Starter Package - Service Agreement
Professional Audio Branding Services | Effective Date: [Contract Date]
Agreement
This Starter Package Service Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into between Audio & Hooks Studio LLC, a Nevada Limited Liability Company ("Company"), and the undersigned client ("Client"). The Company agrees to provide, and the Client agrees to accept and pay for, the professional audio branding services described in the Scope of Work below. This Agreement incorporates the Company's Terms of Service in full.
Definitions
Starter Package - $7,500
Your complete signature brand sound. One original 60-second musical composition, all mix formats, cut-downs, full stems, and a worldwide exclusive buy-out license. Composed from scratch, owned outright, broadcast-ready, and built to last.
Scope of Work - 11 Line Items
The following deliverables constitute the complete contracted scope for the Starter package. Each item is numbered for reference in any dispute, revision request, or change order.
Item 1
Brand Theme Composition
1 original musical composition created exclusively for the Client's brand identity. Duration: 60 seconds (±3 seconds). Composed from scratch. No stock music, pre-existing loops, or licensed material of any kind.
Item 2
Ad-Ready Cut-Down: 30-Second Edit
1 precision-edited version of the Brand Theme trimmed to exactly 30 seconds. Preserves the most recognizable melodic hook. Suitable for: radio spots, pre-roll video ads, and standard TV commercial slots.
Item 3
Ad-Ready Cut-Down: 15-Second Edit
1 precision-edited version of the Brand Theme trimmed to exactly 15 seconds. Suitable for: social media ads, YouTube bumper ads, and TV commercial tags.
Item 4
Vocal Mix
Full 60-second Brand Theme with all vocal elements (lead vocals, harmonies, and ad-libs where applicable) present at final mixed and mastered levels. Intended for standard playback wherever featuring vocals is appropriate.
Item 5
Instrumental Mix
Full 60-second Brand Theme with all vocals removed. Optimized for voice-over (VO) layering, background music, retail/in-store playback, and any context where spoken content will be placed on top.
Item 6
A-Cappella Mix
Isolated vocal performance extracted from the Brand Theme with all instrumentation completely removed. Intended for remixing, sync licensing, or any production where only the vocal element is required independently of the music bed.
Item 7
Full Stems Package
All individual instrument and vocal tracks exported as separate audio files at full resolution. Minimum stems: kick drum, snare/percussion group, bass, chord pads/strings, lead melody, lead vocals, background vocals (where applicable), and any additional arrangement layers. Also includes the final mastered stereo bounce. Provides complete creative flexibility for future re-editing, remixing, or licensing.
Item 8
Revision Round 1
Client may submit one consolidated list of change requests after receiving the initial delivery. Eligible changes: melody adjustments, arrangement changes, tempo changes, instrumentation swaps, and mix balance adjustments. All requests for this round must be submitted together as a single written document. Requests submitted after this round closes will count against Round 2.
Item 9
Revision Round 2: Final Included Round
Second and final revision round included in the Starter package. Same scope and batch-submission rules as Round 1. This is the last revision included at no additional cost. Additional revisions beyond Round 2 require a written add-on authorization and are billed at $350 per round.
Item 10
Worldwide Exclusive Buy-Out License
Upon receipt of final payment in full, Client receives exclusive, perpetual, worldwide rights to all deliverables in this scope of work. No royalties, sync fees, performance fees, or licensing fees of any kind are owed after delivery. This license is exclusive. The Company will not license these specific compositions to any third party. Company retains the non-exclusive right to reference this work in its portfolio, website, case studies, and promotional materials. The license is non-transferable to any third party without prior written consent from the Company.
Item 11
File Delivery
All deliverables organized into clearly labeled folders and delivered via secure cloud download link upon project completion and final payment. Client must acknowledge receipt in writing (email or project portal). Download link remains active for 30 calendar days after delivery. Re-delivery of expired files is subject to a flat $50 re-delivery fee.
Services Not Included in This Package
- Sonic logo or audio mnemonic (available in Identity package)
- Social media micro-loops (available in Identity package)
- Genre mood-board session (available in Identity package)
- Brand-sound consultation (available in Identity package)
- Dual creative directions (available in Ecosystem package)
- Background underscore tracks (available in Ecosystem package)
- UI sound effects (available in Ecosystem package)
- Podcast intro/outro tracks (available in Ecosystem package)
- On-hold music track (available in Ecosystem package)
- Audio brand guidelines PDF (available in Ecosystem package)
- Live orchestra recording or external session musicians
- Video production, motion graphics, or visual asset creation
- Media placement, advertising, or distribution services
Timeline and Client Obligations
Estimated Timeline: 2 to 4 Weeks
Week 1: Creative brief review and composition begins
Weeks 2-3: Initial draft delivery and Revision Round 1
Week 4: Revision Round 2 and final delivery
Timelines are estimates. Actual delivery may vary based on revision complexity and Client response times.
Client Obligations
- Provide all brand materials and creative brief within 48 hours of contract execution.
- Submit revision requests as a consolidated written batch per round.
- Respond to each delivery within 5 business days or the deliverable is deemed accepted as-is.
- Designate one authorized representative for all project decisions.
Payment Terms
Total Contract Value: $7,500.00 USD
50% deposit ($3,750.00) - due upon contract execution; no work begins until received.
25% progress payment ($1,875.00) - due upon approval of first draft.
25% final payment ($1,875.00) - due upon final delivery; files released upon receipt.
- All payments due within 15 days of invoice. Late balances accrue 1.5% monthly.
- The deposit is non-refundable once composition work has commenced.
- Prices exclude applicable state and local taxes, for which Client is solely responsible.
- Additional revision rounds beyond Item 9 are available at $350 per round with written authorization.
Intellectual Property and License
Upon receipt of final payment in full, the license described in Item 10 above becomes effective. Deliverables are created through a hybrid production workflow that includes human-authored songwriting, arrangement, editing, and sound design, and may include algorithmic stem generation. Client receives exclusive perpetual worldwide commercial rights with no ongoing royalties or fees. The non-selected IP from any creative process remains the Company's property.
Permitted Uses (non-exhaustive)
- Broadcast TV, radio, and streaming ads
- Digital advertising across all platforms
- Social media content
- Website and app integration
- Corporate events and presentations
- Retail and in-store playback
Prohibited Uses
- Resale or sublicensing to third parties
- Use by competing brands
- Claiming original authorship publicly
- Submitting inaccurate copyright filings that misrepresent production authorship
- Use in illegal or defamatory content
Legal Terms
Governing Law
This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Nevada. Exclusive jurisdiction lies in Clark County, Nevada state and federal courts.
Dispute Resolution
The parties agree to attempt good-faith resolution of any dispute within 30 days of written notice before initiating arbitration. Binding arbitration in Clark County, Nevada under AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules shall be the exclusive remedy for unresolved disputes.
AI-Assisted Production and Copyright Filings
Client acknowledges that deliverables may include algorithmically generated source materials transformed through human-authored production. If Client seeks copyright registration, Client agrees to make accurate disclosures required by law. Upon written request, Company will provide a production breakdown describing human-authored and machine-assisted elements; Company does not provide legal advice. The Copyright Registration Support Addendum is available at /agreements/copyright-support-addendum and is executed only when filing support is requested.
Warranties
Company warrants that it has sufficient rights and authority to grant the license in Item 10, and that deliverables will be free from technical defects for 90 days from delivery. Company makes no warranty regarding subjective creative satisfaction, specific business outcomes, or acceptance of any copyright registration application by government authorities.
Limitation of Liability
Company's total liability under this Agreement shall not exceed the total amount paid by Client for this project. In no event shall either party be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
Breach and Enforcement
Material breach - including unauthorized sublicensing or use by third parties - entitles Company to seek damages equal to 3× the contract value, injunctive relief, and recovery of reasonable attorney fees. Written notice of breach initiates a 30-day cure period except for willful violations.
Indemnification
Client indemnifies and holds Company harmless from any claims arising from Client's use of deliverables in violation of this Agreement, including combination with unlicensed third-party content. This obligation survives termination.
Force Majeure
Neither party is liable for delays caused by circumstances beyond their reasonable control, including natural disasters, government action, or widespread technology failure.
Entire Agreement
This Agreement, together with the Company's Terms of Service at audiohooks.studio/terms, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the Starter package and supersedes all prior representations or agreements on the same subject matter.
Severability and Modification
If any provision is deemed unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect. Modifications require written agreement signed by both parties.
Electronic Signature Disclosure
Consent: By proceeding with electronic payment and acceptance, you consent to conducting this transaction electronically. Electronic signatures carry the same legal weight as handwritten signatures under the E-SIGN Act and Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 719.
Records: You have the right to receive a paper copy of this Agreement. Contact [email protected] to request one. Electronic records are retained for the period required by applicable law.
How This Agreement Becomes Binding
1. Offer: This Agreement constitutes the Company's offer to deliver the 11-item Starter scope of work described above.
2. Acceptance: Client accepts by (a) acknowledging this Agreement, (b) providing electronic signature, and (c) submitting the 50% deposit.
3. Consideration: $7,500 USD in exchange for the completed deliverables and the buy-out license described herein.
4. Binding Effect: Agreement is binding upon receipt of deposit and electronic acceptance.
Signatures
Audio & Hooks Studio LLC
Signature: ________________________________
Name: ____________________________________
Title: ____________________________________
Date: ____________________________________
Client
Signature: ________________________________
Name: ____________________________________
Company: _________________________________
Date: ____________________________________
When executed through online checkout, this Agreement is automatically populated with Client information, timestamped, and digitally signed. Electronic execution has the same legal force as manual signature.
Audio & Hooks Studio LLC - Nevada Limited Liability Company
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