Terms & Conditions
Please take a moment to review our standard policies.
Pelicula Media agrees to rent the premises (agreed upon booking) to Renter for any future agreed upon reservation date and beginning/ end times booked and paid for in advance.
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Renter agrees to abide by all the Pelicula Media Studios policies listed below.
RESERVATION
Rental times are pre-arranged at the time of booking. Rental time begins promptly at the designated starting time and ends promptly at the designated ending time. Reservation time must include set up, break-down, and clean up. The property must be cleaned and vacated by the end of the rental period. Set up and breakdown times must fall within the total reservation period reserved. It is the responsibility of Renter and its Vendors to set up, breakdown, and move equipment and other items within the Studio.
PAYMENTS
In order to confirm and hold a reservation, all rental fees must be paid in full at the time of booking. In the case of additional equipment rental added on the shoot day, the rental fee must be paid by credit card or cash deposit at the time of rental.
OVERTIME CHARGES
An overtime fee will automatically be charged to the card on file at a rate of $10 for every 5 minutes over the designated rental end time. This also applies to rental start times. You may arrive up to 10 minutes early, but please be mindful of the reservation wrapping up ahead of you. If you arrive more than 10 minutes early, you will not be allowed to enter the studio space until 10 minutes before your reservation time. If you enter the studio more than 10 minutes ahead of schedule, the card on file will be charged the overtime fee rate listed above.
CANCELLATIONS/ RESCHEDULING
Renter can reschedule/ Cancel reservations up to 24 hours prior to the start of rental period and receive a credit to use towards a future rental with no additional charge.
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No refunds will be provided for cancellations. Your reservation credit will expire in 90 days. If the renter cancels or reschedules less than 24 hours from the start of the rental period, no credits or refunds will be offered. Please note, this includes reschedules / cancellations for any reason including the photographer or videographer’s client having cancelled their shoot and cancellations due to illness including Covid-19.
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Upon cancellation, you will receive a credit for the quantity of hours booked or the dollar amount purchased for 4-HR, 6-HR or 8-HR reservations that can be applied towards a future reservation.
CLEANING
We ask that you assume responsibility for returning the studio to its original condition and be courteous of those using the studio before and after you. This includes but not limited to discarding the trash, props returned to original locations, and messes cleaned up. Renter agrees to dispose of smaller trash items in the provided trash cans, discard larger bulkier trash items in the back-parking lot dumpster and clean up any messes that occur during their rental period.
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Pets are allowed in the studio, and we do ask that you bring appropriate cleaning supplies for any messes or hair left by the pet.
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If the Studio is not in the same condition when rented, Renter agrees to pay, as applicable a minimum of a $150.00 cleaning fee (based on the amount of time required to clean the Studio at a rate of $100 per hour).
AGE OF MODELS
Renter is solely responsible for verifying that all photographic subjects are of legal age or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Pelicula Media has no responsibility to determine or verify the age of participants in the Renter’s activities but reserves the right to demand proof of parental consent if models or photographic subjects are under the age of 18 and to end those activities if Pelicula Media becomes aware that legal age violations are occurring. Pelicula Media is not liable in the case of an invalid ID or any other form of age verification
RESPONSIBILITY AND DAMAGES TO PROPERTY:
Upon first accessing the Studio, if Renter ascertains damage to any of the furnishings, equipment, or Studio we should be aware of, please contact us immediately via phone at (972) 242-7580.
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Renter and its associates agree to maintain the Studio, restroom, furniture, props, and all equipment within the premises in as good a condition as they were at the beginning of the term. Renter and its associates are responsible for any damage to the Studio including spills, scratches, excessive wear, marks, or stains on furniture, fixtures, floors, or painted surfaces.
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Renter will be held financially responsible for any damage to property and furnishings, legal actions, or loss of reputation or business opportunities that Studio may incur as a consequence of the actions of Renter or any of Renter's associate, guests, or visitors while Renter is in control of the Studio, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the Venue / Owner against any and all legal actions which may arise from Renter's use of the Studio.
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If Studio/ Owner claims and provides evidence that Renter has damaged any property, furnishings, or fixtures in the Studio, the Studio/ Owner is entitled to seek reimbursement via
payment for item(s). Renter will be given an opportunity to respond and provide evidence otherwise. Studio/ Owner reserves the right to collect payment from Renter and pursue any remedies.
PET POLICY
All pets must be held or on a leash with the owner or a handler at all times. If not, they need to be crated.
Pets are not allowed on studio furniture directly. Sitting on the laps of handlers or owners is permitted.
Any “accidents” that happen on the property must be cleaned/picked up, bagged (bags and proper cleaning supplies are to be brought by Renter) and thrown away in the dumpster at the back of the property.
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ANY VIOLATION OF THIS POLICY WILL RESULT IN A MINIMUM FEE OF $50 PLUS ANY ADDITIONAL FEES TO COVER DAMAGES CAUSED TO PROPERTY.
PERSONAL PROPERTY
Pelicula Media is not be responsible for any loss or damage to personal property placed in or about the Studio belonging to Renter or their associates, agents, subcontractors, guests and Renter shall hold Studio/ Owner harmless from all claims arising out of loss or damage to such property or props. Studio/ Owner shall not be liable for any damage or loss to said property regardless of how and where the same shall occur.
SECURITY AND MONITORING
In order to help promote the safety and security of its Renters and property, Renter understands and agrees that Pelicula Media may conduct video surveillance of any portion of its premises at any time, the only exception being the private restroom, and that video cameras will be positioned in appropriate places within and around the building and its common areas.
LIABILITY
This agreement releases Studio/ Owner from all liability relating to physical injuries and/or injury to Renter’s equipment that may occur during any future rental period agreed upon between Studio/ Owner and Renter. Renter agrees to hold Studio/ Owner entirely free from any liability, including financial responsibility for injuries incurred, regardless of whether injuries are caused by negligence.
Any disputes arising under this contract shall be adjudicated in the Studio/ Owner’s local jurisdiction.
STUDIO RULES
Pelicula Media reserves the right to terminate the reservation immediately without refund if any of the activities listed below occur:
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NO shoes on the white floor. Use studio-provided shoe coverings, socks, or go barefoot. Photo- ready models and talent can wear shoes on white floor.
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NO shoes on the green floor. Use studio-provided shoe coverings. Photo-ready models and talent can wear shoes on green floor.
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NO smoking or vaping allowed within 25 feet of all entrances, exits, windows, and air take vents.
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NO Foor or drink in the studio. Food and drink must remain in the kitchen area. Water is allowed in the Studio. Product photography and Videography for food and drink related projects must be approved by Studio/ Owner prior to reservation start date.
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NO alcoholic beverages or non-prescription or illegal drugs. (Fees starting at $200 will be charged to the card on file for violation of this policy).
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NO fire, however, Renter may use unlit candles.
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NO FULLY nude photography, videography, and explicit sexual activity (TASTEFUL boudoir photography is permitted).
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NO glitter, wet fake snow, or smoke bombs.
NO nailing/tacking/hanging anything to walls or rolling backdrops. (Painter's tape is okay). All children and pets must be supervised at all times.
NO fireworks
Renter may not sublease the Studio to any third party.
I have read and agree to the terms above.