IM Media Productions Policies

Effective Date: May 11,2026 · Last Updated: May 11, 2026

These policies reflect our current practices and may be updated from time to time. The version posted on this page is the version in effect.

These policies govern your use of the website immediaproductions.com and any services provided by IM Media Productions, LLC, a Georgia limited liability company ("IM Media," "we," "us," or "our"). By visiting our website, booking a Story World Audit, or engaging our services, you ("Client," "you") agree to these policies.

These general policies are supplemented by the specific terms of any signed Service Agreement between IM Media and a Client. In the event of a conflict between these policies and a signed Service Agreement, the Service Agreement governs as between IM Media and that Client.

1. Services Provided

IM Media is a development and production company providing professional packaging, development, and production services for independent screen projects. Our services are organized into three engagement tracks:

Track 1 — Script Development Package: Packaging of finished screenplays, including pitch bibles, treatments, talent attachment outreach, and market positioning.

Track 2 — IP-to-Screen Development: Adaptation packaging for books, podcasts, true stories, and original IP, including format strategy, story bibles, and writer attachment facilitation.

Track 3 — Brand & Organization Film Production Package: Full production services for brand, nonprofit, and organizational film projects.

IM Media does not act as a talent agent, manager, attorney, or licensed financial advisor. We do not represent talent, negotiate contracts on Client's behalf, or provide legal or financial advice. Clients are encouraged to retain independent legal counsel and other professional advisors as appropriate.

2. Service Agreements

All engagements with IM Media begin with a written Service Agreement signed by both parties. The Service Agreement defines:

  • The specific scope of services and deliverables

  • The timeline and milestones

  • The total fee and payment schedule

  • Each party's responsibilities

  • Any specific terms unique to that engagement

Work begins only after the Service Agreement is signed and the initial retainer is received. No verbal agreements bind IM Media.

3. Story World Audit and Pre-Engagement Communications

The Story World Audit is a complimentary 30-minute consultation offered by IM Media. By submitting materials in connection with a Story World Audit or any other pre-engagement communication, you acknowledge and agree that:

(a) Materials submitted are received without obligation of confidentiality unless a separate written non-disclosure agreement has been executed in advance;

(b) IM Media is not obligated to engage with you as a Client, and the Story World Audit does not create any contractual relationship beyond the consultation itself;

(c) IM Media regularly receives, develops, and works on projects with similar themes, genres, and concepts across multiple Clients;

(d) Submission of materials does not entitle you to compensation, credit, or any rights in any IM Media project that may share themes or elements with your submission, absent a signed agreement.

If you wish to share materials under confidentiality before signing a Service Agreement, please request a written non-disclosure agreement before transmitting any sensitive materials.

4. Payment Terms

4.1 Retainer and Milestone Payments

A non-refundable retainer is due upon signing the Service Agreement. The remaining balance is paid in milestone payments as specified in the Service Agreement. Payment plans may be available for certain engagements and must be agreed to in writing.

4.2 Payment Methods

Payments may be made via ACH bank transfer, credit card, wire transfer, or other methods agreed in writing. Credit card payments may incur processing fees passed through to the Client.

4.3 Late Payments

Invoices unpaid more than 15 days past the due date may accrue interest at the lesser of 1.5% per month or the maximum rate permitted by Georgia law. IM Media may pause work on any engagement until past-due amounts are paid in full.

5. Cancellation and Refunds

The retainer is non-refundable. If a Client cancels an engagement after work has begun, the Client remains responsible for fees corresponding to all work performed up to the cancellation date, as set forth in the Service Agreement.

No refunds are issued based on the commercial outcome of any project, including but not limited to whether the project is sold, optioned, financed, distributed, or commercially successful.

In the event IM Media must terminate an engagement due to circumstances within our reasonable control (illness, family emergency, conflict of interest, or other extraordinary circumstances), we will refund any fees paid for work not yet performed, less the non-refundable retainer.

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Client's Underlying IP

Clients retain full ownership of all underlying intellectual property they bring to an engagement, including but not limited to scripts, books, podcasts, articles, concepts, characters, and any other original creative material. Nothing in any engagement with IM Media transfers ownership of Client's underlying intellectual property to IM Media.

6.2 Work Product Created by IM Media

Materials created by IM Media during an engagement — including pitch bibles, treatments, one-pagers, decks, market analyses, and other deliverables ("Work Product") — are licensed to the Client upon full payment of all amounts due under the Service Agreement. The specific scope and terms of that license are set forth in the Service Agreement.

6.3 IM Media's Retained Rights

IM Media retains ownership of all proprietary frameworks, templates, methodologies, processes, and systems used in the creation of Work Product, including but not limited to our Story World Audit methodology and the Five Pillars assessment framework. IM Media retains the right to use redacted or anonymized samples of Work Product for marketing and portfolio purposes, subject to Section 9 below.

6.4 Independent Development

IM Media works with multiple Clients and is regularly exposed to projects across many genres, themes, and concepts. Client acknowledges that IM Media may now or in the future develop, package, or be exposed to materials, concepts, themes, or projects similar to those of Client. The existence of such similar materials does not, in itself, constitute use or appropriation of Client's intellectual property.

7. Talent and Third-Party Relationships

To the extent IM Media facilitates the attachment of actors, directors, writers, or other talent to a Client's project, IM Media acts solely as a facilitator and introducer. IM Media is not acting as a talent agent, manager, or legal representative of either Client or any talent.

Any binding agreement between Client and attached talent is a separate agreement between those parties, and Client is strongly advised to retain independent entertainment legal counsel to draft, review, and negotiate any such agreement.

IM Media does not guarantee that any specific talent will agree to attach, will remain attached through the lifecycle of a project, or will perform in any final production.

8. Confidentiality

IM Media treats all Client materials, project details, and business information disclosed in connection with a signed Service Agreement as confidential. Mutual confidentiality obligations are formalized in the Service Agreement and continue for a period of five (5) years following the conclusion of the engagement, except for trade secrets, which remain protected indefinitely under applicable law.

This confidentiality obligation does not apply to information that: (a) is already publicly available; (b) was already in our possession without obligation of confidentiality; (c) is independently developed without reference to Client's confidential information; or (d) is required to be disclosed by law, subpoena, or court order.

Materials submitted before a Service Agreement is signed are governed by Section 3 above, not by this section.

9. Marketing, Portfolio Use, and Testimonials

9.1 Marketing and Portfolio Use

Unless a Client opts for a confidential engagement in writing, IM Media may, after final delivery of services:

  • Identify the Client and project by name in marketing materials, including the IM Media website, social media, presentations, and pitches;

  • Use redacted or anonymized samples of Work Product as portfolio examples;

  • Reference the engagement track and general nature of services provided.

Clients may request in writing at any time that their engagement remain fully confidential and excluded from marketing use.

9.2 Testimonials and Endorsements

Testimonials and endorsements displayed on IM Media platforms reflect the individual experiences of specific Clients and are illustrative only. The experiences and outcomes described are not necessarily representative of what every Client may experience. Past Client outcomes do not guarantee similar outcomes for future Clients.

In accordance with applicable Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines regarding endorsements and testimonials:

(a) All testimonials are from actual Clients of IM Media;

(b) IM Media does not pay or provide other material compensation for testimonials;

(c) Testimonials are not edited in ways that change their meaning, and any material edits are disclosed where required;

(d) Where a testimonial describes specific outcomes (such as meetings booked, projects optioned, or deals closed), those outcomes reflect the experience of the specific Client only and should not be taken as representative or guaranteed for other Clients.

If you have questions about any testimonial displayed on our platforms, please contact us at m.shaw@immediaproductions.com.

10. No Guarantee of Outcomes

IM Media provides professional development, packaging, and production services. We do not guarantee that:

  • Any project will be sold, optioned, licensed, or financed;

  • Any production company, streamer, studio, distributor, or investor will acquire or fund a project;

  • Any attached talent will perform in any final production;

  • A project will be commercially or critically successful;

  • A Client will achieve any specific financial return, career outcome, or industry recognition.

Outcomes in the entertainment industry depend on many factors outside our control, including market conditions, timing, talent availability, and subjective creative judgments by third parties. By engaging IM Media, Client acknowledges and accepts all risk associated with the marketplace reception of their project.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, IM Media's total cumulative liability arising out of or related to any engagement, regardless of legal theory, is limited to the total amount of fees actually paid by Client to IM Media under that engagement.

In no event will IM Media be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages, including but not limited to lost profits, lost revenue, lost business opportunity, or loss of data, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

12. Indemnification

Client agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless IM Media, its members, employees, contractors, and agents from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising out of or relating to:

(a) Any breach of Client's representations or warranties under the Service Agreement;

(b) Any claim that Client's underlying intellectual property infringes the rights of any third party;

(c) Any actions or omissions by Client in connection with the marketing, financing, or production of the project after delivery of Work Product.

13. Privacy Policy

13.1 Information We Collect

When you visit our website or interact with our services, we may collect:

  • Information you provide: Name, email, phone number, project details, and other information submitted through booking forms, contact forms, or email.

  • Automatically collected information: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and similar analytics data.

  • Cookies and similar technologies: As described in Section 13.4.

13.2 How We Use Information

We use information you provide to:

  • Respond to inquiries and provide requested services;

  • Schedule and prepare for consultations;

  • Send communications about services, including occasional updates and content you have opted in to receive;

  • Comply with legal obligations.

13.3 Information Sharing

IM Media does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:

  • Service providers (e.g., email services, payment processors, scheduling tools) bound by confidentiality obligations;

  • Legal authorities when required by law, subpoena, or court order;

  • A successor entity in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of substantially all assets.

13.4 Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze site usage, and remember preferences. You may control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

13.5 Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your information. To exercise these rights, contact us at m.shaw@immediaproductions.com.

13.6 Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

13.7 Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

14. Website Terms of Use

By accessing immediaproductions.com, you agree to:

(a) Use the website lawfully and not for any unauthorized purpose;

(b) Not attempt to interfere with or compromise the website's security or functionality;

(c) Not reproduce, copy, sell, or exploit any portion of the website without express written permission from IM Media;

(d) Acknowledge that all content on the website, including text, graphics, logos, and design elements, is owned by IM Media or its licensors and protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

15. DMCA / Copyright Notices

If you believe any content on our website infringes your copyright, please send a written notice to m.shaw@immediaproductions.com containing:

  • A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed;

  • The URL or location of the allegedly infringing content;

  • Your contact information (name, address, phone, email);

  • A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner;

  • A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the owner's behalf;

  • Your physical or electronic signature.

16. Accessibility

IM Media is committed to making our website and services accessible to all users, including individuals with disabilities. We work to maintain compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA where reasonably practicable.

If you experience any difficulty accessing our website or services, please contact us at m.shaw@immediaproductions.com and we will work to provide reasonable accommodations.

17. Electronic Communications and Signatures

By engaging with IM Media — including booking consultations, signing Service Agreements, or sending communications electronically — you consent to:

(a) Receive communications from us electronically;

(b) Agreements being formed by electronic signature (such as DocuSign, HelloSign, or similar e-signature platforms), which have the same legal effect as handwritten signatures.

18. Dispute Resolution

18.1 Good Faith Negotiation

The parties agree to attempt in good faith to resolve any dispute through direct negotiation before pursuing other remedies.

18.2 Mediation and Arbitration

If negotiation fails to resolve the dispute within 30 days, the parties agree to submit the dispute to non-binding mediation in Atlanta, Georgia. If mediation does not resolve the dispute within 60 days of demand, the dispute will be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Commercial Arbitration Rules, with arbitration taking place in Atlanta, Georgia.

18.3 Equitable Relief

Notwithstanding the above, either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to protect intellectual property or confidential information.

18.4 Prevailing Party

In any arbitration or legal proceeding, the prevailing party is entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees and costs.

19. Force Majeure

Neither party is liable for any delay or failure to perform under these policies or any Service Agreement caused by events beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, pandemics, acts of war or terrorism, governmental action, labor disputes, or interruptions in essential services.

20. Modifications to These Policies

IM Media may update these policies from time to time. Updates take effect upon posting to immediaproductions.com unless otherwise stated. Continued use of our website or services following an update constitutes acceptance of the updated policies. For active Service Agreements, the policies in effect at the time of signing govern that engagement.

21. Governing Law and Severability

These policies and any Service Agreement are governed by the laws of the State of Georgia, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles.

If any provision of these policies is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

22. Entire Agreement

These policies, together with any signed Service Agreement and any other written agreements between the parties, constitute the entire agreement between Client and IM Media on the subject matter and supersede all prior agreements, communications, and understandings, written or oral.

23. Contact

Questions about these policies, requests to exercise privacy rights, or other inquiries may be directed to:

IM Media Productions, LLC Email: m.shaw@immediaproductions.com Phone: 678-951-5823 Website: www.immediaproductions.com

These policies are reviewed periodically. The version effective on the date you signed a Service Agreement or used our services governs the relationship.