
Policies
PIXEL STUDIOS RENTAL POLICIES
By paying the invoice attached hereto, you (“you” or “User”) agree to abide by the terms of the policies listed herein, as well as any Studio Rental Agreement between you and SHELLY MEDIA, INC., a South Carolina corporation, d/b/a PIXEL STUDIOS (the “Company”), for your rental of studio space at 1040 Gardner Road, Unit 2A and/or 2B, Charleston, South Carolina 29407 (the“Studio”).
1. Booking. All bookings of the Studio require a fifty percent (50%) deposit to secure the Studio space, with the balance due forty-eight (48) hours before the commencement of the rental time. In the event of cancellation 14 days or more prior to the booking client may receive a FULL refund. From 13 days to 48 hours prior to the booking, client may receive a 50% refund in the event of cancellation and forfeits their deposit. In the event of nonpayment forty-eight (48) hours before the commencement of the rental time, the Company may cancel the booking.
2. Rental Policies.
• Any rental is for studio space only, and does not include, without limitation, a camera, a photographer, a videographer, or any Studio assistant or personnel. Certain lighting equipment is provided by the Company. Company personnel will be onsite during your rental in a management capacity only.
• Lighting design and setup of shoots is not included in your rental of the Studio.
• You will have full access to the rented studio space, the hair and makeup space, and the bathroom. All offices are private. Please be aware that there are two studio spaces onsite, so do not enter the side of the building opposite your rented studio space.
• You may move around all props and furniture in your rented Studio space, but please restore the Studio to its condition upon your arrival.
• All setup, breakdown, and removal of your personal belongings, equipment, and supplies must take place during your rental time. Cleaning supplies are available upon request. If the Studio is not restored to the same condition as it was delivered at the commencement of the booking, the Company may charge a cleaning fee of one hundred dollars ($100) to your credit card on file with the Company.
• Please do not arrive fifteen (15) minutes or more before your rental time, as the Company books consecutive rentals of the Studio. If you are early, please wait outside or in the hall.
• No glitter, confetti, smoke bombs, open flames, flour, water, or other chaotic or similar materials may be brought to or used at the Studio without prior approval of the Company. Please be conscious of your use of baby oil at the Studio.
• No smoking is permitted inside the Studio. Illegal drugs are not permitted at the Studio.
• Vehicles are not permitted onto the stage without prior approval of the Company.
• Animals are permitted at the Studio only with prior approval by the Company.
• Shoots involving ten (10) or more people require prior approval by the Company and will be charged a cleaning fee.
• Please keep all food and drink off of the white cyc (except when used on- camera) and away from all equipment. Please minimize walking in shoes on the cyc, and do not drag furniture across it.
3. Damages. User represents that it, or its agents if applicable, are proficient in the use of the lighting equipment provided by the Company at the Studio. In the event that User, or User’s guests, invitees, or agents, cause damage or loss to the Studio or any property located thereon, including without limitation any Company lighting equipment, the Company shall promptly remedy such damages and repair such damaged property to a condition substantially similar to that which existed before the damage was caused. The User shall be responsible for any expenses, insurance deductibles, permits, and all other fees and costs related to the restoration of the Studio and/or replacement of equipment, plus an additional twenty percent (20%) administrative fee.
4. Compliance with Laws. User agrees to comply with all federal, state, and municipal laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations while using the Studio.
5. Indemnification. The User shall be liable for and hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Company and its managers, agents, other members, landlord, building owners, and employees, from any and all injuries, deaths, damages, causes of actions, claims or obligations, and any consequential and incidental damages, attorneys’ fees or costs arising out of or related to any acts, omissions, or negligence by the User or any of the User’s agents, employees, guests, invitees, during User’s use of the Studio.
6. Assumption of Risk; Limitation of Liability. By using the Studio, User assumes any and all risks inherent to such use.
EXCEPT FOR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH OR ARISING OUT OF USE OF THE STUDIO, even if the Company has been advised of the possibility of such damages. If any of the foregoing shall be deemed to be unenforceable, then the Company’s liability shall be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law. In no event shall the Company’s liability under this Agreement ever exceed the amount of the rental fee actually paid by User and received by the Company.
7. Termination. User understands that the Company may terminate the rental at any time if dangerous or negligent practices are observed, provided, that the Company assumes no responsibility to act in such cases.