TERMS & CONDITIONS
POINTE NATION STUDIO HIRE AGREEMENT
The Hirer is the person or party ultimately responsible for the payment of the hire fees set out in the invoice. The Hirer will be deemed to be aware of and have accepted these Studio Hire Terms & Conditions together with the hire fees upon any studio hire bookings and any studio items or equipment items hired at Pointe Nation. It is the Hirer’s responsibility to make themselves aware of these Studio Hire Terms & Conditions. Upon confirmation by Pointe Nation of a booking request and together with any accompanying Estimate or other commercial terms agreed between the parties, the Hirer agrees to be bound by these terms and conditions. The Hirer acknowledges and agrees that they are freely entering into a legally binding agreement with Pointe Nation.
Booking payment
You will receive an email confirming your booking once it has been added to our calendar.
Bookings need to be paid in full. Invoice will be issued and once paid, will secure your booking.
Recurring bookings will be contracted for a minimum of 9 weeks. 50% of the hire fee is to be paid before the commencement date. The remaining 50% to be paid 14 days after the commencement date.
Bond
A bond payment of $300 is taken at the time of booking for any bookings longer than 1 day. This amount is fully refundable if there has been no breakages or damages.
Cancellations
Cancellation of a confirmed booking less than 72 hours from the booking date (or no-shows) will result in an invoice for 100% of the issued invoice.
Cancellation of a confirmed booking more than 72 hours from the booking date will result in an invoice for 50% of the invoice.
Rescheduling
Cancellation of a confirmed booking more than 14 days from the booking date will result in the option of a rescheduling date. Rescheduling dates are within School Term time, or within 1 month of booking. Confirmed bookings with No-shows are not granted rescheduling opportunities and will result in an invoice for 100% of the issued invoice.
Cleaning
General cleaning is included in the studio hire rate
Studios should be left in the same condition they are found, if the studios are left in a messy condition a minimum $75 cleaning fee applies (if your booking is for more than two days, a $150 cleaning fee is compulsory).
*Cleaning fee applies to ALL functions - price based on how many people are on the guestlist.
Rubbish
We are a green studio and will accept 1 garbage bag of rubbish per booking, any more than that must be taken by the hirer.
The Hirer is responsible for the removal of any excess rubbish for returning the space to the same condition that it was found in.
If the bins provided do not allow for excess rubbish then arrangements should be made to take it with you when the Hirer leaves the premises.
Exclusive use
If you would like to book the studio and require exclusive use of the space be it for confidentiality reasons, please advise before booking. The purpose will need to be agreed upon in writing. Although you will have exclusive use of the studio please be aware the Pointe Nation is a business and will sometimes have staff on the premises. The common area, reception, waiting area, and bathroom facilities are all shared areas.
Purposes
The hirer must disclose their purpose of the studio to its entirety in writing. Where there is a conflict of interest between the business in which Pointe Nation provides in their service and the hires, the application will be void. Studio hire activity that is in breach of this contract will be automatically void and the hirer will be held liable for damages.
Entering and exit requirements
Your booking time includes all your set up and pack up. Please ensure you book the right amount of time.
Ensure you arrive on time and are packed up and are ready to leave by your scheduled finish time.
The hirer is given a 30 minute grace period.
Any extra time required over your booking is charged at $100 per hour, pending availability.
Studio availability
Our studios are available to hire 7 days a week with flexible opening and closing times.
Pricing
Entire Studio 1 - Use of whole space
Half day - $400 *Half day hours are from 8-1 OR 1-6pm
Full day - $700 *Full day hours are 8-6pm
Studio 1 - Includes sprung flooring, Tarkett, barres, mirrors, piano, sound system, air-conditioning, block-out windows and access to bathrooms only.
Casual Hire - $95 per hour ($75 per hour solo use)
Entire Studio 2 - Use of whole space
Half day - $250 *Half day hours are from 8-1 OR 1-6pm
Full day - $400 *Full day hours are 8-6pm
Studio 2 - Includes sprung flooring, Tarkett, barres, mirrors, sound system, air-conditioning, block-out windows and access to bathrooms only.
Casual Hire - $45 per hour
Discounts and special offers
Term discounts may be offered when booking in advance. The payment must be received in full prior to commencement date for any special discounts to apply. If not, the booking defaults to a casual booking.
Casual bookings do not offer any discounts or special offers.
Sub Hire
Sub hire, paid or unpaid and including lending, is expressly forbidden without the written consent of Pointe Nation.
Minors on premise
Any babies or children in the space must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times. It is the Hirer’s responsibility to have all necessary child permits and required paperwork in place and approved prior to the date of hire.
Additional hours
Additional hours can be added to your booking by negotiation and are subject to availability. Additional hours can be purchased from $95 per hour for Studio 1, and $45 for Studio 2.
Damages & Loss
Use of our studio and our equipment is at HIRERS OWN RISK. Hirer hereby waives rights to seek legal redress for mishaps, accidents, and/or loss while on our premises.
Hirer agrees to leave the studio and adjacent grounds in the same condition as they were when Hirer arrived.
Hirer is solely responsible for any legal infraction Hirer or members of Hirer’s party make during the conduct of the booking, be they in our studio or elsewhere. This includes parking tickets, all other violations or citations, and legal action resulting from the conduct of the booking, taken at whatever time.
Hirer agrees to hold harmless Pointe Nation, its owner, agents, representatives, and contractors acting on its behalf for any loss, accident, or injury to Hirer’s self or anyone who accompanies Hirer while on our premises.
Hirer understands that if Pointe Nation staff observes dangerous, pornographic, or negligent practices or activities are being engaged in Pointe Nation reserves the right to stop the session and require the hirer and hirer’s party to leave immediately — HOWEVER, Pointe Nation assumes NO RESPONSIBILITY to act in such cases.
Hirer agrees to hold Pointe Nation, its agents, representatives, and anyone acting on behalf of Hirer completely harmless from any action, legal or otherwise, that results from Hirer’s conduct. Hirers are solely responsible for verifying that all activities are unrelated to the business of Pointe Nation, including dance lessons to persons over the age of 18, including classical ballet, ballet mix, pointe and choreography from classical ballet or choreography in the nature of ballet.
Indemnity & Liability
Pointe Nation has insured the studio premises and their own equipment against all normal insurable risks but not further or otherwise. The Hirer is responsible for insuring their own equipment and personal property and that belonging to their clients, assistants, associated personnel and other third-party individuals.
The Hirer agrees to indemnify Pointe Nation against any costs including legal costs, damages, payments, fines, or interests Pointe Nation may incur as a result of the Hirer breaching this agreement.
Pointe Nation is not liable for acts out of its control that affect the booking, such as power outages, weather or emergencies. In such cases, Pointe Nation may refund a pro rata portion of Hirer’s payment and/or reschedule the studio booking.
Pointe Nation reserves the right to terminate this agreement at any time with or without notice if the Hirer has breached any terms of this agreement or for unforeseeable circumstances that prevent Hirer from fulfilling the agreement.
*Any parties hiring the studio agrees to the above terms and conditions.