today’s model

International - USA • UK • Canada • India • Pakistan

www.todays-model.com • A Subsidiary of South Asian Marketing • An Affiliate of Dulhan Inc. (DulhanExpo.com & Dulhan Magazine)

MODEL AGENCY CONTRACT

MODELING AGENCY • MODELING SCHOOL • PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO • ADVERTISING AGENCY
FIRST NAME __________________________________ LAST NAME ___________________________________________________
CELLULAR _________________________________________ HOME PHONE ____________________________________________
E-MAIL (PRINT CLEARLY) _____________________________________________________________________________________
1) I ________________________________________ hereby JOIN the Modeling & Talent Agency ‘TODAY’S MODEL’.
2) I agree to being REPRESENTED by TODAY’S MODEL, it’s affiliates, principles, associates, agents and scouts...for Modeling,
Pageantary & Performing Arts Assignments from the South Asian and the Main Stream Communities alike, Internationally... and
EXCLUSIVELY. Commissions are due towards TODAY’S MODEL in case of any assignments taken upon independently by me.
3) I authorize TODAY’S MODEL and it’s Affiliates to carry, show, share, display, circulate or SHOWCASE on their websites:
my Modeling Photographs, Headshots, Video Demos, Portfolio, or my Resume, for the purpose of attaining Modeling and
Performing Assignments for me, or use them for the purposes of Advertising or Marketing the Agency & it’s Affiliates.
4) TODAY’S MODEL has my permission and my MODEL & ARTIST RELEASE to use all my pictures and video tapes shot by their
photographers, videographers or associates for the purposes of publishing, printing, displaying, posting on website and
broadcasting, for promotional purposes or financial gains in lew of publicity or profit sharing value.
5) By joining TODAY’S MODEL, I allow the use of my CONTACT INFORMATION to be shared by all the principles and employees of
the agency, and don’t hold the principles responsible for the misuse of that information by anyone associated.
6) TODAY’S MODEL researches and checks the reputation, legitamacy and background of all it’s associates, clients and contractors,
knowing that, and understanding the fact that still there are no guaranties, I don’t hold TODAY’S MODEL at all responsible for my
SECURITY AND WELL-BEING during the assignments or work-related travels. I myself will take all precautions, all security
measures or have someone accompany me and be completely responsible for my safety, health and well-being.
7) Whenever I’m approched by any Businesses, Advertising Agencies, Marketing Firms, Modeling Agencies, Modeling Scouts, Event
Planners, Casting Agents, Directors, Producers, Choreographers anybody offering Modeling, Acting, Dancing or Pageatery
Assignments of any kind paid or unpaid, I will FORWARD them the contact information of my agent at TODAY’S MODEL.
8) I will only let TODAY’S MODEL always NEGOTIATE the fees, and will not quote any fees when being approched for assignments.
Even before volunteering for a non-profit or a charitable cause, I will get an approval from my agent at TODAY’S MODEL.
9) I understand that the assignments will be issued on a SUB-CONTRACT basis, after deducting 15-25% COMMISSIONS for
TODAY’S MODEL. Actual percentage or pay scale may vary and is to be decided on a per job basis, upon mutual agreement. I am
to be treated as an Independent Contractor; and thus am responsible for the payment of my own taxes.
10) I am required to be PUNCTUAL for all the assignments and rehearsals. I am obligated to give at least a 48 hour notice prior to any
CANCELLATIONS due to extreme circumstances. I understand that any last minute cancellations on my part may carry a penalty.
11) I understand that the Assignments can be CANCELLED OR POSTPONED by the Clients without any prior notice. I will not hold
TODAY’S MODEL directly responsible for it. If a non-refundable deposit was secured, the agency should share that with me.
12) I am aware of the affiliations of TODAY’S MODEL and DULHAN INC., So for loyalty and exclusivity purposes I will understand if
I’m to keep Dulhan Magazine, Dulhan Expo and all the projects by Dulhan Inc. as the only projects I take upon and participate in,
when it comes to the WEDDING INDUSTRY Internationally; especially in the Publishing, Exposition and Television Show Sectors.
13) I understand that even though TODAY’S MODEL will try their best to find me Assignments, still there are no guarantees of
MINIMUM WORK of any sort. My Potential or Merit should be directly proportional to the amount of work that comes my way.
14) With our mutual consent, the DURATION of this contract is to be for ___________________ years from today’s date.
15) I AGREE to all the stipulations stated above, whole-heartedly and with my free-will. (Accept for the ones crossed out or altered
by mutual consent with my agent)
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Model (18 years or older)

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date

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Parent or Guardian of a Minor

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Shikha Arya - Model Agent/President

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date

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Sumit Arya - Model Consultant/President

Shikha Arya Model Agent, President

(shikhaarya1@aol.com)
Sumit Arya Model Consultant, Photographer (sumitarya@aol.com)
PO Box 522, Iselin, NJ 08830 USA • 1.866.438.5426 Toll Free • 1.732.754.1894 Sumit Cell • 1.908.565.0722 Shikha Cell • 1.732.230.2634 Fax