Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 16, 2026

Welcome to the official website of Sotiris Tseles. By accessing our services or booking a production, you agree to the following terms and conditions. These terms ensure a professional and seamless experience for both the filmmaker and the client.

1. Booking and Reservation
Retainer Fee: A non-refundable retainer fee (typically 30-50% of the total collection) is required to secure your event date.

Confirmation: Your date is not officially "booked" until the retainer is paid and the contract is signed.

Final Payment: The remaining balance is due no later than [Insert Number, e.g., 14] days before the event date.

2. Creative Artistry and Style
Artistic Credit: By hiring Sotiris Tseles, you acknowledge our unique cinematic style and award-winning editing techniques.

Creative Control: We retain ultimate creative control over the final edit, including music selection (unless specifically agreed otherwise), color grading, and storytelling flow.

Raw Footage: Raw, unedited footage is generally not provided as it does not represent the finished artistic product.

3. Cancellation and Rescheduling
Cancellation: If the client cancels the event, the retainer fee will be forfeited to cover loss of opportunity and administrative costs.

Rescheduling: We will make every effort to accommodate a new date, subject to availability. A rescheduling fee may apply if the change occurs within [Insert Number] days of the original date.

4. Copyright and Usage
Ownership: Sotiris Tseles retains the copyright to all video and media produced.

Client License: You are granted a non-exclusive, personal use license to share, copy, and display the films for non-commercial purposes.

Promotion: We reserve the right to use highlights of your film for promotional purposes (website, social media, competitions) unless a "Privacy Buyout" or written opt-out is agreed upon in advance.

5. Production Requirements
Meals & Access: For events exceeding 5 hours, a hot meal must be provided for the videography team. We also require safe and reasonable access to all filmed locations.

Liability: We are not responsible for compromised coverage due to interference from guests, other vendors, or restricted access at the venue.

6. Delivery Timeline
Highlight Films: Typically delivered within [Insert Number] weeks.

Feature Films: Due to the meticulous nature of our editing, full feature films may take up to [Insert Number] months during peak season.

7. Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of Greece. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be settled in the courts of Greece.