Free Videography Contract Template for Coaches
A Videography Contract covers shoot day, editing turnaround, deliverable format, and usage rights. Includes specific clauses for drone footage, music licensing, and raw footage ownership. This version is tailored for coaches — covering the specific clauses and considerations that matter most in the industry.
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1. Services
[PHOTOGRAPHER] will provide photography services for [CLIENT]'s coaches engagement on [DATE] at [LOCATION] for a coverage period of [HOURS] hours.
2. Deliverables
Photographer will deliver no fewer than [NUMBER] professionally edited high-resolution digital photographs via online gallery within [WEEKS] weeks of the shoot date.
3. Fees & Payment
Total fee: $[AMOUNT]. A non-refundable retainer of $[RETAINER] is due upon signing to reserve the date. Balance is due [DAYS] days before the shoot.
4. Usage Rights
Client receives a personal print release for the delivered photographs. Commercial use requires a separate written license. Photographer retains copyright and the right to use photographs for portfolio and marketing.
5. Cancellation & Reschedule
If Client cancels, the retainer is non-refundable. Client may reschedule once at no additional charge if requested at least [DAYS] days before the original shoot date, subject to Photographer's availability.
6. Force Majeure
If Photographer cannot perform due to illness, weather, or other circumstances beyond Photographer's reasonable control, Photographer will reschedule or provide a qualified substitute. Photographer's liability is limited to the fees paid.
7. Editing Style
Photographer's editing style is reflected in the portfolio reviewed by Client. Client agrees that editing is a creative judgment, and re-editing to a different style is at Photographer's discretion.
Industry-specific considerations for coaches
Beyond the standard videography contract clauses, here are the specific items coaches typically need to address before signing:
- Disclaimer: not therapy/legal/financial advice
- Refund and cancellation policy
- Confidentiality of coaching content
- Outcomes not guaranteed
Typical pricing in coaches
Sessions $150–$500, packages $1,500–$15,000.
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 coaches 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 event-based 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 — Videography Contract for Coaches
Do coaches really need a Videography Contract?+
Yes — and especially in coaches, where client relationships are the core asset. A signed videography contract 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 Videography Contract for coaches?+
Compared to a generic videography contract, the coaches version typically adds clauses around: Disclaimer: not therapy/legal/financial advice; Refund and cancellation policy; Confidentiality of coaching content.
Is this Videography Contract 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 coaches 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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