Bookings with sound recording

• We cannot accept podcast bookings, video interviews with sound, or other booking where sound recording is required for long periods of time. 
• We cannot provide this due to sound from other units in our building.
• If recording short bursts of audio, or audio for reels please contact us to confirm we can accommodate your booking. 
• Please do not approach other tenants in the building if you have a sound issue, notify a member of the team and they will assist you.

Broken Equipment

• We check all equipment before and after your booking. If any equipment is broken during the booking please report this to one of the studio managers, we need to know for health and safety reasons. Breakages through misuse or accidents have to be paid for in full on the day plus a 25% restock fee.
• For health and safety reasons please do not remove items from the walls such as mirrors and pictures, if you require assistance please speak to one of our team members. Charges will apply for items removed and broken without our consent. Please do not stick anything on or into our walls as this can damage the plaster work and will result in charges calculated on a case by case basis.

Smoking And Smoke Machine Use

• Smoking or vaping is not permitted in any part of the building, studios, or the fire exits. It is illegal in the workplace and puts our tenancy at risk. Smoking anywhere in the building will set off the fire alarm and the whole building will be evacuated. 
• We will then be charged a call out fee that is £200 set by our landlords that will be passed on to you along with a £50 charge from the photocove. We also would find this extremely disrespectful and might ask you not to attend The Photocove again.
• The use of the smoke machines is carried out at your own risk. Please use the ventilation provided and use the smoke machine sparingly as it can set off the fire alarm. Only the photocove smoke machine is permitted to be used in our studios, please let us know if you are planning to use your own smoke machine as unauthorised use of a smoke machine not rented from the Photocove leading to the smoke alarm going off will incur a £200 charge from our landlords.

Using food/liquids/Make up/confetti The Photocove

• Please note that if the studio is left extremely untidy a £30 clean up fee applies.
• For bookings including food/liquids/Make up/flowers etc please prepare in advance to bring plastic sheeting to cover surfaces to limit damage and clean up time. Please keep fresh flowers from touching the cove as they can stain and dye the cove. Also Any make-up artists using nail glue etc need to have surfaces covered. Damage to any surfaces from any of these items must be paid for. 
• If you are planning a cake smash please call the studio as we will need to agree on the appropriate preparation. 
• Failure to do so will result in fees. You cannot do a cake smash on the unprotected infinity cove in any studio.
• We ask that no smoke grenades and powder party poppers are not let off in the studios, all clean up and damage costs as a result of discharging one of these items will be charged to the person named on the booking along with a £50 fee from The Photocove. 
• Confetti cannons can be used but you must tell a member of staff before using one. General confetti and balloons can be used.
• It is the clients responsibility to clean up and dispose of all confetti, balloons, etc so please factor this into your shoot time we will provide a dustpan and brush and Henry. 
• If you leave without cleaning up the confetti etc a clean up fee of £30 will be charged to your account.

General Terms

• Backdrops are Hired at £10 per standard use which is rolled 1 metre onto the floor. If you require more than 1 metre or if you want to use sections of the backdrop creatively these will be charged per metre. Headshot lengths are charged at £10 per hire. Backdrops rolled out further or damaged beyond that metre in any way will be charged to the person named on the booking.
• We do not accept responsibility for children in the studio. This is a working studio so you need to be mindful of trip hazards, heaters, knocking things over etc see our health and safety risk assessment. Also please make sure children do not play on the cove or climb up the curved part as it is fragile. Any damage will have to be paid for in full on the day or after we have received a quote for repairs.
• If your booking finishes early you are not entitled to a refund of hours not used.
• Any Credit provided by the photocove expires 3 months after issue.
• Discount codes expire after 1 month and are single use unless otherwise stated.
• We Cannot store items for you in our offices, we cannot receive deliveries or pick up items for your booking.
• We cannot give the codes out to anyone other than the named client for the booking.
• The named client on the booking is responsible for all guests accessing and leaving the building.
• A working hot shoe is required to connect to our lights
• If you have an older camera or a camera with a broken hot shoe our triggers will not work and you must make alternative arrangements.
• We ask that the photographer/videographer has a good working knowledge of their camera and the settings they need to achieve the results as we cant give guidance on particular shoot settings.
• We cannot accept any deliveries on behalf of clients and clients cannot leave items at the studio for external companies to pick up. This has to be arranged with you and the company.
• Please do not  have anything mailed to The Photocove As we cant manage mails from clients and we will not be held responsible for items undelivered or lost when posted to our company address.

The Infinity Cove Terms of Use

• Please wear shoe covers on the cove at all times unless you are the model and the shots are full length.
• If you are putting equipment like tripods, chairs etc on the cove please get coverings from a member of staff to ensure the cove is not marked or scratched.
• Please do not drag any items around on the cove as it will get marked and possibly damaged.
• Please do not stand on the curve of the cove or touch the wall of the cove.
• Children are not permitted to play on the cove or run up the curve of the cove.
• No wet paint or spray paint can be used on the cove.
• If you are planning a cake smash please let a member of staff know before the day of the booking so we can advise you on preparations, more information here.
• Please Do not attach gaffer tape, masking tape or any fixings such as screws or bolts to the cove.
• We check the cove at the end of every shoot and failure to follow these rules will result in extra charges.

Terms and Conditions for Hire of
Photography Equipment At The Photocove

Booking and Payment:

Advance booking is required with full payment to guarantee use.

Equipment Care:

• Hirer is responsible for the safekeeping of the equipment.
• Any damage, loss or theft will be charged in full to the hirer.
• Repairs will be carried out by wex or other specialist repair centres.

Insurance:

• Hirer is liable for any damage or loss not covered by their insurance.
• Equipment insurance is recommended but not provided by The Photocove.

Cancellation and Refunds:

• 7 day cancellation notice required on all hire items.

Use Restrictions:

• Subleasing or lending of equipment is prohibited.

Return of Equipment:

• Equipment must be returned in the same condition as received.
• Late returns may incur additional charges.
• Items will be tested before and after hire to confirm full working order.

Liability:

• We are not liable for any injuries or damages resulting from the use of hired equipment. Accidents are the full responsibility of the hirer. 

Legal Obligations:

• Hirers must comply with all laws and regulations while using the equipment.
• Equipment shall not be used for any unlawful purpose.

Termination of Agreement:

• We reserve the right to terminate the agreement if terms are violated.

Legal Terms

• In the event of business interruption for any length of time all sales will be rescheduled. No refunds can be given, this includes indefinite business interruptions, such as covid.
• The named Client must ensure that all minors under the age of 16 are always accompanied by a chaperone. Minors must have parent’s or guardian’s permission to be at the Studio, and to be photographed or filmed.

Exclusion of liability

The business as hereinbefore mentioned The Photocove shall not be liable to the Client for any loss damage expense liability or for any consequential loss (including loss of profit) whatsoever or howsoever arising out of or in connection with any of the following:

• 1. any damage to or loss of property by the Client or the Clients servants or agents or any third party.
• 2. any breakdown stoppage or failure of the facilities and Equipment provided in the Studio or any other Equipment supplied to the Client by The Photocove.
• 3. any death or injury occasioned to any Client or servant or agent of any Client occasioned by the use of the Studio or any Equipment. 
• 4. for any fines and/legal costs incurred by The Photocove or the Client for any activity connected with the hire of the Studio or Equipment.any failure on the part of The Photocove to comply with its obligations to the Client due to any circumstances beyond the control of The Photocove.
• 5. If for any reason The Photocove has to cancel your booking which has never happened The Photocove will not be held liable to pay any further costs other than a full refund of the initial payment for the booking. The Photocove is not liable for costs of: Photographers, videographers, models, assistants, loss of earnings, flights, accommodation, or travel expenses or any other costs.

The Photocove cannot be held responsible for loss or damage to any equipment or personal property of the Client or related parties. Anything left at the Studios will be disposed of or given to charity if not claimed back within 3 months. No Client related property and equipment will be covered by any insurance held by The Photocove including anything left overnight. 

Indemnity

• The Client shall at all times keep The Photocove indemnified against all actions proceedings costs charges claims expenses and demands whatsoever which may be made or brought against The Photocove or the servants or agents of The Photocove by any third party in respect of any alleged injury, loss, damage or expense arising out of or in connection with the use of the Studio or Equipment or services supplied by The Photocove even where such injury loss damage or expense is caused wholly or in part by the negligence or breach of contract of The Photocove its directors servants or agents save in respect of any death or personal injury caused by the negligence of The Photocove as aforesaid. The Client must ensure that they have their own public liability insurance for all persons in the Studio during the hours of use, to cover any accident, damage, injury or death.
• The Photocove accepts no responsibility for parking tickets received, it is up to the client to observe the parking restrictions in the area.
• All clients have to leave the studios how they find them including returning any borrowed props, hired equipment etc.
• We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time.
• We reserve the right to terminate the agreement if the terms are violated.
• These Conditions shall be read and construed in accordance with the Laws of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Please note that by booking at The Photocove you are agreeing to the Terms And Conditions in a legally binding contract. If you have any queries regarding our terms please Contact us.