1. INTRODUCTION

 

1.1 These Terms & Conditions govern your use of the ALTÉ Films website and your interactions with ALTÉ Films in connection with our consultancy services.

 

1.2 By using this website, contacting ALTÉ Films, submitting an enquiry, or engaging our services, you agree to these Terms & Conditions together with any separate proposal, quotation, statement of work or service agreement agreed between us.

 

1.3 ALTÉ Films is operated by BlackMode Media Ltd, trading as ALTÉ Films. References to “ALTÉ Films”, “ALTÉ”, “we”, “us” or “our” refer to this entity.

 

1.4 ALTÉ Films is an AI production consultancy for the film and television industry, providing services including AI production audits, AI production and compliance support, company AI governance, AI tool and workflow assessments, and guidance relating to AI use across production, VFX, post-production and delivery.

 

2. USE OF THE WEBSITE

 

2.1 You agree to use this website lawfully and responsibly.

 

2.2 You must not use the website in any way that is unlawful, harmful, misleading, abusive or that interferes with the operation or security of the website.

 

2.3 You may not attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website, its systems, data or associated services.

 

2.4 We reserve the right to restrict or remove access where we reasonably believe these Terms & Conditions have been breached.

 

3. OUR SERVICES

 

3.1 ALTÉ Films provides consultancy and advisory services relating to the responsible and practical use of artificial intelligence within film and television production.

 

3.2 Services may include, depending on the engagement:

 

AI Production Audits

AI opportunity and workflow assessments

AI tool recommendations and assessments

Production-specific AI policies

AI Production Registers and usage logs

AI risk and impact assessments

AI production and compliance support

Rights and provenance tracking

Contributor, likeness, voice and synthetic-media considerations

AI-assisted VFX and post-production reviews

Company AI governance frameworks

Training, staff guidance and implementation support

AI delivery and close-out documentation

 

3.3 The exact scope, deliverables, timetable and fees for any consultancy engagement will be agreed separately in writing.

 

3.4 We reserve the right to decline work where we reasonably believe the proposed use of AI is unlawful, unethical, outside our competence or inconsistent with responsible production practice.

 

4. CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES

 

4.1 Clients are responsible for providing accurate, complete and timely information required for ALTÉ Films to perform the agreed services.

 

4.2 Clients must disclose relevant AI tools, workflows, materials and proposed uses where these fall within the agreed scope of the engagement.

 

4.3 Clients remain responsible for their own production, editorial and commercial decisions.

 

4.4 Where ALTÉ identifies an issue requiring review by Legal, Business Affairs, Data Protection, Editorial, a broadcaster, commissioner, insurer, contributor or other specialist, the client remains responsible for obtaining the appropriate approval or advice.

 

4.5 ALTÉ Films is not responsible for consequences arising from incomplete, inaccurate or undisclosed information provided by the client.

 

5. AI TOOL AND WORKFLOW RECOMMENDATIONS

 

5.1 ALTÉ may recommend AI tools, services, vendors or workflows based on the information available at the time of the engagement.

 

5.2 AI technology, provider terms, capabilities, pricing, security arrangements and regulatory requirements may change rapidly.

 

5.3 Recommendations therefore reflect our assessment at the time they are made and do not constitute a guarantee that any tool or service will remain suitable indefinitely.

 

5.4 Clients should ensure that any tool is appropriately approved before being used with confidential, personal, commercially sensitive or rights-controlled material.

 

5.5 ALTÉ Films does not control third-party AI platforms and is not responsible for changes to their functionality, terms, data practices or availability.

 

6. AI RISK, GOVERNANCE AND COMPLIANCE

 

6.1 ALTÉ may identify, assess, document and help manage risks associated with the use of AI within a production or organisation.

 

6.2 Risk classifications, assessments and recommendations are based on the information available to us and the circumstances of the specific project.

 

6.3 ALTÉ may recommend that certain uses of AI require additional approval, mitigation, human verification or specialist advice before proceeding.

 

6.4 The client retains responsibility for deciding whether to proceed with an AI use and for ensuring that all necessary approvals are obtained.

 

6.5 ALTÉ Films does not guarantee that the use of AI will be risk-free or that all possible risks can be identified in advance.

 

7. LEGAL, EDITORIAL AND REGULATORY MATTERS

 

7.1 ALTÉ Films is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.

 

7.2 Our services may identify potential issues relating to copyright, intellectual property, contributor rights, data protection, privacy, confidentiality, contractual restrictions or other legal considerations.

 

7.3 Where legal interpretation or formal legal advice is required, we may recommend that the matter is referred to the client’s Legal or Business Affairs team or an appropriately qualified adviser.

 

7.4 ALTÉ may also identify matters requiring review by Editorial, Data Protection, the broadcaster, commissioner or other relevant authority.

 

7.5 Final responsibility for legal, editorial, regulatory and commissioner compliance remains with the client and the relevant authorised decision-makers.

 

8. BROADCASTER, STREAMER AND INDUSTRY GUIDANCE

 

8.1 ALTÉ’s services may take account of current guidance, policies and frameworks issued by broadcasters, streamers, commissioners and industry bodies.

 

8.2 Such guidance may change from time to time.

 

8.3 Clients remain responsible for confirming any project-specific contractual, editorial or delivery requirements directly with their broadcaster, streamer, commissioner or other relevant organisation.

 

8.4 References to any broadcaster, streamer or industry body on our website do not imply endorsement, partnership or accreditation unless expressly stated.

 

9. CONFIDENTIALITY

 

9.1 We recognise that consultancy engagements may involve confidential, commercially sensitive or unreleased production information.

 

9.2 ALTÉ Films will take reasonable steps to protect confidential information provided to us and will use such information only as necessary to perform the agreed services.

 

9.3 Confidential information may include scripts, treatments, budgets, production documentation, contributor information, AI usage records, workflows, unreleased programme material and business information.

 

9.4 Where a separate non-disclosure agreement or confidentiality agreement is required, this may be entered into before sensitive material is shared.

 

9.5 Clients should not submit highly confidential material through general website enquiry forms unless specifically requested.

 

10. DATA AND MATERIAL PROVIDED TO ALTÉ

 

10.1 Clients retain ownership of materials, information and production content supplied to ALTÉ Films unless otherwise agreed in writing.

 

10.2 Clients confirm that they have the authority to provide such material to us for the purposes of the engagement.

 

10.3 ALTÉ will not knowingly use client confidential production material to train public generative AI models without the client’s prior agreement.

 

10.4 Where third-party AI or technology services are required as part of an engagement, their use will be subject to appropriate assessment and, where necessary, client approval.

 

11. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

 

11.1 All website materials, branding, graphics, logos, text, methodologies and original content created by ALTÉ Films remain the intellectual property of ALTÉ Films unless otherwise stated or agreed in writing.

 

11.2 You may not reproduce, copy, distribute, modify or commercially exploit ALTÉ website materials without prior written permission.

 

11.3 Unless otherwise agreed, clients may use consultancy deliverables produced specifically for them internally for the purposes of their organisation or production.

 

11.4 ALTÉ retains ownership of its underlying templates, methodologies, frameworks, know-how, processes and generic materials used in providing the services.

 

11.5 Client-specific confidential information contained within those deliverables remains the property of the client.

 

12. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

 

12.1 Our services may refer to or involve third-party software, AI tools, websites, vendors or service providers.

 

12.2 ALTÉ Films does not own or control these third-party services.

 

12.3 Use of third-party services may be subject to separate terms, licences, privacy policies and charges.

 

12.4 ALTÉ Films is not responsible for the availability, security, performance, accuracy or actions of third-party providers.

 

13. FEES AND PAYMENT

 

13.1 Fees for consultancy services will be set out in the relevant proposal, quotation, statement of work or service agreement.

 

13.2 Unless otherwise agreed, invoices are payable within the payment period stated on the invoice.

 

13.3 Additional work outside the agreed scope may be subject to additional fees and will normally be agreed before that work is undertaken.

 

13.4 ALTÉ Films may pause work where invoices remain overdue.

 

14. CANCELLATION AND TERMINATION

 

14.1 Either party may terminate a consultancy engagement in accordance with the terms stated in the relevant proposal or service agreement.

 

14.2 Where no separate termination terms have been agreed, either party may terminate the engagement by providing reasonable written notice.

 

14.3 The client remains liable for fees relating to work completed, committed costs and approved expenses incurred up to the termination date.

 

14.4 ALTÉ Films may terminate or suspend an engagement immediately where:

 

• there is a serious breach of these terms;

• invoices remain materially overdue;

• the client requests activity that we reasonably believe is unlawful or inappropriate; or

• continuing the engagement could expose ALTÉ to unreasonable legal, ethical or reputational risk.

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15. WEBSITE AVAILABILITY

 

15.1 We aim to keep the website available and functioning properly but do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access.

 

15.2 We may update, suspend, remove or change any part of the website at any time.

 

16. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

 

16.1 ALTÉ Films will provide consultancy services with reasonable care and skill.

 

16.2 Our advice and recommendations are based on the information available at the time and cannot guarantee any particular production, creative, financial, legal, regulatory or commercial outcome.

 

16.3 To the fullest extent permitted by law, ALTÉ Films shall not be liable for indirect or consequential losses, including loss of profits, revenue, opportunity or business arising from use of the website or our consultancy services.

 

16.4 Nothing in these Terms & Conditions excludes liability where it cannot lawfully be excluded.

 

17. DATA COLLECTION

 

17.1 We may collect personal information including your name, contact details, company information, project information and basic website usage data when you contact us or use the website.

 

17.2 Additional information may be collected where necessary to deliver consultancy services.

 

18. USE OF DATA

 

18.1 We may use personal data to:

 

• respond to enquiries;

• provide consultancy services;

• communicate with clients;

• administer projects and contracts;

• operate the website;

• maintain business records; and

• improve our services.

 

18.2 We do not sell personal information to third parties.

 

19. DATA SHARING

 

19.1 We may share information with trusted service providers where reasonably necessary for website operation, communications, professional administration or delivery of our services.

 

19.2 Where appropriate, access will be limited to the information reasonably required for the relevant purpose.

 

20. DATA SECURITY

 

20.1 We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal and confidential information.

 

20.2 However, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed completely secure.

 

21. YOUR DATA RIGHTS

 

21.1 Depending on applicable data-protection law, individuals may have rights relating to access, correction, deletion, restriction or other use of their personal information.

 

21.2 Requests relating to personal data may be made using the contact details below.

 

22. COOKIES

 

22.1 We may use cookies and similar technologies for essential website functions, analytics and improving user experience.

 

22.2 Further information may be provided through our Cookie Policy or cookie settings where applicable.

 

23. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS

 

23.1 We may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time.

 

23.2 The latest version will be made available on our website.

 

23.3 Changes to an existing paid consultancy engagement will not override separately agreed contractual terms unless agreed between the parties.

 

24. GOVERNING LAW

 

24.1 These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

 

24.2 The courts of England and Wales shall have jurisdiction in relation to disputes arising from these Terms & Conditions, subject to any different dispute-resolution arrangements agreed in writing.

 

25. CONTACT

 

25.1 For enquiries regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact:

 

ALTÉ Films

BlackMode Media Ltd

info@altefilms.com

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