PAYMENT PROCESS

* Our Payment Process *

A Different Approach to Booking Events

At UniversalCMG World Entertainment, we believe the way an event is structured financially says a lot about the company behind it.

Many entertainment companies operate on a simple model, collect the deposit immediately, lock in the funds, and shift the risk to the client.

That may be standard in the industry, but it is not how we operate.

We believe partnership comes first, and structure protects everyone involved.

-  Our Good Faith Commitment -

When we speak about good faith, we are referring to our commitment first.

In many cases, UniversalCMG begins internal work before depositing client funds.

We initiate early-stage planning, legal structuring, preliminary routing discussions,

 production coordination, advisory oversight etc. at our own expense.

That is a deliberate decision.

We demonstrate seriousness and readiness by investing time, resources, and internal manpower from day one.

However, it is important to clarify how this works financially.

When UniversalCMG advances internal expenditures in good faith, those amounts are:

• Non-refundable once committed
• Immediately reimbursable
• Clearly documented

If funds are ultimately not deposited or if a project is halted within the agreed parameters,

our good faith expenditures are reimbursed.

This protects the integrity of the process and ensures that professional resources committed on

behalf of the project are not absorbed unfairly.

Good faith does not mean financial exposure without structure. It means responsible advancement with defined protection.

- 30-Day Deposit Hold Policy -

One of the most significant differences in our process is our 30-day hold before depositing funds.

Most event companies deposit checks immediately upon receipt. Once deposited, the financial clock starts ticking.

Cancellation penalties tighten. Flexibility narrows.

We take a different approach.

When a Good Faith Deposit is issued, we may hold those funds for up to 30 days before depositing them.

During that time, we continue planning, structuring, and preparing the event on our end.

-Why?

Because we understand real-world situations happen:

• Council documentation may still be processing
• Insurance certificates may need final approval
• Sponsorship funds may still be clearing
• Corporate budget reallocations may be occurring
• International transfers may require additional time

Our policy gives our partners breathing room without stopping forward progress.

That flexibility has preserved long-term relationships and prevented unnecessary disputes.

- We Share Responsibility -

We do not operate from a position of immediate financial extraction.

Instead, we share responsibility.

While our partners finalize their internal processes, we are:

• Structuring contracts
• Coordinating compliance
• Preparing production timelines
• Engaging advisory and legal review
• Beginning operational groundwork

That early investment reflects confidence in our partners and confidence in our own infrastructure.

It also reflects financial strength. We do not rely on immediately cashing checks to begin responsible planning.

- Legal Strength and

Structure -

Entertainment is high visibility. Public events carry public scrutiny. Corporate activations carry brand risk.

Government events carry compliance standards.

Our legal and advisory structure is designed to protect both sides.

We establish a custom webpage clearly outlining the scope of events, payments, timelines,

and accountability measures.

We build clarity into every partnership.

- Real-World Example -

If a city approves a summer festival and issues funds after a council vote, many companies would deposit it immediately.

We may hold those funds while beginning internal coordination, insurance review, vendor planning, and early-stage logistics.

If a corporate marketing department adjusts its budget mid-process, our hold period allows room to restructure responsibly rather

than escalate conflict.

If an international government partner faces banking clearance delays, we work within that timeline while continuing

structured planning.

Our goal is stability, not pressure.

- Why This Matters -

Events involve significant financial commitments. Public funds, corporate budgets, nonprofit resources, and international

investments deserve respect.

Our payment process is built around:

Integrity
Professional structure
Mutual accountability
Long-term relationship building

We are not interested in one-off transactions. We are interested in building partnerships that last.

- The UniversalCMG Way -

Where others focus on immediate deposits, we focus on mutual commitment.

Where others shift risk quickly, we share responsibility.

Where others enforce first, we communicate first.

We invest early.
We plan responsibly.
We protect relationships.