Terms & Conditions when using our Studio
1. Payment
Full payment (100%) is required at the time of booking to confirm and secure your reservation.
2. Cancellation Policy
All bookings are non-refundable, except where otherwise required by applicable law. If you need to change your booking, please refer to the rescheduling policy below.
3. Rental Hours
Your booking time includes setup, production, and teardown. Clients must vacate the studio by the end of their booked time. Early entry or late checkout will result in an additional charge of €25 per 30 minutes.
4. Booking Extensions
Any extension must be approved by LCA Studios and is subject to availability. Unauthorised extensions may result in additional charges.
5. Self Check-In
The studio operates on a self check-in basis. Access instructions will be provided before your booking. Unless a Studio Operator has been booked separately, no staff will be present during your rental.
6. Studio Operator (Optional)
A Studio Operator can be requested during the booking process, subject to availability, for an additional fee. Studio Rental bookings do not include a photographer or videographer unless separately agreed in writing.
7. Audio Recording & Sound Interference
The studio's open space is not soundproof, unlike our dedicated Podcast Room. As the studio is located in an industrial area, external noises such as passing vehicles, neighbouring businesses, and other environmental sounds may interfere with audio recordings.
For better results, we recommend using lavalier microphones with built-in noise reduction. However, completely noise-free recordings cannot be guaranteed.
Clients are responsible for ensuring the space is suitable for their audio recording needs before booking. LCA Studios is not responsible for external noise interference or its impact on recorded audio, except where liability cannot legally be excluded.
8. Equipment Use
All studio equipment and facilities must be used responsibly and only for their intended purpose. Clients must immediately report any technical issues, malfunctions, or damage.
9. Studio Condition & Reporting
Clients must inspect the studio and equipment upon arrival and immediately report any existing damage, missing items, or technical issues. Any damage occurring during the rental must also be reported before departure.
10. Furniture & Equipment Movement
Furniture, props, and movable equipment may be repositioned but must be returned to their original locations before checkout. Permanent installations, wall-mounted equipment, and studio structures must not be moved or modified without prior approval.
11. Cyclorama Usage
The cyclorama must be used with care. Shoes, props, and equipment must be clean before entering. Excessive dirt, scratches, stains, or damage requiring repainting or repairs may result in additional charges.
12. Damage & Liability
The renter is responsible for any loss or damage to the studio, furniture, equipment, or facilities caused by themselves or anyone accompanying them during the rental period. Reasonable repair or replacement costs will be charged accordingly.
13. Cleaning
The studio must be left in the same clean and tidy condition in which it was found. All rubbish and personal belongings must be removed. Additional cleaning or waste removal may incur an extra charge.
14. Prohibited Activities
Smoking, vaping, illegal substances, open flames, glitter, confetti, paint, or hazardous materials are strictly prohibited unless approved in writing before the booking.
15. Guests & Responsibility
The person making the booking is responsible for the behaviour and conduct of all crew members, clients, models, and guests attending the session.
16. Occupancy Limits
The maximum permitted studio occupancy must not be exceeded. Failure to comply may result in immediate termination of the booking without refund, subject to applicable law.
17. Rescheduling
Bookings may be rescheduled once with a minimum of 48 hours' notice, subject to availability. Additional rescheduling requests are at the discretion of LCA Studios. Requests made within 48 hours of the booking may be treated as cancellations. Rescheduled bookings remain non-refundable, except where otherwise required by law.
18. Access & Security
Studio access codes must not be shared with anyone outside the booking. Clients must ensure all lights and equipment are switched off, windows are closed, and doors are securely locked before leaving.
19. Technical Issues
Any technical issues must be reported immediately. LCA Studios will make reasonable efforts to resolve problems but cannot guarantee uninterrupted operation. Significant issues caused by the studio will be assessed individually, with any applicable remedies provided in accordance with the law.
20. Personal Safety
Clients must use the studio and equipment safely and follow all safety instructions. Emergency exits and access routes must remain unobstructed. Any accident, injury, or emergency must be reported immediately.
21. Personal Belongings
Clients are responsible for their personal belongings, equipment, and vehicles brought onto the premises. LCA Studios is not responsible for loss, theft, or damage except where caused by the studio's negligence or where liability cannot legally be excluded.
22. Acceptance of Terms
By completing a booking, the client confirms that they have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms & Conditions.