Desk & Office License — Standard Terms

1. Parties

Studio B Cooperative LLC, doing business as Strawberry Creek Community Coworking ("Co-op," "we").

Premises: 2121 Bonar St, Suite A, Berkeley, CA 94702.

Renter ("you") and additional renter details are on the cover sheet at signing.

Successor entity: This Agreement is assignable to Strawberry Creek Coworking Cooperative, Inc., a California cooperative corporation, upon its formation. Renter consents to that assignment. The terms of this Agreement are unchanged by the assignment.

2. Space menu (standard rates, monthly)

$800/month

• Window Cube
• Front Middle Cube
• Back Middle Cube
• Phone Booth
• Window Office

$1,250/month

• Back Office
• Chalkboard Office

3. License grant (no tenancy)

1. Co-op grants Renter a revocable license to use the selected workspace, subject to this Agreement and the House Handbook.
2. Renter is not a tenant and has no leasehold interest.

Membership is separate

The House Handbook applies to everyone using the space; the bylaws govern members only; membership is separate from this license.

4. Fees and payment

1. Rental invoices will be sent out on or around the 14th of the month to the email address noted on the cover sheet. Payment must be made via the link in the invoice before the first of the following month. Payments by credit card or ACH may include processing fees. Paper checks are discouraged.
2. A 5-day grace period applies; late payment or returned payments may incur fees of up to 5% after the grace period.
3. Rent includes all utilities (electric, water, internet), maintenance, and shared amenities. Renters making excessive use of space heaters or other devices consuming excessive amounts of electricity or water may be subject to additional charges.
4. Any deposit is returned within 30 days of move-out, less itemized deductions.

5. House Handbook and Code of Conduct

1. Renter agrees to follow the current House Handbook. Renter acknowledges receipt of the House Handbook including the Code of Conduct regarding harassment, consent, and respectful behavior.
2. Violations may result in warnings, suspension, or termination under Section 12.

6. Guests

1. Guest rules are defined in the House Handbook.
2. You are responsible for your guests.

7. Use of space

1. Renter agrees to follow all guidelines as described in the House Handbook, and as may be updated from time to time.
2. No prohibited conduct: no illegal activity, harassment, threats, or unsafe behavior.
3. No sub-licensing: you may not transfer or share your access rights.
4. Renter will use the Co-op's network lawfully, without interfering with its operation for other occupants, and without sharing its credentials.
5. Co-op may relocate Renter to a comparable space on 30 days' notice for events or repairs.

8. Personal property and storage

1. Keep valuables secured; Co-op is not responsible for loss/damage to personal property.
2. Storage is limited to designated areas per the House Handbook.

9. Safety and security

1. Do not share keys/codes/cards.
2. Report lost access immediately.
3. Do not prop exterior doors.
4. Co-op may enter Renter's office with 24 hours' notice, except in emergencies.
5. Security cameras: common areas are recorded by video only — no audio. Footage is stored on-premises, kept 30 days, and reviewed only to investigate security-related events. See the Code of Conduct and House Basics for the camera notice.

10. Communications and notices

1. Official notices from Co-op to Renter are delivered by email. Signal is a supplementary channel.
2. Disputes are addressed first with a coordinator, then with the President of the Co-op, and, if still unresolved, in small claims court. Each party bears its own fees.

11. Disclaimers and limitation of liability

1. Co-op provides the space "as-is" and does not guarantee uninterrupted access or services.
2. To the maximum extent allowed by law, Co-op is not liable for indirect or consequential damages arising from use of the Premises.
3. Renter is responsible for insuring their own equipment and business. The Co-op maintains general liability insurance for common areas as in effect from time to time. The building ownership maintains property insurance for the building but does not cover Renter's equipment or business liability.
4. Renter agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Co-op, its members, and coordinators from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from Renter's use of the Premises, negligence, or violation of this Agreement or House Handbook.
5. Renter assumes all risk of injury, loss, or damage while on the Premises. Renter waives claims against Co-op and its members for ordinary negligence, except where prohibited by California law.

12. Termination and enforcement

1. Termination for convenience (if month-to-month): either party may terminate with 30 days' written notice. If termination occurs in a fixed-term agreement, Renter is responsible for payment through the end of the term unless another agreement is made.
2. Co-op may terminate immediately for serious misconduct (including harassment, threats, violence, illegal activity, or repeated safety/security violations).
3. Co-op may terminate if payment is overdue by 30 days.
4. Upon termination, Renter must return all access items — keys, codes, cards, and members-area login credentials — and remove personal property by a stated deadline. Members-area login credentials are revoked at termination.
5. Property left in the space 15 days after termination, after written notice to Renter, may be disposed of by Co-op.

13. Miscellaneous

1. Entire agreement; amendments must be in writing.
2. Governing law: California.
3. Severability; waiver; counterparts; electronic signatures.

The signable cover sheet (parties, space, rate, term, deposit) is a separate document provided at signing.