Free Lease Agreement Template for Videographers
A Lease Agreement documents the rental of property, equipment, or vehicles. Residential leases are heavily regulated by state landlord-tenant law; commercial leases have far more flexibility (and complexity). This version is tailored for videographers — covering the specific clauses and considerations that matter most in the industry.
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1. Goods/Services
[SELLER] agrees to sell and [BUYER] agrees to purchase the goods or services described in Exhibit A ('Items') for use in videographers operations.
2. Price & Payment
Total purchase price: $[AMOUNT]. Payment terms: [Net 30 / due on delivery / installment schedule]. Buyer is responsible for applicable sales tax unless a valid exemption certificate is provided.
3. Delivery
Seller will deliver the Items by [DATE] to [LOCATION]. Delivery terms are [FOB origin / FOB destination] under UCC §2-319. Risk of loss transfers to Buyer upon [tender of delivery / receipt at destination].
4. Warranties
Seller warrants that the Items conform to the description in Exhibit A and are free from material defects for a period of [WARRANTY PERIOD]. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY STATED, SELLER DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
5. Inspection & Acceptance
Buyer has [DAYS] days from delivery to inspect and reject non-conforming Items. Failure to reject within this period constitutes acceptance.
6. Limitation of Liability
Seller's total liability under this Agreement is limited to the purchase price of the Items. In no event will Seller be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential or punitive damages.
7. Governing Law
This Agreement is governed by the laws of [STATE], excluding its conflict-of-laws principles. Disputes will be resolved in [VENUE] courts.
Industry-specific considerations for videographers
Beyond the standard lease agreement clauses, here are the specific items videographers typically need to address before signing:
- Music licensing responsibility
- Raw footage ownership
- Drone permits and FAA Part 107
- Editing turnaround (4–8 weeks typical)
Typical pricing in videographers
Shoot day $1,500 + editing $100/hr.
How to use this template — 3 steps
Customize
Use our eSign tool to drop in your real names, dates, scope and fees. The template handles the legal scaffolding; you fill in the specifics for your videographers engagement.
Add signature fields
Drag-drop signature, date, initials, and text fields onto the document. Assign each field to the correct signer (yourself, the client, or both).
Send for signature
Enter the other party's name and email, hit Send. They receive a signing link via email — no account required. You get notified the second they sign.
Customization tips before you send
- • Replace every [BRACKETED] placeholder with real values — names, dates, dollar amounts, percentages.
- • Set the governing law to your state — usually where you live or do business.
- • Confirm the 12 months term length matches your project.
- • If this is a high-stakes contract (over ~$50K, or anything involving significant ongoing liability), have a licensed attorney in your state spend 30 minutes on a review.
FAQ — Lease Agreement for Videographers
Do videographers really need a Lease Agreement?+
Yes — and especially in videographers, where intellectual property gets created on every job. A signed lease agreement protects both sides if something goes wrong — and most disputes can be solved by simply pointing at the signed contract.
What's different about a Lease Agreement for videographers?+
Compared to a generic lease agreement, the videographers version typically adds clauses around: Music licensing responsibility; Raw footage ownership; Drone permits and FAA Part 107.
Is this Lease Agreement legally binding once signed?+
Yes. Under the federal ESIGN Act and state UETA laws, an electronic signature is just as legally binding as a wet-ink signature for almost all commercial contracts. Our eSign tool produces a SHA-256 audit trail proving who signed, when, and from where — so the contract is defensible in court.
Can I edit this template?+
Yes — and you should. The template covers the typical scope, but every videographers engagement has unique details (rates, scope, deadlines). Use our eSign tool to drop in your actual project details before sending the contract for signature.
How do I sign this online?+
Click "Edit & sign online — free" below. Our eSign tool opens with a blank document; upload your customized contract PDF, drag-drop signature/date fields, and email it to the other party. They sign from any device — no account needed for signers.
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