Terms of Use
Effective Date: August 01, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to https://www.murnanecasting.com (“Site”), operated by Murnane Casting (“Company,” “We,” “Us,” or “Our”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our Site, our casting services, audition submission portals, and all related content and materials (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using the Site or Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference. If you do not agree to these Terms, you should not use the Site or Services.
We may update these Terms periodically to reflect changes in law, industry practices, or our operational needs. Any updates will be posted with a revised Effective Date, and your continued use of the Site or Services constitutes acceptance of any revised Terms.
2. Use of the Site and Services
Murnane Casting provides professional casting services for theater, television, film, commercials, and other performance mediums. The Site is intended to share information about our services, accept audition materials, facilitate project communication, and showcase certain projects and achievements.
You agree to use the Site and Services only for lawful purposes related to legitimate casting and performance industry activities. You may not:
Violate any applicable local, state, federal, or international law, including New York State and New York City laws regarding data privacy, harassment, discrimination, and the protection of minors in the performing arts.
Infringe upon or misappropriate the intellectual property rights or right of publicity of any third party.
Upload or transmit any unlawful, defamatory, obscene, threatening, harassing, or otherwise objectionable content.
Upload, transmit, or distribute malicious code, malware, spyware, or other harmful material.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, its systems, servers, databases, or related networks.
Disrupt, interfere with, or overburden the Site’s functionality, security, or hosting infrastructure.
Misrepresent your identity, qualifications, or authorization to submit materials on behalf of yourself or another performer.
Use the Site to solicit or recruit for non-casting-related commercial purposes.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Site or Services for violations of these Terms, suspected fraudulent activity, or any conduct we deem harmful to our operations, clients, or users.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on the Site—including but not limited to text, graphics, images, logos, designs, videos, audition instructions, software, and code—is the property of Murnane Casting or our licensors, clients, or authorized partners, and is protected by U.S. and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
You may not reproduce, modify, adapt, republish, upload, post, transmit, or distribute any content without prior written permission from Murnane Casting or the applicable rights holder. Unauthorized use may result in legal action, including claims for damages under New York State Civil Rights Law for unauthorized use of likeness, and other applicable intellectual property statutes.
4. User Submissions and Casting Materials
If you submit any materials—including but not limited to headshots, résumés, reels, self-tapes, audition footage, recorded interviews, or other performance-related media (“Casting Materials”)—you:
Grant Murnane Casting a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, transmit, adapt, and share such materials solely for legitimate casting purposes.
Represent and warrant that you own or control all necessary rights to the materials, that the submission is your original work (or you have proper authorization), and that the submission does not infringe the rights of any third party.
Acknowledge that we may share Casting Materials with production clients, creative teams, and authorized service providers involved in the specific project for which the materials were submitted.
Understand that Casting Materials will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and our Headshot & Self-Tape Protection Addendum.
We will not sell your Casting Materials or use them for unrelated commercial purposes without your explicit written consent.
5. Third-Party Services and Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, audition platforms, or services for your convenience. These external sites are not under our control, and we are not responsible for their content, privacy policies, security measures, or practices.
We make no endorsements or warranties regarding third-party services, and your use of such services is at your own risk and subject to their own terms and conditions.
6. Disclaimers
The Site, Services, and all information provided are offered “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. Murnane Casting disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to:
Merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
Accuracy, completeness, or reliability of casting notices or project details posted on the Site
Availability, timeliness, or uninterrupted operation of the Site or Services
Freedom from viruses, malware, or other harmful components
We cannot guarantee that any submission will result in audition selection, casting, or employment. All casting decisions are at the sole discretion of the production client.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Murnane Casting and its officers, directors, employees, contractors, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:
Loss of opportunity, income, or employment arising from the use or inability to use the Site or Services
Unauthorized access to or alteration of your submissions or personal data
Statements, conduct, or actions of any third party using the Site
Technical failures, transmission errors, or delays in processing submissions
Our total liability for any claim related to your use of the Site or Services shall not exceed one hundred U.S. dollars ($100) or the minimum amount required by applicable New York law, whichever is greater.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Murnane Casting and its officers, directors, employees, contractors, representatives, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from:
Your use or misuse of the Site or Services
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any rights of a third party, including intellectual property rights or rights of publicity
Any claim that your Casting Materials caused damage to a third party
9. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site or Services at any time, with or without notice, for violations of these Terms, suspected fraudulent or harmful conduct, or as required by law or client request. Upon termination, all rights granted to you under these Terms will immediately cease, and you must promptly cease use of the Site and Services.
10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms, the Site, or the Services shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in New York County, New York. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection to venue.
For disputes that can be arbitrated under applicable law, both parties agree to consider resolution through binding arbitration in New York County under the rules of the American Arbitration Association, provided such arbitration is permitted and enforceable.
You waive the right to bring or join any class action, collective action, or representative proceeding against Murnane Casting.
11. Changes to These Terms
Murnane Casting reserves the right to revise these Terms at any time. We will post updates on this page and update the Effective Date. Continued use of the Site or Services after changes have been posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms or their application to your use of our Site and Services, please contact us:
Murnane Casting
Email: info@murnanecasting.com
Phone: (941) 747 - 1700