Marola Studio Terms & Conditions
Last updated: January 12, 2024
You (hereinafter: the “Client”) understand that by clicking the payment button, entering your credit card and/or debit card information, making a cash payment or booking, electronically, verbally, or otherwise, that you agree to be provided with the rental booking or services provided by Marola Studio, owned and operated by Mar Ola & Company. Registered business in the Province of Ontario (hereinafter: the “Company”).
This Agreement is between the Client and Company (hereinafter as: the “Parties”), and you hereby understand that you are entering into a legally binding agreement with the Company and are subject to the following terms and conditions (hereinafter: the “Agreement)
TERMS OF PURCHASE
1.1 The intended purpose of this Agreement is to inform the Client of the terms of their purchase and any information regarding the services and bookings sold on or in connection with www.marolaco.com (hereinafter: the “Website”).
1.2 This Agreement shall be read in combination with the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy outlined on the Website.
RENTAL PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT
2.1 The Client understands that all studio bookings are done on the Website using an online scheduling system. The online scheduling system provides up to date calendar information, availability and pricing.
2.2 All rental prices shall be specified on the order, and payment of the rental price shall be due on the date of purchase. The appropriate payment amount will be reflected upon checkout. The Client will be liable for all of the payments regardless of whether the Client elects to attend the booking or not.
2.3 The studio rental rate is as follows: $35/hour, $175/day, $700/month, $2100/12 week membership. All rates are in CAD.
2.4 For all other booking enquiries you may contact the Company at info@marolaco.com.
2.5 The booking is valid for the duration outlined in the Client’s booking confirmation email.
2.6 The Client understands set-up, take-down, and cleaning must be completed during the allotment of time within their current booking schedule.
METHODS OF PAYMENT
3.1 The Company only accepts secure online payment methods as indicated on the checkout page. It is the Client’s responsibility to ensure full payment is made at the time of booking.
3.2 The Client agrees that the Company is authorized to charge the credit card provided by the Client for any additional fees including but not limited to, damages caused by the Client or overtime fees.
DISCOUNTS
4.1 The Client understands that any discounts, promotional offers, prize winnings, or sale prices are for single-use and are subject to the rules of the Company and availability.
REFUND POLICY
5.1 All bookings must be paid in full at time of booking.
5.2 Refunds will be offered to the Client in the event of onsite emergency.
5.3 The Client accepts without dispute the terms herein and waives any and all claims in connection with the refund policies herein.
RESCHEDULING POLICY
6.1 In the event that the Client must reschedule the booking due to a reason of force majeure, considerations will be made on a case by case basis.
CANCELLATION POLICY
7.1 In the event that the Client must cancel the booking due to a reason of force majeure, considerations will be made to reschedule within the 12 week membership purchased by the Client.
7.2 Studio credit will expire within the 12 week membership purchased by the Client excluding any extenuating circumstances.
7.3 In the event that the Client must cancel the booking due to a reason of force majeure, inclusive of a COVID-19 infection within their team, or as a result of coming into close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, no exceptions to the cancellation policy will be provided. The rescheduling and cancellation rules as outlined above will apply.
TERMINATION
8.1 The Client further understands that the Company retains the right to, and may limit, suspend, or terminate the Client’s access to the booking and Company without refund, or subject them to additional fines, if the Client (i) fails to follow the terms herein, (ii) does not sign the accompanying Waiver of Liability Release Form prior to use of the studio, (iii) is found to disrespect the Company, staff, studio, or other persons in the studio, (iv) is negatively speaking about the Company in public forums without prior consultation with the Company, (v) or any other term outlined by the Company prior to the Client’s booking. The Client understands that any money owing to the Company at the time of termination will become due at the effective date of termination. Such termination may further result in a permanent ban from the Company.
PERMITTED USE OF STUDIO
9.1 The Client understands that permitted use of the Studio includes photography and videography sessions, content creation, small events, and co-working. The Client is encouraged to contact the Company at any time prior to booking to ensure their use of the space is permitted
9.2 The Client and any accompanying guests understand and agree that it is deemed strictly forbidden to shoot anything that is violent, racist, discriminatory, harassing, pornography, or other content deemed inappropriate by the Company due to race, sex, disability, age, inequity or other of a similar nature.
9.3 It is permissible to use the premises for photography and videography sessions concerning boudoir.
9.4 The Client accepts that the Company reserves the right to immediately terminate use of the studio at any time, and without refund, for activities that do not abide with the terms herein.
CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
10.1 The Client is expected to treat the studio, props, equipment, furniture, and plants with respect as if they were their own
10.2 The Client and any accompanying guests will not enter the studio until their scheduled time and must leave at the time the booking ends, unless arrangements have been pre-arranged and confirmed by the Company.
10.3 If the Client wishes to move furniture that is not explicitly marked as needing Company assistance, the Company recommends the Client take a photograph for their own personal record to ensure the furniture is returned back to the original location, and that the furniture be picked up and not dragged. Damages to property must be reported when caused or found via photo to the Company.
10.4 Garbage must be removed from the studio by the Client.
10.5 The Client agrees that the studio doors will not be propped, wedged or otherwise kept in an open state outside of reasonable entering and exiting of the studio.
10.6 The Client agrees that if they are shooting video content, the Company cannot guarantee any noise reduction. The studio is not soundproofed for the purpose of video content, and noise may come in from the corridors or windows.
DISCLAIMER
11.1 The Client understands that all services and bookings provided by the Company are provided on an “as is” basis, meaning without any guarantees, representations, or warranties, including but not limited to warranties relating to quality, usage, non-infringement, fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability, or expectation. The Client is choosing to book the studio and work with the Company on a purely voluntary basis and does not hold the Company responsible should the Client become dissatisfied with any portion of the services or booking.
RELEASE OF CLAIMS
12.1 The Client releases any right to claims against the Company to the maximum extent as is permissible under applicable law. The Client agrees that under no circumstances will the Company be liable to any party for any type of damages resulting from or claiming to result from any use of, or reliance on, services, bookings or content found therein, and the Client hereby releases the Company from any and all claims, whether known or unknown, now or discovered in the future.
NO NEGATIVE STATEMENTS OR ACTIONS
13.1 The Client shall not at any time directly or indirectly take any action and/or make, publish, file or record any oral or written statements that would likely have a negative or injurious impact upon, or that is derogatory, defamatory, libel or slanderous in nature to, the Company in any way. The Client acknowledges that the Company retains the right to terminate access to the studio for any violation of this section and may be entitled to injunctive relief.
SEVERABILITY
14.1 If any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable. If the Court finds that any provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable, but that by limiting such provision it would become valid and enforceable, then such provision shall be deemed to be written, construed, and enforced as so limited.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
15.1 Any disputes arising under this Agreement shall first be resolved through mediation.
APPLICABLE LAW
16.1 This Agreement shall be governed by and under control of the laws of the Province of Ontario regardless of conflict of law principles, and regardless of the location of the Client. The Client understands this and agrees that the laws of the Province of Ontario are to be applicable here.
BINDING EFFECT
17.1 This Agreement shall be binding upon the Parties hereto and their respective successors and permissible assigns.
CONTACT
18.1 If you have any questions about these terms, please contact us at: info@marolaco.com.