This form acknowledges the studio hire terms and conditions between Showbiz Christchurch (referred to as Christchurch Operatic Inc – COI)  and The Hirer.

Hire rates and timings will be confirmed via email confirmation.

IT IS AGREED:-

1.              COI agrees to hire to The Hirer and The Hirer agrees to hire from COI studio or studios as specified in the email confirmation.

2.              (a)             The Hirer shall pay to COI a hireage fee ("The Fee") as specified in the email confirmation.

                 (b)             The Fee shall be paid by The Hirer in full without deduction within thirty days of receipt by The Hirer of COI's invoice or as agreed by both parties.

(c)             Should The Hirer fail to pay the balance of The Fee within the time stipulated in clause 2(b) above, COI shall be entitled to charge The Hirer an additional 10% per annum (calculated daily) on the balance.

3.              (a)             No alterations/additions shall be made by The Hirer to any part of The Studios without the prior written authority from COI.   If this condition is not met by The Hirer, COI reserves the right to charge The Hirer for any labour and materials required to effect restoration to the Studio.

(b)             In the case of damage to The Studios, The Hirer shall not carry out repairs before informing COI of the damage and allowing COI to inspect The Studio

                 (c)             Premises must be left in a clean and tidy condition after the hire.

4.              In the event of loss of or damage to The Studios or premises, COI reserves the right to charge The Hirer restoration or replacement costs which are not covered by insurance.

5               (a)             The Hirer shall not do, or cause to be done, anything which may render void COI's insurance and in such case The Hirer agrees to indemnify COI for any loss suffered by COI.

(b)             COI is not responsible for any damage or injury to any other property or person caused by the proper or improper use of The Studios or premises or by malfunction of The Studios, and, in the case of such damage or injury, The Hirer agrees to indemnify COI accordingly.

(c)         Use of smoke, haze or live flame is prohibited.

6.              (a)       Usage of the Green Room, toilet facilities and kitchen is allowed.  Hirer to provide own tea, coffee, milk etc.

(b)       The Hirer is responsible to ensure its people do not enter the props storage room and wardrobe department.

(c)             Hirer is responsible for providing their own First Aid facilities. Emergency Defribulator is available for use in emergencies, located by the office door.

7.              (a)      COI swipe card, card lock box code and gate code are to be stored in a secure place at all times by your nominated  representative(s), and any loss of the swipe card must be reported immediately.

(b)             Swipe card, card lock box code and gate code are not to be passed on to any other parties other than your nominated Representative(s).

8.              The Hirer shall not sub-hire or allow the use of the Studios by other parties.

9.              Any proposed alteration in hours, days or times must be presented to COI for approval 7 days in advance of the change being implemented.

10.            Both parties are required to give 2 weeks notice of termination of this hire agreement.

11.            In the event of  Government imposed requirements relating to virus transmission,  the Hirer must present COI with a comprehensive plan to mitigate the risk of virus transmission. This plan must align with any current Alert Level imposed by the New Zealand Government.

12.            Only 3 parking spaces may be used as these are also required by Showbiz staff and other hirers. Please advise all participants that they must find alternative parking.