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STUDIO CHILDREN POLICY

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Effective Date: January 1,  2026​

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RareHouse Digital Productions is a professional production studio designed for photography, videography, branding, and media creation. To maintain a safe, controlled, and professional environment for all clients, staff, and creatives, we strictly enforce the following Child Policy.​

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This policy exists for safety, liability, insurance compliance, workflow efficiency, and professional standards.​

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Strict No-Children Policy (Unless They Are Being Photographed or Filmed)

Children are not permitted in the studio unless they are the scheduled subject of the session.

This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Infants

  • Toddlers

  • Young children

  • Pre-teens

  • Teenagers

Children may not accompany clients, models, photographers, videographers, makeup artists, stylists, or guests unless they are actively participating in the scheduled shoot.

If a child is not listed as a subject of the session, they are not allowed on the premises under any circumstances.

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No Waiting Children – No Lobby Exceptions

RareHouse Digital Productions does not allow children to wait in the lobby, hallways, studio space, or any common areas.

This includes:

  • Sitting quietly

  • Using phones, tablets, or headphones

  • Being supervised by another adult or guest

  • Waiting “just for a few minutes”

  • Waiting while a parent or guardian completes a session

The studio is not a waiting area or childcare environment.

If a client arrives with a child who is not scheduled to be photographed or filmed, the session will not proceed.

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Sessions Involving Minors (Under 18)

When the scheduled subject of the session is under the age of 18:

  • A parent or legal guardian must be present at all times

  • The parent or guardian must remain on-site for the entire duration of the session

  • The parent or guardian is responsible for the child’s behavior, safety, and cooperation

  • Only one parent or guardian is permitted unless otherwise approved in advance

Parents or guardians may not bring additional children who are not part of the session.

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Safety, Equipment, and Studio Environment

RareHouse Digital Productions is an active production environment that contains:

  • Professional lighting equipment

  • Electrical cables and power distribution

  • Tripods, light stands, C-stands, and modifiers

  • Fragile camera equipment and lenses

  • Props, backdrops, and staging materials

These items pose serious safety risks to non-participating children.

For this reason:

  • Children may never roam freely in the studio

  • Children may not touch equipment, props, or studio assets unless directed

  • Children may not sit on floors, behind equipment, or near power cables

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Liability and Responsibility

Clients assume full responsibility for any children they bring for approved sessions.

RareHouse Digital Productions:

  • Assumes no liability for injury, accidents, or damages involving children

  • Is not responsible for supervising minors

  • Is not responsible for personal belongings brought into the studio

Any damage caused by a child will be the financial responsibility of the booking client or guardian.

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No Exceptions Policy

This policy is strictly enforced.

We do not make exceptions for:

  • Babysitting conflicts

  • Childcare cancellations

  • Transportation issues

  • Short sessions

  • “Well-behaved” children

  • Infants sleeping in carriers

If childcare arrangements cannot be made, the session must be rescheduled in accordance with our cancellation policy.

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Non-Compliance and Enforcement

Failure to comply with this Child Policy may result in:

  • Denial of entry to the studio

  • Immediate termination of the session

  • Forfeiture of all retainers and session fees

  • Removal from the premises

Any refusal to follow staff direction regarding this policy will result in immediate action.

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Professional Standards

RareHouse Digital Productions operates as a professional creative studio, not a casual or public space. This policy ensures:

  • A focused creative environment

  • The safety of all individuals on-site

  • Protection of professional equipment

  • Respect for other clients and staff

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Agreement to Policy

By booking a session with RareHouse Digital Productions, clients acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to comply with this Child Policy in full.

Booking a session constitutes acceptance of this policy without exception.

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