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TABLE OF CONTENTSSection A: General – All Productions p. 1Article A1 Recognition, Application and Term p. 1Article A2 Definitions p. 4Article A3 General Provisions p. 14Article A4 No Strike and Unfair Declaration p. 16Article A5 Grievance Procedures and Resolution p. 16Article A6 Speculative Writing, Sample Pages andArticle A7Unsolicited Scripts p. 23Copyright and Contracts; Warranties,Indemnities and Rights p. 24Article A8 Story Editors and Story Consultants p. 29Article A9 Credits p. 30Article A10 Security for Payment p. 42Article A11 Payments p. 44Article A12 Administration Fee p. 51Article A13Article A14Insurance and Retirement Plan, Deductionsfrom Writer’s Fees p. 53Contributions and Deductions from Writer’sFees in the case of Waivers p. 54Section B: Conditions Governing Engagement p. 55Article B1 Conditions Governing Engagement for all Program Types p. 55Article B2 Optional Bibles, Script/Program Development p. 61Article B3 Options p. 62Section C: Additional Conditions and Minimum Compensation byProgram Type p. 64Article C1 Feature Film p. 64Article C2 Optional Incentive Plan for Feature Films p. 67Article C3 Television Production (Television Movies) p. 72Article C4 Television Production (Other than Television Movies) p. 75Article C5 Television Documentary p. 79Article C6 Television Variety, Panel, Game and Quiz Shows p. 85Article C7 Television Magazine Shows p. 88Article C8 Television Daily Dramatic Serials p. 91Article C9 Television Continuity p. 94Article C10 Production Fee p. 96Article C11 Distribution Royalty p. 101Article C12 Travel Expenses, Paid Travel Time, and Risk Insurance p. 104