Studio Policies & Terms

PAYMENTS

In order to confirm and hold a reservation, the Rental Charge must be paid in full. Client agrees to pay any and all fees upon rental.

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations of confirmed bookings will result in the following charges:

If 48 hours or more prior to Rental Date, Client may reschedule without penalty. If less than 48 hours prior to Rental Date, then no payments will be refunded.

If Artfore studio (hereby known as the Company) must cancel the Client’s reservation, then the Client 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 its control that affect the shoot, such as building equipment failures, power outages, weather, acts of God, or emergencies.

LENGTH OF USE

The start time and end time of the Rental Date are as set forth in reservations. You may arrive to the studio 10 minutes before your booking start time. The client’s rental time begins promptly at the designated starting time and ends promptly at the designated ending time. Client’s rental period includes set up and break-down. The Premises 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., will be allowed unless agreed upon in advance by the Company in writing. Additional fees (at the rate of $100/hour) will apply if the Client does not vacate (and remove any equipment, etc.) by the designated end time of the Rental Date. Early or extended hours must be worked out and paid for in advance before the rental period begins.

ACCESS TO STUDIO

We are a self-service and self-check-in studio. 24 hours before your appointment you will receive an email with the code to access the studio.

CLEANING

Client agrees to leave the Premises and all contents and fixtures in the same condition as they were when Client arrived. The Company will dispose of trash collected in the supplied trash cans. The client is responsible for removing and appropriately discarding any larger items offsite. Disposal of large amounts of garbage may also accrue additional costs at the Company’s sole discretion. All items brought to the Premises by the Client are to be removed by the Client. Items left after 7 days will be assumed abandoned and may be discarded or kept by the Company for Company use, with no compensation due Client, at the discretion of the Company. If the Client does not return the Premises to the order and cleanliness found when the Client arrived, then the Company will charge at minimum a $100 cleaning fee.

RULES OF PREMISES

No smoking or open fire whatsoever is allowed in the building or within 20 feet of any entrance. No alcoholic beverages or non-prescription or illegal drugs are allowed at any time. Music/voices are to be kept at reasonable levels and not contain offensive lyrics or words. No animals other than service animals are allowed at any time. The Company is not liable for any parking.

WAIVER OF LIABILITY

Use of the Premises is at the Client’s risk. Client hereby agrees that Company will not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damage, injury, or loss to Client or its party, or to Client’s, or anyone in its party’s, possessions, while on the Premises. Client holds harmless and indemnifies 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 attorneys’ fees. This indemnification will continue in full force and effect during and after the term of the rental for such causes arising during the term of the rental. Company disclaims all implied warranties, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The Premises are “as is.”

DAMAGE

Client (on behalf of itself and its party) is solely responsible for any damage to Company’s property or equipment that occurs during the time Client or its party occupies the Premises. The Client agrees to pay any repair/replacement costs for damaged equipment. Client agrees to pay on demand for damage to the Premises including spills, excessive wear, marks, or stains on furniture, fixtures, or painted surfaces.

ARBITRATION AND MISCELLANY

If the parties hereto are unable to resolve any controversy or claim arising under this Agreement, then 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 Antonio, Texas. Each party hereto will be responsible for its share of the arbitration fees in accordance with the applicable Rules of Arbitration. In the event a party hereto fails to proceed with arbitration, unsuccessfully challenges the arbitrator's award, or fails to comply with the arbitrator's award, the other party hereto is entitled to costs of suit, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, for having to compel arbitration or defend or enforce the award. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party hereto may refuse to arbitrate when the dispute is for a sum less than $500 . Client will comply in all respects with all federal, state, county, city, or other local laws, regulations, and 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 Client. Any modifications of this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties hereto. Any waiver of a breach or default hereunder will not be deemed a waiver of a subsequent breach or default of either the same provision or any other provision of this Agreement. The laws of the state of Texas will govern this Agreement. Client may not assess or transfer this Agreement without Company’s prior written consent. Completing a rental booking constitutes a legal and binding Agreement by and between the parties whose name is on the rental agreement.