RENTAL TERMS
BOOKING, PAYMENTS, CANCELLATIONS, DAMAGES + LIABILITY:
Current Abide Creative Studio, LLC. Policies are final and agreed to upon payment. The paying client (Renter) assumes all liability for all guests, including themselves.
Booking: To secure your booking/session, we require full payment at time of booking. You may book up to 2 hours in advance.
Cancellations/Reschedules: We allow rescheduling up to the minute before your scheduled reservation time. All rescheduling must be completed prior to the start of your original booking. If rescheduling occurs after your original booking time, a new booking will be required. Payments are not transferable. Please note that while we do understand reschedulings may occur, in order to run a sustainable business, all bookings are non-refundable, and all pricing is subject to change without prior notice.
Refunds: In order to run a sustainable business, all bookings are non-refundable, and all pricing is subject to change without prior notice.
Often, rentals are booked back to back. Because of this, both setup AND cleanup must be included in the rental time you reserve.
Wall Mirror: The mirror is NOT to be moved. Any removal from it's original location will result in a $100.00 fee, no exceptions.
Headcount: The maximum headcount allowed in the studio space is capped at 10 people at a time. You ARE allowed to have more than 10+ people in and out of the studio, but the studio space cannot exceed 10 people at a time, no exceptions. Abides hourly rates are based on the TOTAL number of people that enter and leave the studio space throughout your entire rental period. This is based on foot traffic not by the number of people in the studio at a time. If you plan to have 11+ people in the studio, you will need to make the 11+ People selection when booking. This total number includes yourself as well. If you have more than the selected booking amount, we will know and we will charge your credit card on file accordingly.
Abide Creative Studio has a security camera inside the studio. The camera is used primarily for risk management, monitoring the number of people inside the studio, ensuring renters on-time departure, and security of the space. Please use the available restroom for any wardrobe changes needed. Footage will never be shared, posted, or made public.
If the renter damages any furniture, walls, photo studio equipment, etc. in Abide Creative Studio the renter is responsible for ALL damages and will be billed with the credit card on file.
Abide Creative Studio LLC, its owners and co-workers are not liable for any damages or injuries that may incur to the renter and the renter’s participants or clients. The renter is solely responsible for the actions of him/himself and his/her participants/clients.
At no time are renters and their parties/clients allowed to engage in any kind of unlawful activities while on the premises.
Abide Creative Studio is not responsible or liable for any lost or stolen items. Items left behind in Abide will be thrown away. Abide is not responsible for any items left behind at any time.
Minors: All underage guests must be accompanied by their legal guardian.
Music: Music can be played from Bluetooth speakers at a reasonable volume. The landlord or owner may ask you to turn it down if it’s too loud.
Need extra time at the end of your rental? Text or call (NUMBER) to see if your time can be extended. There is a chance we can extend your rental if there’s not another time slot booked directly after yours.
ITEMS THAT ARE PROHIBITED FROM BEING MOVED:
Abide has an oversized, floor-length mirror made of wood. The mirror is NEVER to be moved or touched. It is delicate, heavy, and in its permanent place. Any removal from its original location will result in a $100.00 fee.
NO STANDING ON FURNITURE! No more than 4 people on a couch at a time, and no sitting on the arm rests. A fee is charged at owner discretion if any furniture is damaged.
The following items are PROHIBITED from any use in Abide Creative Studio. A fee is charged at owner discretion for food, spills, stains. Broken items will be at a new cost. Fee is final once accessed.
Glitter and confetti of any kind
Nails in the wall(s)
Silly string
Superglue, duct tape, gorilla tape or any kind of sticky adhesive that cannot be easily removed on any surface of the studio
Open flame
Paint
Pets of any kind
Items ACCESSIBLE to renters:
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Items INACCESSIBLE to renters:
(list of items that are off limits)
ARRIVAL, ACCESSIBILITY, CHECK-IN + CHECK-OUT:
You may not enter Abide Creative Studio early. You must be packed up and exit the studio at the end of your rental time. Often, rentals are booked back to back. Because of this, both setup and cleanup must be completed in your reserved rental time. Please be sure to notify all attending parties of this rule prior to your reserved rental time. Your reservation ends on time. If you overstay, $20 is charged for every 5 minutes extending into the next hour, and you will be charged accordingly.
48 hours prior to your rental you will receive a reminder email with information on how to check in, studio cleanup and your access code to the building. 24 hours prior you will receive another reminder email regarding your upcoming studio time and access code to the building and interior door. You will also receive an email 2 hours prior to your check in time with instruction and access codes.
Leave the space as you found it. Put all furniture back to as close to where it was when you found it. Make sure to close the curtains and turn off all the lights. Any excessive messes or cleanup needed after your departure will result in a $100 charge. ‘Excessive messes’ will be determined by the On-Call Host.
If there are any excessive messes or damages when you arrive, please call (number) immediately.
All trash must be thrown away at the end of your rental.
Reset all furniture and props by the end of your booking
When you leave, make sure the door is pulled shut tight and locked. Leaving the door open or unlocked is a breach of security and will result in a minimum $100 fine, no exceptions.
Abide Creative Studio is located at 121 N. Washington St. Van Wert, Ohio 45891