Playground Production's Policies, Terms, & Conditions

Please note, all clients: 

  • We require a copy of renter’s license or ID at the time rental is accessed.
  • Renters are under video surveillance at all times. 

General Policies for All Rentals

Cancellation/No Show/Tardy Policy
Equipment Policy
Door Access Code Policy
Vistor/Guest Policy
Penalty & Cleaning Fees Policy
Food, Drink, MISC Policy

Additional Rental Policies

Recording Policy
Rehearsal Policy
Venue/Event Policy
Recording Facility Rental Policy

Cancellation/No Show/Tardy Policy

  • If you cancel within 24 hours of your initial booking you will receive a full refund if requested
  • With 48 hours notice, we will give you one opportunity to reschedule. You must reschedule no later than 2 weeks from your original date.
  • Day of cancellations will not receive any refunds or be able to reschedule. 
    • You must call or text us to cancel or reschedule. Email requests will not be honored.
    • If you don’t receive a text response or call back within two hours, you must follow-up with us to make sure your request has been received. 
  • You will be considered and treated as a no-show if you do not adhere to these conditions. 
  • No shows will not receive any refunds and will lose their rental.
  • Every minute late is time lost. If you stay over your scheduled end time without paying for extended time, you will may be at rish of be reported as trepassing.

Equipment Policy

  • If any negligent damage occurs or items are stolen or missing during the time Renter is inside the studio, Renter is responsible to repair/replace damaged, missing or stolen equipment.
    • All equipment in studio is inspected before and after every rental. If any damage or theft is suspected, we have 24/7 surveillance cameras and will refer to video when necessary. 
  • Equipment includes:
    • Orange Rm: Allen & Heath Mix Wiz3 mixer, 2 guitar amps, bass amp, 5-pc drum kit & cymbals, 2 pro monitor wedges, DI boxes, microphones, stands and cables
    • Blue Rm: Allen & Heath Qu 24 mixer, guitar amp, 7-pc drum kit & cymbals, 2 speakers, DI boxes, midi controller, sound module, microphones, stands and cables
    • Other: Chairs, tables, projector, projector screen, or any other furnishings/items in the studio
  • Do not use music stands as tables. Only use them to hold notes, sheet music, etc. If you damage a music stand by misusing it, you are responsible to replace it. If any damage occurs to any of your personal property due to misuse of a music stand, PPS holds no liability. Additional tables are located in the garage for you to use if you need a table.
  • Equipment must be turned off after usage.
  • UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE YOU TO USE ANY EQUIPMENT THAT YOU ARE NOT RENTING OR DO NOT HAVE PERMISSION TO USE, this includes moving equipment from one rehearsal space to another.
  • NO EQUIPMENT STORAGE
    • We do not offer storage space for any personal instruments or equipment. If any personal property or equipment is left in the space, we will attempt to contact you so you can retrieve your items. If any items are not retrieved in a reasonable time, we will dispose of the items as we see fit.
    • Please call to inquire about short-term storage options if you plan on renting for 2 or more consecutive days.

Door Access Code Policy

  • All renters will be given a 4-digit code to gain entry for rental.
  • Renter is only authorized to enter the studio when they have scheduled and purchased a rental. Renter is only permitted to be in the studio for the amount of rental hours scheduled.
  • Any unauthorized entry or any client that remains in studio after allotted rental time will be reported to authorities as trespassing.
  • Renter will not give any other party the code. If Renter suspects someone obtained/used code, PPS must be contacted immediately by phone.

  • If immediate assistance is needed for a non-emergency, please call or text 317-678-7529.
    For an emergency, please call 911.

Visitor/Guest Policy

  • Only Renter and those associated with rentals are permitted inside the studio during your rental time. Do not bring guests (friends, family, spouse, etc.)

This does not apply to Venue rentals. See those sections below for more details.

Food, Drink, & Other Policies

  • No alcoholic beverages/illegal substances are to be brought onto premises, used by, or sold by clients or their guests.
    • Use alcoholic beverages at your own risk. If any damage is caused to equipment by food or drink, you are responsible for repairing/replacing damaged equipment. If you become too impaired by alcohol or you cause any disruptions due to impairment, you will be asked to leave and no refunds will be given. 
    • No illegal substances are allowed on premises and smoking/vaping is not permitted inside the studio.
  • WiFi info will be provided to eligible clients in booking confirmation email.
  • PPS will not be held responsible for any items left after a rental.

Recording Policy

In addition to all of the general policies, the following policies also apply (except when noted):

Please arrive 30 minutes prior to start time for setup and soundcheck.

PAYMENTS

  • Online bookings / credit card payments: 3 DAYS NOTICE IS REQUIRED TO BOOK A RECORDING.
  • Clients paying with cash: IF YOU ARE MAKING A CASH DEPOSIT PAYMENT, PAYMENT MUST BE MADE DURING OUR OFFICE HOURS AT LEAST 7 DAYS PRIOR TO YOUR SESSION, AN APPOINTMENT IS REQUIRED TO PAY DEPOSIT. 

All clients/payment types:

  • Half of the total is due immediately as deposit. Balance is due the day of recording, prior to scheduled start time. If payment is not received on arrival, Client will lose session and deposit.
  • Please try to avoid overbooking, as we will only refund any paid time 2 hours or under. Also, unused time 2 hours or under can be applied towards our mastering services if client chooses.

RELEASE POLICY

  • Recorded tracks will be released when and if full balance is paid.
  • Mastered tracks or mixes will be released as client has paid for them per our mastering rates.

BREAKS

  • Engineer is entitled to a 15 minute break for every 2 hours worked and a 1 hour break for every 4 hours worked. Client is not charged for these break times.
  • The clock does not stop for smoke breaks or other interruptions.

Recording Facility Rental Policy

In addition to all of the general policies, the following policies also apply (except when noted):

FIRST TIME RENTERS

  • Please arrive 20 minutes prior to your start time to complete paperwork and to receive your access code. Access codes are issued to clients that intend to return for rehearsals.
  • If you arrive more than 30 minutes late without calling, you will lose your rehearsal rental with no refunds because our studio is not staffed after hours.
  • Wi-Fi available. You will receive the network/password information in your booking confirmation email.

EQUIPMENT

  • Equipment included:
    • Microphones (Shure, Sontronics, Blue, Audio-Technica, Audix)
    • Drums, Cymbals, & Hardware (Gretsch Catalina Maple 7-pc, PDP Custom Maple 5-pc, Anatolian & Soultone Cymbals, Gibraltar & Pearl Hardware)
    • Sound Reinforcement (Allen & Heath Qu Series & MixWizard, Audient Mic Pres, Patchbay, Antelope Orion 32)
    • Guitar Amps (Crate VC-50H Tube Guitar Head with 2×10” cabinet & Boss Katana 100 watt guitar amp)
    • Renter must supply their own laptops & recording system to plug into patch bay.
  • If any negligent damage occurs or items are stolen or missing during the time Renter is inside the studio, Renter is responsible to repair/replace damaged, missing or stolen equipment.
    • All equipment in studio is inspected before and after every rental. If any damage or theft is suspected, we have 24/7 surveillance cameras and will refer to video when necessary. 
  • UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE YOU TO USE ANY EQUIPMENT THAT YOU ARE NOT RENTING OR DO NOT HAVE PERMISSION TO USE.
    •  Control room/office is shared with a graphic/website designer. Rental is not permitted to use that workstation or any equipment affiliated with that workstation.

Rehearsal Rental Policy

In addition to all of the general policies, the following policies also apply:

FIRST TIME RENTER INFORMATION

  • You may arrive and enter promptly at your scheduled start time.
  • Staff will not be present, so it your responsibility to set up and operate the backline equipment.
  • If you need the assistance of a sound engineer, you must CALL TO BOOK YOUR REHEARSAL. IF YOU DO NOT CALL TO BOOK A REHEARSAL WITH ENGINEER, AN ENGINEER WILL NOT BE PRESENT.
  • Wi-Fi available. You will receive the network/password information in your booking confirmation email.

IMPORTANT INFO ABOUT OUR SELF-SERVE STUDIO

  • We are a self serve, Airbnb style studio. Engineers/staff are only on site if you CALL AND BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT OVER THE PHONE.
  • You are responsible for entering/exiting the studio with a code, setting up your rehearsal room to your needs, etc.
  • DO NOT open the door for anyone. Clients will enter with their codes.
  • Keep the doors locked AT ALL TIMES while you are rehearsing.
  • You may enter the studio at your scheduled start time and must be out of the room and studio at your scheduled end time.
  • If you need any assistance from an engineer during your rehearsal or you need a one-time in-depth training session on how to operate the console/mixer, you must call to schedule.

EQUIPMENT USAGE

  • Please put all equipment back as you found it. If rehearsal client is using the drum kit and cymbals, it is Renter’s responsibility to set up and put away equipment

SAME DAY REHEARSALS

  • Same day rehearsals are available.
  • Same day rehearsals with less than 2 hours booking notice will be charged $40 per hour for the Orange Room and $60 per hour for the Blue Room.
  • No refunds for same day cancellations/no shows. Same day bookings cannot be rescheduled.

RESCHEDULING

  • In addition to the terms of our cancellation/rescheduling policy, returning rehearsal clients will be allowed 1 opportunity to reschedule in a rolling 30 day time period.

Venue/Event Rental Policy

In addition to all of the general policies, the following policies also apply (except when noted):

FOOD, DRINK, CLEANUP

  • No alcoholic beverages are to be brought onto premises or sold by clients or their guests. No illegal substances are allowed on premises and smoking/vaping is not permitted inside the studio.
  • If serving food or non-alcoholic beverages, disposable table/server ware must be provided by client.
  • If a cash bar is in operation during rental, Renter is not entitled to any portion of alcohol sales, nor may Renter sell/serve alcohol.
  • Renter is expected to return the areas used to prior state of cleanliness. Please use trash/recycle receptacles in the front entry area. Excess messes will result in a minimum $175 cleaning fee and any item removal will result in a $125 per item fee.

OTHER

  • Venue Rentals are permitted to be open to the public.
  • No public WiFi. Password will only be provided to renter if required for payment transactions (Square, Stripe, etc), or if Renter requires internet access to operate an aspect of event.
  • Nails, pins, wire or tape may not be used to supply decorations to any building surfaces.
  • Smoke effects, explosives or pyrotechnics are not permitted inside or outside building. Only flameless candles are permitted inside the studio.
  • Use of confetti and glitter are not permitted on PPS premises.
  • PPS will not be held responsible for any items left after a rental.
5529 Bonna Ave Indianapolis
info@playgroundindy.com
317-678-7529