CONNECT AT THE STONE LLC – STUDIO USER AGREEMENT

Effective Date: July 2026

This Studio User Agreement (“Agreement”) outlines the terms and conditions for use of the CONNECT AT THE STONE LLC (“THE STONE”). By booking or using THE STONE, you (“User”) agree to the following:

1. OVERVIEW

THE STONE provides shared workspace and private studio rentals for business use, meetings, events, and podcast recordings. It is a shared, community-driven space, which users can expect a dynamic and evolving environment.

2. MEMBERSHIP & ACCESS OPTIONS

Shared Workspace

Monthly Membership

  • $450/month – Dedicated Desk (4 available)
  • $300/month – Flex Workspace (10 available, first come first served)

Weekly Pass

  • $150/week – Dedicated Desk
  • $100/week – Flex Workspace

Day Pass

  • $45/day – Dedicated Desk
  • $30/day – Flex Workspace

Hourly Access

  • $20/hour – Dedicated Desk
  • $10/hour – Flex Workspace

Private Studio Rental

  • $200/hour – Weekends & Podcast Recording (2-hour minimum)
  • $150/hour – Weeknights & Podcast Recording

3. HOURS OF OPERATION

Coworking Space

  • Weekdays: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Studio Rental

  • Weeknights: Monday-Friday, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Weekends: Saturday-Sunday, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

4. CHECK-IN / CHECK-OUT

A 10-minute grace period is provided before and after each booking. Use beyond this window may result in additional charges.

5. FOOD & BEVERAGE

Food and beverages are welcome at THE STONE for coworking reservations and exclusive studio rentals, provided they are appropriate for the space and do not create excessive odors, spills, or disruption to other guests.

Users are responsible for all food and beverages brought into the space and must:

  • Clean up all food, beverage containers, dishes, and related items before leaving.
  • Wipe down tables, counters, and other surfaces used during the reservation.
  • Dispose of trash in the designated receptacles.
  • Return furniture, equipment, and the space to the condition in which it was found.
  • Remove any leftover food, beverages, containers, decorations, or other personal items at the conclusion of the reservation.

THE STONE reserves the right to charge an additional cleaning fee if the space requires additional cleaning, removal of items, or restoration beyond normal use. Hot, strongly scented, or otherwise disruptive foods may be restricted in shared coworking areas. Users are encouraged to contact THE STONE in advance with questions regarding specific food or beverage arrangements. Alcohol can be served and consumed during private studio rentals only. No alcohol sales are allowed without a license.

Hot, strongly scented, or otherwise disruptive foods may be restricted in shared coworking areas. Users are encouraged to contact THE STONE in advance with questions regarding specific food or beverage arrangements.

6. SHARED WORKSPACE GUIDELINES

To maintain a welcoming and functional environment for all users, shared workspace members agree to:

  • Maintain a clean and respectful environment.
  • Leave workspace in the same or better condition than they found it.
  • Dispose of all trash & recyclables into designated receptacles.
  • Wipe down surfaces after use (especially in shared or high-touch areas).
  • Clean up any spills or report any incidents immediately.
  • Return shared items to their designated areas.

Noise & Work Style Expectations:

THE STONE is a collaborative workspace, not a quiet or silent work environment. Conversation, light meetings, and creative discussion are part of the intended use. Users who require extended periods of calls, virtual meetings, or a consistently quiet setting we recommend reserving the entire studio outside of coworking hours for exclusive access to the space. Headphones are encouraged for media consumption. THE STONE reserves the right to address repeated misuse or disregard for shared space standards.

7. PRIVATE EVENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Users renting THE STONE for private events agree to:

  • Return the space to its original condition.
  • Remove or properly dispose of all trash.
  • Reset furniture to original layout.
  • Be responsible for any damages incurred during use.

Capacity Limit:

  • Maximum occupancy for private events is 40 individuals at any given time.

8. CLEANING DEPOSIT

A cleaning fee will be applied to private rentals as follows:

  • $150 for bookings up to 3 hours.
  • $50 per additional hour, up to a maximum of 6 hours.

Additional cleaning or excessive mess may result in additional charges.

9. CANCELLATION POLICY

Coworking Reservations: Minimum 24-hour notice required

Private Events / Podcast Recording Reservations: Minimum 72-hour notice required

Please refer to our refund policy for more information regarding cancellations.

10. PAYMENT TERMS

All bookings must be paid in full prior to use.

A 3% online processing fee will be added to each reservation made through connectatthestone.com.

11. WIFI & ACCEPTABLE USE

Secured Wi-Fi is provided for standard business use only. Users agree not to:

  • Engage in illegal activity
  • Abuse bandwidth (excessive streaming/downloads)

THE STONE is not responsible for connectivity issues or outages.

12. SHARED RESOURCES

Printing Limits

  • Up to 20 pages per week (week or monthly reservations).
  • Up to 2 pages per day (day reservations).
  • Not applicable for hourly reservations.

Laminator (letter-size) Limits

  • Up to 20 pages per week (week or monthly reservations).
  • Up to 2 sheets per day (day reservations).
  • Not applicable for hourly reservations.

Snacks & Beverages

Snacks & beverages may be provided and users are expected to consume reasonably (1 per guest) and respectfully.

Office Supplies

Stapler/staples, tape dispenser/tape, writing utensils (pens, pencils, markers, highlighters, etc.), glue sticks, paper clips are available to users and expected to be reasonably consumed/returned to their original condition.

13. EQUIPMENT USE

Equipment (podcast gear, monitors, projector, etc.) must be used as instructed.

Users are responsible for any damage due to misuse.

Additional rental fees may apply.

14. GUEST POLICY

Guests must be accompanied by the registered User at all times and may not disrupt the workspace. Additional fees may apply for extended guest use.

15. LIABILITY WAIVER

THE STONE is not responsible for:

  • Personal injury
  • Loss, theft, or damage of personal belongings

Users assume all risk associated with use of THE STONE.

16. DAMAGES

Users are financially responsible for any damage caused to the studio, furnishings, or equipment during their use.

17. CONDUCT

All users agree to maintain a respectful and professional environment. Disruptive, unsafe, or inappropriate behavior may result in immediate termination of access.

18. TERMINATION OF ACCESS

THE STONE reserves the right to revoke access to the studio at any time for violation of this agreement or inappropriate conduct.

19. SECURITY & ACCESS

Users are responsible for:

  • Securing their personal belongings
  • Proper use of entry/access systems

20. PHOTO & MEDIA RELEASE

By using THE STONE, users consent to potential photo or video capture for marketing purposes. If you prefer not to be included, please notify us in writing prior to use.

21. AGREEMENT ACCEPTANCE

By booking or using THE STONE, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to abide by these terms.