Terms & Conditions
Welcome to Stary Technologies LLC. (Stary Technologies)
By using our website and services you establish an agreement to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions.
Stary Technologies is a litigation support company providing services in the areas of, but not limited to: videography, post production, audio and video editing/forensics, artwork, demonstrative, graphic design, trial exhibit database creation and management, deposition filming, synchronizing, deposition clip creation, photo scanning, client consultations, proposal development, trial equipment installation/rental and other material production.
By requesting our services, you (Client) agree to be bound by all terms and conditions herein, whether you are the sole Client or representing a third party entity.
— Estimates & Proposals —
An estimate will be generated by Stary Technologies for the Client's review and signature. By physically signing, digitally signing or providing an approval email, Client agrees to the estimate and its terms. The estimate will define the scope-of-work and cost of the assignment. In the event the assignment's scope-of-work increases beyond the original estimate, a change order will be generated to articulate the additional work requested and increase in job costs. Costs for services are fully defined in the Stary Technologies fee schedule which has an expiration duration and may be subject to change over time.
— Retainers —
Stary Technologies requires a 20% retainer to be paid in advance of assignments exceeding $3,000. Note: unused portions of the retainer and/or overall billing statement may be refunded in the event trial is settled mid-way, canceled or an assignment is terminated before completion. This credit will be rendered, minus any labor, work-up and administration fees.
— Payment —
Client accepts and agrees that Stary technologies progress bill every two weeks. Client agrees to pay all invoices within 30 days.
— Termination & Cancellation —
Client is responsible and bound to pay Stary Technologies for work provided or costs incurred during production in the event an assignment is cancelled prematurely.
— Project Development —
Stary Technologies will provide work product and/or revisions to the Client, physically or digitally. Client agrees to review and approve of all changes and content. Client revision requests must be made by either email or in writing. Client agrees that voluminous revision requests may incur additional labor hours and thus an increase in overall job costs.
— Shipment & Delivery —
Stary Technologies will use due care and consideration when delivering work product or trial equipment for your assignment. Stary Technologies shall not be held responsible for delays in delivery due to force majeure. Stary Technologies shall not be held responsible for loss, theft and/or damages when Client requests a third party carrier in shipment.
— Ownership Rights —
Stary Technologies shall have custodianship rights to all assignment materials either provided by client or created by Stary Technologies. Stary Technologies shall have rights to utilize materials in publications for marketing and promotion. Upon such instances, Client Shall be given credit unless Client wishes to maintain anonymity.
— Data Retention & Retrieval —
All data and records including: email, exhibits, databases, photo scans, artwork and electronic files are routinely backed-up up by Stary Technologies and kept archived for a period of five years. Client may request data retrieval from Stary Technologies within the archive period. Administrative and archival fees will apply upon Client request of file retrieval.
— Property Damages Limitation —
Stary Technologies does not assume liability for Client supplied materials in the event of theft, fire, loss or accident beyond a $300 replacement reimbursement.
— Copyrighted Works & Reproduction —
Upon hiring Stary Technologies, Client represents and warrants that permission is granted to utilize copyrighted works during an assignment and indemnifies Stary Technologies from all costs, claims, attorneys' fees and judgements resulting from claims or lawsuits regarding the use such materials.
— Indemnification —
Stary Technologies makes no written warranties or oral guarantees for the responsibility for any claim, expense, loss, or damages caused by the products or equipment except for damages, claims or loss by deliberate negligent acts. Stary Technologies maintains its products and equipment in a professional manner. In the event of a software or hardware failure, Client must contact Stary Technologies to remediate the issue. Stary Technologies cannot be held liable for Client operator error.
— Attorneys' Fees —
Should any litigation be initiated between Client and Stary Technologies, the prevailing party shall be entitled to a reasonable amount of attorneys' fees and operational costs, which the court shall deem appropriate.
— Governing Law —
This order shall be construed under and in accordance with the laws of the State of California.