Studio Use & Services Agreement (Summary)

• Parties: Sound Grounds, LLC, 1030 Cleveland Rd W, Sandusky, OH 44870, and the undersigned Client(s).
• Rates: Studio Time $65/hr; Pre/Post-Processing $65/hr; 0.25-hr increments. Setup/tear-down/engineer time billable.
• Payment: Due at service or invoicing; late fees may apply; deliverables may be withheld until paid.
• Scheduling/Cancellations: ≥24h notice or $50 late/no-show fee (15-min grace period).
• Ownership: Client owns content/Recordings; optional promo excerpts only if Client opts in.
• Deliverables: Agreed exports; raw project/multitrack/camera originals not included by default.
• File Retention: 30-day base retention; optional long-term storage at $0.25/GB/mo (min $5/mo).
• House Rules: No smoking/vaping; minors with guardian; lawful content; follow staff direction.
• Risk & Limits: Ordinary risks assumed; Studio liability capped to session fees.
• Disputes: Mediation → binding arbitration (Erie County, OH); individual claims only.

View the full agreement (PDF): Studio Use & Services Agreement (Full PDF)

A physical paper copy must be signed on arrival for your first session.

Event Booking Terms (Summary)

• Parties: Sound Grounds, LLC, 1030 Cleveland Rd W, Sandusky, OH 44870, and the undersigned Client(s).
• Rates: Event rates by quote (space/time/AV/staff). Taxes & approved pass-throughs apply.
• Payment: Due at service or invoicing; late fees may apply; access/services may be withheld until paid.
• Scheduling/Cancellations: ≥24h notice or $50 late/no-show fee (15-min grace period).
• AV & Space Use: Projector/screen, TVs, PA/mics, small stage, basic lighting as confirmed; staff may be required to operate systems.
• Timing/Overtime/Cleaning: Billable window includes load-in, setup, event, tear-down, load-out; overtime in 0.25-hr increments; excess cleaning/damages billed at cost.
• House Rules: No smoking/vaping; minors with adult; lawful content; follow staff direction.
• Risk & Limits: Ordinary risks assumed; Venue liability capped to amounts paid;
• Disputes: mediation → binding arbitration (Erie County, OH), individual claims only.
• Recording Package (Optional): Audio-only, audio+single-cam, or multi-cam by quote; Pre/Post billed at studio rate (e.g., $65/hr, 0.25-hr increments); deliverables agreed in advance; raw files not included by default.

View the full Event Terms (PDF): Event Booking Agreement (Full PDF)