Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions

Studio Bookings & Recordings

  1. Crukces charges on an hourly basis for the time consumed in the studio by the client.
  2. Crukces charges extra for Extended Timings and Night timings. Please get in touch with the studio for current booth rates.
  3. Regular Timings (RT/RTC/OSRT) are from 1100-2100 hours Mondays till Sundays.
    Extended Timings (ET/OSET) are from 0800-1100 and 2100-0000 hours Mondays till Sundays.
    Night Timings (RE/OSRE) are from 0000-0800 hours Mondays till Sundays.
  4. The session time shall start at the booking time/visit time/setup time of the client, whichever is earlier.
  5. Sessions can be rescheduled 48 hours before the scheduled start time.
  6. Sessions rescheduled between 48 hours to 1 hour before the scheduled start time shall attract 50% of the booked session cost as a rescheduling/cancellation fee.
  7. Sessions rescheduled within 1 hour of the scheduled start time, Sessions booked on Sundays and any other festive days indicated by the studio in writing before booking, shall attract 100% of the booked session cost as a rescheduling/cancellation fee.
  8. For active Club Crukces Members, the cancellation/rescheduling penalty shall be levied as per their membership terms and conditions.
  9. The client has to pay 100% of add-on costs as a penalty for any rescheduled/canceled sessions.
  10. We generally deliver the recording files within 2 business days (Weekdays). Should you require the files earlier, please place a request with the recording engineer and we’ll be happy to accommodate your request if the timelines allow!
  11. For active Club Crukces Members, the delivery of files shall be done as per the timelines mentioned in the membership.
  12. For sessions extending beyond the prebooked time, the client shall be charged as per the prevailing studio rates. Please ask any of our staff to know the current applicable charges.
  13. Editing/compiling charges are billed as per the consumed studio time.
  14. For Video Shoots/ Workshops / Special Requests, the studio may ask the client for a security deposit which shall be refunded within 24 hours upon completion of their session.
  15. In case of any breakage/damages to the studio property, the client shall be liable to pay in full for a repair or replacement. By booking a session at Crukces Studios, the client agrees that the cost indicated by the studio for repair/replacement is final. It cannot be negotiated and no disputes can be raised for the shared cost. This cost must be paid to the studio within 7 days of the session date. If not paid within 7 days, the studio reserves the right to initiate legal proceedings for recovery of the money at their preferred jurisdiction. The client shall also be charged all legal, statutory & time-billing expenses.
  16. Any recording files/files generated at the session in the studio are the property of Crukces Studios Pvt Ltd until the payment for the session has been made in full.
  17. The studio shall release the recording files only upon complete payments. If the client and studio are under a contract, the terms and conditions outlined in the contract shall prevail.

Artist's Package

  1. Songs exceeding three minutes’ length will incur a charge of 5000/- for every one exceeded minute. Any amount of increment in the duration of the song will be rounded to the next minute.
  2. Additional studio hours can be purchased as per the current prevailing charges.
  3. Recording time can be availed in 1 slot of 2 hours.
  4. Recording Time can only be utilized for vocal recording and one instrument for the particular song. Processing charges for instrument recorded on the client’s end shall be 2000/- per instrument not exceeding 2 layers/styles
  5. The Artist’s Package carries a maximum project time of 30 days. The starting date of the project will be marked from the first production demo delivery date/ first recording/practice session whichever is earlier. The client will have to pay 3000/- per month as a retainer charge for extending the project timeline.
  6. Processing for additional Backing Layers will be chargeable at 750/- per layer.

Digital Package

  1. Songs exceeding four minutes’ length will incur a charge of 7000/- for every one exceeded minute. Any amount of increment in the duration of the song will be rounded to the next minute.
  2. Additional studio hours can be purchased as per the current prevailing charges.
  3. Recording time can be availed in minimum slots of 2 hours and maximum slots of 4 hours.
  4. Recording time can only be utilized for vocal recordings and one instrument recording on the client’s end for that specific song. Processing charges for instruments recorded on the client’s end shall be 2000/- per instrument not exceeding 2 layers/styles.
  5. The Digital Package carries a maximum project time of 60 days. The starting date of the project will be marked from the first production demo delivery date/ first recording/practice session whichever is earlier. The client will have to pay 3000/- per month as a retainer charge for extending the project timeline.
  6. The project duration for packages/bulk projects is 1 year or as per contract.
  7. Processing for additional Vocal/Backing Layers will be chargeable at 1500/- per layer set.
  8. An extended set of Mastering file variants will cost 2000/- extra. The extended set includes :-
    Digital Distribution (DD) | .wav/.mp3 | 44.1KHz | 16Bits | -13LUFSi | -1.0dBTP
    YouTube (YT) | .wav/.mp3 | 44.1KHz | 24Bits | -12LUFSi | -1.05dBTP
    Loud Distribution (LD) | .wav/.mp3 | 44.1KHz | 16Bits | -11LUFSi | -1.0dBTP
    CD Quality (CD) | .wav/.mp3 | 44.1KHz | 16Bits | -9LUFSi | -0.3dBTP
    Studio Master (MA) | .wav/.mp3 | 44.1/48KHz | 24Bits | -11LUFSi | -0.0dBTP
    The loudness here is indicative and can vary as per individual track requirements.

Hybrid Package

  1. Songs exceeding five minutes’ length will incur a charge of 10000/- for every one exceeded minute. Any amount of increment in the duration of the song will be rounded to the next minute.
  2. Additional studio hours can be purchased as per the current prevailing charges.
  3. Recording time can be availed in minimum slots of 2 hours and maximum slots of 4 hours.
  4. Recording time can only be utilized for recordings consisting of a maximum of two vocalists/instrumentalists or 4 microphones, whichever is lower. Processing charges for extra instruments recorded on the client’s end shall be 2000/- per instrument not exceeding 2 layers/styles.
  5. The Hybrid Package carries a maximum project time of 90 days. The starting date of the project will be marked from the first production demo delivery date/ first recording/practice session whichever is earlier. The client will have to pay 3000/- per month as a retainer charge for extending the project timeline.
  6. Processing for additional Vocal/Backing Layers will be chargeable at 1500 /- per layer set.
  7. An extended set of Mastering file variants will cost 1500/- extra. The extended set includes :-
    Digital Distribution (DD) | .wav/.mp3 | 44.1KHz | 16Bits | -13LUFSi | -1.0dBTP
    YouTube (YT) | .wav/.mp3 | 44.1KHz | 24Bits | -12LUFSi | -1.05dBTP
    Loud Distribution (LD) | .wav/.mp3 | 44.1KHz | 16Bits | -11LUFSi | -1.0dBTP
    CD Quality (CD) | .wav/.mp3 | 44.1KHz | 16Bits | -9LUFSi | -0.3dBTP
    Studio Master (MA) | .wav/.mp3 | 44.1/48KHz | 24Bits | -11LUFSi | -0.0dBTP
    The loudness here is indicative and can vary as per individual track requirements.

Hybrid Bands Package

  1. Songs exceeding six minutes’ length will incur a charge of 12000/- for every one exceeded minute. Any amount of increment in the duration of the song will be rounded to the next minute.
  2. Additional studio hours can be purchased as per the current prevailing charges.
  3. Recording time can be availed as per current prevailing studio charges.
  4. The Hybrid Bands Package carries a maximum project time of 90 days. The starting date of the project will be marked from the first production demo delivery date/ first recording/practice session whichever is earlier. The client will have to pay 6000/- per month as a retainer charge for extending the project timeline.
  5. Processing for additional Vocal/Backing Layers will be chargeable at 1500/-  per layer set

Karaoke Recordings

  1. Songs exceeding three minutes’ length will incur a charge of 1000/- for every one exceeded minute. Any amount of increment in the duration of the song will be rounded to the next minute.
  2. Additional studio hours can be purchased as per the current prevailing charges.
  3. Additional mixing & mastering will be done at 1000/- per revision. Revisions for mixing & mastering will lapse after 7 days from the delivery of the first mix. The client will have to pay additional charges as indicated by the studio for additional revisions.
  4. Recording time can be availed in 1 slot of 1 hour. Recording Time can only be utilized for vocal recording for one song.
  5. Extra Vocal Processing for all lead Vocal/Backing Layers will be chargeable at 1000/- per layer.
  6. An upgrade to Hybrid Mixing for the karaoke project can be purchased for 1000/- per song.
  7. Karaoke Recording Package/Vouchers have a maximum validity of one year from the date of issue. The studio shall not redeem expired vouchers.
  8. For Karaoke Recording Package/Vouchers, these terms and conditions override the ones mentioned on the backside of every voucher.

Voice Over Recordings

  1. The charges quoted are for the indicated project requirements. Additions, changes, or modifications to the voice-over, including but not limited to, the voice talent, the vision of the project, script length, script language, background scoring requirements, processing, editing may attract additional charges as indicated by the studio.
  2. Modification/Addition in the script will not be allowed in package costs after recording initiation.
  3. All projects carry unlimited mixing & editing revisions for locked script and deliverables for a period of 7 days until otherwise specified.
  4. Please specify audio requirements (if any) before starting the project. Crukces shall not be responsible for mismatched configurations. Our studio delivers all files in .WAV adhering to the following standards.
    48KHz | 24 bits | Stereo | -16-18 LUFSi | 0.0dB True Peak | Unditherd Masters.

Hybrid Mixing & Mastering

  1. Songs exceeding five minutes’ length will incur an additional mixing charge of 4000/- for every one exceeded minute. Any amount of increment in the duration of the song will be rounded to the next minute.
  2. Revisions for mixing & mastering will lapse after 30 days from the delivery of the first mix. The client will have to pay additional charges as indicated by the studio for additional revisions.
  3. Processing for additional Vocal/Backing Layers will be chargeable at 1500/- per layer set.
  4. Changes in approach/references/sound signature leading to a major change in the mixing approach shall be counted as a new project.
  5. For a project with more than 50 stems, the project files shall be inspected and a customized quotation shall be shared with the client.
  6. An extended set of Mastering file variants will cost 1500/- extra. The extended set includes :-
    Digital Distribution (DD) | .wav/.mp3 | 44.1KHz | 16Bits | -13LUFSi | -1.0dBTP
    YouTube (YT) | .wav/.mp3 | 44.1KHz | 24Bits | -12LUFSi | -1.05dBTP
    Loud Distribution (LD) | .wav/.mp3 | 44.1KHz | 16Bits | -11LUFSi | -1.0dBTP
    CD Quality (CD) | .wav/.mp3 | 44.1KHz | 16Bits | -9LUFSi | -0.3dBTP
    Studio Master (MA) | .wav/.mp3 | 44.1/48KHz | 24Bits | -11LUFSi | -0.0dBTP
    The loudness here is indicative and can vary as per individual track requirements.

General Terms & Conditions

  1. These terms & conditions will apply to all projects in addition to other categorically specified terms & conditions below.
  2. Crukces Studio will only provide a watermarked 96kbps mp3 file with a reduced/specified audio spectrum until the full payment has been made.
  3. All charges are excluding GST. 18% GST shall be levied on all services.
  4. Invoices once generated shall not be modified.
  5. Any service/product that does not come as part of our standard offering shall be counted as an add-on, including but not limited to all revision costs, artist fees, studio fees, special, other charges, etc. Payment for all add-ons has to be made in full in advance.
  6. For “custom” projects, a customized quotation, and additional terms & conditions may apply.
  7. Crukces shall not be responsible for any project delays arising out of the client’s failure to pay the studio charges on time, delay in response/feedback, unavailability for production/recording/practice/mixing/editing sessions, and unable to set a defined vision for the soundtrack.
  8. In case of cancellations for projects booked but not started, the booking amount is not refundable. Projects once started cannot be canceled and no refund shall be issued.
  9. You acknowledge & accept that Crukces will be the sole legal owner of all the project/project-related content generated at Crukces, including all copyrights, and intellectual rights until the payment is made in full.
  10. For all payments delayed by 30 days, you shall be charged an interest of 18% interest per annum for the remainder of the payment duration.
  11. All client files shall be stored for 1 year from the date of completion of the project in our Secure Server. Crukces shall not be responsible for ensuring future file compatibility for all stored files after 1 year.
  12. Crukces reserves the right to add/remove/amend the terms & conditions for all ongoing/future projects without prior notice.
  13. By starting a project with Crukces, “you/client” agree to all of the terms & conditions.

Club Crukces Terms & Conditions

  1. For additional Club Crukces Terms and Conditions, please visit www.crukces.com/clubcrukces

Festive Offers 2022 Additional T&C

  1. These terms & conditions will apply to all projects booked under festive offers in addition to other categorically specified terms & conditions, and general terms & conditions mentioned here on the website.
  2. The offers are valid for mentioned packages booked from midnight of 26/09/2022 till end of day 21/10/2022.
  3. The festive offer packages can be booked by paying the following booking payment:-
    A. Hybrid Package – 5000/-
    B. Digital Package – 5000/-
    C. Cover Package – 5000/-
    D. Karaoke Package – 4000/-
    E. Karaoke Package Set of 10 – 33999/-
    F. Hourly Recording Package – 100% Advance for booking time
    G. Mixing & Mastering – 5000/-
    To start the project, the client shall have to pay the sum in accordance with the following payment schedule:-
    A. Hybrid Package –  Upon start = 15000/- | On Recording day = Full Balance
    B. Digital Package – Upon start = 10000/- | On Recording day = Full Balance
    C. Cover Package – Upon start = Full Balance
    D. Mixing & Mastering – Upon start = Full Balance
  4. All Projects/Packages booked under festive offers have to be initiated latest by 30/11/2022 with paid-up advance payment (upon start payment) to claim the offer benefits. For projects not started within the mentioned timelines shall be reverted back to the normal packages, and all additional benefits & discounts shall be revoked.
  5. Projects booked under festive packages have to be completed by 31/01/2023 (maximum project duration). For exceeded timeline, the client shall have to pay a fee of 5000/- or 20% of the project value (whichever is greater) per month to keep the project active.
  6. The festive offer packages cannot be modified/changed in any form, nor can be combined with any other discounts/packages/benefits, nor can be exchanged/redeemed for any other benefits or further cash discounts.
  7. All add-ons, including but not limited to all revision costs, artist fees, studio fees, special, other charges, extra services, etc shall be billed at the normal prevailing charges. Payment for all add-ons has to be made in full in advance.
  8. In case of cancellations, the studio shall not refund the booking amount.
  9. Any recordings booked within & as part of the festive packages, cannot be canceled/rescheduled by the client. In case of a No-Show, the booked recording hours for that session shall be deducted.
  10. The complementary Visualiser Videos shall be made from Stock Template options. Customized designs shall attract extra costs.
  11. The Studio will not be responsible for partial/no distribution and publishing, which is subject to approval from streaming platforms & publishing rights organizations.
  12. The song publishing as part of this package is only valid for original songs. By opting for song distribution, the client declares that they are the sole legal owner & copyright holder of the song. The client must pay any penalty raised by streaming platforms as part of copyright takedowns.
  13. The client acknowledges and might be required to sign a contract/NOC giving all distribution, and royalty collection rights to the studio. Without this, the studio cannot distribute the songs. All revenue generated from distribution/royalties/publishing/PRO shall be paid out in the following format, only after reaching a threshold of USD 250.
    Client – 50% of revenue
    Studio – 50% of revenue
  14. The festive offers are only available to individual customers and not businesses.
  15. Any number of projects can be started by one client as part of the festive offers.
  16. The offer benefits are subject to cleared advance payment as directed by the studio.
  17. The studio reserves the right to modify/withdraw/deny the offer without prior notice. This shall not be applicable to projects already started.

Valentine's Offers 2023 Additional T&C

  1. These terms & conditions will apply to all projects booked under valentine’s offers in addition to other categorically specified terms & conditions, and general terms & conditions mentioned here on the website.
  2. The offers are valid for mentioned packages booked from midnight of 10/02/2023 till end of day 19/02/2023.
  3. The Valentine’s offer packages can be booked by paying the following booking payment:-
    A. Hybrid Package – 5900/-
    B. Digital Package – 5900/-
    C. Cover Package – 5900/-
    D. Karaoke Package – 4720/-
    E. Karaoke Package Set of 10 – 40120/-
    F. Hourly Recording Package – 100% Advance for booking time
    G. Mixing & Mastering – 5900/-
    To start the project, the client shall have to pay the sum in accordance with the following payment schedule:-
    A. Hybrid Package –  Upon start = 15000/- | On Recording day = Full Balance
    B. Digital Package – Upon start = 10000/- | On Recording day = Full Balance
    C. Cover Package – Upon start = Full Balance
    D. Mixing & Mastering – Upon start = Full Balance
  4. All Projects/Packages booked under festive offers have to be initiated latest by 28/02/2023 with paid-up advance payment (upon start payment) to claim the offer benefits. For projects not started within the mentioned timelines shall be reverted back to the normal packages, and all additional benefits & discounts shall be revoked.
  5. Projects booked under festive packages have to be completed within 90 days of starting (maximum project duration). For exceeded timeline, the client shall have to pay a fee of 5000/- per month to keep the project active.
  6. The Valentine’s offer packages cannot be modified/changed in any form, nor can be combined with any other discounts/packages/benefits, nor can be exchanged/redeemed for any other benefits or further cash discounts.
  7. All add-ons, including but not limited to all revision costs, artist fees, studio fees, special, other charges, extra services, etc shall be billed at the normal prevailing charges. Payment for all add-ons has to be made in full in advance.
  8. All charges mentioned are excluding 18% GST
  9. In case of cancellations, the studio shall not refund the booking amount.
  10. Any recordings booked within & as part of the festive packages, cannot be canceled/rescheduled by the client. In case of a No-Show, the booked recording hours for that session shall be deducted.
  11. Any complimentary Visualiser Videos shall be made from Stock Template options. Customized designs shall attract extra costs.
  12. The festive offers are only available to individual customers and not businesses.
  13. Maximum 2 projects can be started by one client as part of Valentine’s offers.
  14. The offer benefits are subject to cleared advance payment as directed by the studio.
  15. The studio reserves the right to modify/withdraw/deny the offer without prior notice. This shall not be applicable to projects already started.
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