I want everyone who uses this space to find as much joy and personal success as I’ve found
here. That said, there are a few guiding principles in place that will help insure the space’s
integrity and long-term usability. With that in mind, please do read the following contract very
carefully to be certain you’re completely comfortable with the stipulations.
As a condition of the above-named RENTER renting studio spaces from BOUTIN PROPERTIES (DBA:
HLP Studios), the RENTER hereby freely, voluntarily and without duress
executes the Release and Waiver of Liability under the following terms:
INDEMNITIES & HOLD HARMLESS
The undersigned Renter, on his/her own behalf of his/her heirs, next of kin, executors,
administrators, personal representatives, and assigns (BOUTIN PROPERTIES (DBA:
HLP Studios)– herein known as the Company, does hereby agree:
I. (a) to waive all claims that the Renter may have in the future against Company, its
employees, directors, officers, insurers, agents, successors, and assigns of
Company with respect to the above-mentioned rental, including, but not limited to,
claims arising as a result of equipment malfunction or failure, accidents, falls, or any
other damage(s)/accidents or any other cause while on the premise of the business;
II. (b) to release and forever discharge the Released Parties from all liability for
personal injury, death, property damage or loss resulting from the rental due to any
cause, including, but not limited to negligence (failure to use such care as a
reasonably prudent and careful person would use under similar circumstances),
breach of any duty imposed by law, breach of contract, mistake(s), action, lack of
action, or error of judgment on the part of Company owners and/or staff;
III. (c) to be liable for and to hold harmless and indemnify Company, its ownership, and
staff from all actions, proceedings, claims, damages, costs, demands, including
hospital costs, court costs, arbitration or legal fees, and liabilities of whatsoever
nature or kind arising out of or in any way connected with the rental or any behavior
exhibited during the rented session at Company facilities.
IV. Renter agrees to hold Company, its agents or owners, representatives, and anyone
acting on behalf of Company completely harmless from any responsibility, action,
legal or otherwise, that results from Renter’s (or anyone related to the Renter’s party)
actions and conduct. Additionally, Renter agrees to indemnify and hold harmless
Company, its owners, and its staff of any liability or responsibility for Renter’s, or any
of the Renter’s associated party, behavior and conduct towards another person at
any time while on Company property or general area of Company’ facilities (including
parking lots).
TIME
-All bookings are non-refundable, however, if cancelled before 72 hours of your scheduled rental you will
receive a reschedule credit to reschedule your booking on an available date within 30 days. If cancelled a second t
time all payments will be lost.
- Once booked, all cancellations must be made no less than 48 hours prior to scheduled
time. If after 48 hours, your time and all monies paid is forfeited.
- Rental time begins and ends at your designated hour; please be courteous of the person
before or after you by adhering to your designated slot. If you need extra time to clean
up before leaving, please factor in that time to your schedule. No prior drop-off and/or
pick up of equipment, props, etc. are permitted without prior approval from Hillary Boutin.
PEOPLE
- Renter must be present for the entire duration of the rental
- No more than six people in the studio at any given hour without written permission
- NO PARTIES
SPACE
- Please clean the studio after use. Renter agrees to leave premises and all contents and
fixtures in the same condition as they were when Renter arrived. All items brought to the
premises by the Renter are to be removed by the Renter. Storage of props and other
equipment is not available; any items left behind and not reclaimed within 7 days will be
discarded at HLP Studios discretion.
- If Renter does not return premises to the order and cleanliness found when Renter
arrived, Company will levy additional charges to Renter.
- Replace any items used during session including water, accessories, stands, etc.
- Please leave studio as it looked when you entered
- Turn off all lights
- Lock the door before leaving and ensure it is locked
- Please take all garbage with you if any food or toiletries have been discarded
- Please be VERY courteous of building neighbors; this space is not sound-proof and we
genuinely value our relationship with neighboring business. For this reason, keep all
music low and using normal speaking voices.
STUDIO RULES
- No smoking of any kind
- No candles or any open flames
- NO non-prescription and/or illegal drugs allowed
- Music is to be kept at reasonable levels and not contain vulgar or offensive lyrics
- No one admitted who is drunk or under the influence of illegal substances.
- No pornography recording or image creation allowed
- No pets or animals of any kind without written permission
-ALL entry & exit procedures MUST be followed. If they are not you will be charged an
additional $100 plus any damages and lose any and all future booking rights.
WAIVER OF LIABILITY
Use of Company’s Premises and equipment is at Renter’s risk. Renter hereby agrees that
Company 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. Renter 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 attorney’s fees. This indemnification shall continue in full force
and effect during and after the term of the rental for such causes arising during the term of the
rental.
CONDUCT
This is a shared studio and we maintain a professional environment. Renter shall be solely
responsible for the conduct and welfare of all persons accompanying Renter while on
Company’s Premises. Renter agrees that a Company representative may, at Company’s sole
discretion, be present at all times. If the representative observes or otherwise becomes aware of
dangerous, pornographic, illegal or negligent practices or activities, the representative reserves
the right to stop the rental and may require Renter and Renter’s party to leave immediately. In
such case no refund will be given for unused time. However, Company and its representatives
assume no responsibility to act in such cases.
AGE OF MODELS
Renter is solely responsible for verifying that all photographic subjects are of legal age.
Company has no responsibility to determine or verify the age of participants in the renter’s
activities but reserves the right to demand proof of parental consent if models or photographic
subjects are under the age of 18 and to end those activities if Company becomes aware that
legal age violations are occurring. Company is not liable in the case of an invalid ID or any other
form of age verification.
INSURANCE
Businesses, Corporations, Production Companies and other legal entities may be required, prior
to rental, to present 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 & annual aggregate.
EQUIPMENT
When requested and agreed upon, Company agrees to provide equipment in good working
order, but makes no special guarantees as to said equipment’s functionality or suitability to
Renter’s purposes. Renter shall notify Company immediately of any malfunction, damage or
other issues with the equipment.
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. Damage deposits will be held
until repairs can be made. If the damage exceeds the amount of the damage deposit, Renter
agrees to pay reasonable additional repair costs to bring damaged equipment back to working
condition. Renter agrees to pay for damage to the Premises including spills, excessive wear,
marks or stains on furniture, fixtures or painted surfaces.
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 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.
MISCELLANY
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 shall govern this Agreement between
Renter and Company.