This confirms your rental of Studio located at 13 East 17th Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10003 for the dates of:____________________________ @ a rate of $_________ per day. This does not include any additional expenses that may be incurred during the dates of rental such as overtime, office service charges (phones/fax/copier/internet usage), damage to the studio or its contents, and/or clean-up fees. This agreement obligates the undersigned to pay the rental amount listed above and additional unforeseen expenses, such as, but not limited to, those listed below.

Weekdays, a full day is based on a 9 hour day from 8:00am to 6pm weekdays. After 9 hours or after 6pm to 9pm rate will be @ 1 ½ times the specified hourly rate. Before 8:00am or after 9pm fee will be @ 2 times the specified hourly rate.

Saturday rates based on an 8 hour day from 9:30am to 5:30pm. After 8 hours or before 9:30am or after 5:30pm rate will be @ 2 times the specified hourly rate and 2 ½ times specified hourly rate before 7:30am or after 9:30pm. and @ 3 times the specified hourly rate thereafter.

Sunday print rates are based on a 7 hour day from 10am to 5pm. After 7 hours rate will be as specified for Saturday

WEATHER PERMIT BOOKINGS:
Client must specify "weather permit" at the time of the booking. Type of weather must be specified. A "holdover" day must be specified at time of booking and must be at least 2 days after original booking day.
At the first cancellation due to weather, half the fee is charged if not rescheduled within 7 days of the original booking date. At the second cancellation, the full fee will be charged. Notification of cancellation due to weather must be received by the Studio no less than 2 hours prior to originally scheduled booking time. Commencement of shooting denotes a "booked" day.

All pre/post-event days wait time for Studio personnel (i.e. wait time for delivery of props, equipment, etc.), as well as post-event wait time for pick-ups will be charged by the hour at 25% of the negotiated booking day rate. Any use of Studio personnel to facilitate delivery or return will be charged @ $20 per hour.

A total, non-refundable fee is required at the time of signing the agreement.

All deposits for damages and/or compliance of "Rules & Regulations" will be refunded after a full inspection of the premises after renter vacates. Return of deposit check can be picked up or will be mailed after 5 business days from the final booked day.

Renter also agrees that if any equipment, furniture, fixtures, etc. are mishandled, broken, ruined or stolen while renter is using the studio that they will replace and and all items or pay repair/replacement costs within 96 hours.

The client will be responsible for attorney's fees, including Court costs and post-judgement interest, if default occurs. Delinquent payments will be charged at an interest rate of 15% per month.

*10% of full rental fee non-refundable processing fee with cancellation when using any credit card. 5% of full rental fee non-refundable processing fee with cancellation when using other payment methods.

A Certificate of Insurance in the amount of $____________ is required prior to rental, stating Louis Jawitz/arooftopstudio.com, & a 13 East 17, LLC et al., as additional insured.

Waiver of Liability: Louis Jawitz/arooftopstudio.com & 13 East 17, LLC rents its facility, including limited equipment, to its clients with the understanding that in no event shall Louis Jawitz/arooftopstudio.com and/or 13 East 17, LLC owners or employees he held liable for direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damage due to the use of this facility or equipment used by its clients. I hearby waive and hold harmless Louis Jawitz/arooftopstudio.com & 13 East 17, LLC owners and employees from any incidents or accidents which may occur to or by person's either renting or associated with the renting ofarooftopstudio.com Louis Jawitz & 13 East 17, LLC on the dates noted above, or any additional dates added later.

___________________ agrees to use Studio for the purposes of conducting ________________ sessions for groups no greater than___ persons on each day the Studios are reserved.

This event is not affiliated, endorsed or sponsored by the Licensor. The use of Studio shall be strictly limited to the agreed upon usage as set forth in the contract and for no other purposes.

Licensee shall publicize the event only to its invited guests and shall not publicize or advertise the event to the general public. If there is dancing, the event shall not be open to the public. Licensee is permitted to use the address of the Licensor only for location purposes. Licensee is prohibited from using the name of the Licensor or its telephone number in any advertising/publicity. Failure to abide by these requirements may result in the cancellation of Licensee's event and the loss of all modes paid.

Licensee is required to submit a copy of any material, which will be used for advertising/publicity before it is distributed to the public, press or other advertising media. No such advertising or publicity shall be disseminated without Licensor's prior written consent which shall not be unreasonably withheld.

No Ticket sales at door. Events are by invitation only. Full Guest list shall be provided to Licensor prior to event. Guests are limited to ______(number) indicated on Guest list provided to Licensor. Any guests over and above number indicated will be charged at a rate of $10 per head.

Licensor will be issued four (4) complimentary tickets / passes for each event. The Licensor's office area is not part of the Licensee agreement and will be allowed to function throughout the event without any interference from the Licensee and the Licensor will be permitted to show the space to potential clients.

GENERAL USE OF FACILITIES

_________________ shall comply with all building regulations as promulgated by the landlord.

_______________ will not affix any decorations to the walls of Studio, such as tacks, nails, pins, adhesives or any other fixative that might cause damage to the painted surfaces. __________________ will not bore any holes in the walls and shall not paint, write on, mark or otherwise deface the premises. Any and all damages to the premises shall be the sole responsibility of __________________ and will be deducted from the security deposit or if said amount is in excess of the deposit, shall be charged to ___________________.

Permission to paint may be granted with prior permission with the understanding surface will be repainted, corner to corner, floor to ceiling with Benjamin Moore Flat Atrium White upon completion of shoot with any overtimed billed for painting @ $90.00 for the 1st hour & $75 per hour thereafter, inclusive of paint cost.

All decorations, equipment and supplies must be removed at the conclusion of the event. Items left after 48 hours will be assumed abandoned and will be discarded.

_________________ is permitted to bring in outside caterers who will provide the attendees with breakfast, lunch and a coffee break each day. No machinery or power will be required of Louis Jawitz/arooftopstudio.com. No open flames are permitted on the premises.

Any coolers/buckets/containers used must be protected from floors with plastic or other non-sweating material, as to not lift varnish or otherwise damage floors.

No glass bottles of any kind will be distributed to guests without written approval of Licensor. Should the use of glass bottles be imperative, contents will be poured into non-splintering plastic cups.

In the event the licensee will be serving alcoholic beverages, the licensee agrees that it shall not serve minors alcohol and assumes all responsibility should any minor be server for any reason.

Licensee is responsible for security unless specified on the agreement addition to Licensor's security, the Licensee shall be responsible for providing and paying for security services from a list of service companies recommended by the Licensor to enforce the Rules and Regulations. Licensee must provide adequate security coverage to ensure the appropriate behavior of all guests inside and outside of facility. Two guards per 100 persons are recommended for events.

All fire lanes, fire exits and emergency exits must be kept clear, unlocked and unobstructed at all times. Any violations of a fire, building or electrical code can lead to the building being shut down by the fire department and any resulting violations are the sole responsibility of ___________________.
Once the contract is signed, we are relieved of all responsibility for unforeseen circumstances (i.e. fire, mechanical building breakdowns, etc.) or for events outside their direct control on the premise, around the building, and/or the block. Should the unexpected occur, rental fees, less expenses, will be fully refunded.

No Parking on sidewalk. Street and sidewalk cannot be blocked for loading and unloading.

Music using excessive amplification, especially amplified bass and percussion is prohibited.

EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS

All equipment and other deliveries to be made by or on behalf of the Licensee shall be made by the front doors located at 13 East 17th street. No equipment, goods or products shall be dragged along the floor and any moving equipment, such as hand trucks, dollies, and the like shall be equipped with rubber wheels to prevent any damages to floor coverings.

All other supplies will be provided by _____________ and removed at the end of business (5:30pm) each day of rental.

_____________________ shall be fully and solely responsible for the removal of all equipment. All refuse must be separated, bagged and sealed in accordance with the law before __________________ leaves the premises.

I understand and agree with these terms.

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