general terms & conditions

I use my voice to elevate your audio(visual) project to a higher, professional level.
On this page, you’ll find more about how I work and what you can expect.

   before recording

You’ve found your way to me and are considering using my voice for your project? Great!
To help you decide, I offer a free trial recording. I’ll record a short part of your script at no charge and send it to you, so you can see if my voice is the right fit.

Of course, this free trial is not intended for actual use.

   rates

You won’t find a fixed rate list on my website, and that’s intentional. The price of a voice-over depends on several factors, the most important being the length of the script and how the recording will be used.
As a general rule: the wider the usage, the higher the licensing cost.

Some examples: a commercial for local radio (from € 15) is cheaper than one for regional (from € 75) or national stations (from € 150).
An internal corporate video of two minutes (from € 150) is less expensive than an online ad promoted on social media (from € 175).
A commercial running for four days costs less than one running for a full year.

Feel free to request a non-binding quote. Voice-over work is my secondary profession, and I do my best to offer fair and affordable pricing.

If you agree to the proposed price, our written communication (via email) will serve as a binding agreement.

   Briefing

Please send me the final, approved script. Still unsure about the text? No worries — with my background as a linguist, I’m happy to help you fine-tune any Dutch script. Just be sure to arrange this with me in advance, so I can include a possible language revision round in the quote.

Does your script include specific terminology, such as company-specific product names? Or would you like a phone number to be read in a particular way? Please clearly indicate this in the script.

It’s also helpful to include a briefing on your preferred speaking style. You can, for example, refer to a sample from my website where you found my intonation fitting, or describe the tone you’re aiming for — calm, slow, dynamic, warm…

   recording

I record in my home studio, usually within 24 hours after the order is finalized, unless otherwise communicated. I use a Rode NT2000 microphone, Audacity software, and a Steinberg UR22 MK2 interface. By default, I record at 44 kHz and 24-bit. If you require different settings, just let me know.

Unless we’ve agreed otherwise, I’ll deliver the recording as a single file. This is a rough cut — not fully edited — though I always remove distracting noises and any slips of the tongue.

I typically send the file as a WAV via email using a WeTransfer link. If you prefer, I can also provide an MP3 version. Need a more stable link? I’m happy to share the file via Google Drive — just let me know your preference.

   after recording

I’d love to hear your feedback! Are you satisfied? Wonderful! Feel free to leave a review on my Google My Business page. It really helps me reach other potential clients.

Did I make a mistake? I’ll of course correct it as soon as possible.

Would you like a different tone of voice? No problem! Just clearly explain what you have in mind, and I’ll send you a retake as soon as I can. One retake for tone of voice is included in the price.

Has the script changed after delivery, for example, with added or modified sentences? In that case, I’ll gladly record a retake, but an additional fee will apply based on the amount of extra work.

   USE OF THE RECORDING

The recording may only be used for the purpose for which the agreed fee applies. If it is used beyond that scope, I reserve the right to charge an additional fee based on the actual usage.

Naturally, it is strictly prohibited to clone my voice or use it in any other way without my explicit permission and appropriate compensation.

   payment

I usually send my invoice within the following month. As a small business, my invoices are exempt from VAT.

Unless otherwise agreed, the fee is payable within 30 days of the invoice date. For larger projects, interim invoices may be issued — this will be discussed and agreed upon in advance.

If payment has not been made within the agreed term, I will send a polite reminder. If the invoice remains unpaid two weeks after that reminder, I reserve the right to charge interest at a rate of 10% per annum, along with a fixed compensation fee of 10% of the total invoice amount (with a minimum of €50).

Any legal and enforcement costs incurred in the collection of the invoice will be borne by the defaulting client.

   Promotion

I value keeping my portfolio up to date so I can offer future clients a wide range of demo material.
If your audio or video project is published online, I’d be happy to share it via a link on my social media or include it on my website. If you’d prefer I don’t, just let me know.

Would you like me to help promote your project? Feel free to ask me to tag you or your company in my social media posts.

By placing an order, the client agrees to the terms and conditions as outlined above.

I’m looking forward to voicing your text!