Podcast Service Agreement

Between Paul Walhus and The Bergeron Group

Effective Date: __________________, 2026

1. Scope of Work

Paul Walhus ("Provider") will deliver the following podcast services to The Bergeron Group ("Client"):

A. Studio Setup (One-Time)

Provider will design, configure, and set up a professional podcast recording environment at the Client's office, using equipment already in the Client's possession where possible. Setup includes:

• Acoustic assessment and sound treatment of the recording space
• Microphone, headphone, and audio interface configuration
• Recording software installation, configuration, and template creation
• Test recordings and quality assurance
• Training session for Client on how to start and stop recordings

B. Weekly Production Services

For each episode recorded by the Client, Provider will deliver:

• Audio editing: Noise removal, level balancing, intro/outro, and final mix
• Show notes: Written summary, key takeaways, and timestamps
• Transcript: Full episode transcript formatted as a blog post for the Client's website network
• Distribution: Publishing to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and other major platforms
• Social media clips: 3-5 short audio or video clips per episode for social media use
• Website integration: Episode content published to relevant sites in the Client's website network

2. Pricing & Payment

One-Time Fees

Monthly Production Fee

Payment Terms

• Studio setup is invoiced upon completion
• Monthly production fee is invoiced on the 1st of each month
• Payment is due within 14 days of invoice date
• Accepted payment methods: __________________ (check / Zelle / Venmo / other)

3. Client Responsibilities

To ensure consistent production, the Client agrees to:

• Record weekly: Record one episode per week (approximately 20-45 minutes) using the studio setup provided
• Deliver raw audio: Send the raw recording file to Provider within 24 hours of recording
• Episode topics: Collaborate with Provider on a monthly content calendar to align episodes with the website network strategy
• Guest coordination: Schedule and confirm any guest interviews; Provider will supply interview prep questions if requested
• Review window: Review and approve show notes and transcript within 48 hours of delivery, or they will be published as-is

4. Timeline

5. Production Turnaround

• Provider will deliver the edited episode, show notes, and transcript within 3 business days of receiving the raw recording
• Social media clips will be delivered within 5 business days of receiving the raw recording
• Episodes will be published to podcast platforms within 24 hours of Client approval (or after 48-hour review window expires)

6. Ownership & Intellectual Property

• All podcast episodes, transcripts, show notes, and derivative content are owned by the Client upon full payment
• Client retains full rights to all recorded audio and may repurpose content in any way
• Provider retains the right to be credited as producer in show notes and episode descriptions
• Podcast platform accounts (Spotify, Apple, etc.) will be created under the Client's name and are owned by the Client

7. Confidentiality

Both parties agree that production details, strategy, content calendars, and unpublished episode content are confidential and will not be shared with third parties without written consent.

8. Pause & Termination

• Client may pause monthly production for up to 2 months per calendar year with 14 days written notice. No monthly fees are charged during paused months.
• Either party may terminate this agreement with 30 days written notice
• Upon termination, Client will pay for all completed work through the termination date
• Provider will deliver all completed files, platform credentials, and access to the Client within 14 days of termination
• Studio setup fee is non-refundable once setup is complete

9. Revisions

• Each episode includes 1 round of revisions to the edited audio after initial delivery
• Show notes and transcript revisions are unlimited within the 48-hour review window
• Additional audio revision rounds beyond the first are billed at $40/hour

10. Limitation of Liability

• Provider is not responsible for podcast platform policies, algorithm changes, or download/listener counts, as these are determined by third-party platforms
• Provider's total liability under this agreement shall not exceed the total fees paid by the Client in the preceding 3 months
• Client is responsible for the accuracy of all statements made during recorded episodes

11. Agreement

By signing below, both parties agree to the terms outlined in this Podcast Service Agreement.