Skyloft F Rental Studio Terms of Use Agreement

Terms of Use Agreement

SKYLOFT F RENTAL STUDIO RULES AND REGULATIONS:

This document will serve as the agreement between the owner and the client or renter of our creative space for any and all use. This agreement applies to your Guests, our Members, and Non-Members of the studio.

ACCEPTANCE OF RESPONSIBILITY

The Renter hereby accepts and assumes all responsibility for all risks associated with and/or resulting in his/her use of the premises and equipment (THIS INCLUDES ALL PERSONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE RENTER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO RELEVANT GUESTS, MODELS, ASSISTANTS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, FAMILY, OR FRIENDS).

The Renter freely accepts these risks and agrees to the terms, even if Skyloft F Rental Studio, parent company Martin Studio Photography, or business associates is found to be negligent or in breach of any duty of care or any obligation to the Renter.

The Renter agrees to be responsible for any loss (in the amount solely determined by Skyloft F Rental Studio ownership) or damage to the studio; equipment on premises of the business resulting from the Renter’s use (except for normal wear and tear). The Renter agrees to pay the costs of replacement for any such loss or damage within 48 hours of a claim from Skyloft F Rental Studio to the Renter.

Use of Skyloft F Rental Studio and equipment is at the Renter’s own risk. Renter hereby waives rights to seek legal redress for mishaps, accidents, and/or loss while on our premises. The renter agrees to leave the studio and adjacent grounds in the same condition as they were when the Renter arrived. Renters are solely responsible for any legal infractions Renter or members of Renter’s party make during the conduct of the scheduled booking, be they in our studio or elsewhere. This includes parking tickets, claims of personal abuse, or all other violations or citations, and legal action resulting from the conduct of the studio booking, taken at whatever time.

Renters are solely responsible for the safety and well-being of any models, production assistants, or any other personnel accompanying Renter or engaged by Renter.

The studio is a working photography studio where multiple people rent the studio for their projects. You agree and accept this space as such. We are not an event space where you can decorate or request specific color schemes. But if you can request fresh paint on the floor or walls. But there is an up-front charge of $450, which will cover matching white color flooring at the time of your request. We would need a 72-hour advance notice for such a request. FYI, there is a quarterly floor painting maintenance schedule. (March, July, & November.)

RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ALL CLIENTS AND GUESTS:

Your set Start and Stop Times: Studio renters and their guests must vacate the studio on time so we have time to prepare for the next guest. The time you agreed to when you booked with us, the setup, breakdown, cleanup, and pack-up are all included in the reserved time that you scheduled and agreed to.
1. Please set an alarm on your cell phone that will signal you when 15 minutes is left in the session. That should help remind you that your rental session is ending and it's time to return the studio to its original condition.
2. We have the right to refuse additional studio time requests from in-studio renters for any reason.
At no time are customers to engage in any kind of unlawful activities while on the premises of Highland Forge Community.
All customers and related parties must read and take notice of on-site signage, staff instructions, and be kind to all customers.
Any damage incurred to the property of Skyloft F Rental Studio and by the renter or their guests during the rental due to deliberate or careless behavior the studio renter will be charged for the damages, even if the Renter did not personally damage any property. The Renter is responsible for the entire party that accompanies them.
Cancellations, we do not issue booking retainer refunds. But you may reschedule your booking up to 12 hours before your requested rental start time. You can reschedule that booking up to three times.
Please leave the studio as you found it…if cleaning/re-organizing/tuning/adjusting is necessary to return the studio to its original state, you may be charged a $75 cleaning fee. If you are not sure how to leave the studio, ask! Smoking or vaping is not permitted inside the facility. However, customers may step outside at any time.
The available equipment provided in the studio is out on the studio floor. It is the customer’s responsibility to notify Skyloft F Rental Studio of any missing inventory/equipment before the session starts; otherwise the customer could be held liable for any missing equipment/inventory at session end. If you don’t see it, and you need it ask an employee of Skyloft F Rental Studio.
Please also note that Skyloft F Rental Studio is a private space; please let us know if you are expecting others in your group later on once here. Use the check-in form to let us know how many people are or will be in your group.
We do not offer “Event Space” for large parties with DJ’s.
1. If you are looking to hold any large events, please contact: www.Skylofts.net or call 443-791-6699
If there is bad weather predicted, please call ahead at least two-hours in advance to your booking start time to see if we are closed. Follow us on social media as well as we make announcements (IG and FB.) You can reschedule your booking up to 2-hours before your start time. Safety is #1 for our staff, and our customers.
PLEASE NOTE: If you plan on using our white infinity wall set #1, if there is any holes or cracks caused by you or your guests, there a $250 repair charge that must be paid before your exit. Additional charges may be added, if the repair is not something we can do within 48 hours.
If a non-member books the studio as a member, we will charge you an administration fee of $10. You will be sent an invoice for the proper amount plus the $10 administration fee. This invoice must be paid before your booking date, or you forfeit your booking. Please book properly, if you have any questions before booking, please reach out.
Our space is in a multi-business professional building, and we cannot accept “live playing" music video projects during normal business hours (before 6pm Monday thru Friday). Lip-synced is fine during those days and times.
1. Loud music is prohibited in our space; we do not disturb the other businesses in our building at any time. No outside speakers or amps are to be used in our studio. Studio Management /Assistants must be able to control the volume of the music in the studio at all times. We have Alexa where Amazon Music, SiriusXM, and Pandora are included in the music selections for your rental. You can also Bluetooth to Alexa to play your music selection. How do we know the music is too loud? If music can be heard outside of our door and into the hallway, it's too loud. Our building is well constructed for multiple and mixed use space, but there is a limit we must follow. Thank you for your understanding and support!
From the Property Management: There is no photography or video projects held in the hallways of our building. This has disturbed our tenants in the past. Your photography or video projects are welcome outside of the building on our property. But please be respectful to the businesses and other guests at all times. Thank you for understanding and respecting these building rules.

STUDIO MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS STUDIO USE RULES:

- Studio Members shall operate the studio as if it were their own by entering and closing the studio. And meaning, the way they find it is the way they will allocate time after use to make sure it's clean and set up as before for the next member or non-member client.
  - You are able to book the studio at all available times the studio calendar allows.
  - All bookings must be made and managed by the studio member. Staff will no longer be able to move your bookings for you. Make sure you use the website to book and manage your own bookings 24/7 and 365 days a year.
    - Remember, this is new, you have up to 12-hours before your start time to reschedule.
    - This will give someone else a chance to book that time slot if you do not need it, since there is an 8-hour minimum booking requirement at the studio. This will help everyone gain needed access to create and work.
- Studio Non-Members will gain access to the studio by a studio assistant to ensure you find and can access what we have.
  - If you need a photography assistant for your project, that will be an upcharge of $50/hr, with a one-hour minimum charge.
  - And they will have access to booking the studio:
    - Monday thru Friday: 4pm - 11pm
    - Saturday and Sunday’s: 7am - 11pm
  - All bookings must be made and managed by the studio non-member. Staff will no longer be able to move your bookings for you. Make sure you use the website to book and manage your own bookings 24/7 and 365 days a year.
    - Remember, this is new, you have up to 12-hours before your start time to reschedule.
    - This will give someone else a chance to book that time slot if you do not need it, since there is an 8-hour minimum booking requirement at the studio. This will help everyone gain needed access to create and work.

Thank you all for your continued support.

The Skyloft F Rental Studio Management Team

Rev. X (January 2026)

This document can change at any time, so check the revision date above.