WEBSITE TERMS & CONDITIONS

Music Production Services
Stefan Celosia Music
(Sole Trader: Stefan Thomas Celosia)

1. Who I Am

These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) apply to all services provided by Stefan Celosia Music, operated by Stefan Thomas Celosia, a sole trader based in Scotland (“I”, “me”, “my”).

By purchasing services through my website or otherwise commissioning work from me, you (“Client”, “you”) confirm that you have read and agree to these Terms.

These Terms are governed by the law of Scotland.

2. Services

I provide music production services including (but not limited to):

  • Production

  • Composition

  • Arrangement

  • Recording

  • Editing

  • Mixing

  • Mastering

The scope of work for each project will be agreed in writing (email confirmation is sufficient).

3. Payment Terms

3.1 Full Payment in Advance

The full agreed fee is required before any project commences.

Work will not begin until cleared funds have been received.

All prices are stated in GBP (£).

4. Refund Policy

Payments are non-refundable, except where:

  • The project cannot be completed due to an issue on my end (e.g., serious illness, technical failure preventing delivery, or other circumstances solely attributable to me).

Creative differences, change of mind, delays in communication, or dissatisfaction with stylistic direction do not qualify for refunds.

Nothing in this clause affects your statutory rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015.

5. Special Offers

Any special offer, discount, or promotional rate is valid once per client or per project, unless explicitly agreed otherwise in writing.

I reserve the right to withdraw promotions prior to purchase.

6. Extras & Third-Party Costs

Quoted fees do not include:

  • Session musicians

  • Additional engineers

  • External studios or rehearsal spaces

  • External facilities

  • Assistants or additional staff

  • Any other third-party services

If such services are required, they will be quoted separately and must be approved by you in writing before being arranged. You are responsible for all approved additional costs.

7. Revisions Policy (Mixing & Mastering)

To ensure projects move forward smoothly and efficiently, the following revision limits apply unless otherwise agreed in writing:

  • Mixing: A maximum of three (3) revision rounds per track

  • Mastering: A maximum of three (3) revision rounds per track

A “revision round” means a consolidated list of requested changes submitted at one time.

Additional revisions beyond the included three rounds may be subject to additional fees, which will be agreed before further work is carried out.

Revisions must:

  • Be requested within 14 days of delivery of the relevant mix or master;

  • Be clear and reasonably specific;

  • Relate to the originally agreed brief (substantial changes in creative direction may be treated as a new project).

Failure to request revisions within 14 days may be deemed acceptance of the delivered version.

If you ever feel unsure about feedback or direction, I’m always happy to talk it through so we can get the best result efficiently.

8. Royalty Split (Where Applicable)

Where I undertake creative work involving composition or arrangement, a royalty split will apply.

My standard royalty share in such cases is:

10% of gross royalties, with the Client retaining 90%.

This applies only where I contribute to intellectual property (e.g., composing melodies, writing musical elements, arranging song structure, harmonic development, etc.).

It does not apply to:

  • Mixing

  • Mastering

  • Recording engineering

  • Technical editing

  • Other non-compositional services

Where applicable, a separate Royalty Agreement will be issued and must be signed before release.

9. Intellectual Property

9.1 Client Materials

You confirm that you have the legal right to use any materials you provide to me and that they do not infringe any third-party rights.

You agree to indemnify me against any claims arising from materials you supply.

9.2 Ownership

Ownership of the final master recording transfers to you upon:

  • Full payment of fees, and

  • Signature of any applicable royalty agreement.

I retain the right to use excerpts of the work for portfolio, showreel, website, and promotional purposes unless otherwise agreed in writing.

10. Delivery & File Storage

Final files will be delivered in agreed formats.

It is your responsibility to download and back up files upon delivery.

I am not obliged to store project files indefinitely.

11. Consumer Cancellation Rights (Online Purchases)

If you are purchasing as a consumer online, you may have a 14-day cancellation right under the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013.

However, if you request that work begins within that 14-day period, you acknowledge that:

  • Once the service has been fully performed, you lose your right to cancel.

  • If partially performed, you may be liable for work completed up to cancellation.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted under Scots law:

  • My total liability shall not exceed the total fee paid for the relevant project.

  • I shall not be liable for indirect or consequential losses (including loss of revenue, business, or opportunity).

Nothing excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any liability that cannot legally be limited.

Credit

I believe credit is an important part of creative collaboration.

You agree that I shall receive appropriate production credit on all releases and public uses of the Work where I have provided services, including but not limited to streaming platforms, digital stores, physical releases, press materials and social media announcements.

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the credit shall read substantially as:

“Produced by Stefan Celosia”
(or where applicable, “Co-Written by Stefan Celosia” / “Arranged by Stefan Celosia”)

Where platform functionality allows, you agree to:

  • Tag or credit Stefan Celosia Music on social media posts relating to the release;

  • Include a link to my website (www.stefancelosia.com or current official website) in release credits, video descriptions, press kits or similar locations where production credits are customarily displayed;

  • Provide appropriate metadata credit on digital distribution platforms where available.

Failure by a third-party distributor to display metadata credits shall not constitute a breach, provided reasonable efforts were made to include accurate credit information upon submission.

This clause does not grant me ownership of the master recording except where otherwise agreed, but ensures proper professional attribution for work carried out.

If you have any concerns about how credit is displayed, I am always happy to discuss this in advance.

13. Force Majeure

I am not liable for delays or failure to perform caused by circumstances beyond my reasonable control.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the law of Scotland.
Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Scottish courts.

15. Questions & Flexibility

Music is collaborative. If you have any reservations or questions about these Terms — especially around royalty splits or project structure — please don’t hesitate to get in touch. I’m always happy to discuss options so we can find a plan that works best for your project.