Terms & Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms and Conditions form part of the contractual agreement between Mat Leffler-Schulman Mastering — d.b.a. Mobtown Studios (“MLS Mastering”) — and any person or entity (“Client”) who engages MLS Mastering for mastering or related services.

2. Risk of Loss

All risk of damage or loss to the work at any time after arrival at the studio is assumed by Client, and such damage or loss shall not in any way release Client from any of their obligations hereunder. Client agrees that MLS Mastering shall not be liable for any special, incidental, or consequential damages — including, without limitation, lost income or profits — resulting from damage or destruction to the work prior to final delivery.

3. Media Storage & Materials

Tape, CDs, ADAT, DATs, and any other media that holds audio or data are stored at Client’s risk and may be released upon final payment. Quoted pricing is based on the cost to MLS Mastering of the type and grade of materials in use at the time of quotation and is subject to change if material costs increase prior to project completion.

All Client materials remaining at MLS Mastering may be deemed abandoned 30 days after project completion unless otherwise agreed to in writing. Likewise, any physical media (e.g., tapes, reels, CDs, hard drives) delivered for quoting, demo, or potential project purposes — but not picked up within 30 days of drop-off — may be considered abandoned and subject to disposal, even if no project was initiated or payment received.

Clients are strongly encouraged to retain backup copies of any original source materials submitted.

4. Miscellaneous

Late payments shall be subject to interest charges of 1.5% per month. Client acknowledges and agrees that MLS Mastering has the right to stop work or otherwise withhold further services in the event of non-payment or any other breach of this Agreement. Acceptance of a late payment by MLS Mastering does not constitute a waiver of its right to receive full and timely payment under these Terms and Conditions.

If MLS Mastering is required to take any action to enforce the terms of this Agreement and/or collect payment, Client agrees to pay all costs incurred in connection therewith — including, without limitation, all reasonable attorneys’ fees, expenses, and court costs — as determined solely by MLS Mastering.

Client further agrees that exclusive jurisdiction and venue for any legal claim arising out of or related to this Agreement shall be in a state court of competent jurisdiction located in Baltimore City, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Client hereby submits to the jurisdiction and venue of such court.

5. Project Turnaround & Asset Delivery

Project timelines and delivery dates are contingent upon timely receipt of all necessary files and materials from the Client. MLS Mastering is not responsible for delays caused by incomplete file delivery, unclear communication, or other factors outside its control. Any estimated turnaround times begin only after all assets and project instructions have been received.

6. Final Delivery & Payment

Payment is due upon receipt of final masters unless otherwise agreed in writing. MLS Mastering reserves the right to withhold final mastered files or materials until full payment has been received.

7. Chargebacks & Dispute Resolution

Client agrees not to initiate chargebacks or payment disputes without first contacting MLS Mastering to resolve the issue in good faith. Any attempt to reverse charges for completed and delivered work may be considered a breach of contract and subject to legal enforcement. All sales are final unless explicitly stated otherwise in writing.

Last updated June 7, 2024. Subject to change without notice.