Writer Terms & Conditions
This is an agreement between The Writer, also referred to as The Contributor, and SURŌ, also known as SURŌ LIVING.
The terms stated below will serve as the official agreement between the two parties from the date The Writer creates an account to act as a contributor for SURŌ.
- SURŌ can at any point discontinue working with the Writer if they fail to adhere to the terms listed below. Please read carefully.
- As an approved contributor acting on behalf of SURŌ, the Writer agrees to the following terms.
General Requirements of the Writer
Conduct
The Writer is visiting the property as a representative of SURŌ and will conduct themselves in a respectful, and professional manner. If at any point a complaint arises or the contributor acts outside our guidelines, we reserve the right to sever the relationship immediately and where applicable, the contributor may be required to pay fees to the property.
Professional Obligation
The writer agrees to the specifications listed below, doing their best to fulfill the assignment objectives.
Exclusive to SURŌ
All content created at the Property while on assignment is exclusive for SURŌ and cannot be created for or shared with other online/print publications.
Writer Quote
In addition to the written assignment, the Writer may also be asked to share a short quote about their stay which will be shown at the bottom of the property listing.
Use of Images
Ownership & Copyright
The Writer retains ownership/copyright of all the images submitted to SURŌ.
Usage License for SURŌ
The photographer grants SURŌ license (permission) to use the images submitted for online & print marketing and promotion including but not limited to website, social media and online and print publications in perpetuity.
Usage License for Property
The photographer grants the property license (permission) to use the specified images for social media use unless an alternative arrangement is made (for example if the property purchases image usage rights for their website.)
Photographer Credit
The writer will be credited for images submitted in all cases where applicable.
Exclusive rights
The photos taken at the property on assignment are exclusive to SURŌ and cannot to be shared/sold to any other travel or property booking platforms (ex. Smith Hotels).
In the case the Writer wants to contribute, submit or share images taken at the SURŌ property with other online and print publications (ex. travel blogs, travel magazines, instagram accounts), prior permission must be given by SURŌ, and if granted, the property and SURŌ must be credited accordingly.
Professional Use Credit
In the case the Writer would like to share their experience + photos of the property on their own blog or website, SURŌ and the property must be credited.
Editing Rights
SURŌ reserves the right to edit the photos however they see fit to maintain brand uniformity.
Instagram Posting Requirements
Posting Requirement during Stay
The Writer agrees to post the required amount of photos on their feed and stories, crediting and tagging @theproperty + @suro_living in the first 5 lines of the comments and all IG stories.
Posting Requirement After Stay
The Writer must post the photos and IG stories within the required time of visiting the property.
Social post Credits
The Writer agrees to credit the property and SURŌ whenever posting photos taken at the property arranged by SURŌ even if they post more than the required amount.
Requirements of SURŌ
Coordination + Introduction
SURŌ coordinates the stay between the Writer and the selected Property via the internal messaging system and availability calendar accessible in the Writer’s dashboard.
Writer + Photographer Credit
SURŌ will always credit the Writer where applicable (social media, website, publications, etc).
Property requirement to Credit
The property is required to always credit the Writer + @suro_living for any images and content they repost from the collaboration.
Liability
No Liability for Property Damage and Personal Harm
The Writer is a collaborative contributor and is not an employee of SURŌ. SURŌ is not liable for any injury or loss sustained during the Writer’s stay at the arranged property, including but not limited to loss/damage to equipment, financial loss, or bodily harm/injury.
No Guarantee of Experience
Although we do extensive research when approving properties, SURŌ is not responsible for the experience the Writer has during their stay. Before the Writer agrees to the assignment, they are encouraged to do their own research. In the case of a bad experience, please advise SURŌ of the situation.
Responsibility for Collaboration Details
Although SURŌ will be automatically notified at each step of the collaboration, it is the responsibility of the Writer to coordinate and understand all details associated with the collaboration, including but not limited to, visit dates, directions, and check-in details. Most of this information will be saved in the internal messaging system and Writer Dashboard.
Responsibility for Editorial + Images
The Writer is responsible for the images taken at the property until they are transferred to SURŌ. The Writer must keep a backup of the editorial.
Cancellation
Cancellation deadline for Writer
In the case where the assignment includes a stay at the property, once the dates of stay are confirmed and agreed upon by all parties, the Writer can cancel no less than 30 days prior to arrival date. If less than 30 days, the Writer may be required to pay a cancellation fee as determined by the Property unless the Property agrees to a different arrangement.
Assumed Risk Due to Property Cancellation
In the case the Property has to cancel due to unforeseen circumstances such as repairs to the property, SURŌ is not liable for any costs incurred to the Writer. The Writer can select alternate dates or if they choose to cancel the assignment, they must notify SURŌ.
Travel Costs & Expenses
Responsibility for Costs
SURŌ is not liable for any costs incurred to Writer under any circumstances. The Writer is responsible for their travel costs and any additional costs incurred at the property.
Forfeiture
In the case the Writer is not adhering to the terms above, SURŌ reserves the right to suspend and/or cancel all current and future collaborations.