Terms & Conditions Below:
Payment
Clients must make a full balance payment (including any agreed security deposit) on or by 2 days (48 hours) before booking start time, and failure to do so will result in termination of scheduled shoot without refund or notice.
Full balance payment is required to secure and confirm bookings made within 7 days of booking start time.
Booking Times
Booking times start as per confirmed time and if a client is late, booking fees are incurred from the agreed booking time.
Set Up & Pack Down
Clients must include set up and take down/clean up time within the hours booked, to avoid overtime charges, the studio must be left how you found it and all sets and equipment put back as you found them.
Cleaning
Studio or venue space must be left in reasonable state at the end of clients booking to avoid additional cleaning charges.
Minors
Clients must ensure that all minors under the age of 16 are always accompanied by a chaperone.
The person or company named on booking is responsible for any damages/costs incurred by the minor.
Equipment
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.
Clients may not without the written consent of Studio JRT 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.
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Coloramas & Wipeable A1 Backdrops
Wipeable A1 backdrops & Colorama backdrops are £10 hire charge each due to the paper roll nature of each backdrop as they cannot be reused for other shoots as they get ripped/marked and dirty during each session, so they often have to be thrown away afterwards).
Losses & Damages
Clients are responsible for any losses or damages caused to the premises or equipment by the client, or any other person(s) during booking time.
All equipment used is at the risk of the client and Studio JRT shall not be liable to the client for any loss, damage, expense, or for any consequential loss 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 Studio JRT.
Alterations or an addition to our premises or equipment is not permitted without prior written consent.
Clients must check any equipment provided and must notify Studio JRT 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 Studio JRT was not notified at the time of supply.
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Public Liability Insurance
All studio hire clients must have or obtain Public Liability & Professional Indemnity Insurance for the days/hours they are using/hiring the studio with a minimum cover £1,000,000.00.
Booking Changes & Cancellations
Studio hire booking times can be changed if their is available space in the studio diary, charges depends on notice time provided:
• 7 days or more notice time provided (from start time of booking): No fee required
• Less than 7 days and more than 2 days notice time provided (from start time of booking): Rebooking fee equal to 25% of total booking fee.
• Less than 2 days notice time provided (from start time of booking): Rebooking fee equal to 50% of total booking fee.
Studio hire bookings can be cancelled with CANCELLATION FEES as stated below, which depend on notice time provided:
• 7 days or more notice time provided (from start time of booking): Cancellation fee equal to 25% of total booking fee.
• Less than 7 days and more than 2 days notice time provided (from start time of booking): Cancellation fee equal to 50% of total booking fee.
• Less than 2 days notice time provided (from start time of booking): Cancellation fee equal to 100% of total booking fee.
Termination
Studio JRT may terminate any booking or hire contract if the client is found to be in breach of any of the terms and conditions.
Noise
Speakers are provided and music can be played inside premises at a moderate and reasonable (at discretion of Studio JRT). Noise levels outside of our premises must be kept to a reasonable level during bookings. Clients are asked to consider other occupants and neighbourhood residents when using our facilities.
Waste Disposal
Clients must not litter and drop waste on the inside or outside of our premises, and must put all rubbish in the internal bins. Additional bin bags will be provided and clients are responsible for ensuring all waste is disposed of and outside spaces are kept clean and litter free. Failure to do so will result in additional charges.
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Smoking & Vaping
No smoking or vaping inside the studio.
When smoking outside please be mindful of our neighbours.
Food & drink
Local food delivery is available and catering can be pre-arranged.
Variations
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.
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The laws of the United Kingdom shall govern all agreements.