1. How these terms apply to you and our services.

By using our services, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by these terms. Use of our services include but are not limited to;

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• Hiring staff

• Hiring performers

• Event Planning

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   2. Limitation of Liability and Indemnity
When hiring our Staff or Performers you agree to indemnify our Staff or Performers for any loss arising due to you cancelling an event outside of the agreed cancellation period.
You also agree to include our Staff and Performers under your Public Liability Insurance Scheme.
  3. Cancellations
We have a 5 day cancellation notice period, which you agree to as a

consumer.
All cancellations of bookings with us must be done at least 5 days prior to the event day.

Any cancellations made after this 5 day period will leave the consumer liable to pay 50% of the agreed hire total.

  4. Deposits

A deposit equal to 30% of the final agreed price of your “Total Event Hire” is payable once agreed.
All deposits are non-refundable.

  5. Payments

The Balance outstanding of an agreed “Total Event Hire” is payable 72 hours prior to the Event Start Time.
Failure to make this payment on time will result in the cancellation of the performance(s).

  6. Terms for hiring our performers

All our performers are covered by their own Personal Performers Insurance.
It is the responsibility of the venue/event/company that have hired the performer(s) to ensure that they will be performing in a safe area with adequate space.

  7. Illness

In the event of accident or illness preventing the Artiste(s) from the Company from appearing the client shall be informed at the earliest opportunity. The client shall not be obliged to pay the Artiste’s fee or any expenses for any performance(s) in respect of which the Artiste is unable to perform. A suitable replacement Artist will be offered to the venue/client where available. In the case of a suitable replacement not being available or agreeable/acceptable by the client/venue a full refund will be issued inclusive of deposit paid.

  8. Force Majeure

(a)A "Force Majeure Event" is defined as one or more of the following causes which renders performance impossible, impracticable, or unsafe: death, illness of, or injury of The Company’s key personnel; theft, loss, destruction, or breakdown of equipment owned or leased by artist; fire; threat(s) or act(s) of terrorism; riot(s) or other form(s) of civil disorder in, around, or near the Performance(s) venue; strike, lockout, or other forms of labour difficulties; any act, order, rule, or regulation of any court, government agency, or public authority; act of God; absence of power or other essential services; failure of technical facilities; failure or delay of transportation not within the Company's reasonable control; inclement weather; and/or any similar or dissimilar cause beyond Jordan Semmens Performing Arts control.

(b)If a Force Majeure Event occurs, the parties' respective obligations hereunder will be excused fully, without any additional obligation, and each of the parties shall bear its own costs incurred in connection with this Agreement.

  9. Technical Facilities

Technical facilities must be of a professional standard, including sound, lighting, staging and where appropriate projection equipment and operators. If you fail to supply or provide the correct and/or appropriate equipment for the Company to perform, you will provide us with a complete indemnity for any costs and/or expenses incurred. And if the Company is unable to perform due to your failure to provide the correct and/or appropriate equipment you agree to accept full responsibility for any adverse consequences of any non-performance by the Company.

 10. The Venue / Insurance

You will ensure that the venue for the performance has adequate heating, lighting and ventilation and complies with all health and safety, licensing and public entertainment legislation and that all necessary licenses are held or obtained. You have the responsibility to take out and maintain adequate public liability insurance and we reserve the right to request sight of any policy at any time prior to the performance. Failure to have insurance may be regarded by us as a cancellation by you. You must also provide all technical and stage accessories that may be necessary to enable the Company to carry out the performance. Client to ensure adequate access to

the performance area and/or parking Space nearby for the duration of the performance at no charge. Client to be responsible for the adequate supervision of all guests and staff at the Venue and to be liable for any theft, loss or damage to any equipment caused by the guests, staff or couriers.

 11. Disturbance during Performance

It is accepted that you the client are responsible for the actions of the audience/delegates. In the event of any disturbance e.g. (but not limited to) unreasonable background noise, throwing of missiles, failure of P.A. system, continual abuse under or not under the influence of alcohol the artiste is entitled to decrease their performance time. In this event the client will remain liable for the full Company’s fee.

 12. Complaints

In the event of a dispute or complaint from either the Company or the Client, any issue must be put in writing within 48 hours. The Company and Client will aim to reach an agreeable solution. Third party statements should be obtained where possible to back up any claim. If the matter cannot be resolved or an agreement reached, then both parties should seek legal advice.

 13. Photography: On occasion, Jordan Semmens Performing Arts may video or photograph your child for use on our website or in Press and Publicity information. By signing below, you will be agreeing to your child being included, without permission being requested for, each individual occasion.

 

We reserve the right to change these terms at any time. You agree to be bound by these term

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