Terms & Conditions

All Models must read the below Terms & Conditions of the Agency Agreement and sign to confirm their understanding and acceptance of the agreement between themselves and BMedia Modeling Agency prior to being represented by BMedia Studio Group.

Hereafter, BMedia Studio Group /BMedia Modeling Agency will be referred to as ‘the Agency’, the applicant that is under 18 years of age will need to provide a parental consent or the signatory from a parent/guardian. All talents will be referred to as ‘the Model’, ‘the Client’ will refer to any Company subcontracting the services of the Model, and the term Assignment(s) will refer to any work/gig, assignment, audition or casting arranged by the Agency.

The Model understanding and final acceptance of these terms and conditions will be acknowledged upon receipt of the Artistes application for representation by the agency. Please read these terms and conditions carefully.

  1. The Model guarantees that the information submitted to the Agency for registration is complete and truthful. The Model understands that the Agency will represent them in their capacity as an independent contractor for the period 1st February to 1st February annually. The agreement will then continue on a rolling basis thereafter under the same terms. The Agency has the right to represent the Model in any promotional/advertising capacity. The Agency agrees to represent the Model and enters into this Agreement in good faith but cannot guarantee that the Model will receive any work as ultimately the final casting decision rests with the Client and not the Agency. The Agency undertakes to ensure ‘good intentions’ of all Clients with whom Assignment(s) are confirmed, but the Model acknowledges that any work accepted is entirely at their own discretion and risk.

The Model hereby grants the Agency Power of Attorney in respect of contracts negotiated for work on their behalf. The Model agrees that any document, in any media, created, produced or published by the Agency cannot be used by any other individual or company without prior written consent of the Agency. The personal details on this form (inc email address & cellphone no) may be used to keep the Model informed about future events, promotions and advertising initiatives. If the Model does not wish to receive information of this nature please email the Agency at info@bmediamodels.co.za.

  1. The Model agrees that the Agency has the right to terminate this agreement and its representation of the Model with immediate effect should the Model, or any person accompanying the Model, fail to behave in a professional and courteous manner at all times on Assignment(s) or should an Model fail to attend a pre- arranged Assignment(s) without notifying the Agency. The Model agrees that the Agency has the right to terminate this agreement and its representation of the Model with immediate effect should a Model, or any person representing the Model, fail to behave in a professional and courteous manner towards, and during any communication with, the Agency and Agency staff. In the event of the Agency terminating this agreement as a result of a Model failing to attend a pre-arranged Assignment(s) without notifying the Agency the Model may be liable for the costs of that Assignment(s).

The Model has the right to terminate this agreement at any time. However, the Model must give a 3 months’ notice if not, the Model will remain under obligation with the Agency, if undertaking an ongoing Assignment(s) until the completion of that Assignment(s) or any associated Assignment(s) in full and the Model agrees to complete any Assignment(s) with the Agency that has been started in any form, verbally/written/email etc, and may not continue this Assignment(s) with a different agent/agency or by self/parent/guardian or any other form of representation. All future agency fees relating to any assignments that were undertaken by the Model during their term with the agency will continually be deducted. The Model agrees to complete any Assignment(s) with the agency that has been started in any form, verbally/written/email etc, and may not continue the Assignment(s) with a different agent/agency or by self/parent/guardian, or any other form, of representation.

  1. In the event that the Model completes an Assignment(s) negotiated by the Agency, the Model grants the Agency sole authority to invoice for the Model’s services on their behalf and to collect all gross income arising from any Assignment(s) throughout the term. The Model authorizes the Agency to deduct their agency fee from any gross income prior to issuing payment to the Model. The Agency’s agency fee may differ on a job by job basis but the Model acknowledges the agency fee is determined by the Agency and will be within 20-30%. The Model recognizes and agrees that the Client is the employer and therefore payment for an Assignment(s) can only be made to the Model as applicable, on receipt of payment from the Client to the Agency. The Agency cannot be held responsible for payment of monies owed to the Model by the Client if the Client withholds payments from the Agency for any reason.

It is solely the Models responsibility to finance and organize travel to auditions/or Assignment(s) unless stated otherwise. The Model specifically acknowledges that in all respects in performing their obligations under this Agreement and in rendering their services and performing any tasks, they will in all respects fall under the status of an independent contractor and not an agent, employee or representative of the Agency and as an Independent Contractor the Artiste acknowledges that they are responsible for their own tax/PAYE.

  1. The Model agrees that job details will initially be given orally or in electronic format at the point of booking. The Model agrees it is not the responsibility of the Agency to ensure the Models safety whilst undertaking any Assignment(s). The Model agrees to comply with all rules and regulations, including those pertaining to Health & Safety, which are in place at the Agency and at any premises or location where any Assignment(s) are undertaken. The Model agrees that the Agency cannot be held responsible or liable for any injury or accident that may occur to the Model when travelling to or during any Assignment(s) they undertake on behalf of the Agency. The Model agrees that the Agency cannot be held responsible or liable for any loss or damage to the Model’s personal clothing or effects whilst travelling to/from or during any Assignment(s) they undertake on behalf of the Agency.
  2. The Model agrees that it is their responsibility to notify the Agency of any changes to their personal details to include (but not be limited to) change of contact details, telephone numbers, measurement details and bank details. The Model agrees that it is their responsibility to notify the Agency of any changes to their appearance to include (but not be limited to) change of hair style/colour, weight loss/gain, addition of a tattoo or piercing. The Model agrees to update the images provided to the Agency if a significant change in their appearance has taken place. The Model acknowledges that the Agency cannot be held responsible any non-payment of an Assignment(s) where an Model has been selected for the Assignment on the basis of their appearance and has misrepresented their appearance, employment status or not updated their photographs, sizes or any other personal information relating to their selection for the Assignment by the Client.

6 The Model acknowledges that by providing the Agency with contact information, such as an email address or telephone number (“Contact Information”), the Model authorizes the Agency to communicate them using the Contact Information provided. The Model acknowledges the Agency may contact you in person or by recorded message, by e-mail, telephone and/or mobile telephone number (including use of automated dialing equipment), text (SMS) message, or any other means of communication through the Contact Information you have provided to us.

7 The Model acknowledges by completing an application form, they grant the Agency and its affiliated companies, and their sub-licensees (or other suppliers) permission to use, transmit, reproduce, publish, publicly display, publicly perform, reformat, edit, delete, or translate the Models personal information, in connection with services provided. No compensation is payable to the Model with respect to display of their personal information, as provided herein. The Model confirms that they have all rights necessary to supply the Agency with this personal information and that the submission, transmission, posting and use of their personal information by the Agency is not in violation of any applicable laws or contractual restrictions or other third party rights (including, without limitation, privacy, publicity, and intellectual property rights of persons or property appearing therein).

  1. The Model acknowledges and accepts that the Agency has a yearly administration fee of R275 which will be paid when joining. The administration fee is to cover costs (but not limited to) the cost of representing the Model, database capture, bank charges, Model portal/website profile hosting, submission of presentations and in-studio photos/photo updates. This yearly administration fee is subject to change at the discretion of the Agency. The Model acknowledges that the registration fee paid to the Agency is non-refundable and does not guarantee work nor does it create any expectation of work.
  2. The Model agrees that they shall not without prior written consent from the Agency make public any information in connection with the business of the Agency or these Terms & Conditions. The Model agrees that any details regarding Assignment(s) work, paid or un-paid, undertaken by the Model will not be divulged to the press/radio or any media nor posted on any social networking site or public forum without written consent by the Agency. The Model agrees that if they are deemed by the Agency to have divulged any details regarding Assignment(s) work, paid or un-paid to the press/radio or any media the Agency has the right to terminate this Agreement. The Model agrees that if they are deemed by the Agency to have posted derogatory and/or slanderous remarks on social networking sites and/or public forums the Agency has the right to terminate this Agreement.
  3. The Model agrees that in the event of any problem or disagreement whilst on an assignment that they must inform the Agency immediately and not attempt to resolve the issue themselves.
  4. The Model agrees to inform the agency as to any changes in their circumstances whist with the Agency. The Model acknowledges that if they are a Foreign National, it is their responsibility to, timeously; supply the Agency with a valid and updated Work Permit, failing which the Model acknowledges they will not be considered for future work until an updated valid permit is supplied to the Agency.
  5. The Agency reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions from time to time at their discretion.
  6. The Model has read and fully understood and agrees to the terms and conditions set down in this document.

Voting options and terms and conditions

  1. To vote for your favorite candidate to win the competition, SMS with the keyword [MKTV] followed by the contestant’s reference number to [xxxxx] .
  2. You may vote by sms by texting the keyword(KMTV) followed by the contestant’s reference number to [xxxxx]
  3. Each sms vote costs R5.00, free sms does not apply.
  4. Voting is unlimited
  5. BMedia Modeling Agency reserves the right to change the voting rules at any time, and may suspend, withdraw or re-set voting at its sole discretion. Where BMedia Modeling Agency does change the voting rules, the updated voting rules will be published on BMedia Modeling Agency website www.bmediamodels.co.za
  6. BMedia Modeling Agency reserves the right to disqualify votes if it has reasonable grounds to suspect that fraudulent voting has occurred or if it considers that there has been any attempt to manipulate the voting fraudulently. Viewers will be not be limited to voting period. 
  7. After the lines have closed, the result of the vote will be established from all valid votes received. LATE VOTES, OR VOTES NOT RECEIVED BY THE TIME THE RESULT IS CALCULATED, WILL NOT BE COUNTED BUT WILL BE CHARGED BY YOUR SERVICE PROVIDER WHERE APPLICABLE.
  8. BMedia Modeling Agency AND MODEL KINGDOM INCLUDING THEIR HOLDING AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, SPONSORS AND SUB-CONTRACTORS (“THE INDEMNIFIED PERSONS”) DO NOT ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY WHATSOEVER FOR ANY TECHNICAL FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OR ANY OTHER PROBLEM WITH ANY MOBILE NETWORK, SYSTEM, SERVER, PROVIDER, SOFTWARE OR OTHERWISE WHICH MAY RESULT IN ANY VOTE BEING LOST OR NOT PROPERLY RECEIVED, REGISTERED OR RECORDED OR NOT BEING RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE THE CLOSING TIME OF THE RELEVANT VOTING PERIODS.
  9. BMedia Modeling Agency IS COMMITTED TO OPERATING FAIR VIEWER VOTING AND TO PREVENTING ABUSE OF ITS SYSTEMS, AS WELL AS THOSE OF ITS AGENTS AND SUB-CONTRACTORS. HOWEVER, BMedia Modeling Agency DOES NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE MOBILE NETWORKS AND OTHER NETWORKS USED IN CONNECTION WITH VOTING WILL BE FREE FROM ERRORS OR OMISSIONS NOR THAT THEY WILL BE AVAILABLE, UNINTERRUPTED AND IN A FULLY OPERATING CONDITION. IN THE CASE OF SYSTEM FAILURE OR REPAIR OR FOR REASONS BEYOND THE REASONABLE CONTROL OF BMedia Modeling Agency, THE SYSTEM AND/OR VOTING SERVICE MAY BE SUSPENDED TEMPORARILY AND WITHOUT NOTICE. THE INDEMNIFIED PERSONS WILL NOT BE LIABLE TO ANY PERSON IN THE EVENT THAT ALL OR ANY PART OF THE SYSTEM AND/OR VOTING SERVICE IS DISCONTINUED, MODIFIED OR INTERRUPTED IN ANY WAY.
  10. BY VOTING, YOU HEREBY RELEASE AND/OR INDEMNIFY THE INDEMNIFIED PERSONS (AS DEFINED ABOVE)  FROM ALL LIABILITY (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY; OR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE (INCLUDING LOSS OF OPPORTUNITY); WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE VOTING IN TERMS HEREOF, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WHERE ARISING OUT OF THE FOLLOWING: (A) ANY TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES OR EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTION; (B) ANY THEFT, UNAUTHORISED ACCESS OR THIRD PARTY INTERFERENCE; (C) ANY ENTRY OR PRIZE CLAIM THAT IS LATE, LOST, ALTERED, DAMAGED OR MISDIRECTED DUE TO ANY REASON BEYOND THE REASONABLE CONTROL OF BMedia Modeling Agency; (D) ANY VARIATION IN PRIZE VALUE TO THAT STATED IN THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS; (E) ANY TAX LIABILITY INCURRED BY A WINNER OR ENTRANT; OR (F) USE OF THE PRIZE.
  11. BMedia Modeling Agency will not have a say in the outcome of the vote, but judges voting may take place. In the event that the vote outcome cannot be reasonably determined (due to a technical failure or other circumstance beyond BMedia Modeling Agency reasonable control and the data is irrecoverable), then M-Net reserves the right to use its discretion to make any decision that is necessary under the circumstances to ensure fairness to all affected parties or postpone the result show or exclude the results from the system that failed, unless the data can be recovered.
  12. BMedia Modeling Agency RESERVES THE RIGHT TO AMEND THESE VOTING TERMS AND CONDITIONS WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. ANY CHANGE WILL BE POSTED ON bmediamodels.co.za AND SUCH POSTING SHALL BE ADEQUATE NOTICE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS IN THE VOTING. ACCORDINGLY, YOU HEREBY UNDERTAKE TO CHECK THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS EACH TIME YOU WISH TO VOTE.
  13. Winner will be drawn randomly from the winning votes for all voting periods. The winner will be announced at the live fashion show after the voting period has closed and competition ended. The winner will be announced on the website after the fashion show subsequent.
  14. The voting is open to anyone in South Africa. No employees of, agents of, consultants to immediate family members of, or dependents of BMedia Modeling and/or their respective production, advertising, sponsors, communications, media and PR agencies are eligible for voting.
  15. The prize is not transferable or redeemable for cash and no correspondence will be entered into.
  16. The prize sponsors have the right to change the prizes in case of unforeseeable circumstances and cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage relating to these prizes or change thereof.
  17. These terms and conditions shall be governed by South African law.