Terms of Use:
Use of our studio and our equipment is AT RENTER’S OWN RISK. Renter hereby waives rights to seek legal redress for mishaps, accidents, and/or loss while on our premises. Renter agrees to leave the studio and adjacent grounds in the same condition, as they were when Renter arrived. Renters are solely responsible for any legal infractions Renter or members of Renter’s party make during the conduct of the shoot, be they in our studio or elsewhere on the grounds. This includes all other violation or citations, and legal action resulting from the conduct of the shoot, taken at whatever time. Renter agrees to hold harmless OHD Studios, its owner, agents, representatives, and contractors acting on its behalf for any loss, accident, or injury to Renter’s self or anyone who accompanies Renter while on our premises. Renter agrees to be solely responsible for the conduct and welfare of all persons accompanying Renter while on our premises. Renters are solely responsible for the safety and well-being of any party Renter engages. Renter understands that if OHD Studios observes dangerous, pornographic, or negligent practices or activities OHD Studios reserves the right to stop the shoot and require Renter and Renter’s party to leave immediately — HOWEVER, OHD Studios assumes NO RESPONSIBILITY to act in such cases. Renter agrees to hold OHD Studios, its agents, representatives, and anyone acting on behalf of OHD Studios completely harmless from any action, legal or otherwise, that results from Renter’s conduct. Renters are solely responsible for verifying that all models employed during Renter’s rental period are of legal age for the activities they are to be engaged in. OHD Studios has no responsibility to determine or verify the age of participants in the renter’s activities but reserves the right to end those activities if it becomes aware that legal age violations are on-going. Renter agrees that an OHD Studios representative can be present in the studio at all times Renters are using it.
7. Safety, Health, Protection & Permits:
The Renter shall maintain and follow the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations pertaining to its production and is required to obtain all applicable permits, licenses, and or approvals. The use of studio audiences, extra talent, animals, stunts, hazardous materials, spray painting equipment, automobiles, combustion engines, smoke machines, explosives, and or pyrotechnics is not allowed on the premises without prior approval from OHD Studios. The Renter shall submit all requests regarding such uses and circumstances in writing to OHD Studios and follow any laws, regulations, and requirements associated with such use. Renter shall take all necessary precautions in the use of motor vehicles and rented lift equipment to protect all persons and stage is not liable for any injuries or property damage. The lift equipment shall only be used by Renter’s employees and its personnel qualified to use the equipment. OHD Studios assumes no reasonability for misuse or accidents related to the use of the lift. Only flame retardant certified fabrics, blackouts, curtains or any other hanging drapery on the exterior and interior of Studio will be used. Renter must abide by all fire safety requirements and obey all fire ordinances. Maintain four (4') foot clearances around all doorways and walls. Never block the exterior door to the parking lot with a car or any equipment and maintain a car width from that door to the parking lot at all times.
Access:
OHD Studios, its directors, servants, employees, and agents shall have access to all studio space, stages and offstage production areas upon presentation of identification that represents said persons as employees of OHD Studios. provided that such persons are granted access only if actually working during the time of admission to the space.
Photographic Release:
OHD Studios makes no claims in regards to Renter use of Renter’s video, film and record materials, and gives Renter complete photographic release.
Equipment:
Additional equipment is a separate charge and optional to rent directly from OHD Studios. For equipment rentals please submit your itemized wish list of grip, lighting or expendables to OHD Studios at least 24 hours prior to call time and a separate contract will be utilized. Therefore, additional equipment is a separate charge, and if Renter rents lights, grip equipment, grip/lighting vehicles, cameras, dollies, photo packs, chimeras, props, wardrobe, Et al or any film/video/AV /sound equipment, Renter must have production insurance, insuring all rented equipment. Equipment rental does not matter whether equipment is rented from Renter/Studio, or agents of, or from an outside third party source, Grip/Lighting Company, Equipment Company, or Private person, or a crew member who works on the Renter’s production for the insured value in the case of theft or damage of any kind. Not limited to overnight or nights storage, even if Renter’s production has concluded, for the day, and is, or is not, returning for continued use. If the Renter wants equipment left until item(s) can be picked up, Renter is fully responsible. IN ADDITION, equipment must also be insured in case of fire, or other unknown disaster or circumstance, or act of God. For equipment, please insure, indemnify, and hold free and harmless the parties which follow/as additionally insured: OHD Studios, Scott Handel. If production does not have insurance or appropriate limits and riders, and or production insurance for equipment, then Renter takes full responsibility, and Renter is in complete control of space, and of all gear and their crew who are using it. Renter can in no way look to Renter/Studio, and, agents, employees of OHD Studios and their agents once it is in Renter’s possession and use, even if equipment is left on stage or overnight
Renter will be responsible for any and all damage, theft or missing gear that may arise while using equipment. Renter should note that they would be responsible for all equipment that is placed on the stage in which Renter is in possession of. If any gear is not working or damaged when initially acquired, then Renter should notify OHD Studios immediately. Renter cannot wait until the end of the day to notify Ohio HD Video of prior damages, or claim that equipment was not working when they arrived at OHD Studios, or claim they did not use the piece or pieces in question. Also note, all equipment is tested by OHD Studios and is in working order when given to Renter. All other equipment, appliances, furniture, and other items that are in space during the timeframe of this agreement are also subject to the same policy regarding loss and damage mentioned above.
OHD Studios is not liable for acts out of its control that affect the shoot, such as power outages, weather or emergencies.
Smoking is not allowed. If evidence of smoking of any kind, including but not limited to Vaping, Tobacco and Marijuana is found inside the space, a $250 cleaning fee will be assessed to the Renter.
Children:
All children must be supervised at all times by an appropriate guardian.
Renter Responsibility:
The Renter is responsible for all activities of Renters Party brought into the studio or premises and any infraction to this agreement to include any fee assessment.
It is strongly encouraged that the renter seeks usage agreements and model releases for all participating parties in the photo shoot. Generic Model release document could be found here.
Cleaning:
Studio premises must be cleaned and returned to the original condition in which they were presented and entered by client at the beginning of rental term. Renter agrees to leave the premises clean of all trash and materials, remove all tape and residues, and sweep the floor clean at end of rental term. Extra cleaning, waste removal, and or storage charges may be imposed if Renter leaves trash, stains, residues, sets, set pieces, props, materials, equipment or other items in the Studio or on the property at the end of rental term. Renter is responsible for all damage(s) and clean up that Renter may cause. Renter will be responsible for a sweep and bagging of rubbish, which they create, and are to leave the premises in condition as found. Depending on the situation the Studio may need to be painted back to original color and Renter will be financially responsible for the process. Studio dumpsters are available to a limit, and will not accommodate scenic trash, which is piled higher than container can hold and will be refused by trash Removal Company. The fee is $150.00 if the above is not followed. A house cleaning standard fee of $150.00 (not waived) will be charged in the end to help cover trash removal and cleaning of floors and bathrooms, Et al if Renter does not clean up, leaving the Studio in an unsatisfactory condition.
Trash & Waste Removal:
All rentals include basic trash service, which includes the use of a single trash dumpster for catering and office trash only with one dumpster removal per week. All catering trash must be contained in heavy-duty trash bags provided by Renter and all trash must be removed from both the stage and off-stage production areas at the end of each day. Trash bags must be securely tied and then placed in the provided trash dumpster. All other trash that is not considered catering or office trash by Studio management is not permitted in the provided trash dumpster and must be removed from the premises. A separate dumpster is provided for cardboard only. Building materials, art department materials, and set construction materials require a separate dumpster, additional waste removal service, and applicable fees. Disposal of hazardous materials in dumpsters is strictly prohibited and in violation of certain local, state, and federal laws.
Return:
Upon the termination of this Agreement or expiration of the License and the rental term, Renter shall surrender and return all studio property, space, equipment, furniture, and accessories, to Studio free from damage and in the same condition and appearance as received at the beginning of the rental, allowing for ordinary wear and tear. Renter shall remove any goods or chattels brought or permitted by Renter on or about Studio property. Renter shall pay all claims by OHD Studios and additional charges associated with such claims for any additional cleaning, trash and waste removal, damage repair, refinishing work, painting and any other services or work that must be performed to satisfy such claims that are not in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. Ohio HD Video may perform or request such services and shall be reimbursed the actual cost of such repairs by Renter within fifteen (15) days of request for payment.
Accident Reports:
If any of the equipment is damaged, lost stolen, or destroyed, or if any person is injured or dies, or if any property is damaged as a result of its use, maintenance, or possession, Renter agrees to promptly notify OHD Studios of the incident, and will file all necessary accident reports, including those required by law and those required by applicable insurers. Renter, including its employees and agents will cooperate fully with OHD Studios and all insurers providing insurance under this agreement in the investigation and defense of any claims. If any documents are served or delivered to Renter, its employees, or its agents in connection with any claim or lawsuit filed or threatened against Renter or any party named in this agreement, Renter shall promptly deliver such documents to OHD Studios.