Chapter 55 mins read

Cancellation and refund basics

Kill Fees

Contracts should include a cancellation clause. If a client cancels 24 hours before a shoot, the creator still deserves a 'kill fee' because they turned down other work for that date.

Key Takeaways

  • Include a cancellation policy.
  • Advance payments are often non-refundable.
  • Respect people's time.

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