Studio Rental Agreement
- TERM AND TERMINATION
1.1 This Agreement is valid for the period agreed upon by the Customer.
1.2 The Customer shall submit a request for the renewal of this Agreement to Melodica one (1) week prior to the end of the agreed rental period.
1.3 Either party may terminate this agreement with thirty (30) days written notice.
1.4 Either party may terminate this Agreement, immediately by providing written notice if any party becomes bankrupt, enters liquidation, has a receiver appointed, or fails to fulfill its obligations.
- KEY TERMS AND SCOPE
2.1 Customer
2.1.1 The Customer will use the studio space for the agreed purpose/s with Melodica.
2.1.2 The Customer will only use the studio during the agreed days and times within the agreed period.
2.1.3 Should the Customer wish to propose alternative activities not covered by this Agreement, prior written approval must be obtained from Melodica.
2.1.4 The Customer will not offer any classes that are in competition with the classes offered by Melodica.
2.1.5 The Customer confirms that the studio will be used for legal, legitimate purposes and any government required approvals have already been taken.
2.1.6 The Customer will undertake all administration and management of Melodica classes without any input from Melodica.
2.1.7 The Customer will provide copies of the company Trade License and Emirates ID copy of the Trade License Owner to Melodica. [For Company]
2.1.8 The Customer will provide copies of Emirates ID to Melodica upon signing this agreement. [For Individual]
2.2 Second Party
2.2.1 Melodica will ensure that the studios are available and fit for use for all scheduled times booked and paid for by the Customer.
- CANCELLATION
3.1 The rental of studio space cannot be cancelled during the booked period.
3.2 Due to the high occupancy of the studios, rental times cannot be rescheduled.
3.3 If the Customer misses any schedules, the rental period is forfeited.
3.4 If the Customer is absent, the Customer is encouraged to find a substitute or an alternative to keep the ongoing operation of the studio for its intended purpose.
- STUDIO HOUSEKEEPING AND SECURITY
4.1 Smoking is not permitted inside the building.
4.2 Incense or flames of any sort are not allowed inside the building.
4.3 Any props or equipment brought into the studio by the Customer must not damage the floor.
4.4 Any damage caused by the Customer or their clients, collaborators, students, or guests during the scheduled studio time will be the full responsibility of Customer. This includes but is not limited to damage to the entryway, studio, back rooms, floors, windows, doors, walls, and ceilings.
4.5 Full payment for any damage must be made within one month of the damage occurring.
4.6 The Customer assumes responsibility for the studio space during each rental period.
4.7 The Customer will follow studio policies and guidelines and return the studio at the end of each rental period in a tidy condition ready for the next occupant.
4.8 All lights, air conditioners and electrical equipment must be turned off at the end of each rental period.
4.9 All waste and litter must be removed to the waste disposal at the end of each rental period.
4.10 The Customer must not leave any equipment, costumes, props or personal belongings in the studio, hallway, or back room. Melodica will not be held responsible for any items left by the Customer, its clients, collaborators, students, or guests.
4.11 Music used to accompany the Customer’s activities must not be so loud so as to disturb Melodica employees or other tenants in the various Melodica locations or Melodica clients taking lessons on the premises.
4.12 The Customer point of contact will be the Melodica Head of Dance. No arrangements can be made directly with any other Melodica personnel.
- MARKETING
5.1 The Customer will not leave any advertising, marketing, or promotional materials in Melodica branches.
5.2 The Customer will not undertake any direct marketing or make any overtures to Melodica clients on the Melodica premises that the Customer is renting.
- PAYMENT
6.1 All Melodica studio space is rented at a flat rate of one-hundred and fifty (AED150/-) per hour (VAT exclusive).
6.2 The Customer will pay for the agreed studio rental dates and times in advance.
6.3 Payment of the studio rental is not dependent on the number of individuals utilizing it; the rate will remain consistent irrespective of the number of people using the studio.
6.4 The Customer will pay monthly/quarterly in advance of the rental for the Term.
- CUSTOMER LIABILITY
7.1 The Customer assumes all liability for any injury to any person they bring to the studio.
- EMERGENCIES
8.1 If an urgent issue arises that might compromise the structure or safety of the studio or any person, the Customer will contact Melodica reception staff immediately. For fire and emergencies, please call 999.
- CONFIDENTIALITY
9.1 The terms contained herein are confidential to the parties. Each party undertakes that it shall not disclose to any person any confidential information which is disclosed by the other party except to its employees, representatives, or advisers on a “need to know” basis. For the purpose of this Agreement, confidential information shall mean any information which concerns the business, affairs, customers, clients, suppliers or associates of a party which are expressly identified by that party as being confidential or information that is not in the public domain. No party shall use the other party’s confidential information for any purpose other than the scope and purpose of the Agreement.
- FORCE MAJEURE
Force Majeure are contingencies caused by neither of the parties and which are unforeseeable at the time of concluding the services, they are uncontrollable and render the further performance of the contractual obligations impossible and beyond the control of the inflicted party. Force Majeure is considered a natural disaster, act or threatened act of terrorism, acts of war, civil unrest, work stoppages or any other conditions beyond the reasonable control of the relevant party without being limited thereto.
- GENERAL
11.1 This Agreement shall be binding upon all parties, respective successors, and assignees provided that Melodica shall not assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the Customer. If at any time any part of this Agreement proves to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable in any respect under the Laws and Regulations in force in the UAE, the legality, validity of enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.
11.2 Both parties shall implement this Agreement in good faith, in accordance with its stipulations and in accordance with generally accepted international legal principles governing such agreements and obligations there under.
- AMMENDMENTS
12.1 Any provisions in this Agreement may only be extended, altered, or otherwise modified by the mutual written consent of both parties, signed by the authorised signatory.
- RESTRICTIVE COVENANT
13.1 During the term of this Agreement or any extension thereof if agreed between the parties and for a period of twenty-four (24) months after the termination of this Agreement neither party will directly nor indirectly solicit business from the other party.
13.2 During the term of this Agreement and for twenty-four (24) months after the termination of this Agreement both parties shall not directly or indirectly solicit any employee, subcontractor, or consultant of the other party for employment elsewhere.
- GOVERNING LAWS
This Agreement shall be governed by the Laws of Dubai and the United Arab Emirates. Any dispute pertaining or related to the interpretation, execution or termination of this Agreement shall be referred to Dubai Courts.