Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: August 12, 2026 8:30PM CST

Welcome to HRTG Agency (“Agency,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website, services, and interactions with our talent representation and booking services. By accessing our website or engaging with our services, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our website or services.

1. About Our Agency

HRTG Agency is a Black-owned talent agency specializing in talent representation, live entertainment, artist bookings, cultural experiences, fashion, and entertainment-related opportunities. Our services may include connecting artists, performers, creatives, venues, event organizers, brands, promoters, and other industry professionals. Our goal is to create meaningful opportunities while supporting the development and growth of emerging and established talent.

2. Use of Our Website

You may use this website for lawful purposes only.

You agree not to:

Use the website for fraudulent or unlawful activity.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or information.
Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information.
Copy, reproduce, or distribute our website content without permission.
Interfere with the operation or security of the website.
Use information obtained from the website to harass, impersonate, or harm another person or business.

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to our website if we believe these Terms have been violated.

3. Talent Representation

Submission of an artist, performer, creator, or other talent through our website does not automatically establish an agency, management, employment, or representation relationship. Representation will only begin when the Agency and talent enter into an applicable written agreement. Any representation agreement may establish specific terms regarding:

Territory
Length of representation
Commission
Exclusivity
Booking authority
Payment procedures
Expenses
Termination
Promotional rights
Other applicable obligations

If you are a talent seeking representation, submitting information to the Agency does not guarantee representation, employment, bookings, or future opportunities.

4. Booking Services

The Agency may assist in negotiating and coordinating bookings between talent and clients, venues, promoters, brands, event organizers, or other parties. A booking is not considered confirmed until the required parties have entered into the applicable written agreement and any required deposit, payment, or other conditions have been satisfied. Verbal discussions, preliminary offers, inquiries, availability checks, or email conversations do not necessarily constitute a final booking.

Specific booking terms may include:

Performance date and time
Venue and location
Performance fee
Deposit requirements
Travel and accommodations
Hospitality requirements
Production requirements
Cancellation terms
Payment deadlines
Taxes or applicable withholding
Recording, photography, or promotional rights
Other performance obligations

The applicable booking agreement will control the specific engagement.

5. Fees and Commissions

Agency fees and commissions will be established through the applicable representation, booking, or service agreement.

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, no assumption should be made regarding the amount of any commission, booking fee, service fee, or other compensation. Additional expenses may apply depending on the services provided. All fees are subject to the terms contained in the applicable written agreement.

6. Payments

Clients and other parties are responsible for making payments according to the deadlines established in their applicable agreements. Late, incomplete, or missed payments may result in cancellation, suspension of services, additional fees, or other remedies permitted under the applicable agreement and law. The Agency may require deposits or other payments before confirming certain bookings.

7. Cancellations and Postponements

Cancellation and postponement policies may vary depending on the specific engagement.

The applicable booking agreement will determine the rights and obligations of the parties in the event of:

Cancellation
Postponement
Artist unavailability
Venue cancellation
Event cancellation
Force majeure
Nonpayment
Production failure
Other circumstances affecting the engagement

Nothing on this website overrides the terms of an executed booking agreement.

8. Talent Availability

Talent availability is subject to change. Submitting a request for a specific artist or performer does not guarantee availability. Availability may be affected by touring schedules, recording commitments, personal obligations, other professional commitments, or circumstances outside the Agency's control.

9. No Guarantee of Results

The Agency does not guarantee that any particular talent will receive a booking, opportunity, revenue amount, career advancement, brand partnership, media placement, or other professional result. Talent opportunities depend on numerous factors, including market demand, client budgets, availability, talent fit, scheduling, performance history, industry conditions, and other circumstances.

10. Client Responsibilities

Clients are responsible for providing accurate information regarding their event, including where applicable:

Event date
Event location
Venue
Expected attendance
Performance requirements
Budget
Production requirements
Security
Insurance
Travel arrangements
Hospitality
Load-in and load-out requirements
Payment information
Permits and licenses

Clients are also responsible for complying with all applicable laws, regulations, venue requirements, and event requirements.

11. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all content appearing on this website is owned by or licensed to HRTG Agency.

This may include:

Logos
Branding
Text
Graphics
Photographs
Videos
Designs
Website layout
Marketing materials
Agency materials

You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, sell, publish, or commercially exploit our intellectual property without our prior written permission. Talent names, photographs, recordings, trademarks, logos, and other intellectual property belonging to third parties remain the property of their respective owners.

12. Talent and Third-Party Content

Our website may contain photographs, videos, names, biographies, music, logos, trademarks, or other materials belonging to talent, clients, venues, brands, or other third parties. The appearance of third-party content on our website does not necessarily mean that the Agency owns that content. All third-party rights remain with their respective owners.

13. Website Information

We make reasonable efforts to provide accurate information on our website. However, information regarding talent, availability, services, events, and opportunities may change. We do not guarantee that all website information will always be complete, current, or error-free. We reserve the right to update, modify, or remove website content at any time.

14. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may contain links to websites, platforms, ticketing services, social media accounts, payment providers, or other third-party services. We are not responsible for the content, security, privacy practices, availability, or policies of third-party websites or services. Your use of third-party services is subject to the terms and policies of those third parties.

15. Privacy

Your use of our website may involve the collection and processing of personal information. Please review our Privacy Policy for information regarding how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information.

16. Confidential Information

During the course of providing services, the Agency may receive confidential information from talent, clients, venues, promoters, brands, and other business partners. We will handle confidential information in accordance with applicable agreements and law.

Users of our services should not provide confidential, proprietary, financial, or sensitive information through publicly accessible areas of the website.

17. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, HRTG Agency will not be responsible for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from your use of the website or services. The Agency is not responsible for circumstances outside its reasonable control, including but not limited to:

Natural disasters
Severe weather
Government actions
Transportation disruptions
Venue closures
Technical failures
Labor disputes
Illness
Acts of war
Civil disturbances
Internet or telecommunications failures
Other force majeure events

Any limitations of liability contained in a specific written agreement will be governed by that agreement.

18. Indemnification

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless HRTG Agency, its owners, employees, contractors, representatives, and affiliates from claims, damages, liabilities, losses, and expenses arising from your violation of these Terms, your unlawful conduct, or your breach of an applicable agreement.

19. No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of our right to enforce that provision in the future.

20. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When changes are made, we may update the Effective Date displayed at the top of this page. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

21. Governing Law

These Terms will be governed by the laws applicable to Illinois, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where applicable law requires otherwise. Nothing in these Terms is intended to waive or override any mandatory rights, licensing requirements, consumer protections, or other legal requirements applicable to talent agencies or entertainment businesses in a particular jurisdiction.

22. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect to the fullest extent permitted by law.

23. Entire Agreement

These Terms govern your general use of our website. For specific talent representation, booking, performance, promotional, or other professional engagements, the applicable written agreement between the parties will control.

24. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding these Terms or our services, please contact us:

HRTG Agency
Email: hrtgagency@gmail.com
Website: hrtgagency.com

Important Notice

These Terms & Conditions are intended to establish general website and business-use terms. They are not a substitute for legal advice. Because talent-agency laws and licensing requirements can differ by state and jurisdiction, HRTG Agency should have these Terms, its talent representation agreements, booking agreements, commission provisions, cancellation provisions, and privacy policies reviewed by an attorney before being published or used commercially.