Terms of Service
Clear terms for mastering, production, and all Big Drum Records services.
Last updated: November 2025
1. Ownership & Rights
Your Masters: All master recordings remain 100% owned by the artist/client. Big Drum Records makes no claim to your music, royalties, or publishing rights.
Our Work Files: Stems, project files, and session data created by Big Drum Records during production or co-production remain our property unless explicitly purchased as part of the service agreement.
Buyout Option: Full project file buyouts are available at an additional cost. Contact us for pricing.
2. Payment & Refunds
Payment: Full payment is required before work begins. We accept PayPal, bank transfer, and major credit cards.
Refunds: Service fees are non-refundable once work has commenced. If you're unhappy with the result, we offer unlimited revisions within 14 days of delivery (for mastering) or as specified in your production agreement.
Cancellation: You may cancel before work begins for a full refund. Cancellation after work has started will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
3. Delivery & Turnaround
Estimates: Turnaround times are estimates, not guarantees. Standard mastering is 48-72 hours. Production timelines vary by project scope.
Rush Jobs: Expedited delivery is available for an additional fee. Contact us to discuss your deadline.
Revisions: Revision requests may extend delivery time. We aim to complete revisions within 24-48 hours of receiving feedback.
4. File Storage & Backup
Retention: We retain your project files for 90 days after delivery. After this period, files may be deleted without notice.
Your Responsibility: You are responsible for backing up all delivered files. We recommend downloading and storing your masters immediately upon delivery.
Extended Storage: Long-term archival storage is available upon request for an additional fee.
5. Content & Legal Compliance
Your Guarantee: By submitting material, you confirm that you own or have cleared all rights to the content, including samples, vocals, and any third-party material.
Our Right to Refuse: We reserve the right to refuse work on material that contains uncleared samples, copyrighted content, or content we deem offensive or illegal.
Indemnification: You agree to indemnify Big Drum Records against any claims arising from copyright infringement or legal issues related to your submitted material.
Summary (Plain English)
- •You keep 100% ownership of your music
- •Pay upfront, get unlimited revisions within 14 days
- •Turnaround times are estimates, not guarantees
- •Download your files - we only keep them for 90 days
- •Make sure you have rights to everything you send us
Questions about these terms?
info@bigdrumrecords.co.uk