Intellectual Property & Studio Access Agreement

d/b/a Cubtone Soundworks

Website:CubtoneSoundworks.com

  • 1. PURPOSE

  • This Agreement governs:

  • Protection of Engineer’s intellectual property

  • Ownership and licensing of mixing efforts and creative contributions

    • Protection of Engineer’s private studio space

    • Confidentiality of materials and methods

    • Limitations regarding recording, photography, and access

    • 2. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OWNERSHIP

    • 2.1 Pre-Existing Works

    • All pre-existing works, including but not limited to:

    • Mixing templates

    • Signal chains

    • Presets

    • Custom processing chains

    • Session configurations

    • Proprietary workflow methods

    • Studio layout and acoustic treatments

    • Branding elements of Cubtone Soundworks remain the sole and exclusive property of the

    • Engineer.

  • Nothing in this Agreement transfers ownership of such materials to the Client.

  • 2.2 Mixing Contributions

  • ‍Unless otherwise agreed in writing:

    • The Client retains ownership of the underlying musical compositions and recordings.

    • The Engineer retains ownership of:


      • All mix session files

      • Custom mix processing chains

      • Project session data

      • Alternate versions not delivered

      • Raw working files

      • 3. PAYMENT CONDITION

    • Failure to pay voids any implied license to use the mix.


    • 4. CONFIDENTIALITY

    • The Client agrees that:

    • All studio techniques, workflow methods, and proprietary processes are confidential.

    • No screenshots, recordings, live streaming, or duplication of Engineer’s processes are

    • permitted.

    • The Client shall not disclose or reverse engineer proprietary mixing approaches.

    • 5. PRIVATE STUDIO PROTECTION

    • Cubtone Soundworks is a private studio facility.

    • The Client agrees:

    • Access is by appointment only.

    • No additional guests without prior written approval.

    • No photography or video recording inside the studio without written consent.

    • No replication of studio design, signal flow, or configuration.

    • 6. NON-DISCLOSURE OF LOCATION

    • Client agrees not to:

    • Publicly disclose the studio address

    • Post location details online

    • Share entry methods or security information

    • 7. CREDIT

    • Unless otherwise agreed, Client shall provide credit as:

    • “Mixed by Rob ‘Cubby’ Colby – Cubtone Soundworks”

    • Credit placement subject to industry standards.

    • 8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

    • Engineer shall not be liable for:

    • Indirect or consequential damages

    • Lost profits

    • Third-party distribution issues

    • Mastering or post-delivery alterations made by other.