Zamar Music - Studio Policies, Terms & Conditions
The following policies ensure that all sessions are conducted in the most professional manner while providing our client a creative and comfortable environment.
DEPOSIT/REQUESTING TIME SLOT
Session slots are booked according to Studio availability. A confirmed session slot between client and studio is considered a “booked session” and require a twenty-four (24) hour notification of time change or cancellation.
BOOKING RATES
Sessions are booked and billed by the hour and per engineer at a $45 rate (subject to change) unless other rates have been negotiated. In the event that a session runs longer than the original scheduled time, exceeding time will be booked at an additional rate in half hour increments.
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. 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 studio's equipment, that time will not be billed. The studio's liability shall be limited strictly to the studio time of the booked session and clients agree to hold Zamar Music 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, previously approved check, money order or QuickPay. No media will be released to client until full payment is made for booked session. Receipt of recording media from Studio to Client is acknowledged between both parties that the quality of all services rendered by Zamar Music is satisfactory to Client and shall release Zamar Music 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 Zamar Music is no longer expected to maintain a backup copy of the session unless other arrangements have been made in writing. Session materials left beyond 6 (six) months of issued contract date due to nonpayment become the property of Zamar Music. Zamar Music is not responsible for any unrecoverable data. All data files and MIDI files recorded on premises are property of Zamar Music and are released at Studio’s discretion.
LEAVING GEAR BEHIND
Zamar Music Ministries is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen gear left behind. Any property left past 30 days will become the property of Zamar Music Ministries unless other arrangements have been made.
STUDIO GEAR (DAMAGE)
In the event a piece of studio gear owned by Zamar Music 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
There will be no acceptance or allowance of activities contrary to the Lord’s biblical standard of holiness. This includes and is not limited to the following:
• smoking
• use of profane or derogatory language
• promotion of misrepresented and immoral lifestyle
• use of illegal or unlawful drugs
Please place all unwanted trash in designated receptacles
No food or drink - other than water, is allowed
No firearms allowed on the premises, unless client is authorized law enforcement
RESPONSIBILITY
Zamar Music strives to ensure a healthy business relationship between the studio and you as a client and therefore make no exceptions when enforcing studio rules. The person(s) responsible for paying for studio time must sign an agreement and will be held responsible for the actions of all artists and guests he/she brings to any session. These rules apply to all persons. There are absolutely no exceptions whatsoever.
Studio Disclaimer
Prior to any session work beginning, the client agrees to furnish a signed copy of Studio Policies and Studio Agreement as a formal agreement and obligation to make payments and adhere to all other policy requirements as stated. Zamar Music reserves the right to deny or discontinue service at any time for whatever reason.