FILM TRIPS — CREATOR HOST AGREEMENT (U.S. & Territories Edition)

Effective Date: 11-30-2025

This Agreement is between Film Trips, LLC (“Film Trips”) and the independent creator (“Creator” or “Host”).

By creating an account, applying as a Creator, publishing a listing, or hosting any Film Trip, Creator agrees to the terms below.

1. Eligibility, Identity & Account Requirements

1.1 Minimum Age. Creator must be 18+ to create an account or host any Film Trips.

1.2 Use of Legal Identity. Creator must provide accurate legal identity information. Film Trips may require ID verification at any time.

1.3 Independent Contractor. Creator is an independent contractor, not an employee, agent, or partner of Film Trips. Creator is solely responsible for taxes, insurance, and compliance with federal, state, territorial, and local laws.

1.4 Account Security. Creator is responsible for all actions taken through their account.

2. Nature of the Platform

2.1 Marketplace Only. Film Trips is a marketplace platform connecting guests with independent Creators. The platform does not host, manage, supervise, or operate Film Trips.

2.2 No Control Over Creator Services. Creator has full discretion in how they design, lead, and operate their Film Trips.

2.3 No Employment Relationship. This Agreement does not create an employment, partnership, joint venture, or agency relationship.

2.4 No Guarantee of Income. Film Trips provides no guarantee of bookings, income, visibility, or audience growth.

2.5 No Duty to Monitor Compliance. Film Trips does not monitor Creator compliance with local laws or permits; Creator is solely responsible.

3. Multi-State & Multi-Territory Operations

3.1 Applicability Across All Jurisdictions. This Agreement applies to all Film Trips conducted in all U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories.

3.2 State & Territory Variations. Liability laws, consent laws, premises liability, and consumer protections vary by state and territory. Creator agrees that:

Film Trips’ Terms apply regardless of jurisdiction, and

Any section rendered unenforceable in one jurisdiction remains enforceable everywhere else.

3.3 Creator Responsible for Local Laws. Creator must comply with all local regulations, including:

  • Permits

  • Park rules

  • Commercial photography rules

  • Venue regulations

  • Insurance requirements specific to some states

  • Drone/FAA rules (if applicable)

  • 3.4 No Duty to Verify Local Compliance. Film Trips is not responsible for ensuring Creator compliance with any local, state, or territorial laws.

4. Safety, Conduct & Location Requirements

4.1 Public Locations (Default)

Film Trips must be hosted in public or semi-public areas such as parks, beaches, streets, markets, and community spaces unless Section 4.2 applies.

4.2 Indoor Locations — Special Conditions

  • Indoor hosting is allowed only if the venue is:

  • A commercially operated space

  • A studio, coworking space, gallery, or rental venue (including Peerspace-type rentals)

  • Insured by the venue owner

  • Not a private residence, personal home studio, hotel room, or unregulated indoor location

Creator takes full responsibility for indoor venues, including:

  • Renting or securing permission

  • Following venue rules

  • Assessing safety

  • Preventing hazards

  • Managing guests inside the space

  • Any injuries, accidents, or property damage

Film Trips is not the renter, owner, operator, or manager of the venue.

4.3 No Transportation

Creator may not transport Guests or arrange transportation.

4.4 Safety Responsibilities

Creator must:

  • Assess weather, terrain, surfaces, crowds, and environmental risks

  • Monitor group safety

  • Cease activity in unsafe conditions

4.5 Prohibited Conduct

Creator may not:

  • Use weapons, illegal substances, or alcohol while hosting

  • Harass, discriminate, or violate civil rights protections

  • Host in unsafe or restricted zones

  • Misrepresent services

  • Give medical, legal, or safety advice

4.6 Emergency Response

Creator must contact emergency services in emergencies and report incidents to Film Trips within 24 hours.

5. Hosting Responsibilities

5.1 Provide accurate description of the Film Trip

5.2 Respond promptly to guest questions

5.3 Arrive 10 minutes early

5.4 Lead and manage the group responsibly

5.5 Maintain professional communication and conduct

5.6 Ensure Film Trip activities are legal in chosen location

6. Content Creation, Ownership & Delivery

6.1 Creator Owns All Content. Creator retains full copyright to all photos/videos created during Film Trips.

6.2 Guest Consent. Guests consent to being photographed/filmed by booking a Film Trip.

6.3 Delivery Responsibility. Creator is solely responsible for delivering content and maintaining backups. Film Trips is not liable for:

  • Lost files

  • Missed deadlines

  • Quality disputes

  • Editing choices

6.4 Guest Usage Rights. Creator grants guests a personal-use license only.

6.5 Creator Portfolio Rights. Creator may use images of guests for their portfolio unless guest revokes permission.

6.6 Film Trips Marketing License. Creator grants Film Trips a non-exclusive, revocable license to use sample content for platform marketing.

7. Prohibited Actions

Creator may not:

Accept or request off-platform payments

Solicit Film Trips guests for private sessions for 6 months

Circumvent Film Trips’ fees

Host Film Trips that violate venue or city rules

Misuse guest images commercially

8. Payments, Fees & Cancellations

8.1 Platform Fee. Film Trips keeps a 25% fee per booking.

8.2 Chargebacks. Film Trips may reverse Creator payouts if a payment is disputed.

8.3 All Transactions On-Platform. All communication and payments must occur on the Film Trips platform.

8.4 Refunds. Creator must follow the Film Trips cancellation and refund policy.

8.5 Tax Responsibility. Creator is solely responsible for all federal, state, territorial, and local taxes.

9. Liability, Assumption of Risk & Indemnification

9.1 Assumption of Risk (Nationwide)

Creator knowingly assumes all risks associated with hosting, including:

  • Weather

  • Terrain

  • Slippery or uneven surfaces

  • Crowds

  • Wildlife

  • Venue hazards

  • Equipment failure

  • Actions of guests or third parties

9.2 No Duty of Care

Film Trips does not inspect locations, supervise Film Trips, or provide safety services.

9.3 Creator Liability

Creator is fully responsible for:

  • All guest injuries

  • Property damage

  • Venue-related incidents

  • Safety hazards

  • Misconduct or negligence

9.4 Indemnification

Creator agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold Film Trips harmless from any claims, injuries, damages, lawsuits, or liabilities arising from the Creator’s actions or Film Trip operations.

9.5 No Warranties

Film Trips disclaims all implied warranties related to safety, profitability, or outcomes.

10. Multi-State Audio/Video Consent

Creator agrees that:

  • Guests consent to audio/video recording regardless of state law

  • Creator must comply with all consent laws in the state or territory where they operate

  • Film Trips is not responsible for violations of state recording laws

This covers one-party and two-party consent states.

11. Dispute Resolution, Governing Law & Arbitration

11.1 Mandatory Arbitration (National). All disputes must be resolved through binding arbitration.

11.2 Exclusive Venue (Florida). Arbitration must take place in the State of Florida, regardless of where the Film Trip occurred.

11.3 Governing Law. Florida law governs this Agreement.

11.4 No Class Actions. Creator waives the right to participate in class-action litigation.

11.5 Severability. Invalid provisions do not void the rest of the Agreement.

12. Digital Acceptance

By clicking “Sign Up,” “I Agree,” “Publish,” or by using any part of Film Trips, Creator agrees:

  • This Agreement is legally binding

  • They understand all terms and risks

  • They assume full responsibility for their Film Trips

  • Continued use means continued acceptance