Terms & Confidentiality

Payment for services confirms acceptance of these terms.

By submitting material and completing payment, you agree to the following conditions.

1. Intellectual Property

All scripts, treatments, outlines, and related materials submitted for review remain the sole intellectual property of the writer. 

Submission of material does not transfer ownership, rights, or claim of authorship to Screenwriter’s Edge or Terry Dray.

No part of the submitted material will be reproduced, adapted, or used beyond the scope of the agreed service.

Any suggestions, notes, or structural ideas provided by Screenwriter’s Edge during the consultation process are provided as a service to the Writer. The Writer is free to incorporate these suggestions into their work, and doing so does not grant Screenwriter’s Edge any ownership in the resulting derivative work.

2. Confidentiality

All submitted material is treated as confidential.

Scripts and accompanying documents are read solely for the purpose of providing the commissioned service. They will not be shared, distributed, or disclosed to third parties without the writer’s explicit consent.

Written reports and development notes remain private between the writer and Screenwriter’s Edge.

While all reasonable care is taken to maintain confidentiality, writers are responsible for securing their own copyright protection prior to submission.

3. Scope of Services

Each service tier is defined on the Services page and is limited to the deliverables stated therein.

Script Doctor services provide structural analysis, development guidance, and positioning insight. They do not include:

• Line-by-line copy editing

• Ghostwriting or rewriting

• Production packaging

• Legal advice

• Industry representation

• Guarantees of option, commissioning, or sale

All feedback is provided in professional good faith and represents independent critical assessment.

4. Payment and Booking

Work commences upon confirmation of payment and receipt of submission.

Due to limited capacity (two scripts per month), booking secures a reading slot within the stated turnaround window.

Once reading has begun, fees are non-refundable.

5. Turnaround Time

Turnaround time begins once payment has been received and all required materials have been submitted via the designated submission form.

The standard turnaround time is approximately three weeks from confirmed submission, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

For services that include a development session, scheduling will be arranged following delivery of the written report.

In the event of unusually high submission volume or unforeseen circumstances, the client will be notified of any delay.

6. Limitation of Liability

Screenwriter’s Edge provides analysis and development guidance only. All feedback represents professional opinion based on industry experience.

The writer retains full responsibility for all creative decisions and for the subsequent use, submission, or development of their material.

Screenwriter’s Edge does not guarantee production, representation, financing, festival acceptance, or commercial success as a result of any feedback provided.

No liability is accepted for the commercial performance, submission outcome, or production prospects of any script.

8. Similar Ideas

Screenwriter’s Edge operates within the wider film and television industry where many projects explore similar themes, concepts, or story ideas.

The writer acknowledges that feedback provided during the consultation process may reflect common storytelling principles and industry practices.

Screenwriter’s Edge cannot be held responsible for the appearance of similar ideas, characters, situations, or concepts in other works that may be developed independently.

Submission of material does not create any partnership, joint authorship, or ownership interest in the writer’s work.

8. Digital Courses

Screenwriter’s Edge digital courses are delivered online through third-party platforms (such as Podia or similar providers).

Purchase grants the customer a non-transferable, individual licence to access the course materials as described at the time of sale.

Course access is for personal use only. Course content may not be copied, shared, distributed, reproduced, or resold in any form without written permission from Screenwriter’s Edge.

Due to the digital nature of course delivery and the provision of immediate access to materials, all course purchases are final.

Refunds will only be considered in cases where technical failure prevents access and the issue cannot be resolved within a reasonable period.

Course content is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice, financial advice, or a guarantee of professional outcome.

Last updated: 5 March 2026