Clear Studio Terms &
Booking Policies
Clear answers about session bookings, cancellations, multitrack file delivery, and intellectual property ownership.
Frequently Asked Questions
Studio Terms & Etiquette
Booking & Rescheduling Policy
Sessions must be confirmed with a 50% advance deposit. Rescheduling is permitted up to 48 hours prior to the session start time without penalty. Rescheduling requests within 48 hours may forfeit 50% of the booking deposit.
Cancellation & Refund Terms
Cancellations made 72+ hours prior receive a 100% refund of the deposit. Cancellations between 24 and 72 hours receive a studio credit voucher. Cancellations under 24 hours are non-refundable due to blocked studio time.
Content Ownership & NDA
The client retains 100% intellectual property, copyright, and master rights to all recorded material. SMH Records maintains strict confidentiality on all unreleased tracks and stage scripts.
Studio Rules & Etiquette
No food or open beverages permitted in the control room or inside the vocal isolation booths. Punctuality is required; session clock starts at the scheduled booking time.