Terms And Conditions Of Business

Recharge Audio
Studio 7, 9 Bath Buildings, Montpelier, Bristol, BS6 5PT, United Kingdom

These Terms & Conditions apply to all services provided by Recharge Audio, operated by Leon Bailey (“the Engineer”, “Producer”, “we”, “us”) to the client (“the Client”, “you”).

These terms apply to all attended and unattended studio sessions, music production, recording, mixing, mastering, editing and related audio services.


1. Services

Recharge Audio provides music production, recording, mixing, mastering, editing, audio engineering, unattended recording sessions, songwriting support and related audio services as agreed in writing before work begins.

Project details, pricing, deadlines, session arrangements and deliverables will normally be confirmed by email, invoice or written message.

2. Booking & Payment

Deposits

A non-refundable 50% deposit is required before work begins. No booking or studio session is confirmed until the deposit has been received.

Final Payment

Final audio files, masters, stems or project files will not be delivered until full payment has been received and cleared.

Payment Terms

Invoices are payable within 7 days unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Late payments may result in:

3. Attended & Unattended Sessions

Attended Sessions

Attended sessions are sessions where the Client is present in person or remotely during recording, production, mixing or other studio work.

Unattended Sessions

Recharge Audio regularly undertakes unattended sessions, where work is carried out independently by the Engineer without the Client being present.

By engaging Recharge Audio for unattended sessions, the Client agrees that:

Recharge Audio reserves the right to pause unattended work where additional clarification, materials or approvals are required from the Client.

4. Revisions

Unless otherwise agreed in writing:

Revision requests should be submitted within 14 days of delivery.

Revisions are intended for reasonable amendments based on the original brief and do not include complete creative changes, alternate versions or substantial restructuring of a project unless agreed separately.

5. Turnaround Times

Estimated turnaround times are provided in good faith but are not guaranteed.

Recharge Audio is not responsible for delays caused by:

6. Client Responsibilities

The Client agrees to:

Recharge Audio is not responsible for issues arising from poor-quality recordings, corrupted files, inaccurate instructions, missing materials or copyright infringement relating to materials supplied by the Client.

7. Intellectual Property & Rights

Client Ownership

The Client retains ownership of their original compositions and recordings unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Producer & Engineering Rights

Unless explicitly transferred under a separate written agreement:

Promotional Use

Recharge Audio may use completed work for:

unless the Client requests confidentiality in writing before release.

8. Credits

Where commercially reasonable, the Client agrees to credit Leon Bailey / Recharge Audio in the relevant role, including but not limited to:

9. Cancellations & Rescheduling

If the Client cancels a booked session:

Recharge Audio reserves the right to cancel or refuse work in cases involving abusive behaviour, illegal content or breach of these Terms & Conditions.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability for fraud, death or personal injury caused by negligence where such liability cannot legally be excluded.

11. File Storage & Backups

Unless otherwise agreed in writing:

Clients are strongly encouraged to download and back up all delivered files promptly.

12. Confidentiality

Both parties agree to keep confidential any sensitive, private or unreleased material shared during the course of the project unless disclosure is required by law.

13. Force Majeure

Recharge Audio shall not be liable for any delay or failure to perform services due to circumstances beyond reasonable control, including equipment failure, internet outages, illness, fire, flood, power failure, industrial disputes or acts of God.

14. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

Any disputes arising in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

15. Acceptance

By paying a deposit, booking services, attending a session, submitting materials for unattended work or instructing Recharge Audio to begin work, the Client confirms acceptance of these Terms & Conditions.