Policies

Studio Policies



Rates


Client agrees to pay the hourly rate specified on the rates sheet or as quoted by a Studio Representative. Sessions are billed as a minimum of 2.5 (Two and a half) hours, and then in 15 (fifteen) minute increments thereafter.



Bookings/Cancellations


A $50 non-refundable deposit is required to book studio time which is deducted from the total balance at the completion of each studio session.


Clients may cancel or reschedule a session with at least 2 weeks notice. Any cancellations within 2 weeks of the scheduled session which will result in the loss of the $50 deposit. Failure to cancel within a 48 hour period will require Studio to charge Clients for the full amount of the time scheduled for that session, prior to commencement of the next recording session.


Should Studio be unable to conduct a booked session for any reason, then Studio warrants that it shall re-book such canceled booking at another time that is mutually available to Studio and the Client.



Lateness


The session clock begins at the scheduled session start time. If Clients arrive early and Studio can accommodate an early start, then the session clock will begin at that early start time. If Clients are late for any reason, they will be charged from the scheduled session start time, with no exceptions.



Downtime


Studio’s liability with respect to "downtime" of any and all studio sessions as a result from equipment malfunction or availability, personnel, hired musicians, acts of nature or public utility companies, etc., shall be limited solely to the studio time of such booked session; and Clients agree to hold Studio harmless from any and all damages from such "downtime".



Payment


Clients are responsible for all monies due to the studio and shall make payment to the studio as follows: Upon conclusion of the current recording session paid with cash, money order or credit card. No personal checks are accepted. Clients will be charged a $25.00 service fee if Client’s account is not paid in full by the completion of each session. Clients will also be responsible for all legal, attorney and collection fees, if required for payment. If account is not paid in full, immediate collection and legal action will commence.


Studio reserves the right to make other financial arrangements with its clients.


No audio tapes, compact discs, or any other media shall be released to clients until clients are current with payments that are owed to Studio.


Receipt of recording media from Studio to Client is acknowledgment between both parties that the quality of all services rendered by Studio is satisfactory to Client and shall release Studio from any and all liability regarding said recording media and services rendered.



Liability


Studio shall endeavor to secure all recording media owned by Client and left or stored on studio premises but is not responsible for loss or damage.


In the event of loss or damage of Clients recording media due to willful negligence, Studio shall be responsible for replacement of no more than the value of the total replacement cost of the recorded tape and studio time to date devoted to said recording media.



Property


Studio is not responsible for ANY property left on premises by Client, other than recording media.


Damages to studio property of any kind that are a result of anyone in Client’s party or group will be assessed to Client’s account.



Other Policies


Absolutely no smoking or drinking alcoholic beverages in the studio.


Absolutely no drugs allowed on the premises of Studio.


Studio reserves the right to refuse to work with any Client for whatever reason.


Studio makes no warranties either express or implied other than those contained herein. Studio shall not be liable for unforeseen consequential damages of any kind.
Rates, policies, and equipment may change without displayed, written or verbal notice.


The Client responsible for paying for studio time must sign this agreement and will be held responsible for the actions of all artists and guests he or she brings to any session. The client must show a legal ID with proof of age. If Client is under 18 years of age, then Client’s parent or legal guardian must read and sign this agreement and provide a legal ID, as well as additional proof of guardianship if last names are different, and will be held responsible for all actions and debts of Client.