Terms & Conditions

PRIDE MODELS – TERMS & CONDITIONS

By booking a model through Pride Models, you agree to the following terms. These terms apply as soon as a booking is confirmed—whether in writing, verbally, or through conduct. A signed document isn’t required.

RELATIONSHIP
Pride Models is engaged by the model (Artist) as their authorised booking agent and representative. We have written authority from the model to negotiate and enter into contracts with clients on their behalf.

Under the Australian Taxation Office’s (ATO) “PAYG Withholding for Performing Artists” guidelines, the client is considered the “payer” and is responsible for PAYG tax deductions, superannuation contributions, workers compensation, and public liability insurance. Pride Models acts as an “intermediary” as defined by the ATO’s Superannuation Guarantee Ruling SGR 2005/2.

A contract between the client and the model is formed once a booking is confirmed with Pride Models, whether that confirmation is written, partly written and partly oral, or entirely oral, in line with the ATO's ruling.

As the intermediary, we are authorised to issue invoices and collect payments on the model’s behalf. We include PAYG, superannuation, usage rights, and other entitlements in our billing and pay them directly to the model or their nominated fund. A 20% agency service fee (excluding GST) is applied to all bookings.

Clients must ensure the working environment complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004. Pride Models may inspect the location to confirm it meets safety standards before or during the booking.

BOOKINGS & HOURS
All bookings carry a three-hour minimum charge, regardless of how long the model is actually on set. When you book a model, you are paying for their full call time. This includes time spent in hair and makeup, changing, rehearsals, and any waiting time on set. Breaks longer than the standard 30 minutes are still counted as paid hours. Time spent travelling between multiple shoot locations during a booking is also included. If a shoot finishes early, the model must still be paid for the full time originally booked. If a shoot goes more than 20 minutes over the booked time, an additional full hour will be charged. Pride Models does not charge in partial increments such as half or quarter hours.

OVERTIME & PENALTY RATES
Penalty rates apply to any hours worked before 8:00am or after 6:00pm, and up until 11:00pm. Weekend and public holiday work also incurs penalty rates. For hours worked between 11:00pm and 8:00am, rates will be negotiated prior to the shoot.

SHOOT-READY BOOKINGS
If the model is required to arrive with hair and makeup already done, a shoot-ready fee will be charged. This must be communicated at the time of booking.

LINGERIE, SWIMWEAR, SHEER CLOTHING & NUDITY
Bookings involving lingerie, swimwear, sheer or transparent clothing, nudity, or implied nudity require written approval from Pride Models before confirmation. Prior consent from the model is mandatory and must be arranged through the agency.

IMAGE USAGE
Image usage must be clearly outlined and agreed upon prior to the booking. This includes use across print, digital, packaging, social media, advertising, and any other format. Usage rights will only apply once full payment has been received. If the client wishes to use the images for any additional purpose not previously agreed upon, this must be approved by Pride Models and may attract further fees. Unauthorised use of images can result in penalty charges or legal action.

AI, EDITING & MODEL LIKENESS
A model’s image or likeness must not be altered, digitally manipulated, or replicated through artificial intelligence, deepfake technology, or heavy digital retouching without the prior written permission of Pride Models. The copyright and ownership of all images remain with the model. Photographers and all parties involved in the shoot must be made aware of and comply with these conditions.

TEST SHOOTS
Images taken during unpaid or test shoots cannot be used for commercial, promotional, or portfolio purposes without written approval from Pride Models.

TRAVEL
Where a shoot location is more than 30 kilometres outside the relevent CBD, travel time will be billed at half the model’s hourly rate. If the client fails to arrange transport, travel costs will be added to the final invoice. Fees and terms for interstate and international travel must be negotiated prior to booking confirmation.

EXCLUSIVITY
Models represented by Pride Models work on a non-exclusive basis unless exclusivity is negotiated and agreed upon in writing. Exclusivity, which prevents a model from working with competitor brands, will attract an additional fee. It is the responsibility of the client to confirm any potential conflicts or brand concerns at the time of booking.

SAFETY, CONDUCT & UNDERAGE MODELS
Clients are responsible for ensuring a safe and professional working environment for all models. This includes providing private changerooms, appropriate breaks, and on-set support. Models must not be exposed to nudity, implied nudity, or revealing garments unless specifically agreed upon in writing beforehand. Models must not be offered drugs or alcohol and must not be involved in sexualised scenarios. All crew must maintain a professional and respectful environment—discussions about other agencies, attempts to poach models, or inappropriate behaviour will not be tolerated. Pride Models reserves the right to withdraw a model from any booking if safety, professionalism, or agreed conditions are compromised. In such cases, the full model fee remains payable.

INSURANCE & INDEMNITY
Clients are responsible for the model’s health and safety throughout the booking, including while travelling to and from the shoot location. The client must hold appropriate workers compensation and public liability insurance to cover the model while working for them. Pride Models is not required to, and does not, carry such insurance on behalf of models.

The client agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Pride Models from any and all claims, liabilities, losses, or expenses (including legal costs on a full indemnity basis) arising from a breach of these terms, a breach of the model’s rights, a breach of any applicable law, or the client’s failure to provide a safe and professional environment.

CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations made within 48 hours of the shoot will incur a charge equal to 50% of the model fee. Cancellations made within 24 hours or after the model has arrived at the location will incur a 100% charge of the model fee. For multi-day bookings, if the cancellation notice period is shorter than the total duration of the job, the full model fee will be charged. Any travel and accommodation costs already incurred will also be charged, along with the service fee.

If a model cancels for any reason, including illness or personal emergency, Pride Models will make every effort to find a suitable replacement. However, we cannot guarantee availability and accept no liability for any costs, delays, cancellations, or losses resulting from a model’s unavailability.

TENTATIVE BOOKINGS
Provisional or tentative bookings must be confirmed within 24 hours. If not confirmed, the model may be booked for other work without notice.

COMPLAINTS & INVOICE DISCREPANCIES
We ask that any complaints be raised as soon as possible. We do not accept complaints raised retrospectively. Any discrepancies in invoicing must be brought to our attention within 7 days of the invoice date, after which the invoice will be deemed accurate and final.

LEGAL
These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of South Australia. Any disputes arising from bookings with Pride Models will be handled within the jurisdiction of South Australian courts.

By booking a model through Pride Models, you confirm that you have read and accepted these terms and conditions. We appreciate your professionalism and look forward to working together.