Studio Policy
Goldmine Podcast Studio LLC · Hollywood, Los Angeles
Goldmine Podcast Studio LLC (“Goldmine,” “we,” “us”) operates a premium podcast recording studio at 1141 Seward St., Los Angeles, CA 90038.
By booking a session, paying an invoice, or completing checkout on our website, you (“Client,” “you”) agree to this Studio Policy. Payment of any invoice or booking through our website constitutes acceptance of this Studio Policy.
This policy applies from the date of your payment for the applicable booking or package.
Questions: hello@goldminepodcast.com · 323-203-4256
1. Booking & confirmation
• Sessions are booked online (goldminepodcast.com/book-online), through our studio team, or via payment link (Stripe, PayPal, or bank transfer as offered).
• A booking is confirmed only after payment is received and you receive a confirmation email.
• Studio hours: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Pacific Time, seven days per week, subject to availability.
• Standard session length: 90 minutes, including setup and sound check with host and guests (typically 10–20 minutes at the start of the session).
• Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled start time.
• Last-minute bookings (session start less than 24 hours from booking time) incur a $50 surcharge.
• Sessions starting after 8:00 PM Pacific Time incur a late-night fee of $100 per hour (or any part thereof).
• Current rates and availability are listed on our Book Online page. Rates may change before a booking is confirmed and paid.
2. Cancellation & rescheduling
Single sessions
• Cancel or reschedule at least 72 hours before your session start time. Late cancellation (less than 72 hours) is charged 100% of the session fee.
• Reschedule requests for single sessions must be made at least 48 hours before the session.
Session packages (4-, 6-, and 10-session packages)
• Packages are valid for the period shown at booking (see table below).
• Cancel or reschedule an individual session at least 72 hours before that session’s start time to reschedule within your package term.
• Cancellation less than 72 hours before a scheduled session counts as a used session.
• Packages are non-transferable and non-shareable.
• Unused sessions after the package validity period expire and are non-refundable.
• Partial refunds are not offered on packages.
4-Session package - 2 months Validity - Up to 2 Included reschedules - Counts as 1 session (Late cancel (<72 h)
6-Session package - 3 months Validity - Up to 4 Included reschedules - Counts as 1 session (Late cancel (<72 h)
10-Session package - 6 months Validity - Up to 6 Included reschedules - Counts as 1 session (Late cancel (<72 h)
Reschedules beyond the included limit are subject to a $50 handling fee per change.
Refunds for eligible cancellations are processed within 7 business days to the original payment method.
3. Overtime
• Overtime is billed at $100 per 15-minute block after your booked session end time.
• Setup and sound check at the start of your session are included within your booked session time.
4. What’s included in a recording session
Each standard podcast recording session includes:
• Hollywood studio location with VIP gated parking
• On-site sound engineer
• Premium microphones and preamps · cinematic lighting
• Multi-camera capture (up to 6K RAW) · live switching
• Beverage bar · preset sets and white cyc (custom set builds available as add-ons)
Session files produced (typically same business day):
• Line-cut video (1080p MP4)
• Isolated camera files (1080p MP4)
• Isolated audio per microphone (WAV)
• On request: multicam DaVinci Resolve project and/or up to 6K isolated files
Post-production, editing, and content strategy are not included unless purchased separately. See Book Online or ask our team for a quote.
5. File delivery, retention & client responsibility
IMPORTANT - READ BEFORE YOUR SESSION
WE DELETE ALL SESSION FILES FROM GOLDMINE SYSTEMS 30 DAYS AFTER YOUR RECORDING DATE.
After 30 days, files are permanently removed. We do not archive client footage beyond this period unless you purchase extended media storage (see add-ons) or have a separate written agreement.
Download, back up, and confirm your files before this deadline. Goldmine is not responsible for files you did not retrieve in time.
File delivery options:
Producing your session files is included in your booking. How files are delivered to you may involve additional fees depending on the method you choose:
1. Client-provided drive at the studio
• Bring a USB-C SSD (2 TB or larger recommended). We can copy files to your drive at the end of your session when time and workflow allow.
• SSD rental or purchase may be available on site — ask before your session.
2. Cloud delivery
• We can upload to your Dropbox, Google Drive, or another platform you provide, subject to file size and studio availability.
• Cloud transfer and handling may incur an additional fee - confirm with our team before your session.
3. Paid delivery add-ons
• Priority file delivery (24 h), media storage, and related services are listed on Book Online and billed separately when selected.
After handoff - your responsibility
Once files have been copied to your hard drive, SSD, or cloud account:
• You are solely responsible for that drive, account, and all data on it.
• Drives and large media files are sensitive - improper ejection, formatting, physical damage, or software changes can corrupt or erase your files. Handle and back up your media immediately.
• Goldmine is not liable for loss, corruption, or inaccessibility of files after successful handoff to your media or cloud account.
Our 30-day retention applies to copies we hold - not to files already on your drive or cloud. Back up your footage as soon as you receive it.
Add-ons & other services:
Technical add-ons (during session) - current rates on Book Online:
Teleprompter $25
Live camera switching $100 / hour
Live streaming $150 / hour
Remote guest connection $100 / hour
Extra microphones $30 each
Extra cameras $100 each
Confidence monitor $100
Mini set design / furniture change $100
Priority file delivery (24 h) $200
Media storage 1 TB $150
Media storage 2 TB $250
Producer consultation (pre-session) $200
Post-production editing From $200
Other services (subject to separate quote and availability):
• Free Studio Tour & Consultation (30 min, $0)
• Podcast Recording Session - 90 min (single session)
• Session packages - 4, 6, or 10 sessions
• Studio rental - full day
• On-the-go podcast production (mobile team)
• YouTube setup & management - from $600/month
• Social media & content strategy - from $600/month
• Corporate / brand season productions - from $3,000
Full current pricing: goldminepodcast.com/book-online
Promotional offers (e.g. Studio Credit campaigns) are governed by the terms on the applicable offer page, not this general policy.
7. Payment
• Full payment is due at booking unless a custom corporate agreement states otherwise.
• We accept credit and debit cards, Stripe, PayPal, and bank transfer where offered.
• Payment confirms your booking and acceptance of this Studio Policy.
8. Studio rules, equipment & conduct
• Only Goldmine staff may move or adjust studio equipment.
• Clients are responsible for damage to studio property or equipment caused during their session. Report any damage immediately.
• Personal equipment is permitted with advance notice; Goldmine is not liable for loss or damage to client-owned gear.
• Professional behavior is required. Abusive conduct toward staff or guests may result in immediate session termination without refund.
• Off-camera guests are welcome and must follow the same conduct standards.
• Excessive mess or damage requiring extra cleaning may incur a cleaning fee at the studio’s discretion.
9. Content, privacy & marketing
• You retain ownership of your recorded content.
• You are responsible for all rights, licenses, and permissions (music, likeness, guest releases, and third-party material).
• Live-streaming or public broadcast from the studio requires advance notice and consent from all participants.
• Goldmine may use short excerpts of session content for marketing (website, social media, portfolio) unless you opt out in writing by email to hello@goldminepodcast.com.
• We treat client business information shared with us as confidential.
10. Corporate & custom agreements
For corporate clients, agencies, and brand-season productions, a signed custom agreement or statement of work may apply. Where a custom agreement exists, its terms supersede this general Studio Policy for that engagement.
11. Limitation of liability & disputes
• Goldmine provides studio facilities and production services with reasonable care. We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, or for lost profits or data beyond the fees paid for the affected booking.
• We delete session files from our systems 30 days after the recording date unless extended storage is purchased or agreed in writing. We are not liable for files not downloaded or backed up before deletion.
• After files are handed off to your drive, SSD, or cloud account, you assume full responsibility for that media. Goldmine is not liable for loss or corruption on client-owned or client-controlled storage.
• Our total liability for any claim relating to a booking is limited to the amount you paid for that booking or package.
Governing law: State of California, Los Angeles County.
Disputes: The parties agree to attempt good-faith mediation before pursuing litigation in Los Angeles County, California.