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BOOKING TERMS FOR WIDER SOUNDS STUDIO

DISCLAIMER:
BY BOOKING THE STUDIO, YOU CONFIRM THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREED TO ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OUTLINED IN THIS POLICY:

RESERVATION PAYMENT:

AN UPFRONT PAYMENT IS REQUIRED UPON BOOKING A SESSION. WE ACCEPT PAYMENTS VIA PAYPAL OR CREDIT CARD.

PRICING, VAT, AND BALANCE PAYMENT:

ALL PRICES EXCLUDE VAT.
A 21% VAT, ALONG WITH ANY APPLICABLE SOUND ENGINEERING FEES AND EXTRA SURCHARGES, WILL BE ADDED TO THE FINAL INVOICE.
THE BALANCE, INCLUDING VAT AND ANY ENGINEERING FEES AND EXTRA , IS DUE ON THE DAY OF THE SESSION.

ADDITIONAL FEES:

• FOR SESSIONS REQUIRING THE IMPORT/SETUP OF PRE-EXISTING STEMS, AN ADDITIONAL €80 SETUP FEE WILL APPLY, PAYABLE ON THE DAY OF THE SESSION.

• FOR STUDIO BOOKINGS UNDER 3 CONSECUTIVE HOURS, A €80 SETUP FEE WILL ALSO APPLY, PAYABLE ON THE DAY OF THE SESSION.

• POST-PRODUCTION AND EDITING (INCLUDING STEMS AND FILE BOUNCES) ARE CHARGED AT €80 PER HOUR.

SOUND ENGINEERING SUPPORT:

FOR RECORDING STUDIO SESSIONS, A SOUND ENGINEER WILL ASSIST WITH SETUP, SIGNAL FLOW, AND ROUTING FOR THE INITIAL 20 MINUTES OF YOUR SESSION—THIS SERVICE IS INCLUDED IN THE SESSION PRICE. FOR ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SUPPORT (TRACKING, MIXING, OR PRODUCTION), PLEASE CONTACT US FOR RATES AND AVAILABILITY.

CANCELLATION / MODIFICATION POLICY FOR STUDIO SESSIONS

• CANCELLATIONS MUST BE MADE AT LEAST 15 BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED SESSION TO RECEIVE A FULL REFUND.

• CANCELLATIONS MADE BETWEEN 14 AND 8 BUSINESS DAYS BEFORE THE SESSION WILL INCUR A 50% CHARGE OF THE BOOKING FEE.

• CANCELLATIONS MADE WITHIN 7 BUSINESS DAYS OF THE SESSION WILL BE CHARGED IN FULL — NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED.

• MODIFICATIONS: BOOKING MODIFICATIONS CAN BE MADE UP TO 72 HOURS BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE, PENDING STUDIO AVAILABILITY.
  
  CANCELLATION / MODIFICATION POLICY FOR GROUP MASTERCLASSES

  • CANCELLATIONS MUST BE MADE AT LEAST 30 BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED SESSION TO RECEIVE A FULL REFUND.

  • CANCELLATIONS MADE BETWEEN 29 AND 15 BUSINESS DAYS BEFORE THE SESSION WILL INCUR A 50% CHARGE OF THE BOOKING FEE.

  • CANCELLATIONS MADE WITHIN 15 BUSINESS DAYS OF THE SESSION WILL BE CHARGED IN FULL — NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED.

  • MODIFICATIONS: BOOKING MODIFICATIONS CAN BE MADE UP TO 7 DAYS BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE, PENDING STUDIO AVAILABILITY.
    

HIGH SEASON SURCHARGE:
DURING JUNE, JULY, AND AUGUST, AN ADDITIONAL 15% SURCHARGE APPLIES TO ALL BOOKINGS.
THIS FEE WILL BE ADDED TO THE FINAL INVOICE AND MUST BE PAID ON THE DAY THE SESSION BEGINS.


FOR MASTERCLASSES, WORKSHOPS, SYMPOSIUM OR FILMING :

• FOR SESSIONS SUCH AS WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS, OR MASTER CLASSES (max 15 people) WHERE THE STUDIO IS RENTED OUT BY A MUSIC PRODUCER OR INSTRUCTOR TO HOST MULTIPLE PARTICIPANTS, OR FOR COMMERCIAL USE SUCH AS FILM SHOOTS, DOCUMENTARIES, TV SHOWS, INTERVIEWS, AND OTHER SIMILAR PURPOSES, A LOCKOUT RATE OF 790€ (plus 10% fee) PER DAY APPLIES. THIS RATE ENSURES EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO THE STUDIO FACILITIES FOR THE ENTIRE DAY (24 HOURS).

  FOR INSTANCE, IF A MUSIC PRODUCER WISHES TO CONDUCT A MASTER CLASS WITH 4-6 PARTICIPANTS, THEY WOULD PAY THE LOCKOUT RATE OF 790€ (plus 10% fee) FOR THE DAY, ALLOWING THEM AMPLE TIME TO CONDUCT THE CLASS, PROVIDE HANDS-ON TRAINING, AND ALLOW FOR INTERACTIVE SESSIONS. THIS RATE IS MORE ECONOMICAL AND CONVENIENT THAN HOURLY OR DAILY RATES FOR SUCH EVENTS.

  PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS LOCKOUT RATE PROVIDES THE ADDED FLEXIBILITY AND PRIVACY REQUIRED FOR SUCH ENGAGEMENTS, MAKING IT IDEAL FOR EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING PURPOSES.

• FOR EVENTS HOSTING MORE THAN 6 PARTICIPANTS (UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 30 PEOPLE) SUCH AS CONFERENCES, TALKS, OR SYMPOSIUMS, THE LOCKOUT RATE WILL ALSO APPLY

• THIS RATE ONLY COVERS THE STUDIO RENTAL. ADDITIONAL FEES FOR SERVICES AND ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT RELATED TO THE EVENT, SUCH AS EXTRA SOUND ENGINEERING FEES, GEAR RENTAL, AUDIOVISUAL SETUP, OR CATERING, OR SPEAKERS / MUSICIANS / PANELISTS FEES WILL BE CHARGED SEPARATELY
  
  LOCKOUT POLICY:

  “LOCKOUT” BOOKINGS GRANT EXCLUSIVE USE OF THE STUDIO FOR THE DAY, BUT DO NOT PERMIT SLEEPING OR OVERNIGHT STAYS ON THE PREMISES.

  STANDARD LOCKOUT HOURS ARE FROM 8:00 AM TO 01:00 AM
  CLIENTS MUST VACATE THE PREMISES OVERNIGHT UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED IN WRITING.

  IF CLIENTS WISH TO REMAIN BEYOND MIDNIGHT, ADVANCE NOTICE IS REQUIRED.

  OUR FULL-DAY LOCKOUT OFFERS EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO THE STUDIO, PROVIDING GREATER FLEXIBILITY, CREATIVE FLOW, AND COMPLETE PRIVACY THROUGHOUT THE DAY AND NIGHT.IT’S THE MOST CONVENIENT OPTION FOR ARTISTS SEEKING AN UNINTERRUPTED, IMMERSIVE SESSION WITHOUT TIME PRESSURE.

  FOR MULTI-DAY LOCKOUT BOOKINGS, CLIENTS ARE WELCOME TO LEAVE THEIR GEAR IN THE STUDIO OVERNIGHT BETWEEN SESSIONS. HOWEVER, WIDER SOUNDS STUDIO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGE, OR THEFT OF EQUIPMENT LEFT ON THE PREMISES.
  

  OVERTIME CHARGES:

  OVERTIME BEYOND 12:00 AM (MIDNIGHT) WILL BE CHARGED AT €100 PER HOUR, IN FULL-HOUR INCREMENTS.
  OVERTIME IS SUBJECT TO STUDIO AVAILABILITY AND THE TYPE OF BOOKING SESSION, AND MUST BE APPROVED IN ADVANCE IN WRITING
  

  LIABILITY DISCLAIMER:

  WIDER SOUNDS STUDIO IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INJURY, LOSS, THEFT, OR DAMAGE INCURRED BY CLIENTS OR THEIR GUESTS WHILE ON THE PREMISES. ALL CLIENTS ENTER AND USE THE STUDIO AT THEIR OWN RISK.CLIENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THE SAFETY AND BEHAVIOR OF ALL GUESTS DURING THEIR SESSION.
  

  FILE STORAGE POLICY:

  WIDER SOUNDS STUDIO DOES NOT GUARANTEE LONG-TERM STORAGE OF SESSION FILES OR RECORDINGS.
  CLIENTS MUST BRING THEIR OWN HARD DRIVE AND BACK UP ALL FILES BEFORE LEAVING THE STUDIO.

  FOOD AND DRINK POLICY:

  FOOD AND DRINK ARE NOT PERMITTED NEAR THE GEAR OR WORKSTATION.
  SNACKS AND BEVERAGES MAY BE ENJOYED IN THE LOUNGE AREA OR OUTDOOR SPACE ONLY.
  PLEASE HELP US MAINTAIN A CLEAN AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT.
  
  SMOKING, VAPING, AND PET POLICY:

  SMOKING AND VAPING ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED INSIDE THE STUDIO.
  THEY ARE ONLY PERMITTED ON THE TERRACE & OUTDOOR AREA.

  PETS
  NO PETS ARE ALLOWED ON THE PREMISES,
  

  GUEST POLICY:

  A MAXIMUM OF 4 GUESTS (EXCEPT WORKSHOP / MASTERCLASS) ARE ALLOWED PER BOOKING SESSION, UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED IN WRITING. CLIENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR GUESTS’ CONDUCT AND FOR ENSURING THAT ALL STUDIO RULES ARE FOLLOWED.
  

  STUDIO CONDITION:
  THE STUDIO MUST BE RETURNED IN THE SAME CONDITION IT WAS PROVIDED. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN A €150 CLEANING FEE. THIS APPLIES TO ALL BOOKINGS.
  

  DAMAGE RESPONSIBILITY:
  CLIENTS ARE FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED TO THE STUDIO OR ITS EQUIPMENT. IN CASE OF DAMAGE, THE CLIENT MUST COVER THE FULL COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT. THIS POLICY APPLIES TO ALL USERS OF THE STUDIO.

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