1) Applications
All new applications for hire of a studio or room (hereinafter called “the Hired Premises”) at Tomorrow’s Talent must be made by submitting the online booking form.
2) Hirer (disclosures)
The Hirer must be over 18 years of age and shall be the person who signs the application for hiring.
The Hirer shall be responsible for the payment of the fees due in respect of hiring and for the observance and performance in all respects of the conditions and stipulations herein contained.
The Hirer, whether an instructor or not, must hold a recent Enhanced Disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau if they are involved in regularly caring for, training, supervising or being in sole charge of clients who are under the age of 18 or vulnerable adults under the terms of section 115 of the Police Act 1997.
3) Hired Premises
The Hired Premises consist of the hire of the contracted studio(s) or room(s) for the time stipulated and encompasses a right of access to changing and cloakroom facilities, and to the common areas within the building. The common areas are defined as hallways, corridors and waiting room only.
4) Limitations on Hiring
Hiring is subject to availability at the time of booking. Tomorrow’s Talent reserves absolute discretion to accept or refuse a booking.
5) Time Limits for Hiring
Hire periods must include time for the set up and set down of studio(s) or rooms(s).
6) Payment
Hire fees are based on the current hire rates and each booking shall be quoted on an individual basis. Fees are exclusive of VAT. Tomorrow’s Talent reserves the right to vary hire rates.
The following payment terms apply:
- All bookings are required to be paid no later than 24 hours before the proposed hire. The payment must be received in time for the booking to be recognised as confirmed. Failure to pay will invalidate a booking.
- Regular Hirers may request credit facilities but until a credit account has been authorised, 100% payment is required in advance.
- Customers who have a credit account are required to pay any outstanding invoices within 14 days of the date of issue.
- The Hirer may pay with, and in addition to, the fees appropriate to the hiring, such amount by way of a deposit for damage as may be determined by Tomorrow’s Talent. In the event of damage occurring during hiring, this deposit, or a requisite part thereof, will be applied on account or in satisfaction, of any sum due from the Hirer. Any balance not so applied will be returned to the Hirer. This requirement is at the discretion of Tomorrow’s Talent.
- Special arrangements may be made for payment of a block booking.
7) The Hirer’s Personnel etc.
For certain bookings, the Hirer must submit to Tomorrow’s Talent at least 48 hours prior to the commencement of the hiring period, the names of the Hirer’s personnel and the number of attendees/guests. The Hirer cannot exceed Tomorrow’s Talent’s stated capacity limits for the hire of the premises.
The management reserves the right to cancel the booking where the numbers in attendance grossly exceed those notified, within the Health & Safety guidelines, defined for the studio.
8) Cleaning
The Hirer shall, at the expiration of the period of hiring, leave the premises in a clean and orderly state. If the premises are not left in such a state, Tomorrow’s Talent reserves the right to charge an additional sum, or to deduct such sums as are necessary from the deposit, if applicable, to have all such necessary cleaning carried out.
9) Care of the premises
No nails, tacks, screws, etc. shall be driven into the walls, floors, ceilings, furniture or fittings. All equipment, tables, chairs must be carried, and must not be dragged across the floors. Stilettos, pointed heels and dirty shoes/boots should be removed before entering the studio. Trainers with black soles must not be worn. No food or cups to be taken into the studios. Low tack/masking tape only may be used to mark out floors, (please ask at Reception).
10) Hirer’s Equipment
For all bookings, the Hirer must provide Tomorrow’s Talent with a list of equipment to be used in the studio and the relevant Portable Appliance Certificates (PAT), indicating proof of testing, at least 48 hours prior to the date of hiring. Hirers providing their own equipment should arrange their own separate insurance cover.
11) Sound Systems
Sound systems form part of the facilities, but the Hirer must specify at the time of booking if they are requested so that special instructions can be given. No equipment may be moved from their positions.
12) Car parking Facilities
There are three marked car parking bays at the front of the premises which may be used, if available. Alternative parking is available on the street outside.
13) Supervision of the premises
The Hirer shall during the term of the Hire abide by the Health & Safety Policy of Tomorrow’s Talent, including:
- Ensuring all doors giving access from the Hired Premises shall be kept unfastened and unobstructed and immediately available for exit while the Premises are in use and no obstruction shall be placed or allowed to remain in any corridor giving access to the Hired Premises.
- For all bookings, the Hirer shall provide such numbers and names of attendants and stewards as may in the opinion of Tomorrow’s Talent be necessary to secure the observance and performance of the foregoing clause of this condition.
- The Hirer shall sign-in at Reception upon arrival and sign-out on departure after ensuring that all persons on site for the purpose of the Hire have vacated the premises.
14) Liability
Under no circumstances will Tomorrow’s Talent make good or accept responsibility or liability in respect of any hiring or be responsible for:
- The efficient supervision of the Hired Premises including the effective control of children, the orderly and safe admission and departure of persons to and from the Hired Premises and the orderly and safe clearance of the Hired Premises in the case of emergency.
- Damage, theft or loss of any property, goods, articles or things whatsoever placed, deposited, brought into or left upon the premises either by the Hirer for his use or purpose or by any other person, or left with or deposit with any employee of Tomorrow’s Talent and the Hirer must indemnify and hold Tomorrow’s Talent and their servants and agents harmless in respect thereof.
- Any loss or damage howsoever caused to any vehicle parked in the marked bays or on the street outside.
- Any loss due to any breakdown of machinery, failure of the supply of electricity, leakage of water, fire, government restrictions or act of God which causes the premises to be temporarily closed or the hiring to be interrupted or cancelled.
The Hirer shall be liable for and shall indemnify Tomorrow’s Talent in respect of any loss, damage or injury which may be done or happen to the Hirer or any person or persons in his/her employ or any of the sub-contractors or by any other person or persons resorting to the premises by reason of the use of the Hired Premises by the Hirer. The Hirer will also be liable for any injury whatsoever sustained by a third party on Tomorrow’s Talent’s premises, which is caused by the Hirer, his/her agents, servants or guests.
15) Safeguarding Policy and procedures
Tomorrow’s Talent has a Policy and procedures on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. Acceptance of these Terms and Conditions of hire indicates an agreement to comply with our Safeguarding Policy and Procedures.
16) Cancellation
Tomorrow’s Talent may cancel any bookings if the hire contravenes any of the terms and conditions of hire herein stipulated.
17) Notice of Cancellation
Hirers should cancel bookings as soon as possible by email or in writing. Tomorrow’s Talent will apply cancellation charges per the following periods of notice:
- Where no prior notification is given, the full hire fee will be charged.
- Where less than 24 hours’ notice is given, 50% of the full hire fee will be charged.
- Where more than 24 hours’ notice is given, a full refund of the hire fee will be given (including deposit if applicable).