Studio rules.

Studio Caffé — “Caffé Club” brand

1348 avenue de la Mer-Raymond Dugrand, 34000 Montpellier — 1st floor

Version v2 of 8 November 2026

These rules form part of your rental contract. They supplement the general terms and conditions of rental (the “Terms”). They apply to you and to everyone you bring: crew, talent, guests. You are responsible for their compliance.

Article 1 — Arrival

1.1. The team welcomes you on site at the start time of your time slot.

1.2. You cannot enter before the start time, unless the team agrees. A reset time is kept between two rentals.

1.3. Arriving late does not extend your time slot. Let the team know on +33 7 56 92 02 87 if you are running late.

1.4. Setting up is included in your time slot.

Article 2 — Check-in inspection

2.1. When you arrive, the team photographs the Studio and the equipment. The photos are time-stamped.

2.2. Report any anomaly immediately (mark, hole, missing or faulty equipment). You can take your own photos.

2.3. If you report nothing, the Studio is deemed handed over in good condition, unless proven otherwise.

Article 3 — Access and capacity

3.1. The Studio is on the 1st floor. Access is by stairs only. Plan for this for heavy equipment and for people with reduced mobility.

3.2. 10 people at most may be present at the same time, everyone included.

3.3. Parking, unloading area and tram access: see the “Prepare your session” page on caffeclub.fr.

Article 4 — The cyclorama

4.1. Never walk on the cove of the cyclorama (the curved part between the floor and the wall). It is the most fragile area.

4.2. On the cyclorama, wear shoes with protected soles (tape provided by the team) or socks. Unprotected street shoes are not allowed on the cyclorama.

4.3. No fixing is allowed on the cyclorama or the walls (nail, screw, drawing pin, staple, tape) without the team's agreement.

4.4. Do not paint the cyclorama and do not put any product on it that could stain it.

4.5. Heavy furniture, sets and props are lifted into place, never dragged. Protect their feet if necessary.

4.6. A hole or tear is charged according to the schedule in the Terms: a flat fee of €250 incl. VAT for a hole smaller than 5 cm, actual cost on quotation beyond that. Marks that require repainting are charged at actual cost, on quotation.

Article 5 — Equipment

5.1. The included equipment is described in the Terms. Use it for its intended purpose. Ask the team for a demonstration if needed.

5.2. Weigh down light stands and the boom arm with sandbags.

5.3. Do not change how the ceiling light panels are hung.

5.4. Do not take any equipment out of the Studio.

5.5. Report any damaged or faulty equipment immediately during your session. Do not try to repair it.

5.6. The equipment you bring remains your responsibility. The available electrical supply is limited: check with the team before bringing powerful lights.

Article 6 — Prohibitions

The following are prohibited throughout the Studio:

• smoke, fog or haze machines (they trigger the fire detection);
• glitter and confetti;
• paint, coloured powders and any messy product;
• water and liquids outside the coffee corner and the toilets (splashes, basins, misters);
• naked flames: candles, lighters, fireworks, smoke bombs;
• cigarettes, e-cigarettes and vaping;
• illegal substances;
• any dangerous object or product.

LED candles and electric flames are allowed. With the team's prior written agreement, a small amount of water or liquid (a glass, a spray bottle) may be used for a shot, on a waterproof protective cover that you provide, away from the cove of the cyclorama. Smoke machines and naked flames remain prohibited without exception.

Article 7 — Animals

7.1. Animals are allowed only on prior request, accepted in writing by the team.

7.2. They remain under the supervision and responsibility of their owner or handler.

7.3. Any damage or extra cleaning is charged according to the Terms.

Article 8 — Food and drinks

8.1. Food and drinks are consumed in the lounge only.

8.2. No food or drink on the cyclorama, unless the team agrees in advance for the needs of a shoot (food products, drinks), with floor protection.

8.3. Coffee is on the house. Please leave the coffee corner clean.

Article 9 — Noise and neighbours

9.1. The Studio is located at the Marché du Lez, close to other businesses. Keep the volume reasonable, including for music on set.

9.2. Keep quiet in the common areas and on the stairs.

Article 10 — Minors

10.1. Minors must be accompanied at all times by a responsible adult, who has custody of them during the session.

10.2. To photograph or film a minor, you must obtain the written authorisation of their legal representatives and, depending on their age and maturity, involve the minor in the decision.

10.3. If you have a child under 16 work for you (model, actor, video), you must hold the prior individual authorisation provided for by the French Labour Code.

10.4. The team may ask you for these authorisations before the session. Without them, the minor cannot be photographed or filmed.

10.5. No minor may be present during a shoot involving nudity (article 16.2 of the Terms).

Article 11 — Wi-Fi

11.1. Wi-Fi access is available. The code is given to you on site by the team.

11.2. Use it lawfully. Downloading or sharing unlawful content is prohibited.

Article 12 — Safety and evacuation

12.1. When you arrive, locate the emergency exits and the fire extinguishers. The team shows them to you.

12.2. Never block the emergency exits, the stairs or access to the fire extinguishers, including with equipment or cables.

12.3. In case of an alarm or fire: stop the session, evacuate by the stairs without delay and go to the assembly point shown on the building's signs or, failing that, to the area in front of the entrance of the Marché du Lez, away from the façade. Do not use water on electrical equipment.

12.4. Emergency numbers: 112 (emergencies), 18 (fire brigade), 15 (ambulance, SAMU).

12.5. Report any accident or incident to the team immediately.

Article 13 — Tidying, waste and departure

13.1. Tidying up is included in your time slot. At the end time, the Studio must be vacated.

13.2. Before leaving:

• put the equipment back in its place, stands folded and cables coiled;
• switch off the lights and the devices;
• remove your sets, props and tape;
• tidy the lounge, the make-up room and the coffee corner;
• sort your waste into the bins provided.

13.3. Take bulky waste away with you (boxes, sets, packaging).

13.4. A Studio returned dirty incurs the cleaning fee set out in the Terms (€80 incl. VAT).

13.5. Overtime is only possible if the next time slot allows it. Beyond a tolerance of 10 minutes, it is charged €41.67 excl. VAT (€50 incl. VAT) per half hour or part thereof, counted from the end time (article 11 of the Terms).

Article 14 — Check-out inspection and lost property

14.1. When you leave, the team photographs the Studio and the equipment again, in your presence if possible.

14.2. Any charges (cleaning, damage, equipment) are notified to you by email with the photos, before any charge is made, under the conditions of the Terms.

14.3. Lost property is kept for 30 days from the session. Perishable food is thrown away at the end of the day. Contact the team to collect it. After 30 days, unclaimed items are handed over to the town's lost property office or, if it does not accept them and they have no market value, given to a charity.

Article 15 — Breaches

15.1. In the event of a breach of these rules, the team may ask you to stop immediately.

15.2. In the event of a serious breach endangering people or the premises, the team may stop the session, under the conditions of article 16.4 of the Terms.

15.3. The resulting damage and costs are charged to you according to the Terms.

Contact: hello@caffeclub.fr — +33 7 56 92 02 87