Terms and Conditions

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The 'Hirer' is the person or party responsible for the booking and payment of hire fees.  Any person invited or engaged by the Hirer is the responsibility of the Hirer and is also subject to these Terms and Conditions.  

'photoSPACE' is the service provider and legally identified by Australian Business Number (ABN) 91 027 784 303.  photoSPACE also refers to the building, fixtures and its contents.

These Terms and Conditions that must be accepted by the Hirer.  It is the Hirer’s responsibility to make themselves aware of their responsibilities under this agreement. 

Upon booking confirmation, the Hirer agrees to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

The Hirer acknowledges and agrees they are freely entering into a legally binding agreement with photoSPACE.

First Time Hirers

First time Hirers are required to provide photo ID showing current address prior to the start of the booking.

Payment of Fees

Fees include hire charges and purchases offered via a website, booking system or form provided by photoSPACE.  All fees must be paid at least 24 hours prior to the booking start date.

In some cases a bond will be requested, which must be paid at least 24 hours prior to the booking start date.  Unclaimed bond will be refunded within 48 hours of the booking end date.

Cancellations

The Hirer can cancel more than 3 days before the start of the booking for a full refund.

The Hirer can cancel less than 3 days before the start of the booking for a credit note, valid for 12 months.

The Hirer is not eligible for refunds or credit notes for cancellations within 24 hours of the start of the booking.

Sub Hire

The Hirer is not permitted to sub hire the building, fixtures or its contents without written consent from photoSPACE, prior to the start of the booking.

Access and Parking

Access to photoSPACE is via a front entry door and high access roller door.  The door is unlocked via a PIN code, which will be provided within 24 hours of the booking date.

The Hirer is responsible for any person who is granted access to the property by the Hirer, including but not limited to staff, contractors, clients, friends or associates.

There are 3 onsite parking spaces (noted as unit 2) in front of the premises.  No other onsite parking is available unless previously arranged.  There is ample all day street parking.

The Hirer must not obstruct any entry, exit or common property, including parking spaces not allocated to photoSPACE (noted as unit 2).

Damage and Theft

The Hirer must taken all necessary precautions to avoid damage to the space or its contents.

The Hirer is responsible for all costs of repairs and losses including those to the building, fixtures, its contents and third party property.  A list of contents is displayed in the space, adjacent to the roller door entry.

The Hirer must notify photoSPACE as soon as possible of any damage or maintenance required to any of the building, fixtures or contents regardless of the cause.

Theft of property will be invoiced at replacement cost and payable within 7 days.

Other terms and conditions may apply for additional hire equipment and detailed accordingly in a seperate agreement.

Cyclorama

The cyclorama is deemed to be any painted part , including the walls, curved sections and floor.

In order to preserve the cyclorama, it must not be used without prior permission for any purpose other than photography or content creation. 

All other uses must be authorised in writing by photoSPACE prior to the start of the booking.

The Hirer must not stand, walk or place heavy objects on any curved section of the cyclorama.

photoSPACE will regularly repaint the cyclorama.  The Hirer can request an additional repaint at least 24 hours prior to the start of the booking, at a minimum fee of $100 plus GST.

The Hirer is not permitted to paint or recolour the cyclorama.

Code of Conduct

The Hirer must at all times use the space and contents in a reasonable manner, and respectful of those who share the space.  The Hirer must also act in a legal, moral and reputable manner.

The Hirer must not unreasonably interfere with any other occupiers of the space, neighbours or their visiting clients.

The Hirer must maintain reasonable noise levels inside and outside of the building at all times.

Cleaning

photoSPACE must be left in the same condition as at the start of the booking.  At the end of the booking all areas must be clean and tidy.  This includes but is not limited to the studio, foyer, kitchen, bathroom and outdoor spaces.

A rubbish bin is provided, which will be emptied by photoSPACE at the end of the booking.  All other rubbish must be removed by the Hirer.

If additional cleaning is required after the end of the booking, a minimum cleaning fee of $75 plus GST will be invoiced to the Hirer.

Security

Security for the premises is by way of alarm and camera system.

The alarm will usually be deactivated prior to the start of the booking.  In some cases photoSPACE will leave it armed and provide a PIN code and instructions to the Hirer to disarm it.

A CCTV camera system is installed to protect against theft and forced entry.  Footage is not retained beyond the capacity of the NVR hard drive, and will not be distributed to any person unless legally required to do so.

Indemnity and Liability

The Hirer must take responsibility for their own insurance including equipment and public liability where necessary or appropriate.

Where the Hirer is more than one natural or legal person, the Hirer's liability is joint and several.  Any breach of this agreement by staff, clients or guests of the Hirer will be considered a breach by the Hirer.

The Hirer indemnifies photoSPACE from all costs, losses, claims and demands arising from any breach by the Hirer of these Terms and Conditions.

The Hirer agrees to pay the costs of correcting any breach by the Hirer of the Terms and Conditions.

photoSPACE is not liable for acts out of its control that affect the booking, such as power and internet outages, weather or emergencies.

photoSPACE reserves the right to terminate this agreement at any time if the Hirer has breached any Terms and Conditions.