Luminescence Studios - Terms and Conditions of Use
Welcome to Luminescence Studios! These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the Luminescence Studios website (the "Website") and your booking of our studio rental services (the "Services"). By accessing or using the Website or booking our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Website or book our Services.
1. Acceptable Use
You agree to use the Website and Services only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of the Website and Services. Prohibited behavior includes harassing or causing distress or inconvenience to any other user, transmitting obscene or offensive content or disrupting the normal flow of dialogue within the Website.
- You must not use the Website in any way that causes, or may cause, damage to the Website or impairment of the availability or accessibility of the Website.
- You must not use the Website in any way that is unlawful, illegal, fraudulent or harmful, or in connection with any unlawful, illegal, fraudulent or harmful purpose or activity.
- You must not use the Website to copy, store, host, transmit, send, use, publish or distribute any material which consists of (or is linked to) any spyware, computer virus, Trojan horse, worm, keystroke logger, rootkit or other malicious computer software.
- You must not conduct any systematic or automated data collection activities (including without limitation scraping, data mining, data extraction and data harvesting) on or in relation to the Website without Luminescence Studios’ express written consent.
2. Booking and Payments
All studio bookings are subject to availability. You can book a studio through our website or by contacting us directly. A deposit may be required to secure your booking, and full payment is due prior to the start of your rental period. We accept various forms of payment, including credit cards, debit cards, and electronic transfers. Details regarding pricing, deposits, and payment schedules are available on our Rooms page.
Luminescence Studios reserves the right to change its pricing structure and studio rental fees at any time. However, such changes will not affect confirmed bookings. If a booking is made under a promotional price, the promotional terms will apply only during the specified period. Any extensions to the booking will be charged at the standard rate.
3. Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be made within a certain timeframe to be eligible for a refund. Specific details regarding our cancellation policy, including the amount of refund available and the timeframe for cancellation, are available on our FAQ page. We reserve the right to charge a cancellation fee.
Luminescence Studios may, at its sole discretion, cancel a booking due to unforeseen circumstances such as equipment malfunction, studio damage, or other emergencies. In such cases, we will offer a full refund or the option to reschedule your booking at no additional cost.
4. Intellectual Property
The content of the Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Luminescence Studios or its licensors and is protected by copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any content on the Website without our express written permission. Any photographs or other creative content produced within our studios remains the intellectual property of the photographer or creator, subject to any prior agreements made with Luminescence Studios.
Luminescence Studios respects the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please notify us with all the necessary details, including a description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed and a description of where the material that you claim is infringing is located on the Website.
5. Liability Limitation
Luminescence Studios shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from your use of the Website or Services, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. We are not responsible for any injury or damage to persons or property that occurs during your studio rental, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct on our part. Users are responsible for ensuring they have appropriate insurance coverage for their activities within the studio.
Our liability is limited to the amount you paid for the studio rental. Luminescence Studios is not responsible for equipment malfunctions caused by user error. We recommend that you test the equipment before starting your photoshoot. If you encounter any issues, please notify our studio manager immediately.
6. Studio Usage Guidelines
Users are responsible for leaving the studio in the same condition it was found in. This includes cleaning up any mess, returning furniture to its original positions, and ensuring all equipment is properly stored. Any damage to the studio or equipment will be the responsibility of the user, and repair or replacement costs will be charged accordingly. We have provided a detailed FAQ section with studio usage guidelines.
- All bookings include setup and cleanup time. Ensure you have allotted enough time in your booking for these activities.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the studio.
- Food and drinks are allowed, but please clean up any spills or messes.
- Do not exceed the maximum occupancy limit for the studio.
- Report any equipment malfunctions or damage to the studio manager immediately.
7. Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
8. Changes to Terms
Luminescence Studios reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will post any changes to these Terms on the Website, and your continued use of the Website or Services after such changes have been posted will constitute your acceptance of the revised Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for any updates or changes.
9. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Luminescence Studios is located, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
10. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us via the contact form on our Contact page.
11. Termination
Luminescence Studios may terminate your access to the Website and Services at any time, without cause or notice, which may result in the forfeiture and destruction of all information associated with your account. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Luminescence Studios, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and suppliers, from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Website or Services, including, but not limited to, your user contributions, any use of the Website's content, services, and products other than as expressly authorized in these Terms, or your use of any information obtained from the Website.
13. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid under any applicable law, such unenforceability or invalidity shall not render these Terms unenforceable or invalid as a whole, and such provisions shall be deleted without affecting the remaining provisions herein.
14. Waiver
No waiver by Luminescence Studios of any term or condition set forth in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition, and any failure of Luminescence Studios to assert a right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
15. Entire Agreement
These Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any other legal notices published by us on the Website constitute the entire agreement between you and Luminescence Studios concerning the Website and Services and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral, or written, between you and Luminescence Studios with respect to the Website and Services. A printed version of these Terms and of any notice given in electronic form shall be admissible in judicial or administrative proceedings based upon or relating to these Terms to the same extent and subject to the same conditions as other business documents and records originally generated and maintained in printed form.