Model Booking Terms

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1. WORKING HOURS & OVERTIME

Model fees are charged on either an hourly or daily basis, as specified in the booking confirmation. A minimum booking of three (4) hours applies to all bookings.

For standard bookings, a “day” consists of an eight (8) hour period, including preparation time and break, between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM. Examples include 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, or 10:00 AM–6:00 PM.

Work required before 8:00 AM or after 8:00 PM will be subject to the applicable extra rate.

No additional charge will apply where a booking finishes within twenty (20) minutes of the confirmed end time. Any work exceeding twenty (20) minutes beyond the confirmed booking time will be charged as a full additional hour. Maquette Agency does not charge for half or quarter hours.

Bookings taking place on Fridays and Saturdays will be charged (1.5X) at the model’s standard hourly rate. Public Holidays will be charged at one and a half (2x) the model’s standard hourly rate.

Any booking exceeding five (5) hours will be charged at the applicable day rate stated in the booking confirmation.

For commercial productions and/or TVC assignments, a “day” consists of a twelve (12) hour period, including preparation time and meal breaks.

Overtime for commercial and TVC bookings is charged at 20% of the model’s confirmed day rate per hour for the first two (2) overtime hours. Any additional overtime beyond the first two (2) hours will be charged at 50% of the model’s day rate per additional hour.

2. RATES & BOOKING FEES

Model rates quoted by Maquette Agency may vary depending on several factors, including the model selected, level of exposure, nature and scale of the project, duration of the shoot, number of looks or outfits, location, and intended usage.

Usage rights are quoted separately unless expressly included in the booking confirmation.

Any change to the originally agreed booking conditions may result in additional charges. Additional looks or outfits will be charged at EGP 1000 per extra outfit unless otherwise agreed in writing.

A Booking Confirmation Fee of 50% of the total booking amount is required to secure the model’s booking. This amount serves as confirmation of the booking and as a non-refundable commitment against the model’s availability.

The remaining 50% balance is payable upon arrival of the model’s to the location, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

3. CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellation by the Client

If the Client cancels a confirmed booking:

Cancellation within forty-eight (48) hours of the confirmed call time: the 25% Booking Confirmation Fee will be retained and will not be refundable.
Cancellation within twenty-four (24) hours of the confirmed call time: 60% of the Booking Fee will be charged and payable by the Client.
Cancellation after the model has arrived at the confirmed booking location: 100% of the confirmed booking fee will be charged and payable by the Client.

Cancellation by Maquette Agency

Should Maquette Agency need to cancel a confirmed booking, the Agency will use reasonable efforts to provide the Client with appropriate notice and, where reasonably possible, offer a suitable replacement model or alternative arrangement.

Weather-Related Cancellations

For weather-related cancellations, 50% of the Booking Fee will be charged and payable by the Client upon the first cancellation, provided the cancellation is communicated within sufficient time to prevent the model from attending the booking.

If the Client fails to provide sufficient notice and the model attends the confirmed location, 100% of the confirmed booking fee will be charged.

4. PAYMENT METHODS

All payments must be made directly through Maquette Agency and not to the model.

Accepted payment methods include:

Bank transfer.

Payment to a model directly does not constitute valid payment to the Agency and will not release the Client from any outstanding payment obligation.

5. SLEEPWEAR & UNDERWEAR LOADING

Bookings involving sleepwear will be charged at (2x) the model’s standard hourly rate.
Bookings involving underwear will be charged at (3x) the model’s standard hourly rate.
Any content involving nudity, implied nudity, or significant exposure must be explicitly discussed, agreed upon, and approved by Maquette Agency in advance.

6. PRINTED PUBLICATION & ADDITIONAL USAGE

The use of the model’s images in printed publications may be subject to additional fees.

The Client is responsible for providing complete details of all intended usage at the time of booking. Any additional usage must be discussed with and approved by Maquette Agency before publication or distribution.

Any image used outside the agreed usage without prior written authorization from Maquette Agency will be considered unauthorized usage and may result in additional usage fees and/or applicable penalties.

7. USAGE RIGHTS

The Client’s use of the model’s image is strictly limited to the usage, duration, territory, media, and purpose specifically agreed upon in the booking confirmation.

Additional fees are payable for any use of the model’s image, reproductions, adaptations, drawings, or other representations beyond the original agreed usage. This includes, but is not limited to:

Advertising and paid media
Packaging
Posters and promotional materials
Billboards and outdoor advertising
Showcards
Record or album covers
Swing tickets and tags
E-commerce
Websites
Social media
Digital advertising
Online publications
Streaming platforms
Any other digital or physical media

Digital and social media usage includes, but is not limited to, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, X, Snapchat, Pinterest, websites, blogs, digital publications, and other current or future digital platforms.

The Client must disclose all intended usage requirements at the time of booking. Any additional usage must be negotiated with and approved by Maquette Agency before the content is used.

Usage outside the Arab Republic of Egypt requires prior approval from Maquette Agency and may be subject to additional territorial usage fees.

Any image or content used without the Agency’s prior written authorization will be considered unauthorized usage and may be subject to additional fees and/or penalties.

8. EXCLUSIVITY

Unless expressly stated otherwise in the booking confirmation, all models are supplied on a non-exclusive basis.

The model remains free to work with other clients, brands, products, or competitors, including competing products or brands of the Client.

If the Client requires exclusivity or semi-exclusivity, including exclusivity by product category, sector, territory, or period, a separate exclusivity fee must be negotiated and agreed upon with Maquette Agency in advance.

Exclusivity will only become effective once the applicable exclusivity fee has been agreed and paid.

The Client is responsible for conducting any necessary checks regarding potential conflicts of interest or previous and upcoming work undertaken by the model.

9. CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES & WORKING CONDITIONS

The Client agrees to treat all models professionally, ethically, respectfully, and with the same reasonable level of care expected in a professional working environment.

The Client is responsible for ensuring:

The health, safety, dignity, and well-being of the model throughout the assignment.
Safe and reasonable working hours and conditions.
No practices that may unnecessarily endanger or negatively affect the model’s health.
Appropriate breaks during extended working periods.
No illegal, abusive, discriminatory, exploitative, or unethical practices.
A safe working environment free from harassment, intimidation, bullying, or abuse.
A clear and confidential process for reporting incidents of harassment or abuse.
Appropriate changing facilities and privacy.
Suitable temperature control and general working conditions.
Appropriate food and drink during extended bookings.
Suitable accommodation and transportation where required.
Appropriate insurance coverage while the model is working under the Client’s direction, whether directly or through a third party such as a production company, photographer, studio, or subcontractor.
That no employee, contractor, freelancer, representative, or third party associated with the Client abuses their position of authority or perceived authority.

For models under the age of eighteen (18), all work, styling, clothing, content, working hours, and working conditions must be appropriate for the model’s age and must comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Models under the age of eighteen (18) must not be engaged for inappropriate or adult-oriented clothing, advertising, lookbooks, e-commerce, catwalks, or other content unsuitable for their age.

For models under the age of sixteen (16), an appropriate parent, guardian, or authorized chaperone must be present as required.

Any significant change to the model’s agreed appearance, styling, image, or concept must be communicated to and approved by Maquette Agency in advance.

Any nudity, implied nudity, intimate content, or significant change in the level of exposure must be specifically discussed, approved, and consented to by Maquette Agency before the booking and may be subject to additional fees.

The Client must ensure that the model is never pressured, coerced, or required to participate in any activity or content outside the scope of what was previously agreed and approved.

10. GENERAL TERMS

The booking confirmation constitutes the agreed scope of the model’s assignment, including the applicable rate, working hours, usage, territory, duration, and any special requirements.

Any amendment to the agreed booking conditions may result in additional fees and must be approved by Maquette Agency in advance.

Maquette Agency reserves the right to review and approve any material change to the agreed assignment, including changes to usage, exclusivity, styling, exposure, working conditions, location, or nature of the content.

By confirming a booking, the Client acknowledges and agrees to these Model Booking Terms & Conditions together with the terms stated in the applicable booking confirmation.