Terms Of Use:  By signing this rental agreement, Renter(s) agree to the following: 

Weekend Rates: Hourly R500.00, Daily R4000.00. Equipment setup or hair and makeup that will require extra time needs to be factored into the rental quote.
Weekday Rates: Hourly R500.00, Daily R4000.00. Equipment setup or hair and makeup that will require extra time needs to be factored into the rental quote.

A 50% retainer is required to hold studio and event date. The retainer will be applied to final bill and balance will be due on or before the date of your rental. The date and studio are not reserved until retainer and signed rental agreement are submitted to and received by the Studio. The retainer is non-refundable.
The studio may be used for legal business activities only. There is absolutely NO SMOKING or ALCOHOL in the building. Smoking is allowed outside the building. Renter is responsible for clean up of smoking-related debris (ashes, cigarettes, etc) before leaving.

ARRIVE AND LEAVE ON TIME
• The lease shall start and end as set forth in this Agreement; set-up and clean-up time must take place during hours set forth in this Agreement.
• An hourly charge of R500.00 per hour will be applied for each additional hour that extends beyond rental terms, as set forth in this Agreement.

BE RESPECTFUL OF OUR NEIGHBORS
• Be present at all times during the rental
• Keep the event or session contained within the studio
• Maintain adult supervision of minors at all times
• Clean up trash or other items on premises prior to leaving 

STUDIO & EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED:
The Studio agrees to provide the studio in good working order but makes no special guarantees as to said studios functionality or suitability to Renter’s purposes. The Renter is entitled to use the entire studio, front and back yard, lighting equipment, props and any furniture in the studio at the time of rental. The Studio is not liable for acts out of its control that affect the shoot, such as power outages, weather, emergencies, or Acts of God. Renter agrees to return all equipment, studio, and furniture in the condition it was provided and to immediately notify the Studio of any damage, failure, or change in equipment provided. Rental furniture may be taken outside, one piece at a time. If there is inclement weather in the forecast (rain, snow, etc.) then the furniture may not be taken outdoors. Please do not move any pieces larger than a single chair without two people present to move it without dragging the legs.

DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT, FURNITURE, OR STUDIO:
Renter agrees to pay for any repair or replacement costs of equipment, furniture, or studio that Renter damages within 3 business days. In the event that the Renter’s employees, Renter’s contractors, Renter's clients, or any and all Renter's visitors damage any equipment or studio, Renter agrees to pay for any repairs or replacements necessary within 3 business days. Renter agrees to leave the studio in the condition it was found, or a R1000 cleaning fee will be assessed and invoiced.

There is no warranty that rented items are free of defects.

The Renter agrees that the Studio holds no liability for any damage or injury caused by use of rental items to Renter or any third party. The Renter assumes all risk of personal property damage or personal injury. If any accident involving the Studio's rental items has occurred while it is in the Renter's possession, Renter shall make the Studio aware by written statement of details of occurrence of event including police report and names and addresses of witnesses, if applicable.

LIABILITY:
Renter agrees to get a signed Liability Release from all persons that will be on the premises prior to use of Studio. The Studio will not be held liable for any injuries or accidents to the Renter, Renter’s employees, Renter’s contractors, Renter's clients, or any and all Renter's visitors that occur within or outside the studio premises.

Use of the studio requires the following in advance:
• Signed Studio Rental Agreement
• Payment of Deposit
• Signed Liability Waiver and Releases for all persons who will be in attendance at the Studio
• Photocopy of Renter’s Drivers License

The premises are to be used for the purpose of a photography/videography studio, including such activities, as are necessary and usually incidental to such
use. The Studio shall have the right to inspect the equipment, studio, and furniture at any time during the rental term. Renter shall make any and all
arrangements necessary to permit a representative of the Studio access to the equipment and studio. If a breach of any of the provisions of the
Rental Agreement occurs, the Studio has the right to revoke Renter's access to the equipment and studio without any liability to and without
prejudice to the Studio, the right to receive rent due or accrued to and including date of revocation.

Refund requests must be made in writing and will be responded to promptly by management. If equipment, furniture, or studio is ordered and delivered, but not used, no refund will be approved.