Last Update June 2, 2025
Welcome to C3 Studios! By engaging our video editing services, you agree to the following Terms and Conditions. These terms apply to all clients and govern your relationship with C3 Studios regarding services provided, payment terms, intellectual property, confidentiality, and more.
C3 Studios offers video editing services tailored to your specific requirements. This includes but is not limited to corporate video editing, commercial projects, testimonials, brand stories, and more.
Timely Communication:
You agree to provide all necessary materials, such as footage, assets, scripts, and other resources, in a timely manner.
Feedback:
You will provide clear and constructive feedback to facilitate efficient project completion.
Authorization:
By providing footage or other assets, you confirm you own the rights to the materials or have received proper authorization to use them.
Project Assets:
To keep things running smoothy, please make sure all project assets are submitted through the form provided. That is where we collect everything we need to get started. If anything was missed, you can also drop it in your dedicated Slack channel. Please avoid sending assets via email, as they can easily get lost in a busy inbox. Sharing assets in the right place helps us respond faster and deliver your edits on time.
Standard Turnaround Time
3–5 Day Turnaround for Standard Edits from the time all project files, assets, and intake form are submitted.
3–4 Day Turnaround for Standard Edits from the time all project files, assets, and intake form are submitted. Only one edit is worked on at a time. When one edit is finished, the next begins.
2–3 Day Turnaround for Standard Edits from the time all project files, assets, and intake form are submitted. Unlimited revisions with 24-hour turnaround. Only one edit is worked on at a time. When one edit is finished, the next begins.
1–2 Day Turnaround for Standard Edits from the time all project files, assets, and intake form are submitted. Unlimited revisions with 24-hour turnaround time. Two edits are worked on at a time. When one edit is finished, the next begins.
*Standard Turnaround Times do not include Weekends or US Holiday's. Business hours are M-F 8am-5pm CST during Daylight Savings Time, and M-F 7am-4pm CST during Standard Time in the US.
Expedited Delivery:
We will aim to complete projects sooner if possible, but early delivery should not be expected without prior agreement.
Same Day Edits (SDE):
Approval Process: Case-by-case basis depending on submission time and resource availability.
Limitations:Completion not guaranteed; revisions may not be possible.
Rate:$20/hr premium billed on top of your subscription.
Minimums:2-hour minimum for Reels, 3-hour minimum for other projects.
5. File Storage & Deletion Policy
Temporary Storage Period
All client files (raw footage, project files, and final exports) are typically stored for 30 days after the project is marked complete.
After 30 days, files may be archived, offloaded, or deleted to manage storage costs.
Extended Storage
If you’d like us to store files beyond 30 days, please notify us before the initial period ends. *Extended storage incurs a monthly fee of $100 per Terabyte per Month.
File Responsibility
It is the client’s responsibility to download and back up any files they wish to retain at the end of each project.
C3 Studios is not liable for files lost, accidentally deleted, or corrupted at any point during our relationship. It is the clients responsibility to keep and store backup files in their own file system.
Deletion Without Notice
Unless prior arrangements have been made, files may be deleted without further notice once a project is marked complete. This ensures we can allocate space and resources to active projects.
Billing:
Payments are due upfront each month before work begins.All work performed (organizing, editing, revisions, communication, etc.) counts toward your monthly edit limits.
Late Payments:
A $100/week late fee applies to overdue invoices beyond 5 days.Non-payment may result in project suspension.
C3 Studios will treat all client materials and information as confidential. We will not share your materials or project details with third parties without your explicit consent. *All C3 Studios employees have signedNDA's.
Ownership:
Clients retain ownership of their raw footage and final deliverables upon full payment of all fees.
Licenses:
By using our services, with your permission, we may use video edits for promotional purposes to show editing capabilities. We will always respect yours, and your clients privacy, IP, and NDA's.
C3 Studios is not liable for any damages, including but not limited to data loss, project delays due to unforeseen circumstances, or third-party usage of final deliverables outside our control.
Either party may terminate the agreement at any time with 14 days written notice. No refunds will be given, and you will be able to use our services until your current month is up. After your month is up, any and all assets used for your edits will be removed from our system, so please make sure you have everything you need prior to the end of our engagement. We welcome you to return at anytime after if work picks back up for you!
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of Iowa. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of Iowa.
C3 Studios reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time. Clients will be notified of any significant changes before they take effect.
By engaging our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.