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Code of Ethics |
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Personal Talent Managers shall generally be compensated on a commission basis. |
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With the exception of reimbursements for monies advanced, no fee may be charged or collected for profit at the expense of a signed client by any Personal Talent Manager from any Artist for: |
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a) Registering or listing the Artist in Entertainment Industry or other publications or registries
b) Letter writing
c) Photographs, film clips, video tapes or other reproductions of the Artist's likeness or performances
d) Any other charge or fee of a similar nature. |
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Commission shall not exceed 15% of Artist's gross income from the areas of film, television, live theatre, publishing, licensing, merchandising, commercials, industrials, live performances, personal appearances and/or any other related fields of the Entertainment Industry, except for the areas covered by the Music and Modeling Industry, in which commission may not exceed 20% of the Artist's gross income. |
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The term of a Personal Talent Management contract shall not exceed three years, except in the music field, where the term shall not exceed five years. |
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No Member of the TMA shall induce or solicit a client to leave another Member of the TMA. |
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TMA Members will share, with the respective TMA Member whom it concerns, information, which is pertinent to a specific Manager/client relationship. |
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No Member of the TMA shall engage in any fraudulent or felonious activity. |
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No Member of the TMA shall refuse to represent any Artist on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin or sexual preference. |
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No Member of the TMA shall make false or misleading representations to an Artist or other individuals regarding the nature or extent of the ability of a TMA Manager to accomplish career goals. |
When an manager is applying to join the TMA they need to read the By-Laws to gain a complete understanding of the
Talent Managers Association. Further they need to thoroughly read and agree to the TMA Code Of Ethics.
THE BY-LAWS OF THE TALENT MANAGERS ASSOCIATION 
Articles Regarding Problems Talent Have Had With Managers:
August 6, 2004 Backstage West
Convicted Mgr Flees to NYC, Keeps Working By Laura Weinert
Backstage West
Manager Accused of Theft
Money and manager appear to have disappeared.
By Laura Weinert
October 30, 2003 Backstage West
Manager Faces Row Over Reproductions
By Laura Weinert
September 26, 2002 Backstage West
Malibu Talent Hits the Highway
Management company convicted of grand theft, false advertising, and violations of new law.
By Laura Weinert
August 2, 2001 Backstage West
Malibu Talent and Flashcast Entertainment Face Charges
by Laura Weinert
April 26, 2001 Backstage West
''Manager Valentino and Photographer Kraft Convicted''
By Laura Weinert
April 5, 2001 Backstage West
A Fine Line: Did this personal manager get too personal?
By Laura Wei
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