Rental Agreement


All those whom lease space from Benton Studios agree to indemnify and hold harmless Benton Studios for any loss (including but not limited to, damage to equipment or belongings, damage to reputation or business or earning potential, injury and/or death) arising from services provided under this agreement, whatever the cause, including negligence of renter.


In the event that the studio building or any of its contents within sustains damage, the renter will be held responsible for its repair or replacement. Benton Studios retains the right to assess and enforce any damage charges.


*Please Note: All clients booking at Benton Studios are highly encouraged to carry individual or company liability insurance.*


CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS


Benton Studios retains the sole right and discretion to approve or deny any refunds. Rental fees are to be paid in full at time of booking. If a renter needs to cancel for any reason, refunds will be considered in the following manner:


  • If the cancellation occurs more than 48 hours in advance, the renter will receive 50% of the total rental rate refunded.


  • If the cancellation occurs less than 48 hours in advance, then 0% of the rental rate will be refunded. Renters will be allowed to transfer or reschedule (with zero penalty) one session. Transferred and rescheduled shoots are not given priority status consideration.


PRIVACY

Clients' personal data (including financial information) will never be shared, sold, or otherwise used for outside marketing.


SELF-PROMOTION

Benton Studios respects all content created within its walls. Should Benton Studios wish to use any of the art produced by a client at its studio for the purposes of self-promotional media and marketing, Benton Studios will always request written permission from its clients prior to usage. Should clients grant permission for Benton Studios to use client art produced at the studio, proper credit will be given to the creator.


CLIENT CONDUCT

Benton Studios is a professional studio. We expect our clients to maintain the same high level of standards while they are at Benton Studios. No Illegal activities will be tolerated or accepted at the studio. Any conduct that is deemed unacceptable and/or illegal by any Benton Studios representative, will result in removal from the premises, forfeited rental fees, and legal action, if necessary.


SESSION TIME POLICY

In the interest of respect for all clients, and high studio demand, an "on-time" policy will be enforced. The time of your booked session is the start and end time. For every 15 minutes of additional session time that occurs, an additional one hour rental fee will be assessed.