Terms & Conditions

Dodient Studios –

Studio Policies, Terms & Conditions

 

Dodient Studios is a professional audio recording facility. Customer Service and satisfaction are our top priority.

The following policies insure that all sessions are conducted in the most professional manner while providing our client a creative and comfortable environment.

 

DEPOSIT/REQUESTING TIME SLOT

A 50% deposit 14 Days in advance of your session will guarantee the time slot you request. Without a deposit, if someone else wants the same time slot and offers a deposit, it will go to them. Deposits can be taken over the phone using a credit card.

 

BOOKING RATES

Sessions are booked at the rates published by the studio (subject to change) unless other rates have been negotiated. There is a 4-hour minimum. Time will be billed in quarter hour increments. Sessions that runs longer than the original scheduled time will be booked at the published rate assuming the studio is available. Lockout sessions are based on 12-hour days. Additional time will be charged at our standard hourly rate.

 

 

CANCELLATION POLICY – FEES AND CHARGES:

 

To avoid being charged the full cancellation fee of the studio booking cost, the client must give at least 24 hours notice of booking change. The fees shall not be reduced on account of the client’s failure to use the studio for any or all of the period of the booking and/or the client’s cancellation of the booking or any part thereof after the cancellation period.

 

Should a client decide to cancel a booking, they shall also be responsible for the cost of hiring any external equipment or media materials for the session.

 

Clients who cancel their bookings with less than 5 days notice will be charged a 50% fee of full session cost.

 

Clients who cancel but RESCHEDULE their bookings 72 hours prior to the start of the session will not be charged any cancellation fees, providing the re-scheduled session is on an available date within a 14 day period from original booking date.

 

These terms are solely for new clients who we have not worked with or have not been referred to us by another trusted client. If we accept a client on a referral basis, a fee shall not be charged as deposits are not required and payment is made after service is completed.

 

STUDIO TOURS

It is recommended that new clients tour the studio prior to their first session. During this time we can discuss the parameters of your session and make a plan to ensure everything runs smoothly.

 

START/ENDAND SESSION TIMES

The session clock begins at the scheduled time that both parties agree upon. If you arrive early and the studio can accommodate an early start, then the session clock will begin at that time. If you are late for any reason, you will be charged from the scheduled session start time, with no exceptions.

Please call if you are going to be late! Set up time will be billed at regular studio rates unless other arrangements are agreed to.

This includes load - in and instrument setup, microphone placement, level setting, media transfer, etc.

 

STUDIO DOWNTIME

Unforeseen problems can happen; if session downtime occurs at the fault of the studios equipment, that time will not be billed. The studios liability shall be limited strictly to the studio time of the booked session and clients agree to hold Dodient Studios harmless from any damages from such downtime.

 

PAYMENT

You are responsible for all monies due to the studio and shall make payment to the studio with cash, credit card or previously approved check. No media will be turned over to you until full payment is made for that day. 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 an account is not paid in full, immediate collection and legal action will be taken. Clients will also accrue a 1.5% interest charge per month until it is paid in full Receipt of recording media from Studio to Client is acknowledgement between both parties that the quality of all services Rendered by Dodient Studios is satisfactory to Client and shall release Dodient Studios from any and all liability regarding said recording media and services rendered.

 

SESSION MEDIA

Session media will only be released when full payment for the session is received. Once session media has been turned over to the client Dodient Studios is no longer expected to maintain a backup copy of the session unless other arrangements have been made in writing. We recommend that each client make a back - up copy of the sessions immediately. Session materials left beyond 30 days due to nonpayment become the property of Dodient Studios. Dodient Studios not responsible for any unrecoverable data.

 

LEAVING GEAR BEHIND

Dodient Studios is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen gear left behind. Any property left past 30 days will become the property of Dodient Studios unless other arrangements have been made.

 

STUDIO GEAR (DAMAGE)

In the event a piece of studio gear owned by Dodient Studios or any part of its facility becomes damaged by you, or anyone in your party, due to negligence, accident, or willful act, you agree to provide monetary compensation in the amount of full replacement value of the damaged item. Damage to the studio property of any kind that are a result of anyone in client's party or group will be assessed to client's account.

 

STUDIO RULES

·      No smoking in studio. Smoking is permitted in the back patio.

·      Food and drink is encouraged to be consumed in the lounge and patio area.

·      Food and drink may be brought into the studio but must be kept away from equipment racks, and the recording console.

·      Please place your unwanted trash in receptacles provided.

·      No firearms allowed on the premises.

·      It is recommended that only individuals essential to the recording be present during the booked time.

·     Illegal drugs are strictly prohibited and we reserve the right to refuse   service or cancel a session if a client appears to be under the influence.

 

 

CLIENT RESPONSIBILITY:

 

By making a booking the client hereby acknowledges that they or their representatives shall be responsible for ensuring the suitability of the studio for the client’s purpose. The client’s equipment shall be compatible with the studio to a good working order and any problem or damage caused by use of clients own equipment will be the entire fault of the Client and subject to any damage charges. It is a condition of accepting any studio booking that the person making the booking will be held liable for payment of any invoice relating to the booking whether or not they nominate a third party (artist, engineer etc.) to be invoiced.

 

 

I have fully read and agree to all of the above terms.

 

 

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