>We will talk via phone, zoom, text, email. Whatever works best for you.

>We will collaborate on a plan for your soundtrack.

>We will sign a contract to begin the collaboration.

>I will send you a draft of the project to make sure we are on the right path.

>After your approval of the draft I will have the soundtrack mixed and mastered and then emailed to you in HD Wav file format.

>I will do up to 3 revisions for each track if necessary.

License & Terms of Use

These terms govern the creation, delivery, and use of custom sound design, ambient music, soundscapes, and original audio compositions provided by Tim Norton Soma Quest.

By purchasing, commissioning, or using the delivered audio, the Client agrees to the following terms.

1. License Grant & Permitted Uses

Upon receipt of full payment, the Sound Designer grants the Client a license to use the commissioned audio for personal and commercial purposes, subject to the restrictions outlined in this agreement.

Permitted uses include, but are not limited to:

• Film & Video: Films, documentaries, short films, video productions, online videos, and other audiovisual media.

• Digital Products & Applications: Mobile applications, software, video games, websites, and digital experiences.

• Wellness & Therapeutic Experiences: Meditation, breathwork, yoga, somatic practices, sound therapy, relaxation, and other wellness-related programs.

• Education & Instruction: Online courses, workshops, classes, training programs, guided practices, and educational materials.

• Commercial & Promotional Projects: Advertisements, branded content, marketing materials, presentations, and other commercial productions.

• Personal Use: Private listening, personal meditation, relaxation, and other noncommercial activities.

The Client may monetize projects incorporating the audio, including through advertising, subscriptions, paid courses, memberships, streaming services, ticket sales, and other commercial distribution models, provided the audio is incorporated into a larger project or experience and is not distributed in violation of these terms.

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the license applies to the specific audio files delivered to the Client and does not automatically extend to unrelated projects, additional tracks, or future commissions.

2. Ownership & Copyright

All original compositions, soundscapes, recordings, arrangements, and other audio materials created by the Sound Designer remain the intellectual property of the Sound Designer, unless a separate written agreement explicitly states otherwise.

The Client receives a license to use the delivered audio, not ownership of the underlying composition or sound recording.

The Sound Designer retains all rights not expressly granted under this agreement, including copyright, reproduction rights, distribution rights, and the right to license the audio to other parties, subject to any separate written exclusivity agreement.

3. Prohibited Uses

The Client may not use, distribute, or exploit the delivered audio in the following ways:

3.1. Standalone Redistribution or Resale

The Client may not sell, resell, sublicense, redistribute, share, or otherwise make the audio available as a standalone music track, soundscape, recording, or audio product, whether for free or for payment.

This includes distributing the audio as a music download, stock audio asset, sample pack, sound library, or other product where the audio itself is the primary item being offered.

3.2. False Authorship or Composer Attribution

The Client may not claim to be the original composer, creator, or copyright owner of the audio.

The Client may identify themselves as the creator or producer of a larger project incorporating the audio, provided this does not misrepresent the authorship or ownership of the underlying music.

3.3. Standalone YouTube or Streaming Uploads

The Client may not upload or distribute the delivered audio as a standalone track on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, or other streaming or content-sharing platforms in a manner that presents the Client as the original composer or rights holder.

This restriction does not prohibit the Client from using the audio within permitted audiovisual productions, guided practices, courses, applications, or other projects described in Section 1.

3.4. Content Identification & Copyright Claims

The Client may not register the audio, or any substantially identical version of it, with YouTube Content ID or any comparable automated rights-management or fingerprinting system in a way that claims ownership of the Sound Designer's original work or restricts the Sound Designer's legitimate use and distribution of that work.

The Client may not issue copyright claims, takedown notices, or other ownership-based restrictions against the Sound Designer's original work without a legitimate legal basis.

3.5. Unauthorized Licensing to Third Parties

The Client may not independently license, transfer, or grant third parties rights to use the audio as a standalone composition or recording. Third parties may access the audio as part of a permitted project, subject to the applicable project-use rights and this agreement.

4. Modifications & Derivative Works

The Client may edit, trim, loop, fade, adjust the volume of, or synchronize the audio with other media as reasonably necessary for an authorized project.

The Client may not substantially rework, sample, repurpose, or create derivative audio products for independent distribution or resale without prior written permission from the Sound Designer.

Any permitted modification does not transfer ownership of the original composition or recording to the Client.

5. Delivery, Payment & Revisions

The scope of work, deliverables, fees, delivery format, timeline, and included revisions will be agreed upon separately in writing before work begins.

The license described in this agreement becomes effective upon receiving the first drafts of the project.

Additional revisions, alternate versions, new deliverables, or changes beyond the agreed scope may incur additional fees.

6. Attribution

Attribution is very much appreciated but is not required unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Where appropriate, the Client is encouraged to credit the Sound Designer as the creator of the original sound design or music. Any credit provided must not misrepresent the respective roles of the Client and Sound Designer.

7. Portfolio & Promotional Use

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the Sound Designer may reference the commissioned work in their professional portfolio, website, showreel, and promotional materials.

The Sound Designer will not knowingly disclose the Client's confidential information or unpublished project materials in violation of a separate confidentiality agreement.

If a project is confidential, subject to an embargo, or otherwise restricted from public disclosure, the Client should communicate those restrictions before the work begins.

8. Third-Party Materials

If the delivered audio incorporates third-party samples, software instruments, sound libraries, or other licensed materials, the Client's use of those elements remains subject to any applicable third-party license restrictions.

The Sound Designer does not grant rights beyond those they own or are authorized to sublicense.

9. Limitation of License & Unauthorized Use

The license granted under these terms is limited to the rights expressly described in this agreement.

Any use outside the permitted scope requires prior written authorization from the Sound Designer. Unauthorized use may constitute a breach of this agreement or an infringement of applicable intellectual property rights.

The Sound Designer reserves the right to pursue remedies available under applicable law for unauthorized use.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Sound Designer will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from the Client's use of the delivered audio.

Nothing in this agreement excludes or limits liability where doing so would be prohibited by applicable law.

11. Governing Law

This agreement will be governed by the laws, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles.

Any dispute arising under this agreement will be handled by the courts or other dispute-resolution forum with appropriate jurisdiction, subject to applicable law.

12. Entire Agreement & Amendments

This agreement, together with any written project-specific terms, constitutes the agreement between the Sound Designer and the Client regarding the licensed use of the delivered audio.

Any amendment, expanded license, exclusive-use arrangement, or transfer of ownership must be agreed upon in writing by both parties.

If any provision of this agreement is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to apply to the extent permitted by law.

Acknowledgment

By commissioning, purchasing, or using the delivered audio, the Client acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to these terms.

Revisions, Feedback & Scope of Work

1. Included Revisions

Each commissioned track includes up to three (3) rounds of revisions at no additional charge. These revisions apply to the draft audio delivered by the Sound Designer and must remain within the original project brief, agreed creative direction, and scope of work.

2. Definition of a Revision Round

One revision round consists of one consolidated set of feedback submitted by the Client, followed by the Sound Designer's implementation of the requested changes and delivery of an updated draft.

The Client should consolidate feedback from all relevant stakeholders into a single response for each round. Additional feedback submitted after a revision round has been completed may count toward the next available round.

3. Examples of Included Revisions

Included revisions may involve adjustments to the existing composition, such as:

• Changes to sound levels, tonal balance, atmosphere, or intensity.

• Adjustments to the arrangement, pacing, transitions, or duration within a reasonable scope.

• Refinements to instrumentation, textures, effects, or other existing sound elements.

• Minor creative adjustments intended to bring the draft into closer alignment with the original project brief.

4. Additional Revisions & Fees

Once the three included revision rounds have been used, additional revisions will be billed at the Sound Designer's standard rate, or at a fixed fee agreed upon in writing before the additional work begins.

The Sound Designer will communicate any applicable additional fees and obtain the Client's approval before proceeding with billable revisions.

5. Changes Outside the Original Scope

Requests that substantially change the original creative brief, establish a new creative direction, require a new composition, or involve significant additional production work are considered out-of-scope work rather than standard revisions.

Such requests may require a revised project quote, additional fees, and an adjusted delivery timeline. The Sound Designer will discuss these changes with the Client and obtain written approval before proceeding.

6. Review Period & Feedback

The Client agrees to review each draft and provide consolidated feedback within five (5) to seven (7) business days of delivery, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Delays in receiving feedback may extend the project timeline. If the Client does not provide feedback within the agreed review period, the Sound Designer may pause the project until feedback is received.

7. Final Approval

The Client is responsible for reviewing and approving the final audio before its intended use. Requests for changes after final approval, or after the project has been closed, may be treated as additional billable work.

Revisions are intended to refine the agreed creative direction and do not guarantee approval by every stakeholder or a change in the Client's preferences after the agreed scope has been fulfilled.

Generally a week per track.

It all depends on the extent of the project and how many ongoing projects I currently have.

I will need a 50% deposit for the project before any work is delivered. The remaining 50% must be paid before the finalized mixed and mastered version is sent.

Payments can be made via PayPal or Venmo

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