Please read the Picsel Studio Hire Terms & Conditions below
1. Definitions:
"Studio": Refers to Picsel Photography Studio.
"Client": Refers to the individual or entity hiring the Studio.
"Equipment": Refers to the cyc wall, lighting equipment, backdrops, stands, light modifiers, and any other items provided by the Studio as part of the hire package.
"Hire Period": Refers to the agreed-upon duration of the Studio hire.
"Booking": Refers to the confirmed agreement between the Studio and the Client for the hire of the Studio.
2. Booking and Payment:
- Bookings are confirmed upon receipt of a 50% deposit.
- The remaining balance is due on the day of hire (payment via card machine).
- Late payments may incur a 20% late fee.
- Cancellations made 4 days or more before the Hire Period will receive a 80% refund of the deposit. Cancellations made within 3 days of the Hire Period will forfeit the entire deposit.
- All prices quoted are inclusive/exclusive of VAT. *****************
3. Use of Studio and Equipment:
- The Client is responsible for ensuring the Studio and Equipment are used in a safe and responsible manner.
- The Client should instruct all models not to climb the cyc wall as it is easily damaged.
- The Client shall not move or alter the cyc wall without prior written consent from the Studio.
- The Client is responsible for any damage to the Studio or Equipment caused by their negligence or misuse.
- The Client shall not use the Studio or Equipment for any illegal or unauthorized activities.
- The Studio reserves the right to terminate the Hire Period if the Client breaches these terms and conditions.
- The client is responsible for leaving the studio as it was found.
- No smoking is allowed in the studio.
- No food or drink is allowed on the cyc wall itself.
4. Equipment Inventory and Responsibility:
- An inventory of the Equipment will be provided to the Client at the start of the Hire Period.
- The Client is responsible for checking the inventory and reporting any discrepancies or damages immediately.
- The Client is responsible for returning all Equipment in the same condition as it was received.
- Any damaged or missing Equipment will be charged to the Client at the Studio's replacement cost.
- The client is responsible for any damage caused to the cyc wall.
5. Liability:
- The Studio shall not be liable for any loss or damage to the Client's personal belongings or equipment.
- The Studio shall not be liable for any injury to the Client or their guests while on the Studio premises, except in cases of gross negligence by the Studio.
- The Client is responsible for obtaining their own public liability insurance.
6. Indemnity:
- The Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Studio from any claims, liabilities, or expenses arising from their use of the Studio or Equipment.
7. Access and Security:
- The Studio reserves the right to access the Studio during the Hire Period for maintenance or emergency purposes.
- The Client is responsible for securing their personal belongings and equipment during the Hire Period.
8. Termination:
- The Studio may terminate the Booking immediately if the Client breaches any of these terms and conditions.
9. Governing Law:
- These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom.
10. Entire Agreement:
- These terms and conditions constitute the entire agreement between the Studio and the Client and supersede all prior agreements or understandings.
11. Damage Deposit
- A damage deposit of £[Amount] is required prior to the hire period. This will be returned after the hire period, provided that no damage has occured to the studio or equipment. ****************
12. Overtime.
- Overtime will be charged at £40 per hour.
13. Cleaning Fee.
- A cleaning fee of £20 will be charged if the studio is left in a state that requires excessive cleaning.
- By booking the Studio, the Client acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to these terms and conditions.