Terms & Conditions

Last updated: November 22nd, 2025

1. General

1.1. These Terms & Conditions apply to all offers, agreements, and services provided by Van Klinken Vocals, located at Sweder van Zuylenweg 15, 3553 HA Utrecht, The Netherlands.
1.2. By booking a singing performance or ordering a voice-over, the client agrees to these Terms & Conditions.
1.3. Chamber of Commerce number: [to be filled in]
1.4. VAT number: [to be filled in]
1.5. All communication with Van Klinken Vocals takes place via hi@maartjevanklinken.com, unless otherwise agreed.

2. Services

Van Klinken Vocals offers two types of services:

  • Singing performances (live or recorded)

  • Voice-overs

The scope, delivery, pricing, and deadlines of each service will be discussed and agreed upon prior to the start of the assignment.

3. Pricing & Payment

3.1. All prices for singing performances and voice-overs are discussed upfront.
3.2. For voice-overs, the agreed fee includes one revision, provided the request is made within 48 hours after delivery of the voice-over file. Additional revisions may incur extra costs.
3.3. Once the service is completed, the client receives an invoice.
3.4. Invoices must be paid within 14 days after the invoice date.
3.5. The license to use the voice-over file only becomes valid after the invoice has been paid in full.
3.6. In case of late payment, Van Klinken Vocals reserves the right to charge administrative or statutory interest fees.

4. Delivery

4.1. Voice-over files are delivered within a reasonable timeframe, which will be discussed and agreed upon prior to the assignment.
4.2. Singing performances are delivered on the agreed date and location.
4.3. Van Klinken Vocals is not responsible for delays caused by external circumstances outside of reasonable control.

5. Usage Rights & Licensing

5.1. For voice-overs, the client receives a non-exclusive license to use the delivered audio for the purpose explicitly agreed upon.
5.2. Unless explicitly stated in writing, buy-out rights (full ownership transfer or perpetual unlimited usage) are not included and must be agreed upon separately.
5.3. The client is not permitted to use the voice, recording, or audio for:

  • any purpose other than the agreed-upon project;

  • resale, sublicensing, or redistribution;

  • training, feeding, or generating audio for AI systems, machine learning models, or synthetic voice technologies.
    5.4. Usage outside the agreed scope constitutes copyright infringement.

6. Cancellations & Refunds

6.1. Due to the nature of the work, refunds are not possible for:

  • singing performances;

  • delivered voice-over files.
    6.2. If a client cancels a scheduled singing performance, cancellation fees may apply depending on the timing and preparations already made. These will be communicated on a per-project basis.

7. Client Responsibilities

7.1. The client is responsible for providing correct briefing materials, scripts, and details required to perform the assignment.
7.2. For singing performances, the client is responsible for ensuring a safe and suitable working environment.

8. Liability

8.1. Van Klinken Vocals is not liable for indirect damages, consequential damages, or loss of profit.
8.2. Any direct liability is limited to the amount invoiced for the relevant assignment.
8.3. The client remains fully liable for the use of the delivered recordings.

9. Intellectual Property

9.1. All recordings, audio files, and performances remain the intellectual property of Van Klinken Vocals unless a buy-out is agreed.
9.2. The client receives only the usage rights explicitly agreed upon.

10. Governing Law

10.1. These Terms & Conditions are governed by Dutch law.
10.2. Any disputes will be submitted to the competent court in the Netherlands.