Definitions.

Hirer/Client: Refers to any individual or organisation engaging with the Studio, as well as any agent, representative, employee or subcontractor associated with that individual or organisation.

Studio: Refers to Unit F Studios, located at The Factory Project, Factory Road, E16 2HB.

Equipment: Includes all fixtures, fittings and equipment located in or provided by the Studio. This encompasses, but is not limited to: lighting, triggers, polyboards, stands, reflectors, coloramas, appliances and furniture.

By confirming a hire, the Hirer is considered to have accepted the terms and conditions of this agreement.

Hire Fees.

The hire rate for each shoot is specified on the studio rate card unless otherwise agreed upon with the Studio Manager prior to the hire period. All payments must be made in full before the booking date, unless a different arrangement has been agreed upon in advance with the Studio. Failure to do so will result in cancellation of your booking.

Access to the studio will not be granted if payment has not been received by the deadline.

For bookings where a deposit has been paid, there is a 15% +VAT fee for remaining payments not made within 28 days of bookings and further delayed payments will incur subsequent charges.

Unless stated otherwise, all equipment available at the studio is included in the hiring price. Please note that the hiring rates do not include the use of paper backdrops, which are charged at £15 per meter for any floor use.

Hire Period.

The Studio is available for use from 8AM to 9PM on weekdays and 9AM to 9PM on weekends at standard rates. Overtime is charged at £125 per hour for any bookings outside of regular opening hours and also when extending on the day of booking. This is payable upon request.

Overtime may not always be available.

Equipment.

a. The Studio agrees to provide the Equipment in good working order but makes no special guarantees regarding its functionality or suitability for the Hirer’s purposes. Any Equipment that is lost, damaged or stolen will be charged to the Hirer at its full replacement cost.

The Hirer may not remove any Equipment from the premises and all Equipment must be returned promptly at the end of the Hire Period in the same condition as it was at the start. The Hirer is fully and solely responsible for any breakages or damage to the supplied Equipment.

b. The Hirer is liable for any loss or damage to the fabric of the building, fixtures and fittings, furniture, appliances or equipment hired throughout the duration of the booking, unless caused by an employee of the Studio. General cleaning charges are included in the basic hire cost. If any further or specialised cleaning is required, the Hirer will be responsible for all additional costs incurred, including a 60% studio hire fee covering the day following the hire.

c. All equipment supplied by Unit F Studios is checked and tested to ensure it is in good condition and in a good state of repair. It is the Hirer’s responsibility to notify the Studio of any defects or faults before and after their booking.

Modifications and Decorations

No modifications or decorations to the studio are allowed without prior written consent. The Hirer is responsible for covering all costs and expenses incurred by the Studio due to any breach of this condition, payable in full without deduction upon immediate demand.

Health and Safety.

a. No smoking is allowed in the Studio, this includes smoking tobacco, vaping and any other form of smoking.

b. Nuts (including by way of an ingredient in products) are strictly forbidden on site.

c. Absolutely no usage of fire, fireworks, pyrotechnics and drones unless explicitly agreed upon in advance. Authorisation to utilise haze within the studio must be requested beforehand. Haze or smoke is strictly prohibited in the outdoor areas without prior approval from London City Airport.

Cancellation of Studio Hire.

A confirmed booking is non-refundable. However, it can be rescheduled with a minimum of 48 hours' notice before the original booking date. The new date must be within 30 days of the original booking date. Unit F Studios reserves the right to charge the Hirer the full fee, along with any costs incurred by the company related to the confirmed booking.

Post-Event Items.

Unit F does not arrange for the disposal of sets or props. Post-event storage is not provided without prior written consent from the Studio. If sets, props, lighting or production setups are left in the studios, we reserve the right to impose charges for de-rigging and disposal at the Hirer’s expense. Unit F assumes no liability for any loss or damage to items left at the venue by the client before or after the hire.

Vehicles & Parking.

Vehicles and their contents are parked on Unit F premises at the owner's risk. Unit F shall not accept responsibility for any loss or damage.

CCTV.

CCTV is present on the premises for security reasons and complies with legal requirements.

Privacy Statement.

We take our Hirers’ privacy seriously and will only use any personal or company information, as well as any other information received, to provide the products and services you have requested from us and to administer your account.

Terms of Use.

Use of the Studio and equipment is at the Hirer’s own risk. The Hirer hereby waives the right to seek legal redress for mishaps, accidents, and/or loss while on our premises. The Hirer agrees to leave the Studio and the Factory Project site in the same condition as when they arrived. The Hirer is solely responsible for any legal infractions committed by themselves or members of their party during the Hire Period, whether in the Studio or within the Factory Project site.

The Hirer agrees to be solely responsible for the conduct and welfare of all persons accompanying them while in the Studio and/or the Archives building. The Hirer understands that if the Studio believes dangerous or negligent practices are being engaged in during the Hire Period, it reserves the right to stop the shoot and require the Hirer and their party to leave immediately. However, the Studio assumes no responsibility to act in such cases.

Save for anything that cannot be excluded by statute, neither the Manager nor the Studio takes responsibility for any loss or damages suffered by the Hirer, caused by or arising from their use of the Studio or any Equipment. All equipment and valuables brought onto the Studio premises by the Hirer shall be at their own risk. It is in the Hirer’s best interest to ensure they have sufficient insurance to cover themselves and their equipment.

These terms and conditions shall be read and construed in accordance with English law.