By signing our estimate, the Customer declares to be aware of the following Terms of Service and Rental Conditions and agrees to be bound by it.
The Customer undertakes to pay the fee related to the daily rental of the products to him, or subject appointed by him, delivered until the return of the same to STUDIO154 and to pay any additional costs related to delays in returning the equipment or for the possible damage to this. In any case the ownership of the assets remains of STUDIO154.
STUDIO154 reserves the right to interrupt the rental at any time if the Customer does not respect even one of the Rental Terms and Conditions. Furthermore, by signing the estimate, the signer whoever it is declares to be authorized and delegated in the name and on behalf of the Client.
STUDIO154 reserves the right to pre-authorize the Customer’s credit card for an amount equal to the value of the entire purchase cost of the rented equipment. This clause lapses only if the Customer pays the corresponding amount in cash and / or by bank transfer made at least 72 hours in advance at the date of collection.
The Client authorizes STUDIO154 to credit his credit card with the sum shown on the estimate without any other verbal or written notification to the owner and / or owner of the same. Furthermore, the Customer authorizes to charge on his credit card any additional costs for damage to the equipment, for the loss or non-delivery of the same, for delays in delivery or for extension of the rental period, for costs assessed in the final (costs of transfer, overtime of STUDIO staff154 including fuel, fines / fines and suspended of any kind and / or nature or consumables).
It will be the Customer’s responsibility and responsibility to inform STUDIO154 of any changes to the credit card information by providing an alternative credit card or other payment guarantee.
1.0 Definition
Customer means the person, whether physical or legal, who orders or requests goods and / or services to STUDIO154 and to whom STUDIO154 offers its Products in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.
For STUDIO154 we mean the company STUDIO154 s.n.c. by Elio Leonardo Carchidi, with registered office in Via Sicilia 154, 00187 Rome, Phone +39 0642016461, P.Iva / Cod.Fisc. 09,629,811,002.
For Products we mean goods, equipment, spaces or services, without any limit whatsoever. We also intend the production of digital photographic images and videos and the consumer goods supplied by STUDIO154 to the Customer in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.
2.0 Estimate
For Quote only means that which has been drawn up and compiled on headed paper by STUDIO154, sent by STUDIO154 to the Customer by e-mail, by fax or by post.
The estimate, if not accepted, is valid for 5 days from sending it. At the end of this term STUDIO154 reserves the right to make changes to prices.
3.0 Order
All requests and orders that the Customer submits to STUDIO154 regarding the Products will be governed by these Terms and Conditions. The Products requested by the Customer will be supplied in the alternative to their availability and upon acceptance of the order by STUDIO154 and its authorized personnel. STUDIO154, subject to 48 hours notice, reserves the right to refuse the Customer’s order in whole and / or in part if he does not consider it explicable.
No exception to these Terms and Conditions will be valid without being confirmed in writing by STUDIO154 or its authorized personnel. It is understood that these exceptions will prevail over these Terms and Conditions only from the time they are accepted in writing by STUDIO154.
4.0 Confirmation of the Order-Reservation / Advance
An order is considered confirmed when the Customer returns to STUDIO154 by e-mail, by post or fax, or hand delivery of the estimate completed in all its parts complete with signature and stamp of the Customer or the Company representing, and with the simultaneous payment of the advance payment assessed for a minimum amount of 30% of the total amount of the estimate. To this amount will be added any amount that STUDIO154 will have to spend on behalf of the customer for the purchase of consumables, for supplies of services and anything else found by third-party suppliers.
STUDIO154 accepts payments with credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, payment / bank transfer on bank account (with communication of the CRO in advance of 72 hours), PayPal channels, cash and checks (upon presentation of the necessary documents to guarantee coverage) .
Orders can be changed by the Customer and by STUDIO154 only with written notification sent by e-mail or fax.
5.0 Rental Period
Unless otherwise specified in the Terms and Conditions, all Products will be assessed on a daily basis and the rental costs will be applied day by day.
The Rental Period is the period, specified in the estimate, that passes from the sending / collection of the equipment by the Customer, at the time of its actual return to STUDIO154.
The Products can be collected by the Customer the day before the rental period from 14.30 to 18.30 and returned the day after the rental period from 09.30 to 13.30 with no additional costs.
Regardless of the rental period indicated in the confirmed quote, Studio154 reserves the right to cancel the rental agreements at any time, upon notice to the Customer, if it finds that the Customer is using the equipment improperly, or that the terms of the agreement are not respected or that the customer has somehow broken this agreement.
6.0 Cancellation
Both the Client and Studio154 undertake to respect the commitments undertaken and signed.
Within 7 days from the date of confirmation of the order:
- the Customer can cancel the order by mail or fax and request the return of the advance. However, STUDIO154 will acknowledge any documented expenses for the purchase of materials and / or supplies and / or services supported by STUDIO154 on behalf of the Customer.
- Studio154 has the right to cancel the order by mail or fax giving back to the Customer the advance payment.
After the said 7-day term:
- The Customer will be required to pay 50% of the amount of the advance paid by authorizing STUDIO154 to the deduction.
7 days before the rental period:
- The Client will be required to recognize STUDIO154 the full amount assessed in the accepted estimate
7.0 Responsibility and care of the Products
The responsibility of the Products will pass to the Customer at the exact moment of shipment to the Customer, in case of transport by third parties, and / or at the time of withdrawal by the Customer if the same has decided to withdraw the equipment and consumer goods at the STUDIO office154.
The Customer assumes full responsibility for the methods of transport of the Products (including the use of third parties), unless other agreements made in writing taken with the authorized personnel of Studio 155.
The Customer declares under his complete responsibility that, at the time the products are sent to him and / or during and after their withdrawal, he accepted the rules dictated by this agreement. He also declares to have examined the equipment and to have found it in good condition and ready for use. A valid identification document of the applicant is always required as well as a possible proxy and authorization document.
The Customer will answer and be held responsible for the actual cost of repair and / or replacement of equipment that has been lost, stolen, damaged for any reason during the rental period.
The Customer will take care to stipulate and deliver a copy to STUDIO154 of Insurance Policy with STUDIO154 as beneficiary to fully cover the loss, damage, the theft of part or all the Products. The insurance policy must include all the rented products, for the entire rental period including the transport of the products even in case of recourse to third parties. STUDIO154 reserves the right to accept the policy after having verified the effective stipulation and reliability of the insurance company.
As an alternative, STUDIO154 will take out the policy described above on behalf and at the expense of the Customer with the insurance company that it deems most suitable.
The presence of Assistants or Staff of Studio154 on set does not limit the responsibilities of the Customer in case of theft or damage of the equipment.
Despite the constant overhaul of all the equipment, it minimizes the risks of breakage, an electronic or mechanical failure can always happen. In case of malfunction of the equipment during the rental period, Studio154 will do its best to put the Customer in the condition to carry out his work.
In any case, once the Customer has read the equipment, at the time of collection or delivery, the responsibility of Studio154 for breakage or malfunction of the equipment rented will be limited to the costs of the rental of the equipment malfunctioning. No other type of request, reimbursement or compensation will be taken into consideration.
8.0 Deposit
The deposit of a sum equal to the value of the entire purchase cost of the rented equipment will be requested at the beginning of the rental period.
STUDIO154 accepts pre-authorizations by credit card Visa, MasterCard, AmericanExpress; payment to the bank current account to be made 72 hours in advance from the stipulation, cash and checks only if guaranteed upon presentation of official documentation.
9.0 Products
The products (equipment, materials, etc.) must be returned to Studio154 at the end of the rental period.
All products are supplied in accordance with the manufacturer’s standard specifications.
In the event of equipment malfunctioning, during the rental period, the Customer must provide immediate communication to STUDIO154. STUDIO154 will not be held responsible if the communication is not received within these terms.
It will be up to Studio154 to replace and / or repair on site, where possible, the malfunctioning equipment and in any case to put the Customer in conditions that will complete his work.
Once the equipment has been taken over by the Customer at the time of collection or by the tarzi appointed by him for collection or after delivery, the responsibility of STUDIO154 will be limited always and only to the costs of hiring the equipment malfunctioning.
No other request for reimbursement or cost reduction in the previously agreed estimate can be taken into consideration.
STUDIO154 will not be liable for any loss or damage that results from the modification, for any reason, of the specifications and technical data of the manufacturer, and will not be liable for damages or losses deriving from reductions or terminations of the products derived from these modifications.
The Customer must use the Products in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and must not use the products in such a way as to subject them to abnormal and risky conditions, including but not limited to: use of the products in a manner not compliant with the instructions and not provided by the manufacturer, negligence that involves the neglect of security measures to prevent theft and damage due to inadequate maintenance of equipment; or improper use of the equipment that causes damage related to a use for which it is not designed.
STUDIO154 can not be held responsible for image problems presumably caused by dust deposited on the CCD, STUDIO154 cleans the CCDs before each rental or for other causes due to distraction and / or negligence of the Customer and his staff.
Rechargeable batteries must be returned charged; STUDIO154 declines all responsibility for the loss of charge due to transport (static electricity, prolonged periods of interruption, sudden changes in temperature). In addition, the Customer must check the charge before use.
As for the rental of optics, digital cameras and backs, hardware and software, flash, interchangeable modules and accessories in general, STUDIO154 guarantees correct operation only if used, installed and / or installed on its equipment and / or if delivered in kit . Specifically, the malfunctioning of the aforesaid equipment is not to be attributed in any way to STUDIO154.
9.1 Places and Spaces
Behavioral rules to be adopted in the spaces and places (external and / or internal) rented and / or provided by Studio154. The Customer is responsible for the care and respect for the spaces and their contents (objects, furnishings, furnishings, etc.). The Customer must also comply with the safety standards defined by law. It is forbidden to smoke and to behave or not implement safety standards, which compromise the safety of personnel.
STUDIO154 is not liable for the loss or theft of goods of the Customer and his staff within the aforementioned spaces.
Children and young people under the age of 13 must be accompanied by their parents or their guardians.
10.0 Places and Spaces
Catalogs, price lists, the catalog on the website or other advertising material used by STUDIO154 give only indications on prices and products offered and no price, description or other indication contained in them can bind STUDIO154. STUDIO154 reserves the right to change prices at any time without notice. All prices are daily rate, expressed in euros, and not inclusive of VAT.
The overtime of employees or found by STUDIO154 as an occasional freelance collaborator, fines, fines and suspended of any kind and / or nature, the costs of travel, fuel and consumer goods will be counted in the final balance and must be paid to the term of the rental period.
Rental prices include lamps and containers. The consumption of the lamps is included in the rental price, except for the consumption of discharge lamps (HMI, MSR, etc. from 6000w up), which will be charged separately from the rental price of the appliance.
11.0 Payment
The Customer must pay the full amount indicated in the quoted and accepted estimate, the final costs and the costs indicated above for loss, breakage or damage of the products, the return of the same, unless other agreements previously made with the authorized personnel of STUDIO154 written down.
This agreement defines a rental and not a sale. The ownership of the products remains all the time at STUDIO154.
This agreement constitutes a commitment for exclusive rental to the Customer and the Customer shall not assign any right or sublease the products to another person or entity except for other written agreements previously made with the authorized personnel of STUDIO154.
If the customer is entitled to exemptions for taxes and / or tax charges, he / she must take care to provide official documentation to Studio154 certifying this right.
12.0 Inspection and Documentation Right
STUDIO154 will have the right to inspect the products at any time during the rental. The Customer must make it possible for authorized STUDIO154 personnel to access the place where the products are located.
STUDIO154 reserves the right to document the photographic sets set up with the equipment rented by the Customer and to use the backstage images made for promotional purposes.
STUDIO154 will take care to use the backstage images related to the work done by the Client with equipment and services of STUDIO154 only after the Client has published it.
13.0 Violation of Rental Terms and Conditions
The violation of each clause of the Terms and Conditions of Rental by right to Studio154 to regain possession of the products without any obligation to the Customer and without prejudice to the right to receive the agreed fee for the rental up to and including the day of removal of the products.
Any violation of this agreement, any use, fact or imputable to the Customer, the Products rented or part of the products incorporated therein, any grievance, statement, deed or omission and related negligence or concerning the contract between STUDIO154 and the Customer, exonerate the financial responsibility of STUDIO154 (including responsibility for acts or omissions of its employees and collaborators) towards the Customer.
In the event of a dispute, the place of jurisdiction is exclusively that of Rome.