GTC
General Terms and Conditions (GTC) for Sonus8
1. Scope
1.1 These General Terms and Conditions (GTC) apply to all contracts concluded between Sonus8, owner Tim von Lingen, Dehnhaide 55, 22081 Hamburg (hereinafter referred to as "Sonus8") and the customer.
1.2 By using the services and offers of Sonus8, the customer accepts these terms and conditions.
2. Services and offers
2.1 Sonus8 offers the following services: recording, mixing, mastering, full production and podcasts.
2.2 In addition, beats and associated usage licenses are offered.
2.3 The minimum duration for all services is one paid hour. The full hour will be charged even if the customer does not use it in full.
3. Conclusion of contract
3.1 Contracts between Sonus8 and the customer are concluded in writing or online using a form.
3.2 An online booking function is not currently offered, but is planned for the future.
4. Prices and payment terms
4.1 The prices for Sonus8 services are €50 net per hour, plus the statutory VAT of 7%.
4.2 Payments are due in full immediately after the end of the session. Accepted payment methods are bank transfer, PayPal or cash.
4.3 For services and goods valued at €500 or more, payment in installments is possible. For larger projects (e.g. album production), individual flat rates can be agreed.
4.4 A deposit of 60% of the agreed price must be paid before work begins. The remaining 40% is due upon completion of the work.
5. Cancellation and withdrawal
5.1 Cancellation of booked services is possible up to two weeks before the agreed date.
5.2 In case of cancellation, a fee of 25% of the service value will be charged.
5.3 The customer has the right to withdraw from the contract if there is a serious reason.
6. Performance of Services
6.1 The customer is obliged to come to the session prepared. Unless a license is purchased from Sonus8, the customer must bring his own beat and a finished text. The studio is not used for writing song lyrics, unless otherwise agreed.
6.2 In the event of delays by Sonus8, the customer will receive a 15% discount on the agreed service. In the event of non-fulfillment of the service, provided this is reasonably justified, the customer will receive 75% of the payment back.
7. Warranty and liability
7.1 Every customer is entitled to one free revision to ensure satisfaction with the final result. Any further revisions will be charged according to the time involved.
7.2 Sonus8 shall be liable for losses or damages caused by its own fault within the framework of the statutory provisions and, if necessary, through existing insurance.
8. Data protection and rights of use
8.1 When you register on the Sonus8 website, personal data is stored in order to enable contact to be made.
8.2 This data will generally not be passed on to third parties unless otherwise agreed with the customer.
8.3 After full payment, the customer receives unrestricted usage and master rights to his recordings. If the invoice is not paid in full, Sonus8 reserves the right to publish the music independently. In this case, the artist receives royalties from the relevant collecting society, provided he is a member of it.
9. Place of jurisdiction and applicable law
9.1 The place of jurisdiction is Hamburg, Germany.
9.2 The regional regulations of the Federal State of Hamburg and the national laws of the Federal Republic of Germany apply.
10. Severability Clause
10.1 Should any provision of these Terms and Conditions be or become invalid in whole or in part, the validity of the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected. The invalid provision shall be replaced by one that comes closest to the economic purpose of the invalid provision in a legally permissible manner.