Terms & conditions

Welcome to C9-Studio. By booking a session or purchasing any of our services, you agree to the following terms.

1. BOOKINGS & PAYMENTS

  • All sessions must be booked in advance through our online system or by direct contact.

  • A deposit may be required to secure your booking. Deposits are non-refundable unless otherwise stated.

  • First-time clients must pay invoices in full at least 48 hours prior to their session.

  • Full payment is required before final delivery of projects (mixes, masters, beats, or content).

  • Accepted payment methods include credit card, bank transfer, EFT, and cash.

  • A late fee of 15% will be added to invoices not paid within 14 days of the due date.

  • Clients are liable for all collection costs (including legal fees) incurred in recovering overdue amounts.

2. CANCELLATIONS & RESCHEDULING

  • Cancellations made at least 48 hours before your session may be rescheduled without penalty.

  • Cancellations within 48 hours may result in forfeiture of your deposit.

  • Cancellations within 24 hours will incur a 50% cancellation fee.

  • No-shows or cancellations within 2 hours of the session start time will be charged in full.

  • Exceptional circumstances (e.g. medical emergencies) will be reviewed case-by-case.

3. SESSION CONDUCT & GUESTS

  • Clients are expected to arrive on time and respect studio equipment, staff, and space.

  • Guests must be approved in advance and remain the responsibility of the client.

  • Smoking or vaping is not permitted inside the studio.

  • C9-Studio reserves the right to refuse service if behaviour is disruptive, unsafe, or breaches OH&S guidelines.

4. DAMAGES & CLEANING

  • Any damage to studio equipment, facilities, or infrastructure caused by a client or their guests will be charged to the client.

  • Cleaning fees may be charged in the event of spills, smoking, or misuse of space.

5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

  • All creative work produced remains the property of C9-Studio until full payment is received.

  • Upon payment, you are granted the agreed usage rights (exclusive or non-exclusive, as stated in your contract).

  • Unless otherwise agreed in writing, C9-Studio may use snippets of sessions or finished projects for portfolio and marketing purposes.

6. DELIVERABLES, REVISIONS & RUSH ORDERS

  • Turnaround times for mixes and masters will be advised at the time of booking.

  • Each package includes a set number of revisions. Additional revisions may incur extra charges.

  • Revisions addressing technical errors introduced by C9-Studio will be free. Creative changes outside the original scope may be charged.

  • Rush delivery (e.g. 24–48 hour turnaround) may be available for an additional fee.

7. LIABILITY & FILE RESPONSIBILITY

  • C9-Studio is not responsible for loss of data, files, or personal items during sessions.

  • Clients must maintain their own copies of all session files. C9-Studio does not guarantee file storage or retrieval after project completion.

  • To the extent permitted by law, C9-Studio is not liable for any damages, losses, or claims arising from use of our facilities, equipment, or services.

8. WEBSITE USE

  • By using our website, you agree not to copy, reproduce, or misuse its content, including our logo, branding, or text.

  • Misuse of our booking system, spamming, or fraudulent activity may result in blocked access.

9. CONFIDENTIALITY

  • We respect your privacy and the confidentiality of your work. Your music, lyrics, and creative materials will not be shared without your consent (except for agreed marketing use).

10. AMENDMENTS

  • These Terms & Conditions may be updated at any time. Updates will be posted on this page and take effect immediately. Continued use of our services implies acceptance of any updated terms.