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Many writers fail to consider what might
happen to their work in the event of a fire. A fire at your
premises could damage your computer hard disc and could also
destroy your backup media resulting in the loss of your files
and scripts. A burglary in which the thief takes your PC and
also pockets your box of floppy discs could rob
you of a lifetime's work, (many computers actually get stolen
with a backup floppy still inserted in the drive!). Additional
dangers that have cost writers dearly in the past include flood
and water damage, sunlight and condensation damage to backup floppy discs,
and of course the constant threat of computer viruses which could easily
spread to floppy discs and slave drives.
The Script Vault offers an inexpensive File Backup service from just
£2.50 per month (fee fully tax deductible to eligible taxpayers), which means
that if your files are stolen or destroyed,
you can instantly recover 'off site' backups
from the safety of The Script Vault.
The three types of Script Vault membership are detailed below.
When you first join we'll ask you to send us by e-mail or
disc the files you want us to store. On the 1st Monday of each month
we'll e-mail you and prompt you to send us files you've been
working on, all you have to do is click 'reply' then attach
the new files - it's that simple!
Bronze Membership
Bronze membership costs £30 per year.
NB 25MB maximum storage,
(approximately 16,000 A4 pages or 130 two-hour scripts). Membership
includes an initial upload of files and one upload of files
every month. There is no restriction on the number of files
you can send, providing you don't exceed your 25MB storage
allowance. Bronze membership also includes the registration
and deposit of two free scripts per year with
our script registration service.
Silver Membership
Silver membership costs £45 per year.
Silver membership
offers all the benefits and file storage facilities of Bronze
membership, but also includes the registration and deposit
of four free scripts per year with our script
registration service. If you need 'off-site' file backup and
expect to register four scripts in the next 12 months, Silver
membership might be worth considering.
Gold Membership
Gold membership costs £60 per year.
Gold membership offers
all the file storage facilities of Silver and Bronze membership
but instead of one backup per month, members will be able
to back up their work much more frequently. The only restriction
will be no more than one backup in every 24 hour period -
that means up to 365 backups a year! Gold members will also be entitled to register
and deposit ten free scripts per year with our script
registration service.
NB Free script registrations:
These can be used at any time during the period
of membership and can be used to register scripts, plays, synopses, treatments,
book manuscripts, ideas, concepts or any other format which the client chooses
to record their original idea.
TO REGISTER FOR THE FILE BACKUP SERVICE
CLICK HERE.
FAQ's
Surely the chances of a fire are very
remote?
Take a look at the array of cables trailing
from your computer and snaking their way to your electrical
sockets. Do you use double adaptors? Triple adaptors? Extension
cables? Isn't it possible that excluding your kitchen, a room
with as much electrical equipment as your computer workroom
is the most likely place for a fire to start? But let's not
be too alarmist. After all, some people go through their whole
life and never experience the horror of a fire. But if you
are unlucky enough to have a house or office fire, this 'once
in a lifetime experience' may well send a lifetime's work
up in smoke.
I have very good insurance, surely I'm
covered?
Your insurance policy will cover the replacement
cost of your computer equipment, but will generally not offer
any compensation for your destroyed scripts. And as for those
precious backup floppy discs… the insurers will compensate
you at the rate of approximately 50p per disc. Not much compensation
if one of them contains a month's work or a possible Hollywood
blockbuster!
I have a very secure filing cabinet,
surely that would protect my floppy discs from fire?
Almost certainly not. Even fireproof filing
cabinets and safes can't protect discs. A fireproof filing
cabinet may stop paper from burning, but as soon as the inside temperature of
the cabinet reaches 52°, a disc will begin to melt and data will be
destroyed. Only safes designated 'data safes' can offer greater levels
of protection.
Couldn't I just send scripts on a floppy
disc to a friend?
Good idea, but you'd need to do this on
a regular basis and be confident that the discs would be stored
away from direct sunlight, heat, damp, condensation and also
ensure that small children and pets cannot get to the disks
and damage them. However by the time you've paid for the cost
of discs and postage you might be better off paying £2.50
per month and storing your files in The Script Vault.
Will anyone at The Script Vault have
access to my files?
Script Vault employees will never open your files, and in
fact access to computer systems containing files is
severely restricted. However for additional protection
clients can encrypt and password protect their files before
sending them. (for details click here)
What if I've been working on new drafts
of scripts I've already sent you?
If you want to keep the old drafts then
give the file a new name e.g. 'Film Draft 2'. If you send
a file with the same name as one already in storage, the new
file will replace the old one.
Could I use The Script Vault as my only
backup and not bother with floppy discs?
The Script Vault should not replace your
usual backup method. It is designed to be an emergency 'off
site' backup only and shouldn't be used as the sole backup
location.
I don't have an e-mail facility; can
I still use The Script Vault?
Yes. Simply copy your files on to a floppy
disc or CD-ROM and send them to us each month. After we have
copied and stored your files we will return discs if an SAE
is enclosed. NB Monthly reminders prompting you to send your
files to us can only be sent by e-mail. Your discs should
be sent to: <>bFile Upload, The Script Vault, P O Box 36, Todmorden,
OL14 7WZ.
How do I register for the file backup
service?
Follow the link below, print off the form,
fill in your details and post it together with your payment.
For your first upload, unless you're sending 20 files or less
we suggest sending your files on floppy disk(s) or CD-ROM;
future uploads can be sent by e-mail. If it's inconvenient
to send a disc then feel free to e-mail them to us, but please
don't attach more than 10 files to each e-mail. It's much better
to send multiple e-mails each with 10 files attached than to
send one large cumbersome file.
TO REGISTER FOR THE FILE BACKUP SERVICE
CLICK HERE.
THE SCRIPT VAULT IS THE ONLY UK BASED
SCRIPT REGISTRATION SERVICE APPROVED BY THE WRITERS' GUILD
www.thescriptvault.com is the official
web site of The Script Vault Ltd. UK company registration
No 4391218
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