STUDIO RULES

  • No animals/pets allowed without prior notice.
  • No smoke/glitter/dust/confetti/feathers or similar shoots without prior notice. (also be mindful of outfits with these materials.)
  • No open flame allowed without prior notice.
  • All moveable walls require staff to move them
  • Running, jumping, dancing or other strenuous activities on the edge of the cyclorama is not permitted. If any damages occur during rental, a repair fee will be added (starting at $150) and will depend on the amount of work required.
  • Rental time includes set up and break downtimes. At least a $30 fee would be billed if the crew leaves later than the reserved time. The studio must be cleaned and vacated by the scheduled end time and no later, please consider this when booking your rental.
  • Regular studio rental rate includes no more than 8 people per booking, any number above will be billed at a higher hourly rate. This includes everyone in the room during your booking.
  • Please, leave the studio in the same condition. If the studio requires a major cleaning after your session, the cleaning fee will be added (starting from $50) and will depend on the amount of work required.
  • This is not a soundproof studio, you can hear noises from outside and the other rooms.
  • No ALCOHOLIC beverages or DRUGS allowed inside the studio. A $500 fine will be charged for each incident.
  • No Smoking in the studio.
  • No one will be admitted who is drunk or under the influence of illegal substances.
  • We do our best to accommodate and provide professional, friendly, and honest services to all our customers and fellow artists, for this reason, we reserve the right to refuse service to anyone.
  • We reserve the right to stop any shoot at any time.
  • We allow the use of baby oil, oil sprays, and body paint, however, be mindful of where these will be used as they can damage the paper backdrops, fabrics, flat painted areas, and other items/furniture.
  • Children must be supervised at all times, we are not responsible for damages they may cause to the studio or themselves.

EVENTS

Please contact us with details so we can provide accurate descriptions of the rental.

RENTAL TERMS

“Company” is Altered Visions Studio, “Premises” includes the studio and any adjacent property

PAYMENTS & FEES

In order to confirm and hold a reservation, all rental fees must be paid in full at the time of booking. An additional refundable cleaning/incidental fee will be taken on the invoice, the amount starts at $60 and will be based on the type of shoot and the number of people attending. Tax is during checkout to all charges.

Payment can be made by card. No refunds for time unused or everyone in your party not showing up.

CANCELLATIONS

Once a booking is made, the Company agrees to reserve the space and not entertain other requests. We only allow cancellations if the booking date is more than 7 days prior notice of the original booking date. (For example, if your booking is on the 15th of the month, you must cancel no later than the 8th of that month.)

For any cancellations, the request must be submitted in email to info@altervisionsstudio.com from the booking person on file. Please call to let us know that the email has been sent.

*The session will be canceled if the renter has not arrived within 25 minutes of the start time without any notice of being late, only payments for any cleaning or damage fees will be refunded.

RESCHEDULING

+24 hours In Advance: Rescheduling of confirmed bookings with more than 24 hours in advance will be eligible to reschedule without an additional rescheduling fee. The rescheduled rental must be used within 1 month, or the studio credit is forfeited. If you choose not to reschedule, only payments for any cleaning or damage fees will be refunded. No more than 2 reschedules are allowed without an extra rescheduling fee.

Within 24 hours of Booking: No rescheduling within 1 hour of the start time. Rescheduling of confirmed bookings less 24 hours before the rental will be eligible to reschedule by paying the additional rescheduling fee ($50). The rescheduled rental must be used within 1 month, or the studio credit is forfeited. Any changes to your start time is considered rescheduling, your best option may be to extend the rental time if available. 

For any reschedules, the request must be submitted in email to info@altervisionsstudio.com from the booking person on file and then call to let us know that the email has been sent.

*The session will be canceled if the renter has not arrived within 25 minutes of the start time without any notice of being late, only payments for the incidental will be refunded.

REFUNDS

Refunds of the entire booking are are allowed if canceled more than 7 days prior to booking date.

The incidental fee is refundable if the entire party leaves the Premises on time and there are not any damages or extra cleanup required after the booking. A portion or the entire incidental fee may be kept to cover any addition charges. You will be charged for any extra charges not covered by the incidental fee.

Please allow 7-10 business days for any refunds. Refunds for the incidental fee start the day after the booking has been completed. Weekends and holidays are not counted as business days.

LENGTH OF USE

Rental periods are pre-arranged at the time of booking. Renter’s rental time begins promptly at the designated starting time and ends promptly at the designated ending time. Time includes set up and break-down. The Studio 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. unless negotiated at the time of rental contract. Additional fees may apply.

CLEANING & TRASH

Renter agrees to leave the Premises and all contents and fixtures in the same condition as they were when Renter arrived. The Company will dispose of trash collected in the supplied trash cans. Renter is responsible for discarding larger items or they may accrue additional costs.

All items brought to the Premises by Renter are to be removed by Renter. Items left after 5 days will be assumed abandoned and may be discarded or kept by the Company for Company use, with no compensation due to the renter, at the discretion of the Company. If Renter does not return Premises to the order and cleanliness found when Renter arrived, Company will charge at minimum a $50 cleaning fee.

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.

All persons and activity on Company’s Premises may be video recorded for security usage.

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

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 shoot and may require Renter and Renter’s party to leave immediately. In such case, no refund will be given for the 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. The 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.  The Company is not liable in the case of an invalid ID or any other form of age verification.

EQUIPMENT

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 their party occupies the Premises. 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 Harris County, TX. 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

The Licensee 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 Texas shall govern this Agreement. The following signatures constitute a legal and binding  Agreement between Renter and Company.