Booking & Rental Hours

• Studio bookings are confirmed only upon receipt of 100% advance payment.
• Rental time begins when the crew, lighting, equipment, or production materials enter the studio.
• Rental time ends when the last person from the booking leaves the studio.
• Time required for card backup, DIT, or other post-shoot activities is included within the booked rental period.
• Any additional time beyond the booked duration will be charged at the applicable hourly rate.
• If a shoot ends before the booked duration, the full booked duration will remain chargeable. No refund or adjustment will be provided for unused hours.
• Booked hours cannot be reduced or adjusted after confirmation.

Loading, Setup & Pack-Up

• A 30-minute grace period is provided before the shoot for equipment setup.
• A 30-minute grace period is provided after the shoot for equipment pack-up.
• Any usage beyond the applicable grace period will attract an additional full-hour studio charge.
• The studio must be cleaned and all furniture, props, and movable walls must be returned to their original arrangement after the shoot.
• If another booking follows yours, the studio must be vacated at the end of your allotted time.

Studio & Facility Usage

• The studio is located on the 4th floor.
• The luggage lift must be used for lights, stands, props, and production equipment. The passenger lift must not be used for these items.
• Shooting is permitted only within the studio. Use of other building or society premises requires prior permission.
• The terrace is designated for catering, food, and crew breaks and cannot be used as an alternative dining area elsewhere within the premises.
• LPG, open flames, or any other form of open-fire cooking are not permitted. Induction cooking may be used where required.
• The studio manager's role is limited to assisting with the movement of studio walls and props.

Parking & Crew

• Clients bringing tempos for lights, props, or equipment must inform the studio at the time of booking. Tempos must be parked outside the building gate.
• Up to 2 four-wheelers may be parked as permitted.
• Additional four-wheelers will incur a charge of ₹700 per vehicle.
• Vanity vans will be charged at ₹2,000 per day.
• Recommended crew capacity is 40–50 people, including artists.

Payment & Additional Charges

• 100% of the booking fee + 18% GST must be paid in advance before studio access and commencement of the shoot.
• Studio staff charges: ₹2,000 + 18% GST.
• Cleaning and garbage disposal charges of ₹2,000 + 18% GST may apply where disposal is required by the studio.
• If the building stairs are used as a food area for cast and crew, a society charge of ₹5,000 per day will apply and will be payable by the client.
• No items may be stored outside the studio, on other floors, or in the building lobby. Any society-imposed fine of ₹10,000 will be borne by the client.
• The studio is a non-smoking premises. Smoking is permitted only in the designated terrace area. Any society-imposed fine resulting from smoking elsewhere will be borne by the client.
• 18% GST is applicable on all applicable charges.
• All outstanding charges must be cleared on the same day as the shoot.

Damages & Client Responsibility

• The client is responsible for any damage caused during the booking period, regardless of which member of the production causes the damage.
• Any damage to studio property, furniture, décor, props, walls, equipment, or building premises will be chargeable to the client.
• Any use of paint, flour, powder, drilling, nails, or similar materials must be disclosed at the time of booking.
• Repainting, restoration, cleaning, or repair required due to misuse, stains, or damage will be charged to the client.
• Painted walls must be restored to their original finish and shade using the specified paint where required.
• Garbage generated during the shoot must be disposed of responsibly and must not be left on the society premises.

Permissions & Compliance

• Clients are responsible for obtaining any permissions required for their shoot before the production is scheduled.
• Any fines imposed by BMC, unions, the society, authorities, or other organisations in connection with the client's production—including those related to tempos, vanity vans, or other activities—will be borne by the client.
• Any prohibited or unlawful items are not permitted on the premises.
• If a production is found to involve illegal activity, the studio reserves the right to stop the shoot immediately. No refund will be provided and the applicable studio charges will remain payable.

Third-Party Disruptions

• Stage 25 Studio is not responsible for disputes, disruptions, altercations, or delays caused by third parties, including neighbouring activities, external vendors, authorities, service providers, or individuals not directly associated with studio operations.

Cancellation & Modification

• Once a booking has been confirmed, it cannot be cancelled, transferred, or refunded.
• Any modification to the booking is subject to studio approval and availability.

Safety & Unforeseen Circumstances

• Clients and production teams are responsible for following all applicable safety requirements while using the studio.
• Stage 25 Studio shall not be held responsible for injuries, accidents, fatalities, or losses arising from unforeseen circumstances or events beyond the studio's reasonable control.

Acceptance

By confirming a booking, the client acknowledges and agrees to abide by all Stage 25 Studio Terms & Conditions.