Indemnification Trust
Data Loss & Negligence Protection
Sometimes things go wrong – even for the best photographer. Memory cards fail. Shots are missed. Clients decide it’s your fault clouds blocked the sunset on their special day. Regardless of the reason, unsatisfied clients making demands or threatening lawsuit are an emotional and financial pain.
PPA can be a lifesaver for photographers through its Indemnification Trust!
Indemnification Trust FAQs
PPA’s Indemnification Trust exists to assist PPA “active members” in the U.S. and Canada when a client claims they were negligent in providing their services -- including data losses, missed shots or simply because the client has decided to be unhappy. Assistance ranges from advice on handling matters, to direct intervention and offsetting certain costs or losses.
The PPA Trust is administered by the law firm of Meadows, Macie & Morris, one of the most experienced firms in the world when it comes to helping professional photographers. Because this is not insurance, your rates will not go up if you file a claim.
Download the Indemnification Trust Declaration (which contains the Trust’s terms, conditions and limitations)
Reaching out to the Trust early is critical when a client relationship has gone sideways. To get help:
- Call PPA at 800-786-6277 to report your claim.
- The Customer Care agent will obtain basic information about your claim and file it with the Trust’s law firm, Meadows, Macie & Morris (MM&M), to put things in motion.
- MM&M should contact you within two business days to gather additional information, determine eligibility and provide appropriate assistance under the Trust Declaration.
Members can often head off client trouble with early intervention and advice from the PPA Indemnification Trust, but what if that is not enough? Subject to the limitations of the Trust and subject to a small deductible, the Trust has helped members by covering:
- Data recovery through PPA's exclusive Trust partner, Ontrack
- Limited restaging for reshoots
- Settlements the Trust negotiates
- Judgments awarded to your client if things go poorly in court
The Trust also offers background support in these situations by preparing you for court and, if necessary, hiring a local attorney to defend you. Call us today to find out if the Trust can help you (800-786-6277).
PPA has partnered with Ontrack to bring you top of the line data recovery services with a new low deductible. Recover from any media – anywhere – anytime: camera cards; tablets, laptops (hard drives or solid state drives); multiple drive & RAID systems; USB flash devices, and all external data storage devices. You only pay if your images are recoverable, there's no attempt fee!
- 1st Claim - $100 deductible
- 2nd Claim - $200 deducible
- 3rd Claim - $400 deductible
Download the Indemnification Trust Declaration (which contains the Trust’s terms, conditions and limitations)
Getting The Most Out of the Indemnification Trust
Eventually something will go wrong. PPA’s Indemnification Trust means you don’t have to deal with it on your own. Having the Trust in your corner…is invaluable!