Event Venue Rental Agreement Specifies terms for renting a venue for events, including rental fees, event dates, and venue usage rules and restrictions.
1.1. Rental Fee
The Organizer agrees to pay the Venue a rental fee of $[Rental Fee] (hereinafter "Rental Fee") for the use of the Venue on November 14, 2023. The rental period will be from [Start Time] to [End Time], including time for setup and takedown of the event.
1.2. Payment Schedule
The Rental Fee will be due according to the following payment schedule: An initial deposit of 50% of the Rental Fee, totaling $[Deposit Amount], is due upon signing of this Agreement. The remaining balance of 50%, totaling $[Remaining Amount], is due no later than thirty (30) days prior to November 14, 2023.
A refundable security deposit of $[Security Deposit Amount] (hereinafter "Security Deposit") is due upon signing of this Agreement. The Security Deposit will be used to cover any damages to the Venue, its equipment, or furnishings due to the Organizer's negligence or misuse during the event rental period. The Venue will refund the Security Deposit, less any deductions for damages, within thirty (30) days following the event. In the event that damages exceed the Security Deposit, the Organizer will be responsible for the additional costs.
3.1. Setup and Takedown
The Organizer will be responsible for all event setup and takedown, including decorations, equipment, and furnishings. The Organizer shall ensure that the setup and takedown of the event occurs within the rental period specified in Section 1.1. Any additional time required for setup or takedown may result in additional rental fees, as determined by the Venue.
3.2. Venue Approval
All event setup plans, including floor plans, decorations, and equipment, must be submitted to the Venue for approval at least fourteen (14) days prior to November 14, 2023. Any modifications to the approved plans must be approved by the Venue in writing prior to the event date.
4.1. Capacity
The Organizer shall not exceed the maximum occupancy of the Venue, which is [Maximum Occupancy]. The Organizer will be held responsible for any fines or penalties resulting from exceeding maximum occupancy as determined by local, state, or federal law.
4.2. Conduct
The Organizer is responsible for the conduct of all attendees, staff, and third-party vendors during the event. The Organizer shall ensure that all event attendees adhere to the Venue rules, regulations, and any applicable local, state, or federal laws.
4.3. Prohibited Activities
The following activities are prohibited at the Venue: smoking, use of open flames or candles, open containers of alcohol outside designated areas, and any other activities deemed unsafe or illegal by the Venue.
5.1. Cancellation by Organizer
If the Organizer cancels the event more than ninety (90) days before November 14, 2023, the Venue will refund the Rental Fee and Security Deposit, less a $[Cancellation Fee]. Cancellation within ninety (90) days of November 14, 2023, will result in forfeiture of the Rental Fee but the Security Deposit will be refunded.
5.2. Termination by Venue
The Venue reserves the right to terminate this Agreement and cancel the event if the Organizer breaches any terms of this Agreement, fails to pay the Rental Fee or Security Deposit as required, or engages in any illegal activities in connection with the event. In such cases, the Venue will provide written notice to the Organizer and will retain any and all payments made by the Organizer as liquidated damages, not as a penalty.
The Organizer agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Venue, its owners, employees, and agents from any and all claims, damages, losses, expenses, liabilities, or injuries, including reasonable attorney's fees, arising out of or related to the event, including but not limited to any breach of this Agreement or any act, omission, or negligence of the Organizer or its employees, agents, attendees, or third-party vendors.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the state in which the Venue is located, without regard to any conflict of law principles.
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement between the Organizer and the Venue concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, whether oral or written, between the parties relating thereto.
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