WEBSITE DISCLAIMER & LIABILITY RELEASE

Effective Date: 25 March 2026
Website: www.ferdiwrites.com

1. GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSE

All content, materials, services, and guidance provided on this website and through FerdiWrites Creative (“the Company”) are offered for informational, educational, and creative development purposes only.

Nothing on this website constitutes legal, financial, psychological, or professional advice of any regulated kind. Users engage with all content and services at their own discretion and risk.

2. CREATIVE SERVICES DISCLAIMER

The Company provides services including, but not limited to:

  • Screenwriting and story development
  • Script consulting and feedback
  • Mentorship and coaching
  • Story architecture and IP development
  • Workshops, training, and creative advisory

All services are collaborative and interpretive in nature. While every effort is made to deliver high-quality, industry-aligned outcomes:

  • No guarantees are made regarding commercial success, production, distribution, awards, or financial return
  • Creative outcomes remain subjective and market-dependent
  • The client retains responsibility for how the material is used, pitched, or produced

3. NO GUARANTEE OF RESULTS

By engaging with this website or any associated services, you acknowledge:

  • The entertainment industry is high-risk and highly competitive
  • Results vary significantly based on execution, timing, market demand, and third-party decisions
  • The Company does not guarantee:
    • Sale or option of any script
    • Acceptance by producers, studios, or festivals
    • Career advancement or income generation

4. CLIENT RESPONSIBILITY

You agree that:

  • You are solely responsible for all creative, legal, and business decisions made based on the Company’s input
  • You will conduct your own due diligence before entering into agreements with third parties
  • You retain full responsibility for protecting your intellectual property unless otherwise agreed in writing

5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & SUBMISSIONS

By submitting any material (scripts, ideas, concepts, outlines, etc.):

  • You confirm that you own or have the legal right to submit such material
  • The Company shall treat submissions professionally, but no confidential relationship is created unless explicitly agreed in writing
  • The Company is not liable for any perceived similarity between your material and other works developed independently

6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

The Company, its director, affiliates, and representatives shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages, including but not limited to:

  • Loss of income or opportunity
  • Reputational damage
  • Project failure or non-completion
  • Third-party disputes or rejections

Your use of this website and services is entirely at your own risk.

7. THIRD-PARTY RELATIONSHIPS

This website may reference or connect you to third parties (producers, platforms, collaborators, tools, or services).

The Company:

  • Does not control or guarantee third-party conduct or outcomes
  • Is not responsible for agreements, disputes, or losses arising from third-party interactions

8. TESTIMONIALS & EXAMPLES

Any testimonials, case studies, or past results presented:

  • Reflect individual experiences
  • Do not guarantee similar outcomes
  • Are provided for illustrative purposes only

9. RELEASE OF CLAIMS

By using this website or engaging services, you fully release and discharge the Company from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action arising out of:

  • Your use of the website
  • Your participation in any service
  • Any decisions made based on provided guidance

10. GOVERNING LAW

This Disclaimer shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of South Africa, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

11. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

By accessing this website or engaging with any service, you confirm that you:

  • Have read and understood this Disclaimer
  • Agree to be bound by its terms
  • Accept full responsibility for your participation and outcomes

12. CONTACT

For any legal or contractual queries, please contact:
Email: ferdiwg@ferdiwrites.com / ferdiwg@gmail.com
Website: www.ferdiwrites.com