Studio Terms
By availing our services, the client acknowledges and agrees to abide by the following terms and conditions:
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Conditions of Entry
Kindly note that the studio is located on an alcohol-free and smoke-free property. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in adhering to this policy.
Booking and Payment Schedule
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The studio is available for full-day bookings or half-day bookings:
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A full day is defined as 8h, from 9 am - 5 pm.
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A half day is defined as 4h, from 9 am - 1 pm, or 1 pm to 5 pm.
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The studio is available with a house engineer, or dry-hire (bring your own engineer)
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To secure a studio booking, a deposit (or full payment) is required. The payment options are bank transfer, PayPal, Credit Card or Afterpay. (PayPal and Afterpay offer 4 interest-free split payments)
Rescheduling:
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If you are unable to attend your studio booking, notify us as soon as possible via email or phone. We will schedule a new booking at the next available time.
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A rescheduling fee of $100 will apply for short-term notice, within 48h prior to the booking.
Cancellations:
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If you need to cancel your booking, notify us as soon as possible via email or phone
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Cancellations are subject to a $100 cancellation fee to cover handling and transfer fees.
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Obligations of Means vs. Obligations of Result
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Obligations of Means: By booking the studio, the client receives access to a professional recording environment. The studio guarantees the proper functioning of our technology and equipment, and our engineers will record signals free from excessive noise or distortion
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Obligations of Result: The final outcome of the recording sessions depends heavily on the performance and input of the musicians. The studio cannot be held responsible if the production takes longer than anticipated, or the client is dissatisfied with the artistic or technical results of the recordings. Satisfaction with the final product is subjective and cannot be guaranteed by the studio.
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Intellectual Property
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Rights: All recordings produced in the studio are the property of the client upon full payment. The studio retains the right to use excerpts for promotional purposes, unless otherwise agreed.
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Refund Policy:
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In the unlikely event of a technical failure that prevents the studio session, we will offer a makeup time at the next available date. Please note that the studio cannot be held liable for any losses or damages incurred as a result. If the studio is unable to offer a makeup session within 100 days, the client can demand a full refund.
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No Refunds for Subjective Disagreements: Aesthetic, subjective, or creative disagreements do not qualify for a refund. The studio's responsibility is to provide a professional recording environment and technical expertise, artistic satisfaction cannot be guaranteed.
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Changes to Terms:
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The studio reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions at any time.