Rules of Use

• Adhere to all company postings within the DIY Space. 

• Be considerate and respectful of others using the facilities during the same scheduled time.

• Do not turn on working lights or use phones in the darkroom without checking with others.

• The darkroom emergency exit is to be used for emergency situations only.

• No smoking whatsoever is allowed in the building or within 20 feet of any entrance, this includes cigarettes, vaping, and marijuana. 

• No alcoholic beverages are allowed in the DIY Space.

• Music/voices are to be kept at reasonable levels as there are residential apartments directly above. Use headphones if you want to listen to your own music, podcasts, etc.

• Only use the equipment and DIY station that was booked, unless otherwise permitted by staff.

• You must be eighteen years of age or older to use the DIY space, or sixteen with supervision and written permission from parent/guardian.

• One guest is permitted per customer in the DIY Development Lab if space allows, subject to staff approval. No guests are permitted in the DIY Darkroom.

Safety Regulations

• Behave with safety in mind. Take all reasonable precautions to prevent accidents or harm to self, others, or facilities. 

• Close-toed shoes are required when in DIY space.

• Do not use the DIY spaces when ill- please call ahead to reschedule.

• Always wear nitrile gloves when handling chemicals.

• Dispose of all chemicals safely and properly, in accordance with staff instructions.

• Before first use of DIY Space, familiarize yourself with the emergency procedures, exits, and nearest eyewash station.

• Report accidents or unsafe conditions to staff immediately.

Prerequisites for Use

The customer is expected to have an understanding of the film development and/or printing process prior to rental of DIY Space. For our safety and customer safety, we will not book customers to use the DIY Space who do not have sufficient knowledge and experience to use facilities and equipment competently and without supervision. This is a Do-It-Yourself Space - staff is onsite for minor troubleshooting and assistance but will not assist the customer with completing their film processing or printing.

Safelight Labs Workshop or proof of experience is required prior to making a reservation. We will decline reservations at our discretion if we do not feel the customer has necessary skills and knowledge.

First time customers to the DIY Space will be given a brief safety and facilities introduction. This will be included in the time reserved by the customer. 

Rental Period

The customer will be charged for all time used in the DIY Space (including darkroom, development station, scanning station. etc.), from the beginning of reservation time to when the customer ceases operation of DIY equipment and leaves the space. Reservation time includes all set up and clean up. DIY Space must be cleaned and vacated by the end of the rental period. No prior drop-off and/or pick-up of negatives, prints, etc. are permitted unless negotiated prior to the rental period. Customers who do not vacate the DIY Space at the designated time will be subject to additional fees:

5-15 minutes past check out time - Minimum of $10 fee

16-30 minutes past check out time - Minimum of $20 fee

Additional time may be added to the rental period at the standard rate at the discretion of staff, if space is available, and if requested prior to the end of the original rental period.

Check out

At check out, notify staff that you have left and remove all personal belongings. 

The customer is expected to leave the DIY Space, adjacent grounds, and all equipment in the condition it was found. Any items brought in by the customer must be removed at the end of the rental period. All trash must be gathered and placed in designated bins. Large trash items that do not fit in designated bins should be taken with the customer for disposal elsewhere.

The customer is responsible for returning borrowed locker keys to staff upon check out. Unreturned or lost keys are subject to a $20 fee for replacement.

The customer will be charged for any damages to equipment or required cleaning resulting from use. Please notify staff immediately of any damaged or malfunctioning equipment.

Chemical Use and Disposal

Chemicals brought in by the customer must be checked in by staff prior to use in the DIY Space. The customer is responsible for storage and removal of used chemistry at the end of their rental period.

Chemicals supplied by CESL Corp. must be stored or disposed of properly, safely, and in accordance with staff instruction. 

Any customer found disposing of chemicals improperly (eg. down drains, in trash bins, etc.) will be subject to fines for the cost of cleanup and barred from future use of facilities without refund of any prepayments/memberships. 

Cancelation

Cancelations with 24 hours+ notice will be issued a full refund of all rental charges.

Cancelations with 12-24 hours notice will be issued a 50% refund of rental charges.

Cancelations with less than 12 hours notice and no shows will not be provided a refund of any charges.

Customers with 3 no shows will be suspended from making reservations for 90 days. This includes monthly and annual membership customers.

Rescheduling

Rescheduling is permitted at no cost up to 12 hours in advance at management discretion. Rescheduling with less than 12 hours notice, may incur charges up to the full cost of the rental charge. Please contact us directly to reschedule your reservation. We can be reached at 619-640-5300 or info@safelightlabs.com.

There may be instances when CESL Corp. must alter, reschedule, or cancel a customer reservation. This can be due to staff emergencies, facilities issues, safety concerns, or other unforeseen circumstances. If this occurs, staff will notify the customer as soon as possible and arrange to reschedule at the soonest possible date. If rescheduling is not possible for the customer within 1 month of the canceled reservation, CESL Corp. can provide the customer with a refund and cancel their reservation.

Membership

Customers may opt to pay for a DIY Space Membership. Memberships can be purchased on a monthly or annual basis. 

Members receive the following:

• Free use of the DIY Space up to eighty hours (4800 minutes) per month

• Four free studio hours per month

• 10% off instructional workshops

• 10% off of development and scanning through Safelight’s commercial processing lab*

DIY Space and Studio reservations are required for members and all reservations are on a first come, first served basis. Members must adhere to the cancellation and reschedule policies. Customers with 3 no shows will be suspended from making reservations for 90 days. This includes monthly and annual membership customers.

Membership will renew automatically unless canceled by the customer. Cancelation must be completed through our website. Cancelations can be completed up to 48 hours in advance of the next billing cycle. 

Members signing up for the introductory January 2025 price are guaranteed the price of $150 per month for six months. After this point, member costs will increase to the standard membership rate. 

Membership prices are subject to change and members will be notified of change in prices 7 days in advance of the next billing cycle. Memberships are non-refundable and must be paid in full in advance. Memberships are non-transferable and to be used only for the member’s use of the DIY Space. Members must show ID at the time of their reservation. 

Memberships are non-refundable and must be paid in full in advance. Memberships are non-transferable and to be used only for the member’s use of the DIY Space. Members must show ID at the time of their reservation. 

Memberships can be revoked at any time without refund if the customer is found to be in violation of any DIY Space or Studio rules/ terms or at management discretion.

*Film development and scanning discount applies only to the C41/color negative and B&W development. This discount does not apply to E6/slide processing or Rush processing fees.

TERMS OF SERVICE

These Terms of Use are entered into between you and CESL Corp. These Terms of Use set forth the terms and conditions that apply to your access and use of our website, facilities, and services. By using or accessing our services you agree to these Terms. We may, at any time, update these Terms or ask you to agree to additional Terms applicable to a specific service or facility. Accepting these terms includes agreeing that disputes will be resolved in small claims court.

We have the right to terminate services at our discretion for any or no reason, including if, in our opinion, you have violated any part of these Terms.

LIABILITY RELEASE

Renter accepts and agrees to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto agree as follows: 

RENTAL TERMS 

“Company” or “DIY Space” refers to CESL Corp dba Safelight Labs & Camera Exposure, “Premises” includes the DIY Space, Darkroom, and any adjacent property owned by CESL Corp dba Safelight Labs & Camera Exposure, “Renter” refers to the person or entity renting the DIY Space premises or equipment. 

DAMAGE

Renter shall be solely responsible for any damage to Company’s property, water and electrical features, furniture or equipment that occurs during the time Renter or his party occupies the Premises, as well as the loss of profit and refunds to confirmed bookings in cases when damages require the Company to temporarily close the DIY Space for the repair. Damage deposits will be held until repairs can be made. If the damage exceeds the amount of the damage deposit, Renter agrees to pay reasonable additional repair costs to bring damaged equipment back to working condition. Renter agrees to pay for damage to the Premises including spills, excessive wear, marks or stains on furniture, fixtures or painted surfaces. 

Renter must notify management of any damage to equipment, property, space, etc. immediately. Renter may be subject to charges at management discretion.

VALUE 

Safelight Labs warrants that neither it nor any other occupants on the premises has given or agreed to give anything of value, except the use of the premises and equipment to Renter or anyone associated with the Renter. Renter is fully liable for and shall at Renter’s expense replace any items on the premises which are lost, stolen, missing or damaged while renter is on the premises. 

INSURANCE

Businesses, Corporations, Production Companies and other entities may be required, prior to rental, to present a certificate of general liability insurance naming Safelight Labs as an additional insured on the dates of the rental. If required, Renter’s liability insurance shall be deemed primary and non- contributory insurance in the event of any claim or suit. Liability insurance shall be Commercial General Liability with a minimum of $1,000,000 per occurrence & annual aggregate. 

CONDUCT 

This is a shared DIY Space and we maintain a professional environment. Renter shall be solely responsible for the conduct and welfare of all persons accompanying Renter while on Company’s Premises. Renter agrees that a Company representative may, at Company’s sole discretion, be present at all times. If the representative observes or otherwise becomes aware of dangerous, illegal or negligent practices or activities, the representative reserves the right to stop the reservation and may require Renter to immediately vacate the premises. In such case no refund will be given for unused time. However, Company and its representatives assume no responsibility to act in such cases. Renter agrees not to use our services for any illegal purpose or activity or in violation of any local, state, national, international law, intellectual property rights, etc.

WARRANTIES & REPRESENTATION 

No warranties or representations with respect to the suitability of the premises for the intended use, either express or implied, are made. 

ASSUMPTION OF RESPONSIBILITY 

The Renter hereby assumes all responsibility for all risks associated with and/or resulting in his/her use of the premises and equipment, even if Safelight Labs is found to be negligent or in breach of any duty of care or any obligation to the Renter. The Renter further assumes responsibility for any loss or damage to the DIY Space, or the equipment on premises occurring during the Renter’s designated time (except for normal wear and tear). The Renter agrees to pay the costs of repair or replacement for any such loss or damage upon receipt of a claim from Safelight Labs to the Renter. 

WAIVER OF LIABILITY 

Use of Company’s Premises and equipment is at Renter’s risk. Renter hereby agrees that Company will not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damage, injury or loss to Renter, his party or possessions while on the Premises. 

INDEMNITIES AND HOLD HARMLESS 

Renter, on his/her own behalf or his/her heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, personal representatives, assigns, or anyone in Renter’s party, agrees to hold harmless from and against and indemnify, release and forever discharge Safelight Labs, its owners, staff, agents, representatives, associates, officers, employees, guests and tenants, against any suit, claim, loss, accident, judgment, fine, personal injury or damages, including property damage or loss from all liability for personal injury, property damage or loss, costs, demands, court costs, hospital costs, attorney’s fees, liabilities or whatever nature or kind (including but not limited to contracting communicable diseases, such as COVID-19), arising as a result of any accidents, falls, equipment malfunction or failure, or any other damage(s)/accidents/ loss, or any other cause while on the premises, resulting from the rental due to any cause, including, but not limited to negligence (failure to use such care as a reasonably prudent and careful person would use under similar circumstances), breach of contract, mistake(s), action, inaction, breach of any duty imposed by law or error of judgment on the part of Safelight Lab’s owners and/or staff. This indemnification shall continue in full force and effect during and after the term of the rental for such causes arising during the term of the rental. 

DIY SPACE RULES 

Renter and its personnel, assigns, employees, contractors and clients are required to observe any rules and regulations required by the DIY Space and the DIY Space reserves the right to remove from the premises any individual who violates the DIY Space’s rules. Rules and regulations include all information listed above, company posted signs, and verbal information from staff.

ARBITRATION 

Any controversy or claim arising out of or related to this Agreement, or breach of this Agreement will be settled by binding arbitration, in San Diego, California and subject to the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association. The parties further agree that any such controversy or claim shall be submitted to one arbitrator selected from the panels of arbitrators of the American Arbitration Association. Each party shall be responsible for its share of the arbitration fees in accordance with the applicable Rules of Arbitration. In the event a party fails to proceed with arbitration, unsuccessfully challenges the arbitrator's award, or fails to comply with the arbitrator's award, the other party is entitled to costs of suit, including reasonable attorney's fees and costs and any additional relief granted, for having to compel arbitration or defend or enforce the award. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may refuse to arbitrate when the dispute is for a sum less than $200. 

FORCE MAJEURE 

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, Safelight Labs shall not be liable for any delays or failures in performance, in whole or in part, by either of the parties resulting from acts beyond his/her/their reasonable control, including without limitation, acts of God, acts of war or terrorism, COVID-19 pandemic, forced quarantines, epidemics, pandemics, acts of terrorism, insurrections, riots, civil commotions, strikes, lockouts or other labor disturbances, shortages of supply, breakdowns or malfunctions, interruptions or malfunction of computer facilities, or loss of data due to power failures or mechanical difficulties with information storage or retrieval systems, labor difficulties or civil unrest. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of such an occurrence(s), each party agrees to make a good faith effort to perform its obligations hereunder. In the event of any such excused delay, the time for performance of such obligations shall be extended for a period equal to the time lost by reason of the delay. A Party claiming the benefit of this provision shall, as soon as reasonably practicable after the occurrence of any such event, take reasonable steps to minimize/ mitigate any interruptions, (a) provide written notice to the other Party of the nature and extent of any such Force Majeure condition; and (b) use commercially reasonable efforts to remove any such causes and resume performance under this Agreement, as applicable, as soon as reasonably practicable. At no time is any such necessary extension, delay, deferral or modification by either party is to be construed as a waiver of any obligation under this Agreement. 

COVID-19 

2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization and is reported to be extremely contagious. In an effort to keep Renter(s) and Safelight Labs representatives safe, while on Safelight Labs premises, Renter and any individual accompanying Renter, is required to review and abide by all CDC guidelines, as set forth at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html which includes but is not limited to wearing face masks and maintaining six-feet distance from all DIY Space guests and Safelight Labs representatives, when using shared, common areas (i.e. hallways, restrooms, etc.). 

MISCELLANEOUS

Licensee shall comply in all respects with all federal, state, county, city, or other local laws, regulations and ordinances and all rules and regulations of any governmental authority, in connection with this Agreement. This Agreement incorporates the entire understanding and agreement between Company and Renter. Any modifications of this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties. Any waiver of a breach or default hereunder shall not be deemed a waiver of a subsequent breach or default of either the same provision or any other provision of this Agreement. 

APPLICABLE LAW 

This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of California.