STUDIO WOOD GREEN

STUDIO WOOD GREEN   is a global media company. These terms apply to any arm of its business. Please make sure you read this document carefully. It is available to download in PDF form  

1.GENERAL TERMS

For the purposes of this document, the term CLIENT is taken to mean the company or individual who books the facilities, plus any agents, colleagues, audience, clients, freelancers, friends, staff and assistants who are employed by, working with or otherwise present at the studio by the invitation of the CLIENT. It does NOT include freelancers or staff contracted by STUDIO WOOD GREEN, but includes any freelancers who are hired at the CLIENT’s request through STUDIO WOOD GREEN  

  1. On booking STUDIO WOOD GREEN for the purposes of filming, photography, performance, live broadcasting or playout, the CLIENT accepts that they are satisfied with the facilities and that they have deemed them suitable for the purposes of the hire.  They will have returned a signed booking form or agreement outlining terms of use of the facility or live broadcast.
  2. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between STUDIO WOOD GREEN and the CLIENT and shall apply to the exclusion of any other representation, whether express or implied, written or oral made by or on behalf of STUDIO WOOD GREEN.
  3. In these terms, unless notified to the contrary in writing, STUDIO WOOD GREEN shall be entitled to rely on instructions given to it by any third party purportedly on the Client’s behalf.

2.INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Title in and to and all Intellectual Property Rights in the CLIENT’s content, logos and/or the clients television channels (and any content contained in it) vests in and shall remain vested in the CLIENT. For the purposes of this Agreement, Intellectual Property Rights means any and all intellectual property rights in any and all media whether or not registered or capable of registration including, without limitation, copyright (existing as at the date of this Agreement or arising any time thereafter), patents, trademarks, service marks, trade names, domain names, design rights, database rights, know-how and any applications for the protection or registration of these rights and the right to make such applications. For the avoidance of doubt, STUDIO WOOD GREEN acknowledges that the CLIENT is the sole producer of any and all content produced as a result of using STUDIO WOOD GREEN’s live links, field studios, main studios and or any other STUDIO WOOD GREEN Facilities or facilities contracted on the Clients behalf.

  1. The CLIENT grants to STUDIO WOOD GREEN a non-exclusive licence to edit, adapt, reproduce, receive, store, transmit or otherwise process or use in any way whatsoever the CLIENT’s materials for the purpose of providing the services,  and to refer to the Client and the title of the relevant Client project in STUDIO WOOD GREEN‘s advertising and/or promotions.
  2. The CLIENT also hereby grants STUDIO WOOD GREEN the limited right to exhibit CLIENT materials, or excerpts thereof, on STUDIO WOOD GREEN websites, in press releases, or in “demo reels” for the limited purpose of demonstration of STUDIO WOOD GREEN‘s work in accordance with standard industry practice.
  3. The Client shall ensure that STUDIO WOOD GREEN is given screen credits in respect of the services in a form approved in advance by STUDIO WOOD GREEN.

3.ORDERS, QUOTATIONS, PRICING AND PAYMENT

All orders shall be placed using the CLIENT’S authorised Purchase Order and no order will be binding on STUDIO WOOD GREEN unless or until such order has been accepted in writing. Verbal orders may be accepted at STUDIO WOOD GREEN’S discretion. Once accepted, an order may not be cancelled other than with STUDIO WOOD GREEN’S written consent and will be subject to these terms.

  1. Unless expressly stated otherwise, a quotation is valid for 30 days only from when it was issued.
  2. Verbal confirmation is not an accepted booking confirmation method. The booking is only confirmed once the CLIENT has e-signed the Booking Form, paid the required deposit, and been issued with a Booking Confirmation.
  3. The CLIENT is required to provide all information related to the booking as requested in the Booking Form which will be sent to the CLIENT for e-signature before the booking. STUDIO WOOD GREEN will issue a Booking Confirmation after receipt of the signed Booking form and payment of the required deposit.
  4. All work will be done at STUDIO WOOD GREEN’S relevant rate card, unless a written quotation has been agreed/a completed booking form signed. Where estimates are given, they shall not be binding. All prices are subject to VAT, Sales Tax, or other applicable taxes, payable by the CLIENT at the appropriate rate.
  5. Unless agreed in writing, the CLIENT should pay 50% of the estimated fees on acceptance of the order and the final balance on delivery or the last day of the service provided, to allow for release of rushes etc.
  6. EXISTING CLIENTS are required to pay 50% of total estimated fees upon signature of the booking form with the remaining balance due 14 days after the booking.  Any additional costs will be submitted in a separate invoice after the event.
  7. Payment for the booking should be made in advance if requested by STUDIO WOOD GREEN. This decision remains at the discretion of STUDIO WOOD GREEN management.
  8. Special Events will be subject to different payment terms.
  9. By proceeding with the booking, the CLIENT agrees to the current Terms and Conditions.
  10. STUDIO WOOD GREEN reserve the right to add, amend, or change any clause in the Terms and Conditions at any time.
  11. STUDIO WOOD GREEN  accepts payment by BACS, credit card, debit card or cash, subject to legal safeguards.
  12. If any sum payable by the Client is not be paid by the due date for payment, STUDIO WOOD GREEN shall be entitled to:
  • halt the provision of services;
  • charge interest on all outstanding sums at the rate of 6% per annum above the base rate of National Westminster Bank plc from the due date until the date of payment, payable on demand;
  • withdraw any applicable discounts and to charge the full amount in accordance with the current rate card; and
  • vary any credit limit going forward.

4.CANCELLATIONS OR PROBLEMS

1. If the CLIENT wishes to cancel or postpone a confirmed booking, this must be done at least 14 calendar days before the hire period starts in order to get a full refund or the following cancellation fees will apply:

For studio bookings:

Between 14 and 7 calendar days prior to the date the services are due to commence – 50% cancellation fee

Between 7  and 0 calendar days prior to the date the services are due to commence – 80% cancellation fee

 2. In the event of studio cancellation, an alternative booking date will be offered to the customers at an agreed rate.

3. If the booking is cancelled by STUDIO WOOD GREEN, all deposits will be returned to the CLIENT in full.

4. If STUDIO WOOD GREEN cancels or changes the booking, it will not liable for any additional cost incurred as a result.

5. Any query alleging a defect in the services must be raised in writing within 7 days of the CLIENT becoming aware of the alleged defect. Any query relating to an invoice (or pre-invoice) must be raised in writing within 14 days of such invoice (or pre-invoice).

6. The Client shall not be entitled to make deductions from any payment due to STUDIO WOOD GREEN in respect of any off-set or counterclaim.

5.STUDIO FACILITIES

  1. A STUDIO WOOD GREEN’S representative will be on hand during the CLIENT’s booking to ensure that the space is used effectively and safely. The role of the STUDIO WOOD GREEN representative is to assist the CLIENT in optimizing the space and to ensure no damage occurs to the premises and that health and safety is adhered to by the CLIENT. The Representative cannot be used as a runner, nor for the purpose of producing/directing the CLIENT’s product.
  2. It is the responsibility of the CLIENT to specify formats for recording IN ADVANCE. Any media generated should be checked by the CLIENT to ensure correct frame-rate, aspect ratio, sound sampling, format etc. The CLIENT should provide a Mac-formatted drive to allow STUDIO WOOD GREEN to copy material for taking away. We CANNOT put files onto a PC-formatted drive (unless specifically requested and tested in advance, and subject to additional charge).
  3. The studio hire hours starts from the agreed start of the booking time.
  4. The studio must be left in the condition that it was found. Unless other arrangements have been agreed in advance, any props/set or large items that need to be disposed of must be removed from the site by the CLIENT, and the studio must be generally cleaned by the CLIENT.
  5. The CLIENT agrees to compensate STUDIO WOOD GREEN for loss, damage or distress to equipment, facilities, or to the fabric of STUDIO WOOD GREEN, if caused by the CLIENT.
  6. STUDIO WOOD GREEN cannot under any circumstances be held responsible for fines incurred by the CLIENT or visitors who park their vehicles in contravention of prevailing traffic laws.
  7. Smoking/Vaping (E-Cigarettes) is not permitted anywhere within the studio premises.
  8. STUDIO WOOD GREEN is covered by employer’s liability insurance and public liability insurance covering its staff and equipment.  The CLIENT is responsible for its own event and public liability insurance.
  9. Tea and Coffee are provided free of charge on a self-service basis. Food and drinks are not permitted in the gallery, studio or control rooms, and STUDIO WOOD GREEN does not provide catering (unless specifically agreed in advance, and subject to additional charge).
  10. If the CLIENT has props or equipment delivered to the studio, this needs to be arranged within STUDIO WOOD GREEN’s office hours   where deliveries must arrive before 8am or after 6pm Monday to Friday, or on weekends at any time).  Every delivery should be agreed and confirmed by STUDIO WOOD GREEN as part of the booking confirmation process. Any heavy or oversized item must be delivered by specialists. If in doubt, please ask.
  11. Rigging of heavy set/overhead elements will require a separate risk-assesment, will have to be performed by appropiate staff, and will be subject to additional charges.
  12. There are occupancy limits in all parts of our facilities. Please make sure you book the spaces according to the number of attendees at your event. 
  13. A standard booking day is 8 hours (unless booked as a half day). Half days are generally bookable as mornings (approx) 0900-1300  or 1400-1800. Crew will require a one hour break for lunch. These timings include rigging and derigging.

OVERTIME

  1. The CLIENT will be required to pay overtime for any staff who are on site above the standard 8-hour full day bookings. 
  2. Overtime is charged pro-rata in one-hour installments according to the relevant Rate Card.
  3. Overtime will be charged:
  • Full day bookings (staffed) – for staff after 8 hours and for premises after 10 hours
  • Full day bookings (Dry Hire) – after 8 hours
  • Part day – as the booking time expires.

7.BOOKING

By proceeding with the booking you agree:

  1. To abide by the T&Cs and the payment terms.
  2. Only the requested and confirmed facilities and equipment, as per the Booking Form,  are to be included in the studio hire.
  3. Only the specified equipment and personnel (crew, cast, production, and audience) are allowed on the premises, as per the Booking Form.

8.STUDIO MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL

  1. STUDIO WOOD GREEN presumes that anyone operating its equipment is qualified and competent to use it. If the crew is provided by the CLIENT, it is the CLIENT’s responsibility to predetermine that all crew members are capable and qualified for the job they are doing. The CLIENT will be held liable for any misuse or damages incurred.
  2. STUDIO WOOD GREEN is liable for the safety of its own electrical equipment.
  3. STUDIO WOOD GREEN is not liable for any equipment failure and/or delays due to any electrical or mechanical fault.
  4. The CLIENT should ensure that all electric equipment they bring to the studio is safety and PAT-tested.
  5. STUDIO WOOD GREEN can provide electrical consumables to the CLIENT at a separate charge. The CLIENT may bring their own consumables if preferred.
  6. Power cuts from external sources are not deemed to be the responsibility of STUDIO WOOD GREEN; the studio will not be held liable for any losses incurred as a result of power cuts or other electrical failures.

9.HEALTH & SAFETY

  1. Whilst in STUDIO WOOD GREEN facilities, the CLIENT is responsible for their own (and third parties’ employed through them) insurance cover against theft, loss or damage to their own equipment. STUDIO WOOD GREEN will not be held liable for any claims whatsoever made by the CLIENT.
  2. The CLIENT is responsible and liable for their own insurance to cover personal injury to crew and cast, plus liability to any third parties involved.
  3. The CLIENT is responsible for the health & safety of their shoot.
  4. In the event of injury, STUDIO WOOD GREEN provides a First Aid Kit. However, the studio may be unable to provide First Aid qualified personnel.
  5. In the event of a fire alarm or evacuation of a STUDIO WOOD GREEN   building, the CLIENT must leave the building until an all clear has been given. Fire regulations are posted at various points through the facilities.
  6. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES is the use of inflammable liquids and of pyrotechnics allowed at STUDIO WOOD GREEN. A smoke machine can be allowed subject to special permission and fire alarm deactivation and reactivation charge.  This must be agreed in writing before booking.

10.SECURITY

  1. STUDIO WOOD GREEN operates internal and external CCTV camera recording equipment.
  2. STUDIO WOOD GREEN is not responsible for the CLIENT’S lost, stolen or damaged goods or equipment on studio premises at any time.
  3. All goods and equipment are brought into the studio premises entirely at the owner’s risk.
  4. The CLIENT must inform STUDIO WOOD GREEN of certain aspects of a shoot that might necessitate specific precautionary measures or the provision of additional facilities or services. These include, but is not limited to, excessive noise (including music playback), set-builds, nudity, stunts, working with children or animals. If in doubt, the CLIENT should advise STUDIO WOOD GREEN in advance as a precaution.

11.TERMINATION

STUDIO WOOD GREEN   may summarily terminate any hire contract with the CLIENT if any of the following occurs:

  • If the CLIENT shall fail to pay any monies due to STUDIO WOOD GREEN ;
  • Other than for the purposes of amalgamation or reconstruction, STUDIO WOOD GREEN may summarily terminate the contract if the CLIENT:
  • Enters into liquidation;
  • Has a receiver of assets appointed;
  • Is declared bankrupt;
  • Has a receiver order made against them.
  • If the CLIENT commits a criminal act or otherwise acts contrary to the laws of England and Wales, or the United States.
  • If the CLIENT is in breach of any of the terms of these Conditions and any such termination shall be without prejudice to any rights accrued to STUDIO WOOD GREEN against the CLIENT prior to the date of termination.

12.COMPLETION AND DELIVERY

  1. In all cases, delivery shall be considered to have occurred on successful connection of circuits under STUDIO WOOD GREEN’S control or direction to the relevant hand-off point as advised in the service confirmation.
  2. At STUDIO WOOD GREEN’S sole discretion, it may agree (at the CLIENT’S sole expense and risk) to record content and then pack and despatch materials to any address specified by the CLIENT.
  3. STUDIO WOOD GREEN shall use all reasonable efforts to deliver in accordance with delivery dates and times but shall not be liable for any loss or damages of any nature caused by any failure of STUDIO WOOD GREEN to meet any delivery date and time of completion.

13.STORAGE OF CLIENT MATERIALS

  1. STUDIO WOOD GREEN shall be entitled to destroy or dispose of any CLIENT Materials not collected from STUDIO WOOD GREEN within three months after the completion of any Services and, until collected, such CLIENT Materials shall be held by STUDIO WOOD GREEN at the CLIENT’s sole risk and liability.
  2. STUDIO WOOD GREEN will only store CLIENT Materials on the written instructions of the CLIENT subject to the CLIENT paying (unless otherwise agreed in writing) monthly in advance storage charges at the rates published from time to time by STUDIO WOOD GREEN (“Storage Charges”) and any CLIENT Materials so stored will be stored at the CLIENT’s sole risk and liability.
  3. If the CLIENT fails to take delivery of the Services and/or Customer Materials within 21 days of notification of completion of the Services, STUDIO WOOD GREEN will be entitled to charge and the CLIENT obliged to pay Storage Charges.

14.FORJE MAJEURE

STUDIO WOOD GREEN shall not be under any liability to the CLIENT as a result of STUDIO WOOD GREEN being unable to perform any of its obligations due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control including without limitation industrial action, act of God, fire, flood, storm, acts of civil or military authorities, war, terrorism, shortages of material or acts, omissions or failures of third parties or the CLIENT. STUDIO WOOD GREEN shall at its sole option be entitled to either perform such obligations as and when it is reasonably able to do so or to treat itself as wholly or partly released from all such obligations or instructions without liability.

15.WARRANTIES AND LIABILITY

STUDIO WOOD GREEN shall use reasonable skill and care in performing the Services.

1. STUDIO WOOD GREEN hereby excludes to the fullest extent permitted by law any and all warranties, terms and conditions other than those set out expressly herein (whether express, implied by statute, contract, course of dealing or otherwise) including without limitation any implied warranties as to fitness for purpose or satisfactory quality.

2. STUDIO WOOD GREEN shall not in any circumstance be liable for:

  • any loss of business, goodwill, reputation, contracts, opportunities or profits (in each case whether arising in the normal course of events or STUDIO WOOD GREEN knew of the possibility of such loss);
  • any indirect, consequential or special loss or damage;
  • or any loss of quality attributable to any process carried out during the performance of the Services. Any damage or loss of property by the CLIENT or a third party;
  • Any breakdown stoppage or failure of the facilities and equipment provided in the studio or any other equipment supplied to the CLIENT by STUDIO WOOD GREEN ;
  • Any death or injury occasioned to any CLIENT occasioned by the use of the Studio or any Equipment.
  • Any failure on the part of STUDIO WOOD GREEN to comply with its obligations to the Customer due to any circumstances beyond the control of STUDIO WOOD GREEN.

3. The CLIENT’S particular attention is drawn to the fact that prices quoted for the work undertaken by STUDIO WOOD GREEN do not take any account of any special value of any CLIENT Materials passed to, or stored by, STUDIO WOOD GREEN. The CLIENT acknowledges that the cost of insuring CLIENT Materials against all risks to its full value (if such insurance could be obtained) would result in a substantial increase in STUDIO WOOD GREEN’S prices for Services. The CLIENT will insure all CLIENT materials passed to STUDIO WOOD GREEN against all risks to their full replacement value (including any consequential loss they may suffer as a result of its loss or damage) and STUDIO WOOD GREEN accepts no liability whatsoever for any loss or damage caused by the default or negligence of its servants, agents, sub-contractors or equipment save that STUDIO WOOD GREEN   shall on request refund the current purchase cost of any blank film stock or video tapes or hard drives damaged or lost in its possession by reason of STUDIO WOOD GREEN’S negligence or default.

4. Save as set out above, STUDIO WOOD GREEN’s total liability for any and all loss or damage arising out of or in connection with any contract for Services with the CLIENT shall be limited to the total sums paid by the CLIENT to STUDIO WOOD GREEN under such contract.

5. Nothing herein shall be construed as excluding or limiting STUDIO WOOD GREEN’s liability for death or personal injury caused by STUDIO WOOD GREEN’s negligence.

6. The CLIENT shall indemnify STUDIO WOOD GREEN, its directors, employees, contractors and agents against any and all liability, costs, expenses, claims and demands of any nature whatsoever, arising out of or in connection with the CLIENT’s Materials and any acts or omissions of the CLIENT, its employees or representatives, including without limitation any breach of these Terms.

7. The CLIENT warrants that:

  • where STUDIO WOOD GREEN uses the CLIENT Materials, such use will not give rise to a breach of copyright trademark or any other proprietary interest of any third party; and
  • the CLIENT has made a security copy or second copy of the CLIENT Materials and any master copy.

16.CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

The Client shall keep confidential and secure all information relating to STUDIO WOOD GREEN and the Services (the “Group Information”) and shall not disclose such Group Information to any third party (other than its employees or professional advisors who need to know the same) without STUDIO WOOD GREEN’s prior written consent save to the extent that any Group Information is a) in the public domain not through any fault of or disclosure by or on behalf of the CLIENT; or b) required by law to be disclosed.

17.SUB-CONTRACT

STUDIO WOOD GREEN reserves the right to sub-contract at its discretion and without notice to the CLIENT.

18.LICENCE TO OCCUPY

Any occupation of STUDIO WOOD GREEN’s premises by the CLIENT will:

  • not confer exclusive occupation on the CLIENT who shall occupy as licensee only;
  • not create any relationship of Landlord and Tenant; subject to Landlords and Tenant act;
  • be personal to the CLIENT;
  • (unless otherwise agreed) be subject to the payment of a licence fee as imposed by STUDIO WOOD GREEN.

19.MISCELLANEOUS

  1. Any notice given under these Terms may be served by posting the same by ordinary recorded delivery or registered mail, in an envelope pre-paid and addressed to the recipient at the address of the recipient last known to the sending party. Such notice so posted shall be deemed to the served on the 2nd day after the same was posted.
  2. STUDIO WOOD GREEN reserves the right to make changes to these Terms from time to time. An up-to-date copy will be available at STUDIO WOOD GREEN to download, or on request.
  3. No failure or delay by STUDIO WOOD GREEN in exercising any of its rights under these Terms shall be deemed to be a waiver of such breach or any subsequent breach of the same or any other term.
  4. These Terms shall not be taken to constitute a partnership or the relationship of employer and employee.
  5. These Terms and each contract between STUDIO WOOD GREEN   and the CLIENT shall be governed by English law and subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts, unless the contract has been issued in the US in which case US law in the state of Delaware will apply.
  6. If any provision of this Agreement or the application thereof is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the Agreement which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or applications and to this end the provisions of this Agreement are declared to be severable.
  7. STUDIO WOOD GREEN cannot guarantee that it’s facilities are allergen free.