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Terms & Conditions

Last updated: August 2026

Welcome to Story Foundry. By engaging our services or using this website, you agree to the following Terms & Conditions.

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About Story Foundry

Story Foundry is a story development studio providing professional creative services to independent filmmakers, writers, producers and storytellers.

Our services include, but are not limited to:

  • Story Development
  • Screenplay Development
  • Script Analysis
  • Script Doctoring
  • Character Development
  • Creative Consultation
  • Pitch Documentation
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Our Services

Every project is unique.

The scope of work, deliverables, fees and timescales will be agreed in writing before work begins.

Any work requested outside the agreed scope may require an additional quotation.

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Ownership of Ideas

Your original ideas remain yours.

Story Foundry makes no claim of ownership over concepts, stories or intellectual property provided by you.

Where Story Foundry creates original written material as part of an agreed commission, ownership and usage rights will be defined within the individual client agreement.

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Confidentiality

All client information is treated as confidential.

Story Foundry will never share your screenplay, treatment, pitch materials or project details without your written permission unless required by law.

Where requested, Story Foundry is happy to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before any project discussions begin.

5

Creative Collaboration

Story development is collaborative by nature.

While Story Foundry provides professional advice and recommendations, all creative decisions remain the responsibility of the client unless otherwise agreed in writing.

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Payment

Payment terms will be confirmed before work begins.

Unless otherwise agreed:

  • A deposit may be required before work commences.
  • Final deliverables will be provided once the outstanding balance has been paid.
  • All invoices are payable within the agreed payment period.
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Revisions

Where revisions are included within a service, the number of revision rounds will be specified before work begins.

Additional revisions outside the agreed scope may incur further charges.

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Delivery Times

Estimated delivery dates are provided in good faith.

While Story Foundry will always aim to meet agreed deadlines, delivery dates may occasionally change due to project complexity, client delays or unforeseen circumstances.

Clients will be informed promptly of any significant changes.

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Limitation of Liability

Story Foundry provides professional creative development services.

We cannot guarantee that any screenplay or project will receive funding, publication, production, distribution, competition success or commercial success.

Creative outcomes depend on many factors beyond our control.

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Website Content

All original content, branding, logos, text and graphics displayed on this website are the intellectual property of Story Foundry unless otherwise stated.

They may not be reproduced without written permission.

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Privacy

Any personal information submitted through this website will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

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Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by the laws of England and Wales.

Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

Contact

If you have any questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact:

Story Foundry

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.storyfoundry.co.uk

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