Terms & Conditions
When booking a recording session at Clear Digital Studios you are entering into a contract by which you are agreeing unconditionally on behalf of the artist/band to abide by the studio’s terms and conditions as detailed below.
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Booking a recording session
Session bookings, times and dates are subject to availability and approval from a member of Clear Digital Studios. Clear Digital Studios reserve the right to refuse and reschedule any confirmed bookings. Bookings are made by the following methods only. ClearDigitalStudios.com – Phone: 314-328-9033 Email:Cleardigitalstudios@gmail.com and are not valid until confirmed and deposit paid.
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Payment
Payment can be made with cash or credit/debit card. It is the responsibility of the artist to cover the cost of each session in full either in advance or on the day of the session. A 100% deposit is required (Online Only) to confirm all bookings by phone or when booking online payment will be taken IN FULL. This deposit is non refundable or transferable. The remainder of the studio bill should be paid in full on the first day of your session Late payment will lead to an additional fee of $10, and refusal to pay may lead to prosecution. No Call/No shows that have paid deposit will result in loss of monies and studio time, non refundable.
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Failure to produce full payment will result in the studio withholding session time, all copies of recordings, masters or session files until all fees have been paid and funds have cleared. You must pay for the full amount of hours you book; it’s not our responsibility to manage your studio time. If the recording session is broken up over a period of time (8hrs+), payment will be required either in advance or in installments to cover time that has been used Clear Digital Studios reserves the right to implement these payment terms where applicable. All session files are deleted from Clear Digital Studios hard drives 30 days after session completion unless otherwise specified. Please bring a backup storage device if you require your multi-tracks.
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Cancellations
24 hours notice is required for the cancellation of a session; this includes weekends and bank holidays. If a session is cancelled with less than 24 hours notice, full payment will be required to book further sessions. No Call/No shows that have paid deposit will result in loss of monies and studio time, non refundable. Cancellations as a result of adverse weather conditions such as snow will be rescheduled.
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Session Mixing
Mixing will be provided with-in the time you have purchased, mixing stops after your purchased time has ended, if additional time is need to mix you'll be charged the normal hourly rate of $45/hr.
If you/client request a song to be mixed and sent at a later time you'll be charged a one time fee of $70.
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Breakages and damages to studio equipment
Any damage caused to studio equipment due to misuse and abuse will be charged to the artist/band/individual. Refusal to pay for breakages will lead to exclusion and prosecution. If an item of equipment is damaged or missing at the start of your session please report it to the engineer.
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Personal items/lost property
Please make sure that you do not leave personal items unattended and ensure that you take all of your belongings with you when you leave. Clear Digital Studios is not responsible for any personal items that are lost or damaged on the premises.
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Guests
Clients are allowed a maximum of 2 guests during the recording sessions. Clear Digital Studios must be given 24hr notice when requesting additional guest & apply. Client must get approval from Clear Digital Studios prior to showing up with additional guest.
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Smoking
Smoking is NOT permitted anywhere inside the studio complex. If you leave the premises to smoke, please ensure that you are a safe distance from the studio and that your cigarette stubs are disposed of appropriately. When leaving and entering the studio, please remember that the entry door must be kept shut and locked at all times. Any theft or damages that occur as a result of the door being left open will be chargeable to the artist/band.
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Recording Tips
Be on time and prepared
Bring your instrumental or have download link ready
Bring Hard drive or flash to take your files upon completion
If you cannot abide by these terms and conditions, please do not book a Recording session.