Peter Muldoon Music | Strathpine QLD

Owned and operated by Peter Muldoon (“we” / ”us”)

By booking any service with Peter Muldoon Music, you are entering into a binding agreement and confirm that you accept the following terms and conditions in full. These terms apply to all studio recording, production, mixing, mastering, session playing, songwriting, teaching and consulting services.

 

1          Bookings

1.1       Session bookings, times and dates are subject to availability and approval from Peter Muldoon.  Peter Muldoon Music reserves the right to refuse and reschedule any confirmed bookings.  Bookings are not valid until confirmed and deposit paid.  A day session is considered to be 8 hours, unless otherwise specified. All bookings are subject to availability and confirmation by Peter Muldoon Music. Bookings are only secured once the required deposit has been paid and cleared. We reserve the right to accept or refuse bookings at our sole discretion. Shorter bookings are billed at the hourly rate. Project-based or package bookings will have a scope, timeframe and deliverables defined at the start of the project.

2          Payment Terms

2.1       All bookings require a deposit to secure your place in the schedule. The standard deposit is 20% of the total fee or a minimum of $50, whichever is greater. For full-length projects or multi-song packages, a deposit of 50% is required at commencement. Deposits are non-refundable under all circumstances, including cancellation, rescheduling or change of mind.

2.2       All payments must be made by direct deposit. Invoices are issued with 14 day terms unless otherwise agreed. Late payments may incur a $50 admin fee. Non-payment may result in legal action or referral to debt collection.

2.3       No final mixes, masters, session files or related materials will be released until full payment has been received and cleared. For projects with multiple stages, milestone payments may be requested. These are due once each stage is complete, regardless of the overall project status. If a project is paused or terminated for any reason, you are still required to pay for all work completed to date. Any payments made remain non-refundable. Payments apply to project-based or multi-stage work.

3          Cancellations and Termination

3.1       You may cancel a confirmed session by providing notice equal to 48 hours per day booked (for example, a five day booking requires ten days’ notice). Cancellations with less than 48 hours’ notice will incur a cancellation fee equal to 50% of the quoted daily rate for each cancelled day. No-call no-shows forfeit all monies paid. Rescheduling is possible for cancellations made with sufficient notice or in exceptional circumstances. If a project is cancelled or withdrawn after work has begun, you will be charged for the portion completed. Charges will be calculated based on the agreed quote, milestone structure, or the studio’s standard hourly rate. No refunds will be issued for work already completed.

3.2       Peter Muldoon Music reserves the right to cancel or terminate a booking at any time and for any reason, including but not limited to breach of terms, failure to communicate, disrespectful behaviour, or actions that compromise the wellbeing of the studio or its staff. In this case, all completed work up to that point will be invoiced, and any unpaid balance must be paid in full before files are released. Deposits will not be refunded.

4          Rights, Ownership and Copyright

4.1       As per Australian copyright law, Peter Muldoon Music is considered the producer and owner of the master sound recordings until full payment has been received. The artist or songwriter remains the copyright holder of the underlying composition unless otherwise agreed. All session files, recordings and materials remain the property of Peter Muldoon Music until the project is paid for in full.

4.2       Clients who have paid in full receive the right to commercially release the final mix or master. Unpaid work may not be released, distributed or used in any form. This agreement does not grant the artist the right to redistribute session files, stems or project files without written consent. Additional fees may apply if such usage is requested. Where studio services materially shape or contribute to the writing, arrangement or production of a song, Peter Muldoon Music reserves the right to negotiate co-writing credit, production credit, or a share of royalties. These terms will be agreed in writing at the time of the contribution. Peter Muldoon Music reserves the right to register applicable works with the PPCA as the owner of the sound recordings for royalty collection purposes.

5          ISRC Codes

5.1       Peter Muldoon Music is an authorised ISRC Manager appointed by ARIA. ISRC codes will be assigned to all tracks recorded at the studio at the completion of the project. Clients are responsible for supplying accurate metadata.

6          Delivery and Files

6.1       You acknowledge that Peter Muldoon Music may provide you with material and information that is not yet final, publicly available, or approved for release, including but not limited to rough mixes, session files, stems, and drafts (collectively referred to as Confidential Information). You agree that:

i.      You will not share, publish, distribute, or otherwise make accessible any Confidential Information without express written permission from Peter Muldoon Music.

ii.     You understand that rough mixes or incomplete work are not considered release-ready and may not represent the final product or creative vision.

iii.    You agree not to use any portion of unfinished or unapproved material for promotional, commercial, or review purposes unless and until it has been explicitly approved for release in writing.

iv.    You undertake to maintain the confidentiality of all Confidential Information and not to disclose it to any third party without prior written consent.

Violation of this clause may result in the immediate termination of your project agreement, forfeiture of any payments made, and legal action to protect the intellectual property and professional reputation of Peter Muldoon Music.

6.2       All session files are archived for 12 months after project completion unless otherwise agreed. Clients are strongly encouraged to bring their own storage device to collect session files or backups. Time spent on file transfer, stem exports, archive retrieval or other ad-hoc work is billable at the studio’s standard hourly rate.

7          Studio Conduct and Safety

7.1       Clients are responsible for any damage caused to studio equipment through misuse or negligence. All damage must be paid for in full. Refusal to pay may result in legal action. Peter Muldoon Music is not liable for loss or damage to any personal property or recording media brought into the studio.

7.2       Respectful and professional behaviour is expected at all times. Aggressive, threatening, manipulative or abusive conduct will result in immediate termination of the session and possible permanent banning from the premises. No refunds will be given.

7.3       Smoking is not permitted indoors. Food and drink must be kept away from all equipment. Any damage resulting from spills or negligence will be billed to the client.

8          General

8.1       By booking a session or project, you confirm that you have read and agree to these terms and conditions. If you are unwilling or unable to comply, please do not proceed with a booking.

8.2       If a dispute arises out of or in connection with this agreement, both parties agree to first attempt to resolve the matter through open and honest communication. If the dispute cannot be resolved directly, either party may refer the matter to mediation in accordance with Queensland law before taking legal action. Legal proceedings should only be pursued as a last resort.