruses or malicious files

Copy, reproduce or commercially exploit website content without permission

Use the website in a way that may damage, disable or interfere with its operation

Submit content that violates privacy, intellectual-property or other legal rights

Use the website for unlawful, abusive, defamatory or fraudulent activity

We may restrict or terminate access where misuse, fraud, security threats or violations of these Terms are identified.

Enquiries and Project Confirmation

Submitting an enquiry through the website does not automatically create a binding service agreement.

A project will normally be considered confirmed only after:

The project scope has been discussed;

A proposal, quotation or agreement has been approved;

Required information and permissions have been provided; and

The agreed advance payment has been received.

Any verbal discussion, estimate or initial concept is indicative unless confirmed in writing.

Pricing and Payment

Project pricing will depend on factors such as concept development, scripting, production scale, shoot days, locations, talent, equipment, travel, editing, animation, music, distribution and other requirements.

Unless otherwise stated in writing:

Prices are exclusive of applicable taxes;

Payment milestones will be mentioned in the approved quotation or proposal;

Work may begin only after receipt of the required advance;

Final files may be delivered after full payment;

Additional work outside the approved scope may be charged separately;

Third-party expenses may require advance approval and payment; and

Delayed payments may result in the project being paused or delivery being postponed.

Client Responsibilities

The client is responsible for providing complete, accurate and timely information required for the project.

The client must obtain all necessary permissions relating to:

People appearing in the film

Personal photographs, videos and documents

Private properties and shoot locations

Company information and brand materials

Testimonials and personal statements

Copyrighted music, photographs, footage or other third-party content

Children or individuals who cannot legally provide their own consent

The client confirms that all materials supplied to Social Cinema may lawfully be used for the agreed project.

We will not be responsible for claims arising from materials, instructions or information supplied without the required rights, permissions or approvals.

Creative Process and Approvals

Film production is a collaborative and creative process. The final output may vary from early references, mood boards, scripts, concepts, storyboards or sample visuals due to production conditions and creative execution.

The client will be provided reasonable opportunities to review and approve relevant stages of the project as specified in the proposal.

Approvals provided through email, WhatsApp, project-management platforms or other written communication will be treated as valid approvals.

Changes requested after approval may affect the cost and timeline.

Revisions and Scope Changes

The number and type of revisions included in a project will be mentioned in the approved proposal.

A revision means a reasonable adjustment to an existing approved concept or edit. It does not include:

Creating a new concept after the original concept has been approved

Reshooting approved footage

Changing the story direction after production

Adding new locations, talent, scenes or deliverables

Replacing approved music, voice-over or footage after finalisation

Re-editing the project for a substantially different purpose

Work beyond the approved scope may require a revised quotation and delivery schedule.

Timelines and Delays

Estimated timelines begin after receipt of the required payment, information, approvals and materials.

Delivery timelines may be affected by:

Delayed feedback or approvals

Changes in the approved scope

Talent or location availability

Weather and travel conditions

Government restrictions or permissions

Technical issues

Delayed payments

Third-party production dependencies

Events outside our reasonable control

Social Cinema will make reasonable efforts to communicate material delays and provide an updated schedule.

Cancellation and Rescheduling

Cancellation and rescheduling terms may be specified in the project proposal.

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, if a project is cancelled:

The client must pay for all work completed up to the cancellation date;

The client must reimburse non-refundable third-party costs and commitments;

Any advance payment will be adjusted against work completed and expenses incurred; and

Any refundable balance, where applicable, will be calculated after these deductions.

Shoot rescheduling may involve additional charges where locations, talent, equipment, travel or crew have already been booked.

Intellectual Property

All website content, including text, graphics, branding, logos, design, concepts, films, photographs and other materials, is owned by or licensed to Social Cinema and is protected by applicable intellectual-property laws.

For commissioned projects, ownership and usage rights will be governed by the approved proposal or agreement.

Unless otherwise stated:

The client receives rights to the final approved deliverables after full payment;

Social Cinema retains ownership of its pre-existing tools, production methods, templates and creative processes;

Raw footage, editable project files, unused concepts and source files are not included unless agreed in writing;

Third-party music, footage, fonts or assets remain subject to their respective licence conditions; and

The client may not sell, sublicense or materially alter the final work beyond the agreed usage rights without written permission.

Portfolio and Promotional Use

Because many Social Cinema projects involve personal, family or sensitive stories, we will seek appropriate consent before publicly using such content for our portfolio, showreels, website, social media, presentations, awards or promotional activities.

Where portfolio usage has been approved in the project agreement, the client may later contact us regarding reasonable privacy concerns. Any removal request will be assessed subject to contractual obligations, published campaigns and third-party platforms.

Confidentiality

Each party agrees to reasonably protect confidential information received during the project.

Confidential information does not include information that:

Is already publicly available;

Was lawfully known before disclosure;

Was independently developed;

Was received lawfully from another source; or

Must be disclosed under applicable law or a valid legal order.

Additional confidentiality or non-disclosure requirements should be agreed in writing before the project begins.

Public Distribution and Third-Party Platforms

At the client’s request, films may be prepared or distributed through platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, short-video platforms, theatre screenings or other media channels.

Third-party platforms operate under their own terms, privacy policies, technical requirements and content rules.

We do not guarantee:

Platform approval

Audience reach

Views, engagement or virality

Media coverage

Revenue or commercial results

Continued availability of content on a third-party platform

Accounts and Security

Where account creation is available, users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login details and for activity conducted through their account.

You must inform us promptly if you believe your account has been accessed without permission.

We may suspend accounts that appear compromised, fraudulent or in violation of these Terms.

Disclaimer

We aim to provide accurate website information, but website content may occasionally contain errors or become outdated.

The website and its general content are provided on an “as available” basis. Nothing on the website constitutes a guaranteed quotation, production commitment, distribution promise or business result unless confirmed in a written agreement.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Social Cinema will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special or consequential losses arising from:

Website interruptions

Third-party services or platforms

Materials supplied by the client

Unauthorised use of delivered content

Delays beyond our reasonable control

Loss of anticipated revenue, opportunity, publicity or audience response

Where liability cannot legally be excluded, our aggregate liability relating to a project will not exceed the amount paid to us for the specific service giving rise to the claim, except where a different limitation is required by law.

Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold Social Cinema, Monkey Studios and their team members harmless from claims, losses, liabilities and reasonable expenses arising from:

Materials or instructions supplied by you;

Lack of required permissions or releases;

Infringement of third-party rights;

Unlawful or misleading information; or

Your violation of these Terms.

Force Majeure

Neither party will be responsible for failure or delay caused by events beyond reasonable control, including natural disasters, extreme weather, epidemic, government restrictions, public disturbance, strikes, technical failures, transportation disruption or failure of critical third-party services.

The affected party will make reasonable efforts to minimise the impact and resume performance when reasonably possible.

Privacy

Personal information collected through the website or during a project will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms will be governed by the laws of India.

Subject to any mandatory legal rights, disputes relating to these Terms or the website will be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts in Surat, Gujarat, India.

The parties should first attempt to resolve disputes through good-faith written communication before initiating formal proceedings.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our services, website or legal obligations.

The revised version will be published on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the website after publication of revised Terms constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Contact Us

For questions about these Terms and Conditions, contact:

Social Cinema by Monkey Studios