Terms and Conditions 

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These terms apply if you signed up for Studio Assistant on or after March 25, 2025 and will become effective and apply to all users and merchants on May 1, 2025.

Last updated April 2, 2025

The following General Terms of Service (“Terms” or “Terms of Service”) are a legal agreement between you ("you” or “your”) and The Audio Hunt (“The Audio Hunt” or “TAH”) and Studio Assistant (collectively “we”, “us” our “our”) and govern your access to and use of Studio Assistant’s services, including websites, mobile applications, software, cloud-based solutions, hardware and other products and services in the United States of America (collectively, the “Services”).

Studio Assistant is a wholly owned subsidiary of TAH.

Studio Assistant is a web application platform and provides Users and Merchants with software to manage their music businesses, including but not limited to recording studios, record labels, management companies, publishing companies, artist businesses and other profiles, higher education institutions and managed facilities. The content, offerings and Merchant Services displayed on the Website remain the responsibility of the User or Merchant offering goods and services through The Audio Hunt. We do not guarantee the accuracy of any Product, Service or Merchant Services offered or displayed on the Website, nor guarantees any specific outcomes. The Audio Hunt does not accept liability for any costs incurred by any Users through their use of the Website and its Merchant Services. The Audio Hunt relies on Users and Merchants to remain honest in their description of the products and offerings, and in dealing with other Users. The Audio Hunt will work to provide a safe and secure service and community, and will help users, where possible, to have a positive experience.

By visiting, signing up and using the Website, Services or Merchant Services offered via the Website, you confirm that you have read, understand, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you are using the Services on behalf of a business, you represent to us that you have authority to bind that business or entity to these Terms, and that the business accepts these Terms. You should read our Terms carefully as they contain important information about your legal rights and remedies.

We reserve the right to modify these terms or any additional terms that apply to our Services and Merchant Services, reflect changes in the law, or reflect changes to our Services or Merchant Services. It is your responsibility to review the terms regularly. Modifications to these terms will be made on this site.

Definitions

• “Billing Cycle” = Monthly or Annual subscription access with payments billed in advance on a recurring basis.
• “Payment Service” = Payment facilitation services offered by TAH and Studio Assistant via Finix, a third party, to process payments between Users and Merchants.
• "Merchant" = Any vendor or User offering services on Studio Assistant or TAH, including, but not limited to, studios, labels, artists, musicians, engineers and others.
• "Merchant Service" = Services offered by Merchants or Users on Studio Assistant.
• “Profile” = The information uploaded to your account, including but not limited to settings and preference pages, along with all uploaded sessions customers and other information.
• “Products” = Any product offered to the paying or trial Users of Studio Assistant
• “User” = Any person or entity with a Studio Assistant account
• “Website” or “Site” = https://www.studioassistant.io, https://app.studioassistant.io, https://app.studioassistant.io, https://help.studioassistant.io, https://learn.studioassistant.io or any site with a root URL of "studioassistant.io"


1. Eligibility

This Site is intended solely for users who are eighteen (18) years of age or older. Any registration by, use of, or access to the Site by anyone under 18 is unauthorized and violates this Agreement.

2. Conditions

You are free to visit and use the Website and provided services and agree to abide by the following conditions:

a. You will not use the Website or Merchant Services to partake in or support any illegal activities, in any jurisdiction.
b. You will not copy or distribute any part of the Website, Services or Merchant Services in any medium without prior written authorization- this includes screenshots or duplication of blog contents.
c. You will comply with all conditions and terms in this Agreement, failure to do so will cause The Audio Hunt to delete your account without notice or explanation.
d. You will not harvest any personally identifiable information, including but not limited to, names, profile pictures, and contact details.
e. You will not use provided communication systems for any solicitation of commercial purposes, or unauthorized advertising or promotional materials. I.e., “Spam” or “Junk”.
f. You will provide accurate details on your Products and Merchant Services and personal information to the best of your ability.



3. Subscription Term & Billing

The Service is provided on a subscription basis and may be billed monthly, annually, or under a custom multi-year agreement, subject to specific contractual terms. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, subscriptions are billed in advance on a recurring basis (each a “Billing Cycle”), starting on the date of initial sign-up.

• For monthly subscriptions, billing occurs on the first of each month.
• For annual subscriptions, billing occurs on the date you sign up and renews annually on that same date unless canceled in accordance with Section 4.
• For multi-year contracts, billing and payment terms may be customized and are subject to approval and written agreement between you and Studio Assistant.

Unless otherwise specified, your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each Billing Cycle unless you cancel in accordance with Section 4. All subscription payments are non-refundable unless required by applicable law or a separate written agreement. Studio Assistant reserves the right to modify subscription pricing, billing frequency, or payment terms upon reasonable notice and in compliance with applicable law.

4. Opt-Out and Cancellation Policy

You may cancel your subscription at any time by providing written notice through your account settings or by contacting our support team at [email protected].
• To opt out of the next monthly billing cycle, you must cancel at least 3 business days prior to your next billing date.
• To opt out of the next annual billing cycle, you must cancel at least 60 days prior to your next billing date.
• If you cancel after the billing date, your subscription will remain active until the end of the current billing cycle, and you will not be charged for the next cycle.
• No partial refunds will be issued for unused days in the billing cycle.


5. Payment Services

The Audio Hunt uses a third party payment facilitation service, Finix (https://finixpayments.com), to process credit card and aCH or eCH payments between Users and Merchants. We do not store credit card information on our own servers; we merely secure tokens used to charge payments. If you want your stored credit card information to be deleted, please contact us. The terms and conditions of our Payment Services can be found here.

6. Payment Facilitation Fees

Depending on your selected payment method, a payment processing fee may apply to each transaction. This fee covers third-party processing and payment facilitation costs incurred in handling your payment (e.g., credit card network fees, merchant gateway fees, chargeback reimbursement, or other transaction-related costs).

• A processing fee of may apply when using a credit card or other electronic payment method.
• This fee is charged by our third-party payment processor and is passed through to cover associated processing costs.
• The processing fee will be clearly disclosed at checkout or itemized on your invoice, where applicable.
• Taxes may also be charged.
• All fees are non-refundable.

By continuing to use our Service, you agree to pay the applicable payment processing fees as disclosed during checkout or in your billing invoice. The pricing for our Payment Services can be found here.

7. Compliance Notice for Payments

We are committed to full transparency regarding all fees and to complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding payment fee disclosures.
• You will always be notified of any applicable processing fees before completing a payment.
• Where required by law, we will adjust the fee structure accordingly.
• These fees are not considered surcharges under applicable state laws but rather represent standard third-party processing costs.

8. Taxes

For purposes of these Terms, “Tax” and “Taxes” include any and all present or future taxes, charges or other assessments, including but not limited to, value-added, goods and services tax or similar taxes, gross receipts, sales, excise, withholding, use, license, payroll, franchise, transfer and recording taxes, fees and charges, stamp tax or duty, imposed by any domestic or foreign tax authorities, including any penalties, interest or additions to tax (collectively, “Taxes”).

Unless otherwise expressly stated, all fees for paid Services exclude Taxes. You are responsible for identifying and calculating any all Taxes required to be assessed, incurred, collected, paid or withheld for Your use of the Website and its Services. Unless otherwise expressly stated, You are responsible and liable for (a) determining whether Taxes apply to your sale of products and services, payments received, bill payments make or received, and/or any other transactions arising from or out of your use of the Website and its Services, and (b) registering with Tax authorities in jurisdictions where you are required to do so by applicable law, and (c) calculating, collecting, reporting, paying, and/or remitting any such applicable Taxes to the appropriate Tax and revenue authority. The Audio Hunt is not liable for such Taxes. You agree to fully indemnify, defend, and hold The Audio Hunt harmless against any such Taxes and any other related expenses or costs.

The Audio Hunt may charge applicable Taxes on its Services, as required by law, which you agree to pay, unless you provide The Audio Hunt with appropriate, complete, accurate and timely information and documentation, satisfying the legal and Tax requirements of the relevant governmental or Tax authority to establish that the otherwise applicable Tax is not required to be charged by The Audio Hunt. At any point, The Audio Hunt may require updated invoices from owners for all previous payments. You agree to completely indemnify, defend and hold The Audio Hunt harmless against any Tax imposed by a Tax authority for failure to apply correct Taxes if such failure is a result of your failure to provide The Audio Hunt with correct and sufficient evidence to support your exemption from such Taxes, as applicable.

You acknowledge and agree that The Audio Hunt is not providing any Tax advice and nothing The Audio Hunt says or provides to you should be interpreted as such. It is a User’s responsibility to research the laws in their country of tax residence and abide by them.

9. Third Party Services and Links to Other Websites

The Services may contain links to third party websites and services (“Third Party Services”). The inclusion of any website link to Third Party Services does not imply an approval, endorsement, or recommendation by The Audio Hunt. If you decide to use Third Party Services, you will be responsible for reviewing and understanding the terms and conditions for the Third Party Services. We are not responsible or liable for the performance of any Third Party Services. Further, you agree to resolve any disagreement between you and a third party regarding the terms and conditions of any Third Party Services with that third party directly in accordance with the terms and conditions of that relationship, and not The Audio Hunt.

10. Privacy Policy

Information about how we gather and use User information is contained with our Privacy Policy.

11. Intellectual Property Rights

The content on The Audio Hunt Website, including without limitation, the text, software, scripts, graphics, pictures, photos, sounds, music, videos, interactive features and the like (“Content”) and the trademarks, service marks and logos contained therein, are owned by or licensed to The Audio Hunt, subject to copyright and other intellectual property rights under United States and foreign laws and international conventions. Content on the Site is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only and may not be used, copied, reproduced, distributed, transmitted, broadcast, displayed, sold, licensed, or otherwise exploited for any other purposes whatsoever without the prior written consent of the respective owners. The Audio Hunt reserves all rights not expressly granted in and to the Site and the content. You agree not to circumvent, disable or otherwise interfere with security related features of the Site or features that prevent or restrict use or copying of any Content or enforce limitations on use of the Site or Service or the Content therein.

12. Data Rights and Usage

Studio Assistant may collect and structure data through your use of the Services, including, but not limited to, session metadata, credit entries, booking information, and associated operational or creative project details (collectively, “Usage Data”). You acknowledge and agree that, subject to applicable law, Studio Assistant may use such Usage Data to operate, maintain, improve, and support the Services, including developing analytics, benchmarks, training models, or other value-added features.

Studio Assistant will not access, share, or use your session content, recordings, audio files, or personally identifiable creative assets for any purpose other than providing the Services, unless expressly authorized by you.

You retain all ownership rights to your original content, intellectual property, and customer-specific data submitted or stored within the Services (“Customer Data”). Studio Assistant will not sell, publicly disclose, or commercialize Customer Data in any way that identifies you, your clients, or your institution without your prior written consent.

Studio Assistant may generate and use aggregated and anonymized data derived from Customer Data or Usage Data for purposes such as product improvement, industry benchmarking, and research, provided such data cannot reasonably identify any individual customer or user.

Studio Assistant implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard Customer Data in accordance with industry standards and applicable law.

13. Agreement

These terms represent the entire agreement between The Audio Hunt and its Users and Merchants. No other agreement, statement, or promise made on or before the effective date of this agreement will be binding. Users may not assign or transfer any of his or her rights under this agreement, or delegate the performance of any of his or her duties hereunder. Nothing in this agreement constitutes an employment relationship between The Audio Hunt and its users. Users agree to these terms by visiting The Audio Hunt.

14. Governing Law

This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of New York without giving effect to any choice of law rules or principles that may result in the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than New York.

15. Arbitration

The Parties agree that any claim or dispute between them or against any agent, employee, successor, or assign of the other, whether related to this agreement or otherwise, and any claim or dispute related to this agreement or the relationship or duties contemplated under this contract, including the validity of this arbitration clause, shall be resolved by binding arbitration by the American Arbitration Association, under the Arbitration Rules then in effect. Any award of the arbitrator(s) may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction. Any controversy shall be arbitrated in New York, New York. Information may be obtained and claims may be filed at any office of the American Arbitration Association or at Corporate Headquarters, 335 Madison Avenue, Floor 10, New York, New York 10017-4605. Telephone: 212-716-5800, Fax: 212-716-5905, Website: www.adr.org . This agreement shall be interpreted under the Federal Arbitration Act.

16. Modification and Termination

We may terminate these Terms, suspend or terminate your Account or your access to any Service, at any time for any reason. We may add or remove, suspend, stop, delete, discontinue or impose conditions on Services or any feature or aspect of a Service. We will take reasonable steps to notify you of termination or these other types of Service changes by email or at the next time you attempt to access the Site. You may also terminate the General Terms applicable to your Account by deactivating your Account at any time.

17. Liability

User Profiles, Products and Merchant Services:
a. When creating Your Profile, or submitting a product or service, you must provide true, accurate and complete information.
b. You are solely responsible for the activity that occurs on your Profile, and you must keep your User password secure.
c. You agree not to use the Website or Services to impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent yourself or your affiliation with any person or entity.
d. You must notify The Audio Hunt immediately of any breach of security or unauthorized use of your Profile.
e. You may never use another User’s Profile.
f. While The Audio Hunt will not be liable for Your losses caused by any unauthorized use of your Profile, You may be liable to others if Your Profile is used in violation of these Terms of Service.
g. Users agree that The Audio Hunt reserves the right to use any public information in your Profile, this information may be used for internal or external, publicity, and/or marketing purposes. The content, including pictures or sound bites remain under the ownership of the User. The Audio Hunt will never purposely share or distribute your personal, private details (such as your email address) to a third party.
h. Users understand that the information they provide will be available to other users, and acknowledge that its accuracy is relied upon by other users.
i. The Audio Hunt may remove or edit any Profiles, Products or Merchant Services.
j. The Audio Hunt may refuse any individual access to the site and its Services.
k. By submitting a Product or Merchant Service you guarantee that you own and/or have the written authority to offer it to other Users.
l. Users agree that third parties are not bound by this agreement. Therefore users will not assign any rights to third parties who have not accepted these terms.
m. Users and Merchants acknowledge that The Audio Hunt does not form a contract between Users or Merchants and Users during the use of any Product.



ALL USERS AGREE THAT THE AUDIO HUNT IS NOT LIABLE FOR THEFT OR DAMAGE TO PRODUCTS OR MERCHANT SERVICES. USERS RELY ON THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE WEBSITE AT THEIR OWN RISK. THE AUDIO HUNT DOES NOT VERIFY ANY INFORMATION ON USERS’ OR MERCHANTS' PROFILES PRODUCTS OR MERCHANT SERVICES, INCLUDING REVIEWS. THE AUDIO HUNT DOES NOT PURPORT TO VERIFY INFORMATION PROVIDED BY USERS OR MERCHANTS, OR CONDUCT BACKGROUND CHECKS ON USERS AND MERCHANTS. USERS CONTRACT AND INTERACT WITH EACH OTHER AND MERCHANTS AT THEIR OWN RISK.

18. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall TAH, its officers, directors, employees, or agents, be liable to you for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages whatsoever resulting from any (i) errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies of content, (ii) personal injury or property damage, of any nature whatsoever, resulting from your access to and use of the Site and/or Services, (iii) any unauthorized access to or use of our secure servers and/or any and all personal information and/or financial information stored therein, (iv) any interruptions or cessation of transmission to or from the Site, (v), any bugs, viruses, trojan horses, or the like which may be transmitted to or through our Site by any third party, and/or (vi) any errors or omissions in any content or for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of any content posted, emailed, transmitted, or otherwise made available via the Site, whether based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory, and whether or not the company is advised of the possibility of such damages. The foregoing limitation of liability shall apply to the fullest extent permitted by law in the applicable jurisdiction..

19. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless The Audio Hunt, its parent corporation, officers, directors, employees and agents, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees) arising from: (i) your use of and access to The Audio Hunt Site and Services; (ii) your violation of any term of these Terms of Service; (iii) your violation of any third party right, including without limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right; or (iv) any claim that one of your User Submissions caused damage to a third party. This defense and indemnification obligation will survive these Terms of Service and your use of The Audio Hunts' Site.

DISCLAIMER YOU CHOOSE TO USE THE AUDIO HUNT SITE AND SERVICES AT YOUR OWN RISK