STUDIO RULES - UPDATED

GENERAL POLICIES

  • Pets: Allowed with prior approval; please consult with us beforehand.

  • No Smoking/Vaping: Smoking or vaping is strictly prohibited inside the studio.

  • No Alcohol/Drugs: Alcohol, drugs, or any illegal activities are not permitted on the premises.

  • Noise Levels: Music playback is allowed at a respectful volume; excessive noise is not permitted.

EQUIPMENT & SPACE USAGE

  • Backdrops: Do not move, remove, or swap backdrops from the wall mount. Any damages will incur charges.

  • Cyc Wall: Do not stand on the curve of the cyc wall or lean anything against it. Please maintain at least a one-foot distance from the curve. Damages to the cyc wall start at $500.

  • Windows: For your safety, do not sit on or touch the windowsill. Our windows are old and may pose a significant risk.

SECURITY & SURVEILLANCE

  • Cameras: Security cameras are installed inside the space for safety and accountability. Please use the restroom on the same floor for changing.

DAMAGES & LIABILITY

  • Damages: Renters are responsible and will be charged for any damages to the studio, equipment, or furniture.

  • Injuries: Renters assume full liability for any injuries that occur during the booking.

BOOKING TERMS

  • Start time: Guests may enter the studio only at their scheduled start time—early arrivals are not permitted and may incur additional fees. Please plan accordingly for setup and breakdown within your booking window

  • Inclusive Timing: Booking start and end times include setup and teardown. Exceeding the 15-minute grace period after the booking ends will result in an additional hour charge.

  • Responsibility for Minors: Renters are fully responsible for verifying the age of individuals they are photographing/filming and ensuring compliance with Florida laws.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Parking: Paid parking is available via meters (8 AM - 12 AM, Monday-Saturday; 2 PM - 12 AM on Sundays) or nearby parking garages and lots. We recommend using the ParkMobile App.

  • Furniture & Decorations: Furniture and decorations may be moved but must be returned to their original position. Wall decorations cannot be removed.

  • Plants: Plants may be moved with care.

  • Lost or Stolen Items: We are not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged equipment during your booking.

  • Behind-the-Scenes Photos: We reserve the right to take and share behind-the-scenes photos for promotional purposes.

RESTRICTIONS

  • Nudity & Content: No full nudity or pornography of any kind is permitted.

  • Fog/Smoke Machines: Allowed with prior approval.

CLEAN-UP & EXIT

  • Leave the Space as Found: Renters are responsible for resetting the space to its original condition upon departure.

TERMS OF SERVICE

Use of WTR COOLER Studio and Equipment, owned by WTR COOLER Studio, is AT RENTER’S OWN RISK. Renter hereby waives rights to seek legal redress for mishaps, accidents, and/or loss while on our premises. Renter agrees to leave the studio, equipment and adjacent grounds in the same condition, as they were when Renter arrived. Renter is solely responsible for any legal infractions Renter or members of Renter’s party make during the conduct of the shoot, be they in our studio or elsewhere. This includes parking tickets, all other violation or citations, and legal action resulting from the conduct of the shoot, taken at whatever time. Renter agrees to hold harmless WTR COOLER Studio , its owner, agents, representatives, and contractors acting on WTR COOLER Studio  behalf for any loss, accident or injury to Renter’s self or anyone who accompanies renter while on our premises.

Renter understands that if WTR COOLER Studio observes dangerous or negligent practices or activities that are being engaged in by the Renter and/or the Renter's party, WTR COOLER Studio  reserves the right to stop the shoot / event and require Renter and Renter’s party to leave immediately – HOWEVER, Studio assumes NO RESPONSIBILITY to act in such cases. Renter agrees to hold WTR COOLER Studio, its agents, representatives, and anyone acting on behalf of WTR COOLER Studio  completely harmless from any action, legal or otherwise, that results from Renter’s conduct. Renter is solely responsible for verifying that all persons employed by Renter during Renter’s rental period with WTR COOLER Studio are of legal age for the activities they are to be engaged in. WTR COOLER Studio  has no responsibility to determine or verify the age of participants in the Renter’s activities but reserves the right to end those activities if it becomes aware that legal age violations are on going.

WTR COOLER Studio is not responsible for any personal items left behind in the studio by the Renter or Renter’s party. If items are left without notice, it will be disposed of at the end of the Renter’s booking.

YOU AGREE WITH THE STUDIO RULES & TERMS OF USE BY RENTING THE SPACE.