The Bridge Sound & Stage Studio Policy Sheet

STUDIO RATES

• $50 an Hour, This includes Engineer
• $75 an Hour for production, this includes composing, song writing and Producers fee
• $450 for 10 hour blocks
• Payments can be made via cash or check. A 4%  fee will be added to payments made online with PayPal.

CONCERT RATES

• Shows under 100 people – $100 an hour
• Shows over 100 people – $100 an hour plus 20% of the door

MUSIC VIDEOS

• Initial cost for a 45 minute set is $2200.
• Double bills are discounted with $750 per additional set.

DEPOSITS

• A deposit will be required for sessions before the beginning of each session.
• The deposit will be for half of your scheduled time.

PIANO TUNING

• $125 / Piano
• Non-Refundable
• Paid in advance

PAYMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS – IMPORTANT

• Studio bookings require a Deposit
• New Clients shall submit deposit 7 days prior to first session.
• Cancellations with 24+ hours notice receive studio credit.
• Cancellations inside 24- hours of session will forfeit deposit.
• All services are payable when rendered.
• No masters, drives, or data can be released without payment in full.
• We are not responsible for materials, gear, or recordings left on our premises (unless other arrangements are made, restoration clients excluded).
• Hours are billed in 30 minute increments; studio time assumes normal breaks for engineers for coffee, lavatory, and other brief items.
• Each client is entitled to a total of 2 CDs of their material per session, when session has been paid in full. If additional CDs are needed they can be purchased for $1 each.
• Clients are billed from the start time they booked, whether or not the client has arrived at the studio by that time.
• Studio set up time is including in billing.

DATA ARCHIVE POLICY

• Data files or tapes cannot be released if there is an outstanding studio balance
• The Bridge Sound and Stage Studios is not required to keep a back up of tapes or data once the final product is released to the client
• The Bridge can provide additional archive copies of files and tapes at the (provided we still have the data) at the following hourly rates:
• $50 archives done during scheduled time
• Archive DVDs: $1 each
• Archives can include ProTools session files and appropriate audio files
• Exports or file conversions may be billed at regular studio hourly rates
• Engineer’s notes remain the property of The Bridge Sound and Stage Studios

STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• Acceptance of Terms. These terms and conditions constitute a part of the contract between The Bridge Sound and Stage, LLC and Client. Different or additional terms and conditions which may be included in Client’s purchase order or other acceptance of this quotation are hereby rejected unless approved in writing by the president of The Bridge Sound and Stage Retaining, hiring, or booking time with The Bridge constitutes full acceptantance of these terms.
• Changes in Specifications & Cancellation. After acceptance of this quotation no changes by Client in the specifications will be binding on The Bridge unless The Bridge consents to such changes in writing. Additional charges for accepted changes will be billed to Client. Cancellations of bookings must be made within 24 hours or Client will be billed 1 hour of booked time.
• Data Storage & Materials. Unless specified in writing, data storage is at Client’s risk and may be released upon final payment.
• Terms of Payment. Due to the subjective nature of audio production, Client acknowledges that The Bridge obligation is limited to the act of recording, mixing, mastering, or processing the Client s audio. In the event of dispute, The Bridge’s contractual obligations are considered to be fulfilled in full by the act of processing. Submission of processed files, via FTP, web, or physical medium, shall constitute acceptance for purposes of contract fulfillment.
• Default. If Client defaults in payment of any invoice at due date, or in the event of any proceeding in bankruptcy or insolvency by or against Client, The Bridge in addition to any right it has, shall have the right: (a) to suspend or discontinue work until it has received payment in full for work performed; (b) to require cash in advance to cover further work; (c) to collect late charges of 1 1/2% per month from due date; and/or (d) to recover all costs of collection, including reasonable attorney’s fees. In the event credit or financial ability of Client becomes impaired or unsatisfactory in the sole reasonable judgment of The Bridge, The Bridge shall have the right at any time thereafter to change the credit terms with respect to any further work under this quotation.
• Use of Audio. Unless specified in writing, Client grants The Bridge the right to use Client audio for marketing purposes, including, but not limited to sample CDs, internet play systems, or other methods.
• Remedies. In the event The Bridge takes any action to enforce the terms of this Agreement and/or collect payment, Customer hereby agrees to pay all costs incurred in connection therewith, including, without limitation, all reasonable attorneys’ fees, expenses, and court costs incurred by The Bridge in its sole discretion. Customer further agrees that exclusive jurisdiction and venue for any claim arising out of or under the terms of this Agreement shall be in a state court of competent jurisdiction in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, and Customer hereby submits to the jurisdiction and venue of such court.