Rental Fee. All rental fees shall be due and payable in advance no later than the 28th of each month, paid via cash, check or venmo. In exchange for the fee, you shall be permitted the exclusive use of The Studio’s photography studio (the “Studio”) located at 540 Deadwood Ave, Rapid City, SD, Suite 208 two times a week. Hours operated are 8:00am-5:00pm. You understand you must confirm if using The Studio before or after the allotted hours. You agree to pay a deposit of $200 in addition to $200 monthly which allows you access to the Studio 2x each week until August 31, 2023.
Access to Studio. You agree that you are only permitted to access the Studio during the rental timeframe reserved using the keycode or access code provided to you.
Use of Equipment. You agree that you shall only use the backdrops provided unless you decide to bring in your own equipment, props and backdrops. In the event you damage any of The Studio’s equipment, you agree that you shall immediately pay to repair and/or replace the damaged equipment as requested by The Studio.
Use of Studio. You agree that your use of the Studio shall be limited to photography studio sessions. You agree that you shall be courteous and shall not disrupt the other tenants and/or occupants of the building. You agree to park in designated parking areas and to request that your clients park in designated parking areas.
Personal Property. You agree that you are solely responsible for your own personal property and that you shall refrain from leaving your personal property unattended at the Studio. You acknowledge that The Studio’s insurance does not cover your personal property.
No Unlawful or Prohibited Use. You agree that you shall not carry on any unlawful practices at the Studio or make any use of or allow the Studio to be used for any purpose which might invalidate insurance thereon, create a nuisance, or permit or suffer any waste upon the Studio.
Rules and Regulations. You understand and agree that The Studio may from time to time establish rules and regulations relating to the use of the Studio. You agree to comply with all rules posted at the Studio or otherwise provided to you in writing, as if they are fully set forth herein.
No Joint Venture/Partnership. You acknowledge and agree that your business is separate and apart from the business of The Studio and any other photographer that rents from The Studio from time to time. No use of the Studio shall create a relationship of partnership, joint venture, agency, or other common enterprise.
As-Is. You agree that the Studio is being provided to you “as-is” and “where-is” and that The Studio makes no warranties with respect to the physical condition of the Studio and expressly disclaims any and all warranties and conditions relating to the Studio, including but not limited to warranties, duties, or conditions of or related to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, quiet enjoyment, and quiet possession.
Limit of Liability; Indemnification. You hereby agree that The Studio shall not be liable to you for any loss or damage to any tangible property owned by you or your clients or for any lost rents, income and profits, even though such loss or damage might have been occasioned by the negligence of The Studio, its employees, owners, agents or contractors. You agree to indemnify and hold The Studio, its employees, owners, agents and contractors harmless from all actions, penalties, claims, demands, liabilities, expenses, and losses of whatever kinds or nature arising out of or in connection with the use of the Studio by you or anyone claiming under you. This indemnification provision shall extend to and include attorney’s fees incurred by The Studio for any litigation to which The Studio is made a party or threatened to be made a party and which arises out of the use of the Studio by you and any one claiming under you.
Insurance. You agree to maintain liability insurance in an amount no less than $500,000 per occurrence naming Alyssa Crawford Photography, d/b/a The Studio as an additional insured, insuring your use of the Studio.
Default. If you fail to comply with any of the T&Cs, The Studio reserves the right to void, restrict your ability to schedule further rental times, and change any access codes previously provided to you. You will not be entitled to a refund.
Severability. In the event any of these T&Cs are determined to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, in whole or in part, the remaining T&Cs shall be unaffected thereby and shall remain in full force and effect to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.
Choice of Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the state of South Dakota. Any disputes shall be venued in a court of competent jurisdiction in Pennington County, South Dakota.
STUDIO RULES
• No smoking whatsoever is allowed in the building or within 20 feet of any entrance.
• Food and drink must stay in areas with hard floors, not in carpeted areas.
• You are responsible for taking all garbage out to the bin outside.
• No alcoholic beverages or non-prescription or illegal drugs.
• Music/voices are to be kept at reasonable levels and not contain vulgar or offensive lyrics or words.
• No one will be admitted who is drunk or under the influence of illegal substances.
• No pets allowed without prior consent of a Company representative.
• Maximum of eight people in Photographer’s party. Ask ahead if you have a larger group.
• No changes may occur to the studio unless discussed first.
· Each month the dates decided will be determined 1 month ahead of time and rotated for each person to have preference.
Dates decided:
March - Jordan, Sami, Alyssa April - Alyssa, Jordan, Sami May - Sami, Alyssa, Jordan June - Jordan, Sami, Alyssa July - Alyssa, Jordan, Sami August - Sami, Alyssa, Jordan. You will be required to send dates ahead of time.
This lease is legally binding until August 31, 2023. (6 month lease)