1.1 Film and Video Productions
Separate cancellation terms apply to film and video productions:
Cancellation up to one month before the start of filming: 25% of the confirmed contract price.
Cancellation up to two weeks before the start of filming: 50% of the confirmed contract price.
Cancellation up to one week before the start of filming or later: 100% of the confirmed contract price.
1.2 Event Bookings
If the tenant cancels the contract before the start of the rental period without naming a replacement tenant who enters into the same contract under the same terms, the following proportionate rents are to be paid as compensation—offset against any expenses saved—provided that re-letting is not possible:
Cancellation up to three months before the start of the rental period: free of charge.
Cancellation up to two months before the start of the rental period: 50% of the confirmed contract price.
Cancellation up to one month before the start of the rental period: 100% of the confirmed contract price.
For the calculation of the cancellation periods, the same calendar date as the rental start date shall be taken as the reference point, counting back one or two months accordingly. The landlord will, however, make every effort to relet the rental property. The tenant may at any time provide evidence of a lesser loss. If the tenant ends the rental period early, they remain obligated to pay the full rental price. Cancellation or termination must be made in writing, and the date of receipt by the landlord is decisive.
The tenant is obliged, for event and function bookings, to take out liability and/or commercial liability insurance prior to the start of the rental period that fully covers the intended usage risk. The tenant confirms that they hold such insurance. Upon request, proof of this insurance must be provided to the landlord no later than the start of the rental period.
The tenant is entitled to use the following facilities during the rental period within the building’s opening hours: toilets and access corridors to reach the rented premises. The normal opening hours of the building are from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily. The agreed daily rental price refers to a maximum usage duration of 10 hours within these hours. Any usage beyond this must be agreed upon separately. Usage ends at the latest by midnight (24:00). For any use exceeding 10 hours, an additional charge of 10% of the agreed gross daily rental price (excluding special services) will be applied for each additional hour.
The rental property, including its furnishings and all other items located therein, must be handled with care. The tenant is required to ensure that any accompanying and/or visiting persons as well as any service providers engaged by the tenant exercise due care.
The tenant/event organizer shall designate a responsible event manager to the landlord. This person must familiarize themselves with the premises and their facilities prior to the start of the event. For this purpose, the landlord or a representative appointed by the landlord will provide an orientation to the premises and their facilities. Upon the landlord’s request, the event manager shall confirm this orientation in writing prior to the start of the event. The event manager is responsible for the safety of the event and for compliance with all applicable regulations. The event manager must be present throughout the entire event, including setup and dismantling, as well as during any rehearsals.
Upon taking possession of the rental property, the tenant must verify that it is in proper working order and in good condition. The rental property shall be deemed to have been accepted in flawless condition unless any defects are expressly reported at the time of handover.
The tenant is liable for any culpable damage to the rental property, furnishings, or other items located therein, as well as for any alterations or contamination caused by the tenant, their employees, contracted service providers, guests, or accompanying/visiting persons.
After the end of use, the tenant must return the rental areas, including walls, floors, and furnishings, in the condition in which they were received at handover. Any alterations, damage, or contamination must be reported to the landlord in writing without delay, remedied, and professionally repaired by the tenant.
The nature and scope of the repairs (in particular materials, workmanship, and schedule) must be agreed upon in writing with the landlord prior to the commencement of the work. Repair work may not be carried out without the landlord’s written consent, except in cases of imminent danger requiring immediate action to prevent damage.
If the repairs are not carried out in a timely manner, not performed professionally, or not in accordance with the written agreement, the landlord is entitled to arrange for the repairs themselves; all costs incurred shall be borne in full by the tenant.
If, due to a delay attributable to the tenant, the rental space cannot be re-rented or used as planned, the landlord may claim the resulting loss of rent as damages.
If permits are required for the event or if notification obligations exist, these must be obtained or fulfilled by the tenant.
The right to use the rental premises is granted exclusively to the tenant. Subletting or any other transfer of the premises to third parties is not permitted.
The exclusive lessees/operators of the catering services at Black Forest Studios, Kirchzarten, are the landlord’s approved catering partners. Additional catering partners are excluded unless explicitly approved by the landlord under a special agreement.
Any changes or additions to this contract must be made in writing. This also applies to any changes to this written form requirement clause. Should any individual provisions of this contract be or become ineffective or unenforceable, the effectiveness of the remaining provisions will not be affected. The ineffective or unenforceable provision will be replaced by a valid and enforceable provision that most closely aligns with the economic intent the parties aimed to achieve with the ineffective or unenforceable provision. The place of jurisdiction is Freiburg im Breisgau. This contract is governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, unless the tenant does not have a residence in Germany.
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