General Terms and Conditions

Bonny | Bold Casting Agency – trAnsforme BV

Version 1.0 – August 2026

 

Article 1 – Identity of the Company 

These general terms and conditions apply to all services provided by:

Bonny | Bold Casting Agency
operated by trAnsforme BV

Wollen Driestorenstraat 3
1000 Brussel
Belgium

Company number (KBO): BE1008.023.406

E-mail: hello@bonnybold.com

Website: www.bonnybold.com

 

Hereinafter referred to as “Bonny | Bold”.

 

Article 2 – Definitions 

For the purposes of these terms and conditions, the following definitions apply:

Agency
Bonny | Bold Casting Agency / trAnsforme BV.

Client
Any natural person, company, corporation or organisation making use of the services of Bonny | Bold.

Talent
Any person represented or introduced by Bonny | Bold, including models, actors, extras, presenters, hosts, influencers, content creators, voice talents and other creative profiles.

Booking
Any confirmed assignment in which a Talent is engaged.

Production
Any recording, photoshoot, campaign, event, livestream, promotional activity or other professional assignment.

Campaign
Any commercial or non-commercial communication for which visual, audio or video material is produced or used.

Buy-out
The remuneration for the agreed use of a Talent’s image, voice or performance for a specified period, within a specified territory and through specific media.

 

Article 3 – Applicability 

3.1 These general terms and conditions apply to all quotations, bookings, agreements, assignments and collaborations between Bonny | Bold and the Client on the one hand and the Talent on the other hand.

3.2 Any deviation from these terms and conditions shall only be valid if confirmed in writing in advance by Bonny | Bold.

3.3 Any general purchasing, procurement or contractual terms and conditions of the Client or Talent shall not apply unless expressly accepted in writing by Bonny | Bold.

3.4 By confirming a booking, the Client and the Talent declare that they have taken note of these general terms and conditions and agree to them.

 

Article 4 – Formation of the Agreement

4.1 An agreement is concluded as soon as the Client and the Talent confirm in writing a personalised quotation, booking proposal or assignment, including by e-mail.

4.2 An oral commitment may be confirmed in writing by Bonny | Bold and shall become binding from that moment onwards.

4.3 Bonny | Bold reserves the right to refuse an assignment without providing reasons.

4.4 An option or provisional reservation does not grant the Client any exclusive right to a Talent as long as the booking has not been definitively confirmed.

 

Article 5 – Services 

Bonny | Bold provides, among others, the following services:

  • casting and selection of talents;
  • mediation between Talent and Client;
  • organisation of castings;
  • scouting;
  • casting advice;
  • project coordination;
  • negotiation of fees;
  • administrative follow-up of bookings.

Bonny | Bold acts as an intermediary unless expressly agreed otherwise.

 

Article 6 – Booking of Talent

6.1 6.1 A Talent may only be booked through Bonny | Bold.

6.2 The Client shall not contact a Talent directly for future assignments without the prior written consent of Bonny | Bold.

6.3 If, within 24 months following an initial introduction, a Client enters into a direct agreement with a Talent without the involvement of Bonny | Bold, Bonny | Bold shall be entitled to charge an intermediary fee as if the booking had been made through the Agency.

6.4 This provision also applies to affiliated companies, subsidiaries, group companies and affiliated production companies.

 

Article 7 – Options 

7.1 An option is a temporary reservation.

7.2 An option automatically expires if it is not confirmed within the period communicated by Bonny | Bold.

7.3 If several Clients wish to place an option on the same Talent, the first option holder shall have priority, provided that confirmation is given within the applicable deadline.

7.4 Bonny | Bold reserves the right to release an option when no timely confirmation is received.

 

Article 8 – Fees 

8.1 All fees are quoted individually.

8.2 Unless otherwise stated, all prices are exclusive of VAT.

8.3 The agreed price only includes the services expressly specified in the quotation.

8.4 Additional services shall be invoiced separately.

8.5 Travel expenses, accommodation expenses, parking costs, visa costs, catering and other additional costs shall be charged separately unless otherwise agreed in writing.

 

Article 9 – Agency Fee

The remuneration of Bonny | Bold includes the agreed agency fee for casting and intermediary services.

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, this fee remains payable regardless of how the collaboration between the Client and the Talent subsequently continues.

 

Article 10 – Working Hours 

A half day consists of 5 working hours, and a full day consists of 10 working hours, including a lunch break. For multi-day productions, adjusted arrangements may apply.

Overtime, night work, weekend work and work on public holidays may give rise to additional fees in accordance with the quotation or agreement.

The Client undertakes to respect the agreed working hours.

If the production lasts longer than anticipated, Bonny | Bold reserves the right to charge for additional services.

 

Article 11 – Usage Rights and Buy-outs 

11.1 The agreed remuneration only grants the usage rights expressly agreed in writing.

11.2 Each agreement shall specify at least:

  • the media used;
  • the territory;
  • the duration of use;
  • the type of campaign;
  • any exclusivity.

11.3 Any use outside the agreed conditions requires the prior written consent of Bonny | Bold and the Talent concerned.

11.4 The Talent concerned may only claim remuneration for image rights when the production is actually published and the Talent is also recognisable in the final result.

11.5 If a campaign is extended, expanded or republished, the Client shall owe an additional fee.

11.6 In the absence of a written agreement, no usage rights shall be deemed to have been transferred.

 

Article 12 – Digital Media and AI 

12.1 The Client may only use photographs, videos, voice recordings or other performances of a Talent for the agreed purposes.

12.2 Without the prior written consent of Bonny | Bold and the Talent, it is prohibited to use visual or audio material for:

  • artificial intelligence (AI);
  • machine learning;
  • deepfakes;
  • face swapping;
  • voice cloning;
  • synthetic media;
  • digital avatars;
  • virtual influencers;
  • biometric analysis or facial recognition;
  • datasets for AI training.

12.3 Digitally altering the appearance, voice or identity of a Talent is only permitted if this has been agreed in writing in advance.

12.4 Any violation of this article gives Bonny | Bold and the Talent the right to demand the immediate cessation of the use and to claim damages.

 

Article 13 – Exclusivity 

13.1 Exclusivity only applies when it has been agreed in writing in advance.

13.2 The agreement shall specify at least:

  • the brands concerned;
  • the sector;
  • the geographical area;
  • the duration.

13.3 Exclusivity beyond these agreed terms cannot be invoked.

 

Article 14 – Travel and Accommodation Expenses 

14.1 Travel expenses shall be agreed in advance.

14.2 Travel using a private vehicle shall be reimbursed according to the arrangements agreed in advance or, in the absence thereof, according to the legally or fiscally accepted mileage rate.

14.3 Necessary hotel, flight, train, taxi and parking costs shall be borne by the Client when they are related to the assignment.

14.4 Minor Talents are entitled to reimbursement of the necessary expenses of an accompanying parent or legal representative when their presence is required.

 

Article 15 – Cancellations 

15.1 A confirmed booking may only be cancelled in writing.

15.2 Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the following cancellation fees shall apply:

  • if the booking is cancelled at least 72 hours before the booked time, no costs will be charged;
  • if the booking is cancelled less than 72 hours before the booked time, 100% of the agreed fee shall be due.

15.3 Costs already incurred, such as location visits, casting costs, transport, accommodation or other expenses, shall remain fully payable.

15.4 For multi-day productions, Bonny | Bold may agree on an adjusted cancellation policy.

15.5 If a Talent is unable to attend due to illness, force majeure or another exceptional circumstance, Bonny | Bold will endeavour to propose an equivalent replacement Talent. However, Bonny | Bold cannot guarantee that a replacement will always be available.

 

Article 16 – Invoicing and Payment 

16.1 All invoices issued to the Client are due and payable within 30 calendar days of the invoice date.

16.2 All invoices issued to Bonny | Bold are due and payable within 60 calendar days of the invoice date.

16.3 In the event of late payment, statutory late-payment interest shall be due automatically and without prior notice of default, in accordance with Belgian legislation on late payment in commercial transactions.

16.4 In addition, a fixed compensation shall be payable in accordance with applicable Belgian legislation, without prejudice to Bonny | Bold’s right to prove higher actual damages.

16.5 Bonny | Bold reserves the right to suspend ongoing or future assignments for as long as outstanding invoices have not been paid in full.

 

Article 17 – Liability 

17.1 Bonny | Bold undertakes to perform its services with the necessary care and professionalism.

17.2 Bonny | Bold is a casting and intermediary agency and cannot be held liable for acts, behaviour or failures of a Talent over which it cannot reasonably exercise control.

17.3 In any event, Bonny | Bold’s liability is limited to the value of the assignment concerned, except in cases of wilful misconduct, gross negligence or where a statutory provision provides otherwise.

17.4 Bonny | Bold shall never be liable for indirect damages, including loss of profit, reputational damage, production delays or consequential damages.

 

Article 18 – Working Conditions 

18.1 The Client undertakes to provide a safe, respectful and professional working environment.

18.2 Any form of discrimination, racism, harassment, sexually inappropriate behaviour, violence or unwanted behaviour is prohibited.

18.3 Talents may immediately terminate an assignment when their safety, health or human dignity is seriously endangered.

18.4 In such cases, the agreed remuneration shall remain payable if the cause can be attributed to the Client or its employees or subcontractors.

 

Article 19 – Minor Talents 

19.1 For assignments involving Minor Talents, all applicable Belgian legal provisions must be complied with.

19.2 The Client undertakes to provide a safe and appropriate working environment.

19.3 Where legally required, the necessary consents or permits shall be obtained before the start of the assignment.

 

Article 20 – Force Majeure 

20.1 Neither party shall be liable for a failure resulting from force majeure.

20.2 Force majeure shall include, among others:

  • natural disasters;
  • pandemics;
  • epidemics;
  • strikes;
  • war;
  • terrorist threats;
  • government measures;
  • prolonged power or internet outages;
  • serious illness or accident involving a Talent;
  • other circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the parties.

20.3 In the event of force majeure, the parties shall endeavour to agree on a new date.

 

Article 21 – Confidentiality 

21.1 The Client shall treat all information relating to Talents, fees, castings and projects as confidential and shall not disclose such information to third parties without permission, unless legally required to do so.

21.2 The Client undertakes not to contact a Talent directly unless expressly authorised to do so, and only within the scope of the authorisation granted for that purpose.

21.3 The Talent undertakes not to contact a Client directly unless expressly authorised to do so, and only within the scope of the authorisation granted for that purpose.

 

Article 22 – Privacy 

Bonny | Bold processes personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and its Privacy Policy.

The most recent version of the Privacy Policy is available at www.bonnybold.com.

 

Article 23 – Intellectual Property 

All databases, casting profiles, photographs, texts, selections, documents and other materials belonging to Bonny | Bold remain its intellectual property or that of the respective rights holders.

It is prohibited to copy, distribute or reuse them, in whole or in part, without prior written permission.

 

Article 24 – Applicable Law and Competent Courts

The applicability of any general terms and conditions of the Client on the one hand and the Talent on the other hand is expressly rejected. Only the general terms and conditions of Bonny | Bold shall apply to all offers, quotations and agreements.

All agreements between Bonny | Bold and the Client and between Bonny | Bold and the Talent shall be governed exclusively by Belgian law.

The parties undertake to first attempt to resolve disputes amicably.

If no amicable solution can be reached, the competent courts of the judicial district of Brussels shall have exclusive jurisdiction, unless mandatory statutory provisions provide otherwise.