Legal

Payment Policy

Last updated: July 14, 2026

This Payment Policy explains how Melique Sound quotes, invoices, and collects payment for its online music production and audio services. It supplements our Terms and Conditions and should be read together with our Refund and Cancellation Policy.

01Quotes and pricing

Prices shown on the website are indicative ranges. The price for your project is confirmed in a written quote based on scope, complexity, length, number of deliverables, stems, and turnaround. A quote is valid for the period stated within it.

02Currency and taxes

Unless stated otherwise, prices are quoted and payable in United States dollars. Amounts are exclusive of any taxes, duties, or bank and transaction fees that may apply, which are your responsibility.

03Deposits and payment schedule

Many projects require a deposit before work begins, with the balance due before final files are released. Larger engagements may be split into milestones, each invoiced as it is reached. Your specific schedule is set out in your proposal.

04Accepted payment methods

We accept the payment methods indicated at the time of invoicing. Payments are handled through reputable third-party processors, and your use of those services is subject to their terms and privacy practices. We do not store full payment card details ourselves.

05Invoices and due dates

Invoices are payable by the due date stated on them. It is your responsibility to ensure payments are made on time and that any intermediary or transfer fees are covered so that we receive the full invoiced amount.

06Release of final files

Full-resolution final deliverables are released only after payment is received in full for the relevant work. Watermarked or reduced-quality previews may be shared beforehand for review, and these carry no release or commercial rights until final payment is complete.

07Late or failed payments

If a payment is late or fails, we may pause work, hold deliverables, and adjust timelines until the account is settled. Repeated or prolonged non-payment may result in termination of the engagement, with fees for completed work remaining due.

08Additional work

Work beyond the agreed scope—such as extra revisions, new deliverables, added length, or rush turnaround—is quoted and invoiced separately at our then-current rates and is subject to this Payment Policy.

09Refunds

Refunds, where applicable, are handled under our Refund and Cancellation Policy. Because our work is bespoke and begins soon after acceptance, amounts covering work already performed are generally non-refundable, and transaction fees are not refundable.

10Chargebacks and disputes

If you have a billing concern, please contact us first so we can resolve it directly. Filing a chargeback without contacting us may lead to suspension of work and withholding of deliverables while the dispute is reviewed. You remain responsible for legitimately owed amounts.

11Record keeping

We keep payment and invoicing records as required for tax and business purposes, in line with our Privacy Policy.

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