Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to Aurora Sound Studios, located at 1600 Vine Street, Los Angeles, CA 90028. By accessing or using our recording studio services, including but not limited to studio rentals, sound engineering services, mixing, mastering, and any related activities (collectively, the "Services"), you (the "Client") agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (the "Terms"). If you do not agree with all of these Terms, you are expressly prohibited from using the Services and must discontinue use immediately.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement made between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity ("you"), and Aurora Sound Studios ("we," "us," or "our"), concerning your access to and use of the Services. We reserve the right to make changes or modifications to these Terms at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the "Last updated" date of these Terms, and you waive any right to receive specific notice of each such change. It is your responsibility to periodically review these Terms to stay informed of updates. You will be subject to, and will be deemed to have been made aware of and to have accepted, the changes in any revised Terms by your continued use of the Services after the date such revised Terms are posted.
Use of Service
Aurora Sound Studios provides state-of-the-art recording facilities and professional audio engineering services to musicians, voice actors, podcasters, and other creative professionals. The Services offered include:
- Studio A - The Main Stage: A large recording room equipped with a vintage SSL 4000 series console, live room, and isolation booth.
- Studio B - The Mixing Suite: A mixing and production suite centered around a classic Neve 88RS console.
- Studio C - The Vocal Booth: A comfortable vocal booth combined with a streamlined production workstation.
- Recording: High-quality audio recording using industry-standard microphones and equipment.
- Mixing: Professional mixing services to balance and enhance your recordings.
- Mastering: Mastering services to optimize your tracks for distribution on all platforms.
- Voice-Over Recording: Dedicated voice-over recording services for various media projects.
- Podcast Production: Full podcast production services, including recording, editing, and mastering.
- Audio Restoration: Professional audio restoration services to remove imperfections from recordings.
Clients must adhere to the following guidelines when using the Services:
- Respect studio equipment and facilities. Any damage caused by the Client or their associates will be the Client's responsibility and charged accordingly.
- Comply with all studio rules and regulations as outlined by Aurora Sound Studios staff.
- Refrain from engaging in any illegal activities on the premises.
- Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor at all times.
- Adhere to scheduled booking times. Overtime may be available at an additional cost, subject to studio availability.
Aurora Sound Studios reserves the right to refuse service to any Client who violates these Terms or engages in disruptive behavior.
Intellectual Property
All intellectual property rights in the audio recordings and any other materials created or used during the provision of the Services remain the property of the Client. Aurora Sound Studios does not claim any ownership of the Client's original works.
However, Aurora Sound Studios retains the right to use excerpts of recordings produced in our studios for promotional purposes, unless explicitly prohibited by the Client in writing. Such promotional use will always credit the Client and their work appropriately.
The Client is responsible for obtaining all necessary licenses and permissions for any copyrighted materials used during the recording process. Aurora Sound Studios is not liable for any copyright infringement committed by the Client.
Any techniques, processes, or software developed by Aurora Sound Studios during the provision of the Services remain the intellectual property of Aurora Sound Studios.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Aurora Sound Studios shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (a) your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Services; (b) any conduct or content of any third party on the Services; (c) any content obtained from the Services; or (d) unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, whether or not we have been informed of the possibility of such damage.
In no event shall the aggregate liability of Aurora Sound Studios exceed the amount paid by you to Aurora Sound Studios for the Services in question.
Aurora Sound Studios is not responsible for any loss or damage to Client’s personal property brought onto the premises. Clients are advised to secure their belongings and take appropriate measures to prevent loss or damage.
While we take precautions to ensure the safety and security of your recordings, Aurora Sound Studios is not responsible for data loss due to technical malfunctions, natural disasters, or other unforeseen circumstances. Clients are strongly encouraged to maintain backup copies of all recordings.
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree that any legal action or proceeding between you and Aurora Sound Studios for any purpose concerning these Terms or the Services shall be brought exclusively in a federal or state court of competent jurisdiction sitting in Los Angeles County, California.
Any cause of action or claim you may have arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services must be commenced within one (1) year after the cause of action accrues; otherwise, such cause of action or claim is permanently barred.
The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods does not apply to these Terms.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
Aurora Sound Studios
1600 Vine Street
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Phone: (323) 466-7000
Email: [email protected]
Our legal team, headed by Senior Legal Counsel, Eleanor Vance, is available during business hours to address any inquiries related to these terms and conditions. Please allow up to 72 hours for a response to email inquiries.
For immediate assistance, please contact us via phone during our operating hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Pacific Time.