|
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 discs or external hard drive/pen drive could rob
you of a lifetime's work. Additional
dangers that have cost writers dearly in the past include flood
and water damage, sunlight and condensation damage to backup discs,
and of course the constant threat of computer viruses which could easily.
The Script Vault offers an inexpensive File Backup service which costs less than
£1 per week (fee fully tax deductible to eligible taxpayers), which means
that if your files are stolen or destroyed,
you can instantly recover backups
from the safety of The Script Vault.
When you first subscribe we'll ask you to send us by e-mail or
disc the files you want us to store, after you've done that all you have to do is send us any new files by email
- it's that simple!
Script Vault File Backup Service
Subscription to the file backup service costs £50 per year.
Subscribers will be able to backup every day - that means up to 365 backups a year! To subscribe to the file backup service Simply enter
the Author's name in the box below and then click the “FILE BACKUP PAYMENTS” button, you will then be taken to the PayPal website where
you will be able to make a payment either by Credit or Debit Card. We will then email you your subscription number which you will need to
quote each time you upload your files.
FAQ's
Is it possible to pay the File Backup Subscription fee by cheque or postal order instead of Paypal?
Yes of course. Please send your payment to FILE BACKUP SERVICE, THE SCRIPT VAULT, P O BOX 36, TODMORDEN,
OL14 7WZ, don't forget to include your details and an email address.
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.
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 discs/pen drives/external drives?
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.
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
|
