No smoking whatsoever is allowed in the studio. Projects involved with smoke have to get studio representatives consent. Music is to be kept at reasonable levels. No one will be admitted who is under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances. No pets allowed without prior consent of a company representative. All small and/or hard to clean material (confetti, hair cutting, feathers, food products, body paint, etc.) require approval. Cleaning fee may apply. Maximum of 8 people in renter’s party. Additional fee of $5 per each person over the limit will apply. Number of 10 people are allowed in the studio at one time.
Use of Crane Studios premises and furniture is at renter’s risk. Renter hereby agrees that Crane Studios will not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damage, injury or loss to renter, his party or possessions while on the premises.
Waiver of Liability- Renter shall be solely responsible for the conduct and welfare of all persons accompanying renter while on company’s premises. Dangerous, illegal, negligent practices sexual acts or activities will not be permitted. Crane Studios reserves the right to stop the shoot and may require renter and renter’s party to leave immediately for violating any of the above mentioned activities. In such a case no refund will be given for unused time. However, Crane Studios and its representatives assume no responsibility to act in such cases.
Crane Studios agrees to provide the studio space in good working order. Renter shall notify Crane Studios immediately of any malfunction, damage or other issues with the space or furniture. Photographic equipment such as lighting, cameras and backdrops are not included in the rental.
Damage- Renter shall be solely responsible for any damage to company’s property or equipment that occurs during the time renter or his party occupies the premises. Renter agrees to pay reasonable repair costs to bring damage equipment back to working condition. Renter agrees to pay for damage to the premises including spills, excessive wear, marks or stains on furniture caused by the renter and/or those accompanying the renter during their rental period.
Insurance-Businesses, Corporations, Production Companies and other legal entities may be required, prior to rental, to present a certificate of general liability insurance naming Crane Studios as additionally insured on the dates of the rental. If so required, renter’s liability insurance shall be deemed primary and non-contributory insurance in the event of any claim or suit. Liability insurance shall be commercial general liability with a minimum of $1,000,000 per occurrence and annual aggregate.
Renter shall 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 Company and Renter. Any modifications 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 a subsequent breach or default of either the same provision or any other provision of this Agreement. The laws of the State of Missouri shall govern this Agreement. The following signatures constitute a legal and binding Agreement between Renter and Company.
Arbitration- 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 Kansas City, MO. The parties further agree that any such controversy or claim shall be submitted to one arbitrator selected from the panels of arbitrators of the American Arbitration Association. Each party shall be responsible for its share of the arbitration fees in accordance with 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 a sum less than $200.
