Website terms.

About the studio

Motion Dept is an independent visual storytelling studio operated by Mmitji Mametsa, known professionally as Mitch Mametsa. It is currently a trading name, not a separately registered company. The website offers visual communication services, not architectural certification or technical approvals.

Visualizations and project ownership

Portfolio imagery depicts architectural visualizations and may not represent completed buildings. Motion Dept’s identified role on selected film projects is render refinement and film production. Original architectural design and render rights remain with their respective owners. Viewing this site does not grant permission to reproduce its assets.

Prices and commissions

Displayed prices are studio starting rates in USD for the stated scope, subject to source review. A written quotation confirms deliverables, dates, applicable taxes, usage rights and payment instructions. Submitting an enquiry does not form a production contract or reserve a slot.

Production and revisions

Production begins after scope approval and a 50% deposit. The final 50% is due after approval, before clean files or package website publication. Optional plans use their agreed monthly or upfront payment schedule. Source Lock and Creative Direction Lock precede the First Cut and Final Approval. One consolidated revision round is included within the approved direction. Changes to locked design, sources or direction require an agreed change quote and revised schedule. Studio errors are corrected without consuming these rounds. Cancellation, refunds and project retention will be covered in the signed service agreement; this website does not substitute for that agreement.

Package websites and optional studio plans

A project website is available only in the complete package, with 12 months of managed hosting, a hosted project URL or subdomain and final static website files. Hosting renewal is optional at $150/year, with no automatic renewal. Domain registration and later work are separate. Optional three-month plans save 10%; twelve-month plans save 20% on the chosen 60-second base credit. Each cleared monthly instalment earns one credit; full upfront payment funds all term credits immediately. Paid unused credits carry forward, with up to two credit-funded starts per calendar month, subject to capacity. Credits remain valid until three calendar months after the term ends. Extra projects use the active plan rate and do not deduct credits. Monthly payments continue for the agreed term; plans do not renew automatically. The signed agreement confirms scope, dates and fees. Existing accepted commissions retain their original terms.

Client-supplied materials

Clients must be authorized to provide and adapt source material, branding and project facts. The studio checks visual consistency against supplied references, but the client remains responsible for approving design facts and the intended use of the outputs.

No promised commercial outcome

Films and presentations can support communication and marketing. Motion Dept does not guarantee planning approval, investor funding, engagement levels or property sales.

Contact

Questions about the website: mkmametsa@gmail.com.