Terms & Conditions

Booking Confirmation

  • A booking is considered as confirmed after JNY Studios receives a cleared balance payment. (50% for 8 hour + bookings & 100% for any booking under 8 hours).

Booking times

  • Bookings times start as per confirmed time and if a client is late, the booking will still end at the original finishing time otherwise charges will occur.
  • Lateness of 45+ minutes from the start of the client booking will be considered a “no show” and the booking will be terminated. No refund will be issued. No Reschedule is permitted.

Set Up and Take down time

  • The client must include set up and take down/clean up time within the hours booked, to avoid overtime charges.

General Terms

  • No smoking is permitted inside the studio.
  • No illegal activities are accepted and anyone not compliant will be asked to leave and/or the police will be called
  • Any abuse towards anyone within the building will not be tolerated and the shoot may be stopped immediately if this happens. No refund will be given for the remainder of the shoot.
  • Complimentary drinks are subject to availably and are not unlimited. We will only guarantee unlimited drinking water on every shoot.

Leaving the studio in reasonable state

  • Studio space must be left in reasonable state and as it was found at the beginning of clients booking, with space left ready for another booking. JNY Studios reserves the right to charge an appropriate fee (Starting from £20) for any cleaning / Damage we are required to conduct after your booking to restore the studio into its original state. 

Minors

  • Studio hire clients must ensure that all minors under the age of 16 are always accompanied by a chaperone. Minors must have parental or guardian’s permission to be at the studio, and to be photographed or filmed as relevant. 

Animals

  • No animals are allowed in JNY Studios (excerpt guide dogs) unless otherwise agreed with JNY Studios in written form.

Public Liability

  • The client must ensure that they have public liability insurance for all persons in the studio during the hours of use, to cover any accident, injury or death. The booker will be responsible. 

Use of Equipment

  • Studio hire comes with a range of lighting and studio equipment as standard. All equipment used must be returned promptly at the end of the hire period in the original condition, and the client is liable for repair or replacement cost for any missing or damaged equipment. 
  • The client may not without the written consent of JNY Studios; remove the equipment from the studio premises; modify or alter or tamper with the equipment in any way; use the equipment in a manner not recommended by the manufacturer; nor allow the equipment to be used by any untrained or unauthorised personnel. 

Breakages, Losses and Damages

  • The studio hire client is responsible for any breakages, losses or damages caused to the studio or equipment by the client, or any other person(s), during booked studio time. 
  • All equipment used is at the risk of the client and JNY Studios shall not be liable for any loss or damage to materials, props or equipment. This includes consequential loss of profit however caused, arising out of the use of, or the inability to use the equipment supplied or agreed to be supplied (all equipment is subject to availability). 
  • No alterations or additions to the studio space or equipment is permitted without prior written consent. 
  • All equipment supplied to the client is in good condition. Client must notify Jonny Wilson at the time of supply if the condition of the equipment is not acceptable.
  • JNY Studios shall not be liable to the client for any loss, damage, expense, or for any consequential loss (including loss of profit) arising out of or in connection with; any damage to or loss of property by the client or third party; any breakdown, stoppage or failure of the facilities/equipment provided by JNY Studios. 

Copyright 

  • By Law content creators always own copyright to creative work produced. Usage rights may be granted to clients or 3rd parties depending on agreement. JNY Studios may request usage of images taken by clients for use as examples of shoots taking place in the studio, or take behind the scenes images but this will always be by prior agreement. 
  • Images involving models, voiceovers or other talent, will only be used where an appropriate model release form has been signed. We do not sell photographs to any third party unless agreed with clients. 

Booking Changes and Cancellations 

  • Studio hire booking times can be changed with RE-BOOKING FEES as stated below, which depend on notice time provided: 
- 7 days prior notice time provided: Rebooking fee equal to 10% of total booking fee. 
- 3 days (72 hours) prior notice time provided: Rebooking fee equal to 25% of total booking fee. 
- Less than 3 days (72 hours) notice time provided: Rebooking fee equal to 50% of total booking fee. 
  • Studio hire bookings can be cancelled with CANCELLATION FEES as stated below, which depend on notice time provided: 
- 7 days prior notice time provided: Cancellation fee equal to 25% of total booking fee. 
- 3 days (72 hours) prior notice time provided: Cancellation fee equal to 50% of total booking fee. 
- Less than 3 days (72 hours) notice time provided: Cancellation fee equal to 100% of total booking fee. 

Termination 

  • JNY Studios may terminate any booking or hire contract if the client is found to be in breach of any of the terms and conditions. 

Noise 

  • Noise levels must be kept to a reasonable level during studio hire bookings. Clients are asked to consider other occupants and neighbouring residents when using the studios. 

Payment Terms 

  • 50% is required to secure all 8 hour+ bookings and 100% for any bookings under 8 hours. All payments need to be completed 24 hour prior to booking and for any extras (paper backdrop usage, overtime or additional equipment hire) must be made in advance prior to usage. 

Variations 

  • These Terms and Conditions are valid at time of booking and are subject to variation. Clients will be notified of any variations prior to booking. 

Applicable Law

  • All agreements shall be governed by the laws of the United Kingdom.