Studio terms
Last updated: June 12, 2026
Zoom Recording Studio is operated by Union Recording Studio, a California corporation, doing business as Zoom Recording Studio (the "Studio"). This page provides a plain-language summary of the most important terms for the Client's convenience. The specific studio location for each session is the one listed on the applicable invoice. The Client's booking is governed by the full Studio Recording Agreement, available here: Read the full Studio Recording Agreement. In the event of any conflict between this summary and that Agreement, the Agreement governs. By paying the invoice and confirming a booking, the Client accepts the full Studio Recording Agreement.
1. Booking and payment. The Client agrees to pay the rates shown on the applicable invoice. A deposit is required to confirm a booking and is non-refundable in the event of a late cancellation (see below). Rates are subject to change without notice.
2. Card on file. When the Client books or pays an invoice online or by card, the Studio securely stores the Client's card with its payment processor. By accepting these terms, the Client authorizes the Studio to charge that card for amounts owed under the Agreement, including the session balance, additional or extended studio time, late-cancellation and no-show fees, cleaning fees, and the cost of any damage caused by the Client or the Client's guests. This authorization remains in effect for future bookings until the Client cancels it in writing.
3. Cancellation and rescheduling. The Studio kindly asks that any cancellation or reschedule be made at least 48 hours before the session; otherwise the deposit is forfeited. For sessions booked less than 48 hours in advance, the deposit is non-refundable.
4. Late arrival. Should the Client arrive more than 20 minutes after the scheduled start time, the Studio may release the room, and the scheduled time will not be extended.
5. Session length. The Client is kindly asked to vacate the studio within 15 minutes of the scheduled end time; otherwise an additional hour may be charged. A session may be extended when a room is available.
6. Damage and cleaning. The Client, the Client's representatives, and guests are responsible for any damage to the studio, equipment, or premises, and for any cleaning required as a result of the session. The Studio will charge the reasonable cost to the card on file and will provide an itemized description with supporting documentation.
7. Studio policies. For the comfort and safety of all clients, smoking, vaping, drugs, weapons, and alcohol are not permitted anywhere on the premises. The premises are for business use only; living, sleeping, parties, and pets are not permitted. Guests are to be met and accompanied by the Client at all times. Violations may result in the session ending without a refund.
8. Ownership of recordings (copyright). All rights, title, and interest in the recordings and work product created during a session are the exclusive property of the Client. The Studio claims no ownership of the Client's music. Files are released to the Client once all amounts owed have been paid in full.
9. File storage. The Client is kindly asked to bring storage media and to take possession of all session, audio, and project files at the end of the session. The Studio does not store, back up, or retain client files. Studio computers are reset between sessions, and any files left behind are permanently deleted to protect the privacy and security of every client's work. The only exception is a mix, master, or project that the Studio has specifically agreed in writing to deliver at a later date.
10. Use of the studio. A booking grants the Client a license to use the space and equipment, similar to accommodations at a hotel; it does not create any tenancy or property interest. The Client is asked to use equipment only for its intended purpose and to leave the room as it was found.
11. Promotion. The Studio may use the Client's name, images, and publicly available social media posts and content (for example, the Client's public Instagram posts) to promote the Studio on its website, social media, and blog. The Studio uses only sources that are publicly available or that the Client has shared publicly. Where the Client purchases photo or video production services from the Studio, the Studio may also use a portion of the resulting photos or videos for recording studio services promotion use only. The Studio will never sell or share the Client's recordings without the Client's written consent, and the Client may withdraw this promotional permission at any time in writing.
12. Liability. The Client is responsible for the Client's own personal property while on the premises. The Studio's liability is limited as set out in the Agreement, and nothing in these terms limits any liability that cannot be limited under California law.
13. Disputes. These terms are governed by California law, and disputes are resolved by binding arbitration in Los Angeles County, California, as described in the Agreement. For consumer disputes, the JAMS Consumer Minimum Standards apply, and either party may bring a claim in small claims court where permitted.
For complete details — including intellectual property, confidentiality, indemnification, and limitation of liability — the Client is encouraged to review the full Studio Recording Agreement. The full Agreement is the binding contract, and this summary does not replace it.