LEATHER LANE STUDIOS
Use Agreement
WHEREAS, Studio wishes to make its professional recording studio space available to Client and Client wishes to rent the Studio on the terms outlined herein; NOW THEREFORE, Studio and Client hereby agree as follows:
a. Prior to any filming or production activities within the studio premises, the User is required to submit all proposed content to the Studio for review and approval. This submission must occur no later than 48 hours before the intended start date of filming. The studio reserves the right to terminate any booking at any point during or prior to the booking slot if any content/activity is deemed inappropriate.
b. The Studio does not allow certain aspects of a shoot that might necessitate specific precautionary measures or the provision of additional facilities or services. These include, but are not restricted to: excessive noise – including music playback, set-builds, nudity, use of pyrotechnics, inflammables, smoke, liquids, etc. doing stunts, working with children or animals
c. Studio may be used for legal business activities only. Client shall be present at all times during the rental and shall keep the recording event contained within the studio. Client shall maintain adult supervision of minors at all times.
d. Client shall be solely responsible for any damage or loss to Studio’s property and/or equipment that occurs during the time Client or their related parties occupies the premises. Should damage and/or theft occur, the Deposit will be held until repairs or replacements can be made. If the damages or losses exceed the amount of the Deposit, Client agrees to pay for the additional repairs or replacement costs, including any loss of use fees. Client agrees to pay for damage or cleaning to the premises including spills, excessive wear, marks or stains on furniture, fixtures or painted surfaces. There is absolutely no smoking or alcohol in the building. Smoking is allowed outside the building.
e. Client grants a lien in favour of Studio upon all master recordings, dubs, mix-downs and work parts created during Client’s recordings to secure payment of any and all charges due to the Studio until paid in full.
f. Unless otherwise requested and agreed to in writing, Studio will not store master tapes or copies thereof, nor will Studio be required to retain master tapes for any specific period unless the same is expressly agreed upon in writing.
g. Studio shall NOT be liable for incidental or consequential damages such as loss of profit in the event that it fails to properly record or otherwise breaches its contractual obligations herein. The sole remedy to Client in the event of a failure to record shall be a refund of charges incurred, or, at the option of Client, a credit allowing the use of the Studio for an equivalent time.
h. Client hereby indemnifies Studio from any claims of copyright infringement or other liability related to intellectual property on recordings created at Studio by Client. Client assumes all legal and financial responsibility for any violations resulting from their rental and use of the Studio.
i. If, at the request of Client, any third-party talent is used in the recording sessions contemplated herein, Client shall be responsible for any fees associated with the same and further, Client shall indemnify Studio from any claims for personal injury related to such third-party talent.
j. Use of the Studio and equipment contained therein is entirely at Client’s risk. Client hereby agrees that Studio will not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damage, injury or loss to renter, their party or possessions while on the premises. Client holds harmless and indemnifies Studio and its owners, agents, representatives, associates, officers, employees, guests and tenants against any suit, claim, loss, accident, judgement, fine, injury or damages, including reasonable attorney’s fees. This indemnification shall continue in full force and effect during and after the term of the rental for such causes arising during the term of the rental.
k. Studio provides the recording studio in good working order but makes no special guarantees as to said studios functionality or suitability to Client’s purposes. Studio is not liable for acts out of its control that affect the recording project such as power outages, weather, emergencies, or Acts of God. In such cases, Studio will refund a prorated portion of Client’s payment. Client agrees to return all equipment in the condition it was provided and to immediately notify Studio of any damage, failure, or change in equipment provided.
l. Studio may, from time to time, use security cameras on their premises and you consent to the use of such surveillance equipment as needed for the safety and security of the Studio.
10. MISCELLANEOUS:
a. This agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
b) This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and by facsimile, each of which shall be deemed to be an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
c) This Agreement sets out the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes and replaces all prior agreements, discussions and understandings whether written or oral.
By reading, understanding and accepting the terms of this agreement you accept their legal and binding nature.
- RENTAL: Client shall rent the Studio from [start date and time as specified on the purchase invoice] to [end date and time as specified on the purchase invoice]. All times stated must be strictly followed. Studio may require Client to vacate the studio at the expiration of time stated.
- PAYMENT: The rental rate for the Studio is as described here. Client wishes to book the Studio from start date and time to end date and time selected by the client. Full payment is required within 24 hours of the booking request to hold the Studio reservation. Any additional time required over and above the dates above shall be billed at Studio’s hourly or daily rate. The balance shall be due upon expiry of the booked slot.
- ADDITIONAL SERVICES: Additional services and use of equipment can be added on to the hire of the studio. Details and costs are found here
- USE OF STUDIO EQUIPMENT: The studio presumes that anyone operating any of its equipment is competent with its use. It is the studio hirer’s responsibility to pre-determine that all crew are capable and qualified for the job they are doing and will be held liable for any misuse or damages incurred. The Studio is only liable for the provision of equipment where an equipment list is agreed in writing prior to shooting.
- DEPOSIT: A deposit of £500 is required within 24 hours of a booking request. Booking will not be confirmed unless the deposit has been paid. In the event that a studio engineer is booked with the studio, no deposit payment will be required.
- USE OF OWN EQUIPMENT: If the Studio is unable to supply or source any item of lighting equipment requested by the Studio Client, then the Studio Client may bring this item into the studio from alternative sources, only by prior arrangement. The Studio Client should ensure that all electric equipment they bring to the studio is PAT tested and safe to use.
- HEALTH AND SAFETY: While in the studio, the hirer is responsible for their own (and third parties employed through them) insurance cover against theft, loss or damage to their own equipment. Leather Lane Studios will not be held liable for any claims whatsoever made by the hirer or individuals working on any one particular shoot. The hirer is responsible for and liable for their own insurance to cover personal injury to crew and cast, plus liability to any third parties involved. Studio Clients are responsible for the health & safety of their shoot. Studio Clients should carry out a hazard assessment prior to their shoot. In the event of injury, the Studio provides a First Aid Kit. However, the studio is unable to provide First Aid qualified personnel.
- CANCELLATION: Studio will return some or all of the Deposit based on the following notifications:
- Less than 48 Hours’ Notice: No Refund
- 2 to 7 Days’ Notice: 100% credit to new booking
- 7+ Days’ Notice: 50% refund or 100% credit to new booking
a. Prior to any filming or production activities within the studio premises, the User is required to submit all proposed content to the Studio for review and approval. This submission must occur no later than 48 hours before the intended start date of filming. The studio reserves the right to terminate any booking at any point during or prior to the booking slot if any content/activity is deemed inappropriate.
b. The Studio does not allow certain aspects of a shoot that might necessitate specific precautionary measures or the provision of additional facilities or services. These include, but are not restricted to: excessive noise – including music playback, set-builds, nudity, use of pyrotechnics, inflammables, smoke, liquids, etc. doing stunts, working with children or animals
c. Studio may be used for legal business activities only. Client shall be present at all times during the rental and shall keep the recording event contained within the studio. Client shall maintain adult supervision of minors at all times.
d. Client shall be solely responsible for any damage or loss to Studio’s property and/or equipment that occurs during the time Client or their related parties occupies the premises. Should damage and/or theft occur, the Deposit will be held until repairs or replacements can be made. If the damages or losses exceed the amount of the Deposit, Client agrees to pay for the additional repairs or replacement costs, including any loss of use fees. Client agrees to pay for damage or cleaning to the premises including spills, excessive wear, marks or stains on furniture, fixtures or painted surfaces. There is absolutely no smoking or alcohol in the building. Smoking is allowed outside the building.
e. Client grants a lien in favour of Studio upon all master recordings, dubs, mix-downs and work parts created during Client’s recordings to secure payment of any and all charges due to the Studio until paid in full.
f. Unless otherwise requested and agreed to in writing, Studio will not store master tapes or copies thereof, nor will Studio be required to retain master tapes for any specific period unless the same is expressly agreed upon in writing.
g. Studio shall NOT be liable for incidental or consequential damages such as loss of profit in the event that it fails to properly record or otherwise breaches its contractual obligations herein. The sole remedy to Client in the event of a failure to record shall be a refund of charges incurred, or, at the option of Client, a credit allowing the use of the Studio for an equivalent time.
h. Client hereby indemnifies Studio from any claims of copyright infringement or other liability related to intellectual property on recordings created at Studio by Client. Client assumes all legal and financial responsibility for any violations resulting from their rental and use of the Studio.
i. If, at the request of Client, any third-party talent is used in the recording sessions contemplated herein, Client shall be responsible for any fees associated with the same and further, Client shall indemnify Studio from any claims for personal injury related to such third-party talent.
j. Use of the Studio and equipment contained therein is entirely at Client’s risk. Client hereby agrees that Studio will not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damage, injury or loss to renter, their party or possessions while on the premises. Client holds harmless and indemnifies Studio and its owners, agents, representatives, associates, officers, employees, guests and tenants against any suit, claim, loss, accident, judgement, fine, injury or damages, including reasonable attorney’s fees. This indemnification shall continue in full force and effect during and after the term of the rental for such causes arising during the term of the rental.
k. Studio provides the recording studio in good working order but makes no special guarantees as to said studios functionality or suitability to Client’s purposes. Studio is not liable for acts out of its control that affect the recording project such as power outages, weather, emergencies, or Acts of God. In such cases, Studio will refund a prorated portion of Client’s payment. Client agrees to return all equipment in the condition it was provided and to immediately notify Studio of any damage, failure, or change in equipment provided.
l. Studio may, from time to time, use security cameras on their premises and you consent to the use of such surveillance equipment as needed for the safety and security of the Studio.
10. MISCELLANEOUS:
a. This agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
b) This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and by facsimile, each of which shall be deemed to be an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
c) This Agreement sets out the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes and replaces all prior agreements, discussions and understandings whether written or oral.
By reading, understanding and accepting the terms of this agreement you accept their legal and binding nature.
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