Studio North Rental Agreement

I agree to the following terms:

Studio North Collective LLC aims to provide a space for creatives to connect and create with clients and the community. Our policies assure proper use so that all Clients will be able to use and enjoy the property.

Deposit/Rental Fees

100% of the rental fee must be received to reserve the Client’s date(s) and time(s).

Clients agrees the automatic deductions from their bank account are authorized until payment cycle is complete when purchasing a membership.

Cancellation Policy

Clients may cancel their Booking until 14 days before the Event start time and receive a 50% refund of the full rental fee. Cancellations submitted less than 14 days before the Event start time are Non-refundable.

Should the studio be unavailable due to circumstances beyond our control Studio North will refund 100% of the whole fee and shall not be liable for income lost on the client’s end.

Insurance

The Client agrees to provide and pay for a Public Liability Insurance Policy secured from a responsible insurance company acceptable to Studio North Collective, in which the limits shall be not less than $.5 Million, the same to provide protection for both the Client and the Studio, and to include protection also for the Studio from all liability of every kind and nature arising out of the use and occupancy of the Studio Premises, including the building and sidewalks. The Studio is to be furnished a copy of said policy or suitable evidence of insurance, and the Studio is to be held blameless, save and except loss and/or injury caused solely by the negligent acts or omissions of the Client, its servants, agents, or representatives.

Smoke-Free Facility

Studio North Collective is a smoke-free facility. If smoking is discovered, a $250 fine will be imposed.

Alcohol Policy

Studio North Collective demands strict adherence to state laws regarding alcohol consumption. Clients may not serve alcohol to minors on the premises at any time.

Site Condition

Studio North Collective will be in a clean condition prior to the Client’s event. The Client is required to return the space to the same clean condition in which it was found. All furniture, props, lighting and any other materials used during the Even must be returned to their original locations. All trash must be bagged and removed.

A fee of $150/hour will be imposed for any required cleaning or furniture arrangements not handled. Use of the space that exceeds rental time will be billed at 1.5x the hourly rate when no bookings are scheduled after use and 2.5x the hourly rate when a booking is scheduled after the allotted time.

Staffing and Access

Client understands that a Studio North Collective representative will be on site to allow access to the site.

Site Decoration

Clients may use decorations reflective of their creative endeavors as long as they adhere to the following: no nails, screws, or staples should penetrate the walls, all gummed materials should be removed. The use of glitter or smoke in any form is not permitted.

Conduct

Client and guests shall use the premises in a considerate manner at all times. Conduct deemed disorderly at the sole discretion of Studio North Collective LLC staff shall be grounds for immediate expulsion from the premises and conclusion of the rental period. In such cases no refund of the rental fee shall be made.

Lost and Found

Studio North Collective takes no responsibility for personal effects left at the studio. We will hold items up to 30 days and will make every attempt to return them to the rightful owner.

City, County, State and Federal Laws

This Agreement shall be governed, construed and interpreted by, through and under the Laws of Garfield Township and the State of Michigan.

Attorney fees

If either party to this Contract brings a legal action against the other party to this Contract to secure the specific performance of this Contract, collect damages for breach of this Contract, or otherwise enforce or interpret this Contract, the prevailing party shall recover reasonable attorney’s fees and all costs, premiums for bonds, fees, and other expenses expended or incurred in the action in addition to any other relief that may be awarded. To establish reasonable attorney’s fees, the Client may present a signed affidavit from the Client's counsel as to the fees claimed and the services rendered and anticipated to be rendered to collect the unpaid claim of sublessor. All objections to this method of proof are hereby expressly waived by subtenant. The parties agree that future attorney’s fees may be claimed hereunder.

Liability

The Studio shall be held harmless for any and all injury to the Client and the Client's business and equipment.

Arbitration

Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this contract, or the breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration, administered in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association, administered by a licensed Arbitrator in the jurisdiction closest to the Photographer’s office and the arbitration award may be entered for judgment in any court having jurisdiction thereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may refuse to arbitrate when the dispute is for a sum less than $3,000. In no event shall an award in an arbitration initiated under this clause exceed the contracted price of the controversy in dispute.