The terms “The Studio", "Valle Views” & "Owner" used in this agreement shall include their successors, assigns, heirs, employees, agents and representatives where the context requires or permits. The terms Renter(s) used in the agreement shall include the party that booked The Studio and any invitees, representatives and other persons on the rental property during the occupancy of Renter (s). The Renter(s)assumes responsibility for themselves and any other individuals who enter The Studio space during their designated time and agree to follow the rules and regulations of The Studio at Valle Views aka Valle Views, LLC.
1. Indemnification. Renter agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Studio, its managers, its members, its affiliates, officers, employees, agents, and representatives from and against any and all losses, lawsuits, judgments, causes of action, costs, damages, claims (actual or alleged) and expenses resulting from claims for nuisance, bodily injury, tort, death, property destruction, and/or property damage arising out of or incidental to or in any way resulting from the acts or omissions, whether negligent or otherwise, of the Renter, its employees, subcontractors, sublicenses, subtenants, or agents, if any, in the performance of this Agreement and/or the use of its space and/or the use of The Studio’s premises.
2. Limitation of Liability. In no event shall The Studio its affiliates, officers, employees, agents, representatives, successors, or assignees be liable to the Lessors and/or its affiliates and/or respective managers, members, officers, employees, agents, representatives or customers (collectively “The Studio”) for any loss, liability, theft, damage, claim or demand, including, but not limited to, theft or damage to Lessors’ property, furnishings, equipment and merchandise that Lessors may incur arising out of Lessors’ operations at The Studio, whether caused by the negligence of The Studio or otherwise. The Studio shall not carry insurance covering property theft, loss or damage. Lessors shall be solely responsible for carrying its insurance or accept the risk of theft, loss, or damage. In furtherance of the preceding, in no event shall The Studio be liable for any consequential, special, indirect, incidental, or punitive damages, costs, expenses or losses (including lost profits, loss of business, anticipatory profits and opportunity costs). To the extent Lessors maintains any claim against The Studio, Lessors shall look solely to The Studio’s leasehold interest in The Studio’s premises and the proceeds thereof for the recovery of any judgment against The Studio, and no other property or assets of The Studio shall be subject to levy, execution or other enforcement procedure for the satisfaction of Lessors’ remedies under or with respect to this Agreement.
*If any of these policies or rules are violated during your shoot, we reserve the right to charge you additional fees.*
STUDIO POLICIES & RULES:
1. Please consider prep and clean-up when booking your studio time. The studio should be returned to its original condition before the end time of your rental. Overtime fees are $30 for each 15 minutes.
2. All customers should take notice of on-site signage, and instructions, and be kind to the space, the staff and other customers.
3. Please only use the equipment you know how to operate correctly. This includes c-stands, paper backdrops, and all lighting equipment.
4. There is a maximum capacity of 12 people per Studio Rental. Anything over 12 will be booked as a micro event at the current event rate.
5. Payment is due at the time of booking. Cancellations with more than 48 hours notice will receive a full refund. Cancellations made to your reservation within 48 hours will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice will be charged in full.
6. If a representative or group should violate any items of this agreement, The Studio at Valle View staff has the right to terminate their occupancy immediately and deny them services in the future.
7. You also agree that your credit card will be billed, or you will be invoiced for any charges resulting from your usage of the facility, which includes but is not limited to missing gear upon checkout, negligence that results in the gear or the studio being damaged, or any overage in time. If those persons associated with renting the photography studio including the booking customer and/or anyone with the booking customer’s party, damage, tear, or stain the walls, floors, or seamless backdrops beyond normal wear (scuff marks, footprints, or minor dirt), the booking customer may be billed an appropriate charge by The Studio at Valle View.
• No illegal activities are allowed on or inside the premises.
• No smoking inside the premises.
• No smoke machines, no fireworks, or any other pyrotechnics.
• No glitter.
• No candles
• Battery-powered candles are okay.
• Birthday candles on a cake for celebrations for a short period are okay.
• No loud noise after 9 pm.
• No water on wood surfaces
• No tape or nails on the walls.
• Be gentle with the organ if played
• Please lift items, never drag items across the floor or the pews.
BEFORE LEAVING PLEASE:
• Please leave the studio as you found it.
• Place trash in the trash bins. If there is food trash, please seal the bag with a knot.
• Turn off the central heater and the ceiling heater in the bathroom (if it was used).
• Turn off the lights except the desk lamp at the front door, which is on a timer.
• Close the windows.
• Lock the door by pressing the # for 3 seconds and listening for the “locked” confirmation.