Terms and Conditions
1. Booking Confirmation and Payment Terms
1a. A booking is considered as confirmed after the venue receives cleared balance payment or min 50% deposit (for longer term bookings at discretion of the venue) .
1b. A payment must be made before the booking is secured.
2. Booking times
2a. Booking times start at the confirmed time. If a client is late, booking fees are incurred from the agreed booking time.
3. Set Up and Take down time
3a. Clients must include set up and take down/clean up time within the hours booked, to avoid overtime charges.
4. Cleaning & leaving the studio in reasonable state
4a. Studio or venue space must be left in reasonable state at the end of clients booking to avoid additional cleaning charges.
5. Number of Attendees.
5a. Clients must abide by booking requirements agreed in advance for the total number of attendees.
As our rates are dependent on total number attendees, an increase may incur relevant additional charges.
5b. We have a Maximum number of attendees which depend on space being hired and this is to be advised prior to bookings. The specified maximum attendees must not be exceeded for security and safety reasons and we reserve the right to refuse entry or terminate a booking if a venue space is at capacity.
6. Security Deposit
6a. For events and large shoots with 20+ people, we have a Holding/Security Deposit of £150-£500 (rate to be agreed prior to booking and is depending on size and nature of the booking, and space being booked). The security deposit will be returned at the end of the booking (minus any deductions due to damage, additional cleaning fee, additional attendees or overtime).
6b. Security deposits are held as security against breach of terms and the full amount will be lost if any stated terms are breached by the client or their guests.
7. Minors
7a. Clients must ensure that all minors under the age of 16 are always accompanied by a chaperone. Minors must have parent's or guardian’s permission to be at our premises, and/or to be photographed or filmed as relevant.
8. Use of Equipment
8a. If your booking comes with lighting, sound or other equipment, all equipment used must be returned promptly at the end of the hire period in the original condition, and the client is liable for repair or replacement cost for any missing or damaged equipment.
8b. Clients may not without the written consent from the venue; remove the equipment from the studio premises; modify or alter or tamper with the equipment in any way; use the equipment in a manner not recommended by the manufacturer; nor allow the equipment to be used by any untrained or unauthorised personnel.
8c. Any required equipment, prop or studio booking add-ons must be requested and added to booking in advance to ensure availability.
We cannot guarantee the availability of any equipment or prop where it has not been specifically requested, confirmed and added to your booking.
9. Breakages, Losses and Damages
9a. Clients are responsible for any breakages, losses or damages caused to the premises or equipment by the client, or any other person(s) during booking time.
9b. All equipment used is at the risk of the client and the venue shall not be liable to the client for any loss, damage, expense, or for any consequential loss (including loss of profit) arising out of or in connection with; any damage to or loss of property by the client or third party; any breakdown, stoppage or failure of the facilities/equipment provided by the venue.
9c. Alterations or an addition to our premises or equipment is not permitted without prior written consent.
9d. Clients must check any equipment provided and must notify the venue at the time of supply if equipment is damaged or if the condition of the equipment is not acceptable. The client is responsible for any breakages or damage if the venue was not notified at the time of supply.
10. Booking Changes and Cancellations
10a. Studio hire booking times can be changed with RE-BOOKING FEES as stated below, which depend on notice time provided:• 15 days or more notice time provided (from start time of booking): Rebooking fee equal to 10% of total booking fee.• Less than 15 days and more than 7 days notice time provided (from start time of booking): Rebooking fee equal to 25% of total booking fee.• Less than 7 days notice time provided (from start time of booking): Rebooking fee equal to 50% of total booking fee.
10b. Studio hire bookings can be cancelled with CANCELLATION FEES as stated below, which depend on notice time provided:• 30 or more notice time provided (from start time of booking): Cancellation fee equal to 10% of total booking fee.• Less than 30 days and more than 15 days notice time provided (from start time of booking): Cancellation fee equal to 50% of total booking fee.• Less than 15 days notice time provided (from start time of booking): Cancellation fee equal to 100% of total booking fee.
11. Termination
11a. The venue may terminate any booking or hire contract if the client is found to be in breach of any of the terms and conditions.
12. Noise
12a. Speakers are provided and music can be played inside premises at a moderate and reasonable level (at discretion of the venue). Noise levels outside of our premises must be kept to a reasonable level during bookings. Clients are asked to consider other occupants and neighbour residents when using our facilities.
12b. Music must be turned off by 11pm and noise levels must be minimised to a low and reasonable level after this time in order to not disrupt or cause inconvenience to nearby neighbours.
13. Littering and Waste Disposal.
13a. Clients must not litter and drop waste on the inside or outside of our premises, and must put all litter in internal bins or in specified rubbish and recycling skips which are located outside of our premises. Additional bin bags will be provided and clients are responsible for ensuring all waste is disposed off and outside spaces are kept clean and litter free. Failure to do so will result in additional charges.
14. Event Bookings We have the following licence terms for event bookings: 14a. Ensure music is turned off by 10pm.
14b. Ensure any events finish and guests have left by 11pm.
14c. Play music at reasonable levels (at discretion of the venue) so that our neighbours are not inconvenienced.
14d. Ensure event guests do not disrupt or cause inconvenience to nearby neighbours during events as well as when arriving and leaving. We would advise a viewing of the space so that you can assess suitability for your event, and during the viewing we can also advise on what classifies as reasonable sound levels.
15. Non-Solicitation
15a. Clients will not directly, indirectly, or on behalf of others; solicit, induce, recruit, encourage or otherwise endeavour to cause or attempt to cause any employee, previous employee or consultant of the venue to perform any business/services to the Client, or to terminate their relationship with the venue.
16. Variations
16a. These Terms and Conditions are valid at time of booking and are subject to variation. Clients will be notified of any variations prior to booking. 17. Applicable Law 17a. The laws of the United Kingdom shall govern all agreements.
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