Terms and conditions

TERMS AND CONDITIONS / LICENSE AGREEMENT – CONTRACT:

1. The subject of the contract and contractual parties

The subject of the contract is agreement, and definition of rights and obligations agreed between the client and mastering studio about providing mastering, mixing or sound editing services.

Client is person who is communicating with mastering studio and sending tracks to mastering studio usually via e-mails onlinemasteringstudioeu(at)gmail(dot)com and then ordering paid services by mastering studio , hereinafter referred to as client.

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Mastering studio is provider of mastering, mix or sound editing services (ONLINEMASTERINSTUDIO.EU by Marian B.mastering studios) hereinafter referred to as mastering studio.

Mastering studio will send this license agreement / contract in attachment of first or any other e-mail sent to client and license agreement is visible as link at the bottom of mastering studio website www.g-sonique.com at mastering area of website.

2. Contractual conditions

By sending any tracks / music / material to ONLINEMASTERINSTUDIO.EU by Marian B. mastering studio or by ordering any services from ONLINEMASTERINSTUDIO.EU by Marian B.mastering studio client agree with following
terms and conditions:

2.1 All music / tracks / material that client is sending to ONLINEMASTERINSTUDIO.EU by Marian B.mastering studio is his own music material, client is copyright owner or he is fully allowed to work with this material / sending it to mastering studio by copyright owner, other band members etc. Point 2.1. Refers also to reference records / examples of
mastering/sound which client would like to achieve. ONLINEMASTERINSTUDIO.EU by Marian B.mastering studio is not responsible for any loss if you send them any material/files that are violating copyrights.

2.2 Client is allowing ONLINEMASTERINSTUDIO.EU by Marian B.mastering studio to work with material/files that client sent to mastering studio via internet or post – mastering studio can master / edit it, mix it, prepare samples of mastering for client, upload it to password or link or other protected server / storage and send links to client via e-mail or other
communication service.

2.3 ONLINEMASTERINSTUDIO.EU by Marian B.mastering studio can upload track to private password or link protected server or storage. ONLINEMASTERINSTUDIO.EU by Marian B. mastering studio is not responsible for any
hacker / pirate attack of it’s or 3rd party server / storage, or if hackers attack client’s e-mail account and stole download links or if client or 3rd party connected with client accidentally publish download links on-line. Links should remain secret between client and mastering studio and link can be sent only to client’s e-mail.

2.4 ONLINEMASTERINSTUDIO.EU by Marian B.mastering studio will charge price per one mastered song based on actual price list available at the website or individual written agreement.

2.5 Within test mastering client will receive just part of song, not full length song. If client order full EP mastering (5 or more songs) client will receive one test mastered song in full length free of charge or in small price of test mastering (5 Eur). This is available only for new customers which never mastered with ONLINEMASTERINSTUDIO.EU by Marian B.before.

2.6 Mastering should be paid after test mastering song is sent and client agree/like sound of test mastering, but before full mastered album is sent – ONLINEMASTERINSTUDIO.EU by Marian B. mastering studio will send all mastered tracks after receiving payment for mastering. Not before payment is done.

2.7 Client can require one revision of one song if full album mastering is paid. Next revisions can be charged based on our price per hour rate and time spent on  additional work. If mastered songs are sent client may require one revision and ONLINEMASTERINSTUDIO.EU by Marian B.mastering studio will do their best to meet client’s requirements
(not every time guaranteed – depends on mix of song and other factors). Client cannot require money back if client once liked test mastering sound and ordered mastering of next songs on basis of test mastering.

2.8 Studio equipment and design can be changed / updated or different then at currently non updated version of website. You are paying for results only – mastered tracks in the same/similar style like your free test mastering.

2.9 ONLINEMASTERINSTUDIO.EU by Marian B.mastering studio can use various traditional and untraditional analog and/or digital mastering methods to master your music by their own decision. Mastering process, equipment and methods should kept secret, and you cannot require information of secret methods used for mastering of your
records – you are paying for mastering not information. If it is necessary for special type of music only digital methods could be used. (eg. Restoration,  bad mix mastering)

2.10 In case that ONLINEMASTERINSTUDIO.EU by Marian B.mastering studio is busy / has lot of work / or it is required by type of music material (example: restoration, stem mastering, mixing, mastering) client agree by accepting this agreement / by sending tracks to mastering studio that mastering, mixing or sound designing can be done in smaller
studio B or studio C (currently not displayed at website). Mastering studio do not need to ask client for permission before mastering, mixing or sound editing his record/material to studio B or C. But mastering studio should ensure that both test mastering and final paid mastering will be done in the same studio, with same or similar sound  that client accepted during test mastering.

2.11 ONLINEMASTERINSTUDIO.EU by Marian B.mastering studio reserves unlimited long-term time period to master your music if necessary, but will do their best to meet your deadlines written in e-mail.

2.12 ONLINEMASTERINSTUDIO.EU by Marian B.mastering studio is not responsible for any loss caused by mastering, mixing or sound designing / editing of your records, by uploading them to private storage / server or for any other loss caused by cooperation and communication between client and mastering studio. Client cannot ask for any kind of
compensation or loss caused by cooperation with mastering studio.

3. Agreement about the governing law and the arbitration clause

3.1 All the previous agreements, oral and written, relating to the negotiation about this contract between the contractual parties expire on the effective day of this agreement and are replaced (substituted) by this agreement.
3.2 In case that particular terms of this agreement are invalid, and also due to the changes in the law regulations of some State, in which the performance of this contract will be carried out or in which will be the seat of one of the parties, or within the European Communities, the validity of other provisions of this contract
remains intact. In this case, the parties undertake to replace the invalid provisions with valid ones, otherwise in the cases ruled by invalid provisions, the relevant provisions of valid applicable law will be used.
3.3 The contractual parties agree that all disputes arising out of this contract or in connection with this contract will be solved by mutual agreement. In case that it is not possible to reach a compromise, disputes will be definitely resolved by arbitration proceedings.
3.4 The contractual parties agreed that the material law of the Slovak Republic is valid for the  rights and obligations of both parties, which are not stipulated in this contract and also for the eventual negotiated disputes.
3.5 All disputes arising out of this contract will be definitely resolved by arbitration in accordance with the Order of the Arbitration Court of the Slovak Republic. The dispute will be decided by three arbitrators. Each of the contractual parties appoints one arbitrator. Two appointed arbitrators will select on the basis of the
agreement the third arbitrator, which will act as chairman. If one party does not appoint its own arbitrator  within thirty days after receipt of notification of the second party, or if two appointed arbitrators do not reach an agreement on the third arbitrator, in this case here agreed arbitration court will appoint the chairman
arbitrator and in case of necessity also the second arbitrator. The consignment is in case of arbitration dispute considered as being delived on the date of  its delivery to the address of the seat of the contracting party stipulated in the header of this contract, and in the case of not taking of the consignment on the date of its storage at the post office. In case of the violation of this contract with the rules of arbitration proceedings in accordance with the Regulation of the
Arbitration Court of the Slovak Republic will the appoitment of the arbitrators and the delivery of the consignments to the participants be performed on the basis of the valid rules of the cited Regulation.
3.6 The arbitrament issued according this contract will be definitive and the parties agree to fullfil it without delay.
3.7 Any arbitrament of the arbitration court, which is in accordance with this agreement can be executed by the court of competent jurisdiction.3.8 The contractual parties agree that eventual arbitration proceedings according to the Article of the contract will be conducted in Slovak language.

4. Duration of the contract

This contract comes into force on the day of when client send e-mail to ONLINEMASTERINSTUDIO.EU by Marian B.mastering studio and their e-mail onlinemasteringstudioeu(at)gmail(dot)com or by requesting free test mastering, and contract is valid for the unlimited period of time.

5. Protection of trade secret

The contract as well as all other information provided to the client are confidential. The client can not publish the content of the contract, contract terms including the financial ones or other provided data and information from the mastering studio and distibute them.

6. The final provisions

6.1 This agreement shall enter into force and effect on the date of starting digital or other communication with ONLINEMASTERINSTUDIO.EU by Marian B.mastering studio and or sending audio material to ONLINEMASTERINSTUDIO.EU by Marian B.for test mastering. Client agree with full contract by sending tracks / music material or starting communication with mastering studio.

6.2 The contract was concluded on the basis of free, serious, definitive and clear will, not in pressure under the significantly disadvantegeous conditions.

6.3 The contractual parties declare that they have read this agreement, they understood its content, they agree with it without restrictions.

GDPR TERMS AND PRIVACY POLICY AND COOKIES POLICY

Effective Date: October 2025
Last Update: October 2025

1. INTRODUCTION

This GDPR Terms and Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy (hereinafter referred to as the “Policy”) describes how Online mastering studio EU / www.onlinemasteringstudio.eu (hereinafter referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you use our website, online shop, software products, and related services.

Our goal is to ensure transparency and compliance with all applicable personal data protection laws, particularly:

• the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), and
• the Act No. 18/2018 Coll. on Personal Data Protection and its amendments in the Slovak Republic.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the highest standards of data protection, confidentiality, and integrity.

2. CONTROLLER / MANUFACTURER

The Controller / Manufacturer is:
Online mastering studio EU / www.onlinemasteringstudio.eu
921 01 Piešťany
Slovakia
European Union
Responsible person: Marian B.
Contact email: onlinemasteringstudioeu (at) gmail.com

If you have any questions regarding the processing of your personal data, please contact us at the above address.
If your email is undelivered, please reach us by phone or through the contact form on our website.

3. WHAT PERSONAL DATA DO WE COLLECT

To process your order, create your account, communicate with you, and deliver our software and services, we may collect the following personal data:

• Identification and contact data: first name, last name, title, billing and shipping address, country, phone number, email address.
• Order and transaction data: information about purchased products, order history, invoice data, account number, and email used for payment.
• User account data: login name, encrypted password, preferences, order history, support requests.
• Technical and behavioral data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device information, visited pages, time spent on site, referring URLs, and other analytics data (via cookies or analytical tools such as Google Analytics).
• Marketing data: newsletter subscription status, marketing preferences, email used for newsletter or demo downloads.
• Contact form and communication data: contents of emails, inquiries, and support messages.
• Social media profile data: name, profile picture, or public posts if you interact with our services through social media integrations.
• Emails for digital materials and downloads: when you provide an email to download demo versions, free materials, or digital products.

We do not collect or store any additional data beyond what is listed above.

4. HOW WE COLLECT YOUR DATA

We collect your data in several ways:

1. Directly from you, when you:
   1. create a user account,
   1. place an order,
   1. fill out a contact form,
   1. subscribe to our newsletter,
   1. download demo or software products, or
   1. contact us via email or phone.
2. Automatically, through cookies and analytical tracers for website functionality, analytics, and performance monitoring.
3. Through our payment gateways, when you make an order. In this case, the payment gateway shares your data listed in Article 3 to process your order securely.
4. From third parties or partners, such as payment processors, marketing platforms, or analytical tools, or from publicly available data sources.

No additional collection methods are used.

5. WHY WE COLLECT YOUR DATA

We collect your data to:

• deliver your orders and fulfil the purchase contract,
• create and manage your customer account,
• issue invoices and comply with legal obligations,
• provide technical support and respond to inquiries,
• send newsletters and marketing communications (only upon your active consent).

By submitting your email anywhere on our site and agreeing to its use, you consent to receiving occasional marketing or informational messages from Online mastering studio EU / www.onlinemasteringstudio.eu You may unsubscribe anytime by clicking “unsubscribe” in the footer of our emails.

5A. LEGAL BASIS AND PURPOSE OF PROCESSING (Art. 6(1) GDPR)

6. WHO PROCESSES YOUR DATA

Your data is processed only by authorized employees responsible for technical support, invoicing, communication, and account management.
Data Processor: Online mastering studio EU / www.onlinemasteringstudio.eu , Piešťany, Slovakia.
Responsible Person: Marian B. – onlinemasteringstudioeu (at) gmail.com

Your data is not shared with any unauthorized third parties.

6A. RECIPIENTS OF PERSONAL DATA

We may share your personal data only when necessary for the purposes stated above, under proper Data Processing Agreements (Art. 28 GDPR). Recipients include:

• IT and Hosting Providers: third-party hosting, website maintenance, and cloud storage providers ensuring platform functionality and data security.
• Payment Gateways: Stripe, PayPal, GoPay, TrustPay – process payments independently.
• Marketing and Analytical Tools: Google Ireland Ltd. (Analytics, Ads, Tag Manager), Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd. (Facebook, Instagram Pixel).
• Carriers and Postal Services: Slovenská pošta, DPD, GLS (for order delivery).
• Email and Newsletter Services: Mailchimp, Brevo, SMTP server, or our own email infrastructure.
• Public Authorities: if required by law or court order.
• Mergers and Acquisitions: in case of a company merger, sale, or transfer of business ownership.

All partners are bound by GDPR-compliant data processing agreements.

7. HOW LONG WE STORE YOUR DATA

• For orders and invoices – 10 years (required by accounting and tax laws).
• For customer accounts – for as long as your account remains active, plus 2 years after closure.
• For newsletter subscriptions – until you withdraw your consent.
• For communication data – up to 2 years from the last interaction unless required longer for legal purposes.

8. HOW YOU CAN REVIEW YOUR DATA

After logging into your account, you can download a ZIP archive containing all personal data stored about you.
This allows you to confirm that we hold only the information described in Article 3 and nothing more.

9. HOW TO DELETE YOUR DATA

You can delete your data directly from your account using the one-click deletion tool.
Alternatively, contact our support to disable your account and remove all related data.
After deletion, you will lose access to your account, as all related records (including login data) are permanently erased.

10. SECURITY OF YOUR DATA

Your data is stored on secure servers protected by modern firewalls, antivirus software, SSL/TLS encryption, and limited access permissions.

We apply strict technical and organisational measures to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, loss, or disclosure.
Regular backups and vulnerability audits are performed.

In the event of a data breach that may pose a risk to your rights, we will notify the Office for Personal Data Protection of the Slovak Republic within 72 hours and affected users without undue delay.

Please keep your password confidential. You are responsible for maintaining the secrecy of your login credentials.

11. COOKIES POLICY

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content.

Types of Cookies Used:

• Necessary Cookies: essential for website operation (shopping cart, login).
• Analytical Cookies: monitor site performance via Google Analytics and Tag Manager.
• Marketing Cookies: for remarketing and ad personalization (Google Ads, Meta Pixel, Instagram).
• Functional Cookies: remember preferences like language and form entries.

Cookie consent is managed via CookieYes, which ensures compliance with the GDPR and ePrivacy Directive.
You can modify or withdraw consent at any time through the cookie icon or your browser settings.
Blocking certain cookies may affect website functionality.

12. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER GDPR

You have the following rights:

• Access (Art. 15) – know what data we hold.
• Rectification (Art. 16) – correct inaccurate data.
• Erasure (Art. 17) – delete your data (“right to be forgotten”).
• Restriction (Art. 18) – limit data processing.
• Data Portability (Art. 20) – receive and transfer your data.
• Objection (Art. 21) – object to data use, especially for marketing.
• Withdraw Consent (Art. 7(3)) – anytime, without affecting prior lawful processing.

We may request proof of identity to verify requests; such proof will be deleted once verification is complete.
All requests are answered within one (1) month, extendable by two (2) months for complex cases.
Contact: onlinemasteringstudioeu (at) gmail.com

13. TRANSFER OF DATA OUTSIDE THE EU

Your data is primarily processed within the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA).
However, data may be transferred outside the EU (e.g., to the USA) when using:

• Google Analytics / Google Ads
• Meta Platforms (Facebook, Instagram)
• Mailchimp / Newsletter tools

These transfers use Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and additional safeguards such as data minimization and anonymization.
Copies of such mechanisms are available upon request at onlinemasteringstudioeu (at) gmail.com

14. AUTOMATED DECISION-MAKING AND PROFILING

We do not engage in automated decision-making producing legal effects.
Limited profiling (e.g., aggregated audience analytics, demographic segmentation) may occur for marketing optimization, never without consent.

15. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may revise this Policy at any time.
Updated versions will be published on our website and take effect 180 days after publication, unless otherwise stated.
Continued use of our services after that period constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.

16. CONTACT INFORMATION

Online mastering studio EU / www.onlinemasteringstudio.eu
921 01 Piešťany, Slovak Republic
Email: onlinemasteringstudioeu (at) gmail.com
© 2025 Online mastering studio EU / www.onlinemasteringstudio.eu. All rights reserved.

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