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Our Terms & Conditions
Be Detailed: When providing project briefings, please include all necessary information. Any additional requests or changes not mentioned in the original briefing may incur extra charges.
Pronunciation Guide: Offer clear guidelines for pronunciation, either through phonetic spelling or audio. Pronunciation-based revisions are chargeable. You can use phonetic spelling or offer an audio recording.
Delivery: Standard delivery includes a single take of the script unless stated otherwise.
Ownership & Intellectual Property
All creative work remains the intellectual property of LFM Audio (Living For Music Ltd) until payment is complete, and the usage of working files, music, and creative concepts is restricted without our written consent.
LFM Audio retains ownership and control over all production materials, creative arrangements, and source components used in the creation of the final work, including any licensed or third-party elements integrated into the production.
All work created by LFM Audio on your behalf remains our intellectual property. You are granted an exclusive broadcast license to use the work, but cannot decompose, deconstruct, copy, or reproduce it without our written consent.
The exclusive broadcast license is perpetual for the client’s own station use but non-transferable and non-editable.
All LFM Audio productions are delivered under a licensing arrangement and do not constitute a work-for-hire or commissioned transfer of ownership. Full ownership or buyout of master and session materials is only granted if explicitly agreed in writing.
License to use the work strictly means the right to broadcast, stream, or publicly perform the finished version as delivered by LFM Audio.
This does not include rights to modify, remix, extract, or reuse its individual components.
Both parties agree not to infringe on each other’s intellectual property or copyrights.
Jingle Packages
Understand that other stations worldwide may use both composed and resung Jingle Packages.
Unauthorized Use of AI Technology
Using AI technologies to separate, modify, or reproduce voice and music components is strictly prohibited. Any use of our voice talents’ voices, music, or likenesses in AI-driven activities, such as generating, synthesizing, or altering audio content, will result in legal action and penalties.
Editing & Reproduction Rights
Our audio products, including radio imaging, music production, jingles, and advertisements, are licensed only for their original intended use.
Editing, reproducing, or redistributing these products is prohibited without a separate written agreement.
This does not apply to Video Voiceovers, which may have specific terms detailed elsewhere in the contract.
Our products, except for Video Voiceovers, are not licensed for editing or reproduction.
Delivery Method
We will digitally deliver the audio via a download link. Please note that we do not upload audio to phone systems.
Overdue Accounts
Late payments may result in collection fees, interest, and legal costs.
Cancellation & Adjustments
Once a project is initiated, any cancellation or changes will incur additional charges.
Club Top 40
This is a subscription product; please email to cancel and settle any outstanding balance beforehand.
Moral and Legal Standards
We reserve the right to decline scripts that violate our standards or those of our voice talents.
Voice Talent Conditions
Voice Talents we offer are non-market exclusive. The Voice Talent is a contractor to us and may decline a project. In this situation, an alternate voice talent will be provided. There may be instances where they are not available.
Project Delays
While we strive to meet our typical delivery timeframes, delays can occur due to multiple parties being involved, such as Voice Talents, Script Writers, and Producers.
Subscription Price Changes
Prices for subscription-based imaging may change from time to time. If a price change occurs, you will be given the opportunity to cancel any ongoing contract without penalties at that time.
Co-Branding
We grant each other an unlimited license to use company marks, images, trademarks, and slogans for promotional purposes during the term of this agreement. Both parties will use these assets responsibly.
Display and Use of LFM Audio’s Work
By default, we give you permission to display, play, market, advertise, or present the work created by LFM Audio on your behalf. However, you are not entitled to any royalties for jingles we have created for you.
Dispute Resolution & Governing Law
Any dispute shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of New Zealand, and both parties consent to that jurisdiction.
This agreement is governed by the laws of New Zealand. Both parties acknowledge reading and understanding the terms of this agreement.
Payment Terms
Invoices must be paid within the specified terms. If payment is not made on time, we may engage a debt collection agency and add interest to the account. All debt collection costs will be passed on to the client.
We are reasonable and friendly, but our producers and voice talents deserve to be paid for their work.
Approval of a quote, written confirmation, or payment of an invoice constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions.
By placing an order with LFM Audio, you automatically agree to these terms and conditions.
Liability
LFM Audio is not liable for delays or damages that are beyond our control.
Refund Policy
We are committed to delivering high-quality services. Once a project is initiated, refunds, script changes, and cancellations are not permissible except in cases of non-delivery or significant pronunciation errors on our part.