Terms & Conditions
Last updated August 26, 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms & Conditions form part of the agreement between Mobtown Studios, LLC, doing business as Mat Leffler-Schulman Mastering ("MLS Mastering"), and any person or entity ("Client") engaging MLS Mastering for mastering or related services.
2. Risk of Loss
All risk of loss or damage to materials, physical or digital, after arrival at the studio is assumed by Client. MLS Mastering is not liable for special, incidental, or consequential damages, including, without limitation, lost income, lost profits, or emotional distress arising from the loss, damage, or destruction of materials prior to final delivery.
If a project is placed on hold at Client's request, MLS Mastering will store physical materials for up to 60 days. After that period, materials may be considered abandoned and disposed of at MLS Mastering's discretion.
3. Media Storage & Materials
All tapes, CDs, ADATs, DATs, hard drives, or digital files are stored at Client's risk. MLS Mastering may release materials only upon full payment. Pricing is based on the materials' current costs and may change if costs increase before project completion.
For projects that have not commenced, physical or digital materials left at the studio for more than 60 days without written authorization to begin work, payment of a deposit, or project-related communication from the Client will be deemed abandoned.
Similarly, unclaimed materials from completed projects will be deemed abandoned 60 days after project completion. MLS Mastering will attempt to notify Client using the contact information on file before disposing of, destroying, or recycling any abandoned materials. If Client does not respond within 14 days of that notice, MLS Mastering may proceed at its sole discretion, without further liability or notice to the Client. MLS Mastering is not a storage facility. Clients are strongly encouraged to retain backups of all original files.
4. Payment & Late Fees
Payment is due upon receipt of final masters unless otherwise agreed. Late payments incur 1.5% interest per month. MLS Mastering may stop work or withhold files for non-payment. Acceptance of late payment does not waive the right to full payment.
Deposits, when required, are non-refundable unless explicitly stated. Accepted payment methods include bank transfer, credit card, or other agreed-upon methods.
5. Project Turnaround & Delivery
Estimated delivery times begin after all files, instructions, and approvals are received. MLS Mastering is not responsible for delays caused by incomplete submissions, unclear communication, or factors beyond its control.
Digital deliveries are hosted via third-party services and are subject to those services' availability and retention policies. While download links are typically valid for 365 days unless otherwise agreed, clients are strongly encouraged to download and back up their files immediately upon delivery, as link availability and third-party hosting cannot be permanently guaranteed. Clients assume responsibility for maintaining copies of delivered files.
6. Chargebacks & Dispute Resolution
Clients must attempt to resolve issues directly with MLS Mastering before initiating chargebacks or disputes. Reversing payment for completed and delivered work will be considered a breach of contract.
7. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
All legal claims are subject to state courts in Baltimore City, Maryland, USA. Client consents to jurisdiction and venue of such courts.
8. Force Majeure
MLS Mastering is not liable for delays caused by events beyond its reasonable control, including natural disasters, equipment failure, or other unforeseen circumstances.
9. Limitation of Liability for Reproduction
MLS Mastering makes every reasonable effort to deliver work according to Client specifications. MLS Mastering's liability for any errors in delivered masters, whether digital or physical, is limited to correcting the master files themselves at no additional cost. MLS Mastering is not liable for consequential losses, including, without limitation, lost income, lost sales, emotional distress, or costs associated with pressing, distribution, or reproduction, even if the master holds commercial or sentimental value.
MLS Mastering performs thorough quality control on all deliverables. Client assumes responsibility for reviewing and approving all deliverables and masters prior to manufacturing, distribution, final archiving, or any other use. MLS Mastering is not liable for errors identified after Client has authorized or proceeded with reproduction or distribution.
10. Ownership & Portfolio Use
Upon full payment, Client owns the final delivered masters. MLS Mastering retains no rights to distribute, license, or otherwise commercially exploit delivered masters. MLS Mastering does, however, retain the right to use brief excerpts of delivered work for portfolio, demo reel, or promotional purposes, unless Client requests otherwise in writing.
11. Confidentiality
MLS Mastering treats all Client materials, including unreleased music and related project information, as confidential. Such materials will not be shared, previewed, or discussed publicly prior to Client's release of the work, except as permitted under Section 10 or as otherwise agreed in writing.
12. Revisions
Two revisions are included in the base mastering fee. If Client submits a revised mix following delivery of masters, a new session fee applies, as this requires a new mastering session rather than an adjustment to the existing one. Additional revision rounds beyond those included may incur additional charges.
13. Modification to Terms
MLS Mastering may update these Terms at its discretion. The version in effect when a project is initiated governs that project. A project is considered initiated upon receipt of files, submission of intake form, written authorization, or payment, whichever occurs first. Continued engagement after updates constitutes acceptance of revised Terms for future projects.
14. Entire Agreement & Severability
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between Client and MLS Mastering regarding the services described herein and supersede any prior discussions, understandings, or agreements, whether written or oral. If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.