RENTAL TERMS:
“Company” is UNCENSORED, a subsidiary of Uncensored Studios LLC; “Premises” includes the studio, restroom facilities, and parking areas located by Uncensored Studios LLC.; “Photographer,” "Videographer,” “Model/Artist,” "Podcaster/Vlogger," “Company,” “Brand,” and/or “Business” is the “Entity” renting premises and/or equipment.
RATES
Rental rates are set by the most current version of the Rental Rate Sheet in effect at the time of signing.
PAYMENTS & DEPOSITS
To confirm and hold a reservation, all rental fees, plus any refundable cleaning/damage deposits, 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 plus damage deposit must be paid by credit card or cash deposit at the time of rental.
CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations of confirmed bookings will result in the following charge.
48 hours or more prior to rental date - All payments refunded less a 5% processing fee.
24 to 48 hours prior to rental date - Fifty percent (50%) of total rental fee.
Less than 24 hours - No Refunds
A company check will make all refunds once the Entity’s payments and deposits have cleared the Company’s account. If the Company must cancel the Entity reservation, the Entity will be given, in the Company’s sole discretion, either rescheduling priority or a full refund. The company is not liable for acts out of control that affect the shoot, such as building equipment failures, power outages, weather, acts of God, or emergencies. The Company will refund a prorated portion of the Entity payment in such cases. If cancellation is made more than 24 hours before the booking time and date, the Company may waive cancellation and processing fees at the Company's discretion if the session is rebooked within five working days and the Company studio calendar can accommodate the new shoot date and time.
LENGTH OF USE
Rental periods are pre-arranged at the time of booking. The Entity’s rental time begins promptly at the designated starting time and ends promptly at the designated ending time. Time includes set up and break-down. The studio must be cleaned and vacated by the end of the rental period. No prior drop-off and/or pick-up after completion of the shoot of equipment, props, etc., unless negotiated at the time of the rental contract. Additional fees may apply. Early or extended hours must be worked out and paid for before the rental period begins.
WAIVER OF LIABILITY
Use of the Company’s Premises and equipment is the Entity risk. The Entity hereby agrees that the Company will not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damage, injury, or loss to the Entity, his party, or possessions while on the Premises. The Entity holds harmless and indemnifies the Company and its owners, agents, representatives, associates, officers, employees, guests, and tenants against any suit, claim, loss, accident, judgment, fine, injury, or damages, including reasonable attorney’s fees. This indemnification shall continue in full force and effect during and after the rental term for such causes arising during the term.
AGE OF PARTICIPANTS
The Company does NOT allow anyone under 18 to be on the premises. The Entity is solely responsible for verifying that all photographic and recorded (audio and/or video) subjects are of legal age (18) and will have a record of such according to section 2257. The Company has no responsibility to determine or verify the age of participants in the Entity’s activities but reserves the right to demand proof of the model’s age if models or photographic/recorded subjects are suspected to be under 18. The Company is not liable if an invalid ID or any other form of age verification failure occurs.
CONDUCT
This is a shared studio, and we maintain a professional environment. The Entity shall be solely responsible for the conduct and welfare of all persons accompanying the Entity while on the Company’s Premises. The Entity agrees that a Company representative may be always present at the Company’s sole discretion. If the representative observes or becomes aware of dangerous, illegal, or negligent practices or activities, the representative reserves the right to stop the shoot and may require the Entity and the Entity’s party to leave immediately. The authorities will be alerted to any illegal activities witnessed by the Company representative. In such cases, no refund will be given for unused time. However, the Company and its representatives assume no responsibility to act in such cases.
CLEANING & TRASH
The Entity agrees to leave the Premises and all contents and fixtures in the same condition as when the Entity arrived. The company will dispose of trash collected in the supplied trash cans. The Entity must remove any larger items, such as personal props and set pieces, from the premises. If the Company has to dispose of large amounts of garbage due to large sets, it will accrue additional costs. The Entity will remove all items brought to the Premises by the Entity. Items left after 7 days will be assumed abandoned. They may be discarded or kept by the Company for Company use, with no compensation due to the Entity, at the discretion of the Company. If the Entity does not return the Premises to the order and cleanliness found when the Entity arrived, the Company will charge at minimum a $200 cleaning fee to be withheld from the cleaning/damage deposit.
INSURANCE
Businesses, Corporations, Production Companies, and other legal entities may be required, before rental, to present a certificate of general liability insurance (COI) naming Uncensored Studios LLC as additionally insured on the dates of the rental. If required, the Entity liability insurance shall be deemed primary and noncontributory in the event of any claim or suit. Liability insurance shall be Commercial General Liability with a minimum of $1,000,000 per occurrence & annual aggregate.
EQUIPMENT
The company agrees to provide equipment in good working order but makes no special guarantees regarding the equipment’s functionality or suitability to the Entity’s purposes. the Entity shall notify the Company immediately of any malfunction, damage, or other issues with the equipment. There is no studio phone service provided. The Entity is advised to bring a cell phone. WIFI/internet service is available during the rental period. The code for access will be provided in the rental agreement.
ELECTRICAL USAGE
The studio rental fee is based on using the included sound system, studio lighting, and wood wall lighting. If hot lights are used, an additional power usage fee will be charged according to the current rate sheet.
DAMAGE
The Entity shall be solely responsible for any damage to the Company’s property or equipment when the Entity or their party occupies the Premises. Damage deposits will be held until repairs can be made. If the damage exceeds the damage deposit amount, the Entity agrees to pay reasonable additional repair costs to bring damaged equipment back to working condition. the Entity agrees to pay for damage to the Premises, including spills, excessive wear, marks, or stains on furniture, fixtures, or painted surfaces.
STUDIO RULES
• No one under the age of 18 is allowed and must have a valid ID when entering the premises.
• No smoking (of any kind, including vaping and marijuana) whatsoever is allowed in the building or within 20 feet of the property in which the studio resides.
• No food or drink, water is permitted with a sealed container.
• No alcoholic beverages or non-prescription or illegal drugs.
• Music/voices should be kept at reasonable levels and not contain vulgar or offensive lyrics or words.
• No one is allowed in the facility's production room at the rear.
• No one will be admitted who is drunk or under the influence of illegal substances.
• No pets are allowed without prior consent of a Company representative.
• Only the maximum number of people paid for and filled out the waiver are allowed.
ARBITRATION and MISCELLANY
If the parties are unable to resolve any controversy or claim arising under this Agreement, they agree to submit the dispute or claim to binding arbitration subject to the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association. This arbitration will take place in San Diego County, California. The parties further agree that any such controversy or claim shall be submitted to one arbitrator selected from the panel of arbitrators of the American Arbitration Association. Each party shall be responsible for its share of the arbitration fees per the applicable Rules of Arbitration. In the event a party fails to proceed with arbitration, unsuccessfully challenges the arbitrator's award, or fails to comply with the arbitrator's award, the other party is entitled to costs of suit, including a reasonable attorney's fee for having to compel arbitration or defend or enforce the award. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may refuse to arbitrate when the dispute is for less than $100.
The Entity shall comply in all respects with all federal, state, county, city, or other local laws, regulations, ordinances, and all rules and regulations of any governmental authority in connection with this Agreement. This Agreement incorporates the entire understanding and agreement between the Company and the Entity. Any modification of this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties. Any waiver of a breach or default hereunder shall not be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach or default of either the same provision or any other provision of this Agreement. The laws of the State of California shall govern this Agreement. The following signatures constitute a legally binding Agreement between the Entity and Company.