Terms and Conditions of Use
1. Introduction
Welcome to Aurora Audio Studios, located in the vibrant heart of Seattle, Washington. By accessing our website, auroraaudiostudios.com, and utilizing our audio recording, mixing, mastering, voice-over, and podcast production services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, all applicable laws and regulations, and agree that you are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site.
Aurora Audio Studios is owned and operated by Vance Media Productions, LLC, registered at 2301 1st Ave, Suite 201, Seattle, WA 98121. Our mission is to provide high-quality audio production services to musicians, voice-over artists, podcasters, and other creative professionals in the Seattle area and beyond.
2. Service Usage
2.1. Booking and Payment: All studio time and services must be booked in advance. A non-refundable deposit of 25% is required to secure your booking. The remaining balance is due upon completion of the session. We accept payments via credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express), PayPal, and bank transfers. Late payments may incur a fee of 5% per month.
2.2. Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made more than 72 hours before the scheduled session will receive a full refund of the deposit, minus a $50 administrative fee. Cancellations made within 72 hours of the scheduled session will forfeit the entire deposit. Rescheduling is subject to availability and may incur a fee.
2.3. Studio Rules: Clients are expected to treat the studio equipment and facilities with respect. Any damage to the equipment or facilities caused by the client will be the client's responsibility, and the client will be charged for repairs or replacement. Smoking, eating, and drinking are only permitted in designated areas. Illegal substances are strictly prohibited on the premises.
2.4. Content Responsibility: Clients are solely responsible for the content they create and record in our studio. Aurora Audio Studios reserves the right to refuse to record or produce any content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, tortious, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, libelous, invasive of another's privacy, hateful, or racially, ethnically, or otherwise objectionable.
2.5 Age Restrictions: Individuals under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian during all studio sessions. Aurora Audio Studios reserves the right to request proof of age.
2.6 Conduct: Disorderly or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Aurora Audio Studios reserves the right to terminate any session immediately if a client's conduct is deemed unacceptable.
3. Intellectual Property
3.1. Ownership: The client retains ownership of all original audio recordings and content created during their sessions at Aurora Audio Studios. However, Aurora Audio Studios retains ownership of any pre-existing audio samples, sound effects, or other materials used in the production process.
3.2. Usage Rights: By using our services, you grant Aurora Audio Studios the right to use excerpts of your recordings for promotional purposes, including but not limited to website demos, social media posts, and marketing materials. You may revoke this right at any time by providing written notice.
3.3. Copyright: Clients are responsible for ensuring that they have the necessary rights and permissions to use any copyrighted material in their recordings. Aurora Audio Studios is not responsible for any copyright infringement committed by clients.
3.4. Moral Rights: Clients retain all moral rights to their work, including the right to be identified as the author of their recordings and the right to object to any distortion, mutilation, or other modification of their work that would be prejudicial to their honor or reputation.
3.5 License Grant: You grant Aurora Audio Studios a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, distribute, and display your content solely for the purpose of providing services to you.
4. Liability
4.1. Disclaimer: Aurora Audio Studios provides its services "as is" and makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the quality, reliability, or suitability of its services. We are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use our services.
4.2. Limitation of Liability: Our liability to you for any claim arising out of or relating to our services shall not exceed the amount you paid to us for those services.
4.3. Indemnification: You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Aurora Audio Studios, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your use of our services or your violation of these Terms and Conditions.
4.4. Force Majeure: Aurora Audio Studios shall not be liable for any failure to perform its obligations under these Terms and Conditions due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, strikes, fires, floods, and government regulations.
4.5 Equipment Malfunction: While we take every precaution to ensure our equipment is in top working order, Aurora Audio Studios is not liable for lost recording time due to equipment malfunction. In such cases, we will offer a reasonable solution, such as rescheduling the session.
5. Modifications to Terms and Conditions
Aurora Audio Studios reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of our website and services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms and Conditions. It is your responsibility to review these Terms and Conditions periodically for updates.
6. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Seattle, Washington.
7. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:
Aurora Audio Studios
2301 1st Ave, Suite 201
Seattle, WA 98121
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (206) 555-1212
8. Severability
If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision shall be replaced by a valid and enforceable provision that comes closest to expressing the intention of the original provision.
9. Entire Agreement
These Terms and Conditions constitute the entire agreement between you and Aurora Audio Studios with respect to the use of our website and services, and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written, between you and Aurora Audio Studios.
10. Waiver
No waiver of any provision of these Terms and Conditions shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both you and Aurora Audio Studios. The failure of Aurora Audio Studios to enforce any right or provision of these Terms and Conditions shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
Effective Date: January 1, 2025