Terms & Conditions

The following are a list of terms that any potential clients should be aware of before a session. Some terms may be negotiable. Inquire about specifics of these terms before your first session.

  1. Environment & Safety

    • For mobile sessions, the client is responsible for arranging a suitable recording space prior to the sessions date.

      1. A suitable recording space should provide:

        • Electric power;

        • Shelter from rain, snow, and direct sunlight; and

        • Safe and secure parking.

      2. Recording spaces with plumbing are preferred.

      3. Very large recording spaces may be prohibitive.

    • No food or drink should be around the equipment

      1. Food is not permitted in the studio. Non-alcoholic drinks are permitted if they are kept in spill-proof containers.

      2. For mobile sessions, food should be consumed in a location other than the primary recording space.

    • No tobacco shall be consumed around the recording equipment.

    • No drugs, no alcohol.

      1. All involved with the project must be sober during each session. No exceptions.

    • Pets should not brought to the recording session.

      1. For mobile sessions, pets should be kept away from the recording space for the duration of the session.

    • A legal adult affiliated with the client must be present for the duration of all sessions.

      1. If none of the performing talent are 18 or older, then the affiliated adult is preferred to be a parent/guardian.

      2. The legal adult need not be the same person for the entire duration of the session.

    • No firearms or incendiary materials should be used on the premises during a recording session.

      1. Candles, incense, and other such incendiary products are not permitted in the studio.

      2. For mobile sessions, incendiary materials should not be used in the recording space.


  1. Payment

    • Pay Rates will be agreed upon before each session.

    • The client will always be made aware of the current rate before the start of a session.

    • The studio shall retain possession of all work product until payment is rendered in full.

    • Cash payments or cash transfers are preferred. Cash or cash transfer payment is expected unless other arrangements are agreed upon in advance.


3. For commercial releases, credits should be provided as appropriate.

  • Phrasing of credits is to be determined before release with consultation between parties. Agreement between all relevant parties must be reached prior to release.

  • The size and position of the credits shall be designed to facilitate reference of the appropriate names and associated work performed.

  • In no circumstances should the credits be intentionally hidden or obscured.

  • In the event of a physical release of material, the client shall provide a gratis copy to the engineer, including all relevant liner notes and credits.


4. Raw and mixed tracks will belong to the client upon completion of the project.

  • Custody of all intellectual property affiliated with a project shall be retained by the engineer until such time that payment is delivered in full for services rendered.

  • Custody and ownership of all intellectual property shall transfer to the client upon payment in full for services rendered.

  • No work shall be sold, licensed, or otherwise made commercially available by the engineer without explicit permission of the client.

  • The engineer shall not be held liable for any backup data after payment in full for services rendered.

    1. It is suggested that the client provide additional external storage in the form of a large capacity (64 GB or larger) USB flash drive.


5. There will be no exchange of copyrighted material between parties.

  • All copies of all software programs, plugins or other software products used by the engineer shall be legitimately licensed as appropriate.

  • The client or any other party shall not provide, obtain, and/or exchange software in a manner that violates the software's respective license.


6. Compliance with all copyright laws is the responsibility of the client.

  • The client shall assume ALL responsibilities with respect to proper fees, documentation, and consideration of copyrights when recording cover songs and/or standards.

  • The client shall assume ALL responsibilities with respect to filing and maintaining proper fees and documentation for copyrights of all original material.

  • The engineer shall not make any claim of ownership with respect to the copyrights of any recorded material after payment is made in full for services rendered, unless a prior arrangement has been agreed upon in advance.

    1. The client agrees that custody of any copyrighted material shall remain in the custody of the engineer until such time that payment is made in full for services rendered.


7. Samples of all tracks are eligible for inclusion in a future portfolio.

  • Portfolio formats may include, but are not limited to: compact disc, website downloads, and online streaming audio.

  • Portfolio selections will only include examples of work completed by the engineer.

  • Unless agreed upon in advance, portfolio selections are subject to the discretion of the client.

  • All sessions will be eligible for inclusion in a list of past clients.


8. Data maintenance is the responsibility of the client.

  • There shall be no expectation by the client that any data will be archived permanently by the engineer after work product has been delivered to the client.

  • Original copies of written notes shall remain the property of the engineer. Photocopies can be made upon request.