We are excited to have you join us!
Please read these terms and services carefully before attending the event/workshop.
By attending an event, workshop or other experience at MI Studio, you agree to follow all rules and regulations.
Failure to comply with these rules may result in expulsion from the event without refund.
General Information:
- Michigan Studio Space, LLC reserves the right to refuse entry to any person or remove any person from the event for any reason, including but not limited to: disruptive behavior, intoxication, or violation of event policies.
- All attendees must present a valid ticket or proof of registration to enter the event. Refunds will not be provided for any reason.
- Attendees are responsible for their own belongings and is not liable for any lost or stolen items.
- By attending, you consent to being photographed or recorded for promotional purposes.
- Notice of surveillance thought the building.
- Respect the space as if it was personally yours.
- No Smoking or Illegal Drugs Allowed!
- Studio does not supply alcoholic beverages and does not have a liquor license. Renter hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Studio, pursuant to the same terms as found in the below indemnification paragraph from any harm, damages, claims, injury, incidents, or claims as a result of the use of alcoholic beverages by Renter or their assigns, invitees, agents, clients, customers, employees, vendors, or persons who have a relationship to Renter of any kind, Renter further agrees that any consumption of alcoholic beverages shall be pursuant to the proper sale, distribution, age and consumption laws currently in place in the State of Michigan.
- Must wear shoes!
- Keep eyes on children at all times. Space has many items that need to be handled with care.
- To keep the Studio and the space in business and help word of mouth, please tag and share the amazing things you create and use the space for. We will re-share and engage as much as possible as well :).
- Be sure to communicate with the studio manager if the space is too cold or too hot for comfort. The temperature is auto controlled and can be adjusted.
- Handle all furniture, props, set ups and all things inside the studio with care. Should any damage occur to items in the space, or the space itself, Renter may be charged for any broken or stolen items.
- Michigan Studio Space, LLC is not liable for acts out of its control that affects the ability of the studio to host an event, such as event canceled due to low enrollment, Instructor illness, building equipment failures, power outages, weather, emergencies, or other “Acts of God”. In such cases, Michigan Studio Space, LLC will offer alternative credit to future workshops/events and in some cases a refund will be considered.
Accessibility Information:
- Until a private studio entrance to the space is established, All will be instructed to use the front door of the building with pin code to enter. PASS THROUGH THIS SPACE
- During the beginning stages of set up and consistent “Phase” openings and when completed. Please understand that some areas are still under construction or pending set up and ARE OFF LIMITS. Those areas will be marked and any damage caused by attendee in use of those off limits spaces shall be charged to Model in the form of actual repair or replacement costs at the discretion of Studio.
- Our event space is located on the second floor and unfortunately, we do not have a lift. We understand that this may present a challenge for some attendees, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you require assistance or accommodations, please contact us in advance and we will do our best to assist you.
Sexual Conduct:
No sexual conduct/ pornographic content shall be photographed or recorded at MI STUIO SPACE. Â Creators will work within artistic freedom and expression within these sessions/events/workshops. Any content created at MI Studio Space can can be seen as Obscene will not be allowed. Â However,
Owner of MI Studio Space, LLC reserves, in her sole discretion, to determine the definition of pornographic material and will not condone the recording of photograph/ video or such material. Owner is mostly okay with implied material but NEVER a sexual act. Any attempt to force or harass any event goers to photograph scenes despite refusal shall result in the ending of said event without any refund or any final images/ product delivered regardless of the time length of the session to that point or purchased tickets.
752.364 “Sexual conduct” defined.
Sec. 4.
(1) “Sexual conduct” means 1 or more of the following:
(a) Representations or descriptions of ultimate sexual acts, normal or perverted, actual or simulated.
(b) Representations or descriptions of masturbation, excretory functions, or a lewd exhibition of the genitals.
(2) “Simulated” means the explicit depiction or description of any of the types of conduct set forth in the definition of sexual conduct under subsection (1), which creates the appearance of such conduct.
(3) “Ultimate sexual acts” means sexual intercourse, fellatio, cunnilingus, anal intercourse, or any other intrusion, however slight, of any part of a person’s body or of any object into the genital or anal openings of another person’s body, or depictions or descriptions of sexual bestiality, sadomasochism, masturbation, or excretory functions.
752.362 Definitions; C to O.
(5) “Obscene” means any material that meets all of the following criteria:
(a) The average individual, applying contemporary community standards, would find the material, taken as a whole, appeals to the prurient interest.
(b) The reasonable person would find the material, taken as a whole, lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value.
(c) The material depicts or describes sexual conduct in a patently offensive way.
Any attempt to harass, solicit, or compel photographer/model/creative or others attending events sexually shall result in the ending of said session/event/workshop without any refund or any final image/s product delivered regardless of the time length of the session/event/workshop and will be told to leave.
Model understands and agrees that ALL images produced from this session/workshop/event can be shared freely on any platforms by all creators. Photographers/ Studio/ Artists/ Vendors/Content creators or other are not required to share any photos with others, Especially photographers that paid to participate  in event/workshop/session. Verbal agreements & studio event offers with be discussed separate from this contract.
Models agree that they will not edit/change or alter files/photos that any photographers share with model. Everyone will follow all laws in regards to intellectual property rights. Be sure to find out intellectual property owner sharing/tagging and distribution preferences before any content is used. Â All creatives involved in event/workshop/session when intellectual property is used will credit each creative involved per creatives preference. Use aliases when applicable.
For any events that state Boudoir or any form of nudity or adult content a Photo ID will be required with ticket purchase. Be sure to bring your ID to the event as well.
With a purchase of a ticket you verify that you are at least 18 years of age AND graduated/ are not of  High School Grade Age.
A copy of Driver’s License, State ID or other proof of age identification is required.
Indemnification
Model hereby agrees to hold harmless and defendant and indemnify Studio from any damage caused to the property or persons that are assigns, invitees, agents, clients, customers, vendors, employees, or have a relationship to Model of any kind that are with Model during studio time. Upon expiration of the booking/booked time,  Model has no legal right to use or occupy the space and Model and their assigns, invitees, agents, clients, customers, vendors, employees, or persons who have a relationship to Model of any kind shall be considered as trespassing. Should any legal action occur based on injury or damage to Model or their assigns, invitees, agents, clients, customers, vendors, employees, or persons who have a relationship to Model of any kind, Model agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Studio from any losses, costs, liabilities, claims, damages, and expenses of every kind as incurred as a result of Model’s use of the Studio. Model also agrees that they will carry liability insurance for themselves or their business to provide and assist with the coverage in this section.
Waiver of Liability
Use of Studio space and any accompanying parking or amenities and equipment is at Model’s risk. Model hereby agrees that Company will not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damage, injury or loss to Model, their assigns, invitees, agents, clients, customers, vendors, employees, or persons who have a relationship to Model of any kind or their respective possessions while using the Studio or any amenities. Studio recommends that model carries own liability insurance.
Act of God
Michigan Studio Space, LLC is not liable for acts out of its control that affects the renters ability to use the space, such as building equipment failures, power outages, weather, emergencies, or other “Acts of God”. In such cases, Michigan Studio Space, LLC will refund the payment in full for the date/time reserved during the incident if monies were exchanged.Â
Severability
The invalidity or un-enforceability of any particular provision of this contract shall not affect the other provisions, and this contract shall be construed in all respects as if such invalid or unenforceable provisions were omitted.
Law and Jurisdiction
Photographer and Client(s) hereby agree that this agreement was signed in the State of Michigan and that the laws of the State of Michigan will govern any dispute arising from this contract. Any dispute regarding the terms and conditions herein, or dispute arising from the session itself, shall be brought in the applicable state or federal courts of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, and the Photographer and Client(s) hereby submit to the personal jurisdiction of those courts. Â
Entire Agreement
This constitutes the entire agreement of the parties and may not be amended or modified without written agreement of the parties.
By attending this event, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these terms and services. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us before the event.
