– Studio Policies, Terms & Conditions

3fifty3 recording 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% or $100 minimum 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, cash app or Zelle

BOOKING RATES
Sessions are booked at the rates published by the studio (subject to change) unless other rates have been negotiated. There is a 2 hour minimum. Sessions that run longer than the original scheduled time will be booked at the published rate assuming the studio is available. Lockout sessions are based on 8- hour days. Additional time will be charged at our standard hourly rate.

CANCELLATION FEE
Cancellations after 1 week forfeit the deposit unless we can rebook your time. You will then receive a refund of your deposit for any portion of time that we are able to rebook.

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/END AND 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. Please remember setting up is apart of your session time, this includes pro tools set up, load-in and instrument setup, microphone placement, level setting and more. Also recording and mixing will end 15min before session end time, this time will be used to send audio wav files, render session stems for client copy of master recordings. Also clean up and opportunity to gather belongings, ride requests (Lyft, Uber 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 3fifty3 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 3fifty3 is satisfactory to Client and shall release 3fifty3 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 3fifty3 no longer expected to maintain a backup copy. We recommend that each client make a back-up copy of the sessions immediately.

STUDIO GEAR (DAMAGE)
In the event a piece of studio gear owned by 3fifty3 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 booth. Smoking is permitted in the control room or outside
• 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.