TERMS OF AGREEMENT | AudibleHeaT

AudibleHeaT LLC Terms of Service

AudibleHeaT LLC – Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms
By engaging with any service offered by AudibleHeaT LLC (“AudibleHeaT”), whether online, via SMS, or in-person at our Portsmouth studio, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy, located at www.audibleheat.com/privacy-terms.

2. SMS Terms of Service
By opting into SMS communications via web form, booking, or other means, you agree to receive messages from AudibleHeaT. These may include:

Appointment confirmations and reminders
Studio session updates
Order and invoice alerts
Account-related notifications
Event promotions and artist development opportunities

Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply. To opt out at any time, text STOP. For help, text HELP or visit www.audibleheat.com. Your privacy is important to us. View our full Privacy Policy at www.audibleheat.com/privacy-terms.

3. Confidential Information
By engaging with AudibleHeaT, you may have access to proprietary materials including but not limited to business plans, software, creative works, studio specifications, audio files, session materials, and unreleased music. You agree not to copy, disclose, or use any confidential information unless explicitly authorized. This includes content shared in conversations, documents, and digital assets. Confidential materials may not be shared with third parties or used to create competing services.

4. Studio Session Policy

All sessions begin at the scheduled time. Confirmation is required 2 hours before the start time; sessions may be delayed or cancelled if not confirmed.
Cancelling or rescheduling with less than 24 hours’ notice may result in a required non-refundable 25% deposit for future bookings.
Deposits are non-refundable if the session is canceled within 24 hours.
Sessions running 10 or more minutes overtime will be billed in 30-minute increments.
Sessions ending 30 or more minutes early will be billed for 50% of the unused time.
Maximum of 4 people allowed in the studio (artist plus 3 guests) unless pre-approved by the engineer.
Alcohol is BYOB and allowed only with engineer approval. Alcohol may be present in sessions with minors only if a responsible adult is present. The studio does not provide alcohol.
Smoking is permitted outside only, in compliance with city regulations. No designated smoking areas are provided.
Project files will be deleted after 90 days of inactivity unless extended storage is arranged (additional fees may apply).
One free mastering revision is included if requested within 72 hours. Each additional revision is $25.

5. Use of Facilities
Clients use AudibleHeaT equipment and premises at their own risk. AudibleHeaT is not liable for injuries, property damage, or loss. Studio-captured content may be used in promotional material unless prohibited by written agreement.

6. Intellectual Property
All custom music, beats, and productions created at AudibleHeaT remain the property of the company or its affiliates unless exclusive rights are purchased. Licensing, leasing, and royalty terms must be discussed in advance and documented in a Production Agreement.

7. Limitations of Use
You may not:

Use our services or studio for illegal activities.
Violate community guidelines or engage in disrespectful conduct.
Copy or distribute content from sessions without proper rights.
Attempt to reverse-engineer or replicate our business model or creative systems.

8. Confidentiality Obligations (NDA Summary)
You agree not to disclose trade secrets, software, creative processes, business strategies, session data, unreleased music, client information, or internal operations without written permission. This obligation lasts for three years from your last engagement with AudibleHeaT.

9. No License or Guarantee
This agreement does not grant you any rights to our trademarks, proprietary software, production tools, or brand assets. Engagement with AudibleHeaT does not guarantee music placements, sales, or promotional outcomes.

10. Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Virginia, United States. Any disputes will be handled in Portsmouth County courts or applicable U.S. federal jurisdictions.

11. Severability
If any provision of these terms is found invalid, the remaining provisions remain enforceable.

12. Publicity and Non-Solicitation
You may not publicly disclose confidential business dealings or represent AudibleHeaT without written consent. You may not solicit AudibleHeaT team members or affiliates for competing services during or within one year after your last engagement.

13. Modifications
AudibleHeaT may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance.

14. Notices
All notices must be sent via certified mail or email to:
AudibleHeaT LLC
604 ½ High Street, Suite 400
Portsmouth, VA 23704
Email: info@audibleheat.com
Phone: (757) 828-4236