Rental Agreement

By engaging to rent the COCOS St. Louis Studio (herein after referred to as the “Studio” or “Company”) you, the undersigned (herein referred to as the “Renter”), hereby state that you have read, fully understand and agree to be bound by the following rental agreement, studio rules and information.

RESERVATION | Reserve studio time by booking your calendar spot via the provided calendar booking link: https://www.cocosstl.com/reservations. You must read and agree to all studio rules, terms, conditions and policies. Reservations must be paid in full to hold the reservation.

PERMITTED USE | Renter must communicate the intended use for studio time. The intended use must be approved before moving forward with booking. The studio reserves the right to refuse reservations at its sole discretion. Renter is permitted to use studio, office, bathroom and kitchen, the basement; back yard/patio is strictly off limits, we share a common back yard/patio with our neighbors. If you need outdoor space for shooting, Benton Park is conveniently located 1 block from the studio.

LOCATION | COCOS Studio is located at 2870 McNair Ave, 63118. A red brick building with a vibrant blue entrance.

AMENITIES | Large white studio space/shooting area, small office area, customizable studio space, kitchenette lounge, Keurig coffee pot, refrigerated bottled water, restroom, prop furnishings, wifi, backdrop stands, pop up reflectors.

AVAILABILITY | Studio is booked on a first come/first serve basis and is available for rental daily 7AM-7PM. Rental is available up to 48 hours in advance. Same day rental may be permitted if approved by the studio.

RATES | Rates are subject to change. Please check website and reservations form for updated pricing.

PAYMENT | All fees, in order to confirm and hold reservation, must be paid at the time of reservation. Payment for reservation must be received before reserved time begins. Renter must make payment arrangements immediately. Dates cannot be held without full payment. The Studio accepts venmo @corribiesemeyer for payment, confirm that you are sending the correct amount before sending payment. Please note payment as "Studio Time/Reservation Date/Reservation Name".

RENTAL TIME | Rental time begins promptly at the start time, regardless if renter and/or renters party is late. Load in, set up and prepping what is needed for your shoot/event must be accounted for in the amount of time you reserve. If you need extra time to set up or break down, factor this into your total time needed when booking your reservation. The studio must be cleaned and vacated by the end following your scheduled end time and no later. If you go over your rental time you must notify us immediately. We often have renters in the same day back to back so it is important that you stick to your time slot. Late fees may apply if you go over your time limit. Extra time may be added during rental if there is no one scheduled after you.

CLEANING | It is mandatory to keep the studio in clean and orderly condition for the next renter. The studio must be left as you found it with all furnishings and studio property put back into place. If the studio is not in a clean or tidy condition after your rental or something is found damaged or broken, you may be charged the appropriate cleaning/damage fee.

Cleaning supplies are located in the kitchen by the washer and dryer. Trash - take all trash with you and replace the bags. Trash bags are located in the kitchen by the washer and dryer. Trash may be taken to dumpster behind the studio building in the back alley. Floors - if dirt, water, snow, debris, or salt gets tracked into the studio, sweep up using the broom and dust pan located in the kitchen by the washer and dryer. A mop and water bucket will be available with the cleaning supplies. Surfaces - wipe down any soiled surfaces. All small and/or hard to clean materials, fake snow/glitter/sequins, body paint etc, require approval from the studio. The appropriate Cleaning/Damage Fee may apply. Treat all equipment and studio furnishings as your own.

PARTIES | The assigned renter and their client are the only permitted parties. Renter is solely responsible for the safety and well-being of any model/guest or client the renter engages in the Studio. Renter must be 18 and up. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible parent/guardian or adult. It is the Renters sole responsibility to confirm age of models and to provide all necessary model releases. The Studio has no responsibility to determine or verify the age of models/participants in the Renters activities but reserves the right to end those activities if it becomes aware that legal age violations are ongoing.

PARKING | Immediate street parking is available on the south side of the studio along Pestalozzi, in observance of street signs. Please do not park in residential parking on McNair, in front of the studio.

SECURITY/ACCOUNTABILITY | Each renter assumes responsibility for security of the space during each rental period. Keep the doors/windows locked at all times when not in use. The Studio is equipped with surveillance cameras in all common areas for safety and accountability purposes. A studio representative may be on the premises at all times during the Renters reservation period.

PERSONAL BELONGINGS | Please bring out/remove what you bring in - hangers, props, trash, food… Please make sure to have all of your personal belongings and equipment before the end of your rental. The studio is not responsible for left behind or lost personal belongings.

ENTRANCE | Upon arrival for your reservation, a studio representative may confirm your identity and appointment and buzz you in upon approval. You may also be provided with a personal entrance code. You’ll enter this code and hit the red button on the bottom of the keypad to unlock the door, to lockup, enter the code again when leaving. Please be sure the door is fully closed and locked before leaving. The lock is scheduled to lock every 5 minutes, if you leave, you’ll have to re-enter the key code. Please do not lock bottom lock. The Studio should already be a comfortable temperature, the thermostat is located on the back wall of the main studio space.

LEAVING | When you leave, please make sure all lights and fans are off, clean up all messes, move furniture back to its normal position, make sure door is locked behind you when you exit.

PORNOGRAPHY/SEXUAL MISCONDUCT | Pornographic material is strictly prohibited, tasteful boudoir is permitted. Sexual activity/misconduct of any kind is not permitted at any time on the premises.

SMOKING/ALCOHOL/ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES/ACTIVITIES | No use of flame, dangerous or illegal activity is permitted. No smoking of any kind or drug use is allowed within the studio space and throughout the entire premises. No one will be admitted who is under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances. A $500 fine will be charged for each incident. No alcoholic beverages are allowed inside the studio. If you must serve a cocktail, wine or other lite beverage, please ask for permission. Renter agrees that there will be no alcohol or drugs on the premises at anytime unless permitted.

PETS/ANIMALS | Pets welcome with approval from the Studio. Once approved, pet must be cleaned up after, no exceptions. Please do not have pet on furniture.

STUDIO EQUIPMENT | The Studio is a minimalist natural light studio. Renter is responsible to bring all equipment/props and lighting needed for filming/photography. The Studio has a selection of furnishings available. The studio agrees to provide furnishings and props in good working order, but makes no special guarantees as to said equipments functionality or suitability to Renter’s purposes. Renter shall notify Company immediately of any malfunctions, damage or other issues with the studio, furniture, props. If furnishing or props are moved, please return to original setup before the end of your rental period.

MUSIC/EXCESSIVE NOISE OR DISTURBANCE | The studio is not sound proof. Please be respectful of our neighbors privacy. Please keep the volume and music at a reasonable level at all times. If the music or noise level is too loud, our neighbors will notify us and you'll be asked to return the volume to a reasonable level. If an issue arrises, you'll be asked to end your rental early without refund.

OCCUPANCY LIMIT | We ask that you keep the occupancy limited to a max of 25 people in the studio at all times. A max of 8 for photography rental and a max of 25 for event rental.

AGREEMENT | The renter must agree to the terms herein before moving forward with the reservation.

LIABILITY | Renter assumes all liability risks and responsibilities during the renters reserved time and is responsible to carry liability insurance and a business license. Renter agrees to defend and indemnify the studio, its owners, employees and representatives against any claim or suit brought against the studio related to rental of the premises.

CANCELATION/RESCHEDULE/REFUNDS | Cancellations 14 days prior to Rental date are eligible for reschedule/transfer/refund. No refunds are given for cancellation 14 days prior to rental date. After 14 days, your rental will be available for reschedule/transfer only. Transfer/Reschedule must be made within 1 month of rental time/date or the reschedule/transfer option and all amounts paid will be forfeited. If you need to cancel, reschedule or transfer, please do so as soon as possible by contacting us at stlcocos@gmail.com or by calling or texting 636-524-2103 (Corri). If the studio must cancel Renter’s reservation, Renter will receive a full refund.

EMERGENCY & DAMAGE | Renter will assume full responsibility for any damage to the studio equipment and property, including and not limiting to, damage of premises, excessive wear, marks or stains on furniture, props fixtures or painted surfaces. Renter agrees to pay in full for repair or replacement. If you damage something or there is an emergency, please notify us immediately at stlcocos@gmail.com, text or call to 636-524-2103 (Corri) or 636-208-5136 (Nina). For any emergency situation including health crisis or criminal activity, call 911. There is no phone available in the studio, keep your phone on you.

MEMBERSHIP | We offer monthly membership to Photographers only unless otherwise approved by the studio. The Basic Membership is $500/month and the Upgraded Membership is $800/month. Membership includes reasonable weekday access 7AM-7PM to the studio during open hours, when there’s studio availability. Studio members can claim up to 1 weekend a month for basic memberships and 2 weekend spots a month for the upgraded membership. Members will share a google calendar and must put in their studio days/hours to avoid double booking. Studio Members will also share cleaning responsibility. Cleaning responsibilities include clean/disinfect, sweep, mop, take out trash and put in new trash bags, arrange studio back to basic setup for the next Renter after each use, as needed. Studio member acknowledges that the Company makes every effort to clean after each Renter but in the case that the Company is unable to access the Studio before the Studio Members booking, the Studio Member will assume full cleaning responsibility at that time. The Company may end Memberships anytime and access to the Studio revoked, without notice, if it is found that the Renter fails to comply with intended use, Studio Rules or terms and conditions as outlined within this document. Events/Personal Use is not permitted unless otherwise approved by the Company.

WAIVER OF LIABILITY | Use of the Company’s premises, studio, equipment/props is AT RENTER’S OWN RISK. Renter hereby waives rights to seek legal redress for mishaps, accidents, and/or loss while on our premises. Renter agrees to leave the studio and adjacent grounds in the same condition as they were when Renter arrived. Renter hereby agrees that company will not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damage, unjustly or loss to Renter, his/her party or possessions while on the premises. Renter agrees to hold harmless and indemnify Company, its owners, agents, associates, employees, guests, representatives and contractors acting on its behalf, against any suit claim, loss, accident, judgement, fine, damages or injury to Renter’s self or anyone who accompanies Renter while on our premises. This indemnification shall continue in full force and effect during and after the term of the Rental for such cases arising during the term of rental.

TRANSFER | This Agreement cannot be transferred or assigned to any third party by either the Company or the Renter without written consent of both Parties.

MODEL RELEASE | Renter hereby grands the Company and their legal representatives, heirs and assigns, the irrevocable and unrestricted right to use and publish photographs of Renter and Renter’s party, models, guests, likenesses for marketing, advertising and website use, with consent of the Renter and Copyright holder. Renter hereby releases the Company and their legal representatives, heirs and assigns from any and all claims and liability relating to the photographs and likenesses used in relation to this Agreement.

CONDUCT | Renters are solely responsible for any legal infractions Renter or member of Renter’s party make during the conduct of the shoot or other permitted activity, be they in our studio or elsewhere on the premises. This includes parking tickets, all other violation or citations and legal actions resulting from the conduct of the shoot or permitted activity. Renter agrees to be solely responsible for the conduct and welfare of all persons accompanying Renter while on the Premises. Renter agrees to hold Company, its agents, representatives and anyone acting on behalf of the company completely harmless from any action, legal or otherwise, that results from Renter’s conduct. Renter assumes legal and financial responsibility for any violations resulting from their rental. Renter understands that if the Company observes dangerous, pornographic, or negligent practices or actives are being engaged in the Company reserves the right to stop the shoot or other permitted activity and require Renter and Renter’s party to leave immediately without refund— HOWEVER, Company assumes NO RESPONSIBILITY to act in such cases. Renter shall comply in all respects with Federal, State, County, City or other local laws, ordinances and rules and regulations of any Government Authority, in connection with this Agreement.

FORCE MAJEURE | The Company will not be liable to the Renter for any loss resulting from an act of God, natural disaster (including but not limited to pandemic, fire, earthquake, storm, hurricane, flood, lightning, tornado) an accident of any kind, an act of public enemy, war, general arrest or restraint of government and people, civil disturbance or similar occurrence, terrorist attack, general disruption of the Internet or general inability of national carriers to make scheduled deliveries.

DISPUTES & MEDIATION | All disputes arising under this agreement shall be resolved through mediation. If mediation is unsuccessful, the dispute will be submitted to binding arbitration.

SEVERABILITY | If any provision of this Agreement is declared void or unenforceable, such provision shall be severed from this Agreement, which shall otherwise remain in full force and effect. (Any waiver of a breach or default hereunder shall not be deemed a waiver of a subsequent breach or default of either the same provision or any other provision of this Agreement.)

RIGHT OF WITHDRAWAL | The Company has the right to withdraw from the Agreement upon discovery of any circumstances that breach its policies. Some factors include: noncooperation, changes of Rental times/dates, missed rental periods; bad or returned checks; late payments; misconduct or breach of studio terms and conditions; illegal or unlawful activity or unpermitted activity.

GOVERNING LAW, JURISDICTION AND VENUE | This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Missouri, without giving effect to the principals of conflicts of law. The parties consent to jurisdiction and venue in the state and federal courts located in the State of Missouri.

EXECUTION | The following signatures and/or agreement to terms constitute a legal and binding Agreement between Renter and Company. Digitally signing this Agreement has the same effect as manually signing a paper original.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT/ACKNOWLEDGMENT | This Agreement incorporates the entire understanding and agreement between the Renter and the Company and supersedes all prior and simultaneous agreements between the parties in both verbal and written communication. Any modifications of this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties. The parties have read both this entire Agreement, agree to all its terms, and acknowledge receipt of a complete copy of the Agreement.

I, the undersigned, hereby warrant that I am competent to contract in my own name. I confirm that I have read this entire Agreement prior to its execution and am fully familiar with its contents. I understand that this Agreement shall be binding upon me and my heirs, legal representatives and assigns.