The Cliffordstudio Foundation strives to offer a pleasant and clean working environment for everyone. Because CliffordStudio only has a small staff, we ask everyone to help make this goal possible by adhering to our house rules.

An extract of the house rules can be found in various places in the building. Every tenant must take note of this and act accordingly.

Management and contact

• The Cliffordstudio office monitors compliance with these regulations.
• The office is open on weekdays from 9:00 to 14:00.
  • Phone number: +3120 6828 509
  • E-mail: info@cliffordstudio.nl
• Business director: Nienke Berghuis.

Fire or other calamities

• Each tenant is responsible for informing themselves on how to act in case of calamities such as fire. When a dangerous situation occurs, tenants must inform the office as soon as possible (Mon-Fri 9:00 – 14:00) and/or call the emergency number 112.
• In case of an emergency, first press the evacuation alarm. Everyone must leave the building as quickly as possible. The evacuation alarms are located on both floors next to the fire hose.
• Escape route maps are located at the front door and on both floors near the stairs. Foam extinguishers are located in the Grote Studio downstairs, kitchen, at the top of the stairs on the right and halfway down the corridor on the first floor. Fire blanket is located in the Grote Studio. Fire hoses are located on both floors behind the swinging doors on the left.

First Aid

• First aid boxes are available in the Cliffordstudio office, in the kitchen cupboard on the ground floor and in the Grote Studio. Please inform our office via e-mail if anything is missing.

Front door

• The front door must remain closed at all times. In case of loading or unloading there must be supervision at the door.
• Do not let unknown people in! Visitors for other than one’s own organization should ring the doorbell themselves.
• It is not permitted to use the front door lock to keep it ajar. The door will then slam, which causes damage to the lock. Repair costs will be recovered from the tenant who is deemed responsible by Cliffordstudio for the damage caused.

Studio use

• Studios can be rented daily from 9:00 to 22:30.
• The building closes at 23:00. At that moment the roller shutter goes down automatically. Everyone must leave the building on time. Costs for not leaving the building on time will be recovered from the tenant.
• The dressing room is intended for all studio tenants. The lock on the dressing room door may only be used during performances.
• The closet in the dressing room may be used for storing materials, at your own risk. Label items with the name of the organization. Cliffordstudio reserves the right to remove items left behind after the rental period, if they are not collected on time. It is not permitted to store items outside the closet.
• Studios may be entered with street shoes, but it is mandatory to sweep and, if necessary, mop the floor afterwards. It is not permitted to wear stiletto heels or shoes that leave scuff marks.
• The grandstand in the Grote Studio may not be used or pulled out.
• As soon as it gets dark, the curtains must be closed to prevent light nuisance for our neighbours.
• Before leaving the studio, please note the following:
  • Turn the heating off or, if indicated, on position 2 or 3.
  • Turn off the sound system and lights.
  • Close windows and doors properly.
  • Do not leave anything behind in the studio or dressing room.
  • Read the checklist before departure. You can find the list at or near the studio door.
  • In the evenings and on weekends: if you are the last tenant, turn off all the lights in the building.

Cleaning

• It is important that every tenant can work in a clean and tidy studio. Therefore, when leaving the studio, every tenant must:
  • Sweep the floor with the provided Swiffer and replace the cloth after use.
  • If necessary, wipe the table with a dishcloth.
  • In case of heavy soiling, mop the floor. The mop can be found in the dressing room on the ground floor.
  • Return used chairs and tables to their original location.
• If you find the studio in disarray, please contact our office. Also inform us if something is broken or if inventory is missing.
• If we do not find the studio as described in the House Rules after use, we will charge a cleaning fee of € 35,00 excluding vat.

Noise nuisance

• To prevent noise nuisance for the neighbourhood, live and amplified music are only permitted after consultation with, and with permission of, the manager.
• In case of mutual nuisance, first contact the concerning organization yourself. If this has no effect, please contact our office.
• The stereo system in the Grote Studio is equipped with a sound limiter. In other studios a maximum volume limit is indicated. When the volume of the connected phone or other device is at maximum, it is not permitted to exceed the specified limit on the stereo system.
• When working on Sundays and after 22:00, please mind our neighbours a bit extra.
• Take other tenants and local residents into account when leaving. Don’t let the front door slam shut. It is not allowed to keep hanging around in front of the building with a group of people.

Telephone

• Mobile phone usage is only permitted in the hall downstairs. Please talk gently: phone calls at full strength cause noise nuisance for others.

Bicycles

• Bicycles must be parked outside. Bicycles that are parked inside will be put on the street without a warning.

 Smoking

• Smoking is legally prohibited inside the building. Smoking is only allowed in the garden. Dispose of cigarette ends in the provided ash trays. It is not permitted to smoke in front of the building, to prevent nuisance for our neighbours and the risk of intrusion.

Damage

• Damage caused by the tenant to the building or inventory is at the expense of the tenant. Damage must be reported to the Cliffordstudio office immediately.

Public areas (hallways, kitchen and garden)

• Public spaces may not be used as rehearsal room, storage space, set-building workshop or for meetings, unless permission has been granted by the manager.
• Everyone can use the kitchen on the ground floor. Please note the following rules:
  • It is mandatory to wash, dry and put back used items. Report any breakages, etc. to the office.
  • Coffee, tea and food can be left in the kitchen cupboard or refrigerator at your own risk. Mark goods with name and date. Abandoned goods will be cleared away by Cliffordstudio.
  • It is not permitted to use a deep fryer in the kitchen or elsewhere in the building.
• The garden may only be used as a smoking area and not for other purposes. It must be quiet in the garden to prevent noise nuisance for the neighbours. In case of reports of nuisance, the municipality can impose a fine. This will be recovered from the tenant who caused the nuisance. Consuming alcohol is not permitted.

Recreational areas

• The following areas can be used for having a break, drinking coffee, etc.:
  • Downstairs – In the hall or around the kitchen.
  • Upstairs – the alcove at the end of the hallway, but only if it is not in use by office workers.
• For all public areas, please keep in mind your fellow tenants and the offices. Conduct conversations in a soft tone and do not leave any mess.

We wish you a creative time at our studio and thank you for your cooperation.

Team Cliffordstudio