TERMS AND CONDITIONS

By booking with Kingsize, you are working within a professional production environment.

These terms ensure shoots run smoothly and fairly for everyone.

1. Definitions

Kingsize = Kingsize Studios Limited

Customer = the person or entity hiring equipment, studio, personnel, or services

Hire = any use, including testing, borrowing, discounted or free use

Equipment = all items hired, including accessories, tools, cases, vehicles

Studio = any studio or working space at Kingsize

Personnel = any staff or contractors engaged by Kingsize

Goods = any items sold

Services = any services provided

Lost = lost, stolen, or missing

Damaged = damaged or destroyed, including cosmetic damage

Credit Account = account approved under clause 13

PPSA = Personal Property Securities Act 1999

2. General Terms

All business is conducted under these terms.

These terms override any others unless agreed in writing.

By booking or hiring, you accept these terms.

Terms cannot be altered without written agreement.

Failure to enforce a clause does not waive future enforcement.

All prices exclude GST unless stated.

3. Pricing and Payment

If no price is stated, current Kingsize rates apply.

Prices may change due to cost or exchange rate increases.

Payment terms:

• Non-credit clients: payment on confirmation or collection
• Credit clients: payment due by the 20th of the following month

Deposits may be required:

• non-refundable deposit to confirm booking
• refundable security deposit

Large bookings (over $5,000) may require:

• 50% deposit
• or full coverage of external costs

International clients may require full prepayment.

Credit accounts are only available to approved companies.

Quotes are valid for 30 days but may change.

4. Booking and Cancellations

A booking is confirmed once verbal or written approval is received.

Bookings must include setup and pack-down within booked time.

Overtime rates apply if exceeded.

Cancellation policy:

• cancellation fees may apply
• within 72 hours: up to 50% charge

Kingsize may charge cancellation at its discretion.

5. Use of Equipment and Studio

You may not re-hire or transfer use without permission.

Equipment must be used by competent persons.

No unauthorised repairs or interference.

All legal and safety regulations must be followed.

You must advise location and usage of equipment.

No hazardous use without prior approval.

6. Equipment Responsibility

You accept equipment in good working condition.

You must:

• check all gear before use
• ensure suitability for your shoot

Kingsize is not responsible for:

• incomplete kits not checked
• equipment performance
• data loss or recording failure

You are responsible from:

• time of collection
• until return is accepted by Kingsize

7. Returns and Condition

Return all items:

• complete
• clean
• properly packed

Late or missing items incur charges.

Acceptance on return does not confirm condition.

Post-hire checks determine final condition.

8. Insurance and Liability

Kingsize may insure equipment but is not obligated to.

You are responsible for:

• equipment
• personal property
• liability

Insurance excess:

• standard: $1,500 + GST
• high-risk (water, overseas, etc): $5,000 + GST

Payable within 7 days of a claim.

If using your own insurance:

• must be approved
• must include Kingsize as interested party

9. Loss and Damage

You are responsible for equipment from the time of collection until it is returned and accepted by Kingsize.

If equipment is lost or damaged

• damaged equipment must be returned to Kingsize immediately
• all loss or damage must be reported as soon as possible

The Customer is responsible for all associated costs, including:

• inspection and assessment
• repair costs
• full replacement cost (if required)
• freight and logistics
• third-party advice or reporting
• preparation of claims and documentation

Replacement and repair

Kingsize will determine, at its sole discretion:

• whether equipment is repaired or replaced
• who carries out the repair
• whether a monetary settlement is accepted

Lost equipment will be deemed unrecoverable after 14 days.

Ongoing hire charges

Hire charges continue until the equipment is repaired or replaced.

This is capped at:

• up to 13 weeks from the date of loss or damage
• or up to 4 weeks if Kingsize elects not to replace the equipment

10. Operational Charges

Additional charges may apply for:

• dirty returns
• improper packing
• inspection or disassembly

Replacement gear is charged at full rates.

11. Limitations of Liability

Kingsize is not liable for:

• consequential loss
• failure of equipment
• delays

You accept all goods and services at your own risk.

12. Ownership and Security

Goods remain property of Kingsize until fully paid.

Kingsize holds a PPSA security interest.

Kingsize may repossess goods if terms are breached.

13. Default and Recovery

If you default:

• Kingsize may terminate hire immediately
• repossess equipment without notice
• recover all costs

Interest may be charged on overdue payments.

You are liable for legal and recovery costs.

14. General Rights

Kingsize may:

• refuse bookings or credit
• request background or credit checks
• apply payments at its discretion

You may not:

• assign or transfer agreements
• pledge or encumber equipment

15. Studio Rules

During studio use:

• maintain public liability insurance
• avoid nuisance or disturbance
• no smoking
• keep noise reasonable
• protect all equipment and property
• follow health and safety laws

You must:

• remove all materials and rubbish
• return studio to original condition
• avoid intoxication or unsafe behaviour
• ensure minors have proper consent

16. Breakages, Losses, and Damage

You are responsible for all damage or loss during use.

Kingsize is not liable for:

• damage to your materials
• loss of profit or production failure

No alterations to studio without approval.

All breach-related costs must be paid.

Any issues must be reported immediately.