DJ By Design - Wedding Arts & Entertainment

EVENT OVERSIGHT

Due to the fact that the Emcee is being hired to provide a variety of services (i.e. Master of Ceremonies, Hosting, Lighting, etc.) and that the Emcee is being held primarily responsible for the outcome of the event, the Hirer authorizes the Emcee to have TOTAL control over all segments to be held in the course of your event, in coordination with facility staff and other hired professionals, unless otherwise specified in writing prior to signing. DJ By Design reserves the right to assign any of its staff members qualified to oversee your event at its own discretion, unless a specific Emcee is requested prior to signing.

The Hirer should also note that Company's performer may or may not, at his own discretion, invoke the help of up to two assistants which will remain at the event throughout the performance. These assistants may be called upon by the performer to assist in setup, installation, testing, recording, adjusting equipment and general servicing, but are at no time responsible, nor should they be called upon by the Hirer, for any facet of performance or oversight.

ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE

The Company must be allowed a minimum of one full hour to set up equipment prior to the starting time agreed upon. A minimum of two hours applies if additional services such as lighting are contracted. The Emcee is not responible for any delay caused from hindered access to the facility or the designated booth-space. Should the Company's staff be hindered from leaving the facility immediately following the engagement, such as a vehicular obstruction or guests crowding the exit, a $65.00 fee will be assessed for every half hour such an obstruction exists.

DELAYED START

Should the starting or set-up time of the Company be delayed by the Hirer, his/her guests, or the staff of the facility at which the event is taking place, the Company is not obligated to perform beyond the would-be ending time as indicated on the contract. Contrastly, in the event that, for any reason, the starting time is delayed by the Company, the Company agrees to begin as close to the starting time agreed upon as possible and play for the total amount of time agreed upon. Should this not be possible, the Company will refund the Hirer the appropriate pro-rated amount with no further liability. For packages with unlimited performance time, a 10% discount will be applied to the package price in lieu of a pro-rated refund for every hour that a delay should occur, with a maximum discount of $250.00.

MEALS & GRATUITY

It is customary for the Hirer to provide a meal for professionals on hand for their event. Due to the fact that the Company's staff will be unable to leave the premises for a meal during the reception, the Hirer agrees to provide meals for its staff and that they be served soon behind the guests of honor so that performance can commence following the meal without delay.

Any monetary compensation given by the Hirer beyond that which is required by this contract is understood to be gratuity in recognition for his services as an entertainer and coordinator, and not for any of the music provided. At no time will the Company or any of its staff accept any compensation from the Hirer's guests.

PHYSICAL LIABILITY

The Company and its staff are not, under any circumstances, to be held responsible for the loss or damage of property belonging to the Hirer, his/her guests, and/or the facility and its staff, nor for personal injuries to the attendees of the Hirer's event, such as those (including, but not limited to) high-decibel sound, the flash or intensity of lighting, dancing, tripping, or other related 'at-risk' amusement activities. Should any suit be filed regarding such, the Company's liability, should it be determined by the court, is limited to the value of the performance.

PERFORMANCE LIABILITY

The Company agrees to perform using only radio-friendly speech and adhering to the contemporary public standard of content for songs played at the event. The Company agrees to adhere to the Hirer's outline which states specific songs and subjects to be avoided during the event. If at any time the Hirer deems any portion of the Company performance as not in keeping with the aforementioned outline, the Hirer agrees to make the Company's staff aware at the time of such an infraction, in order for it not to be repeated, as no action can or will be taken as a remedy after the event has ended. Under NO circumstances will the Company or its staff be liable or otherwise made to compensate the Hirer monetarily over disputed aspects of the Company's performance.

TRAVEL

There is no additional charge for travel to any event taking place within one hour of Syracuse, New York. A surcharge of $65.00 per additional hour will be assessed for events taking place beyond this limit. Thruway tolls will incur an additional charge. Any event taking place further than 4 hours from Syracuse, New York will be assessed an additional charge of at least $150.00 to cover hotel stays and necessary expenses for the Company's staff.

OVERTIME

The Hirer may request to extend the performance time of this contract beyond midnight of the day of the event. Such carries an additional charge of $150.00 per hour, billable in half-hour increments. The proposed acceptance of which is at the sole discretion of the Company's staff and is subject to their personal availabilty the day of.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE & CANCELLATION

A deposit of $500.00 or one third the package price (whichever is greater is due no less than 90 days prior to the event and is payable by cash, postal service money order, or credit or debit card. The date is not reserved and the company is not obligated until the deposit clears. Any remaining balance is payable by credit or debit card no less than three (3) weeks prior to the event. Should any portion of the balance not be paid as called for, the Company reserves the right to postpone performance at any time should any portion of the balance remain unpaid. The Hirer may cancel this contract for any reason and without obligation within three (3) days of being signed, by midnight of the third day. Once the three-day New York State Buyer's-Right-to-Cancel has passed, the entire deposit becomes non-refundable. If a planning consultation was made prior to cancellation, a $65.00 fee will be assessed for each consultation, whether in person, by phone, or via online video chat, and deducted from the refund.

VOIDING THIS AGREEMENT

The Company reserves the right to void this contract in the event of inclement or hazardous weather conditions, or upon discovering that aspects of the event unreasonably endanger the Company's welfare. its staff, or poses unreasonable potential for damage to the Company's equipment (such as direct exposure to sunlight, close proximity to water, or the presence of wily or inebriated attendees. The Company may also void this agreement in the event that the performer designated is severely ill, hospitalized, or otherwise unable to perform for reasons beyond its control. The Company is permitted to obtain the services of a replacement performer at any time prior to declaring this contract void. If no suitable replacement, as determined solely by the Company, can be found, all monies paid to the Compay by the Hirer will be refunded in whole, which absolves the Company of any further responsibility.

PROMOTIONAL RIGHTS

The Hirer permits the Company, its owners, and those commissioned by them, to use any and all captions, commentary, images (whether still or motion) directly witnessed, recorded, transferred to, or otherwise obtained by its personnel for unreserved and unrestricted use in advertising or promoting its services whether online, in print, or other media and to use, as well as freely edit such without exclusion, unless expressly stated otherwise in writing prior to signing.

LEGALESE

In the event that any portion of these terms and conditions are not fulfilled as called for that in any way poses a hardship for the Company, (and this shall include timely payments made by check, money order or credit card, where the issuer later stops payment thereon) the Hirer agrees to be obliged to pay any and all attorney's fees, collection agency fees, and/or any expenses incurred in connection with resolving such hardship, which is in addition to any balance remaining for which the Company was originally hired. These fees are payable regardless of whether a judgment is eventually taken against the Hirer, as long as the Emcee has determined that there is a need to seek the services of an attorney and/or collection agency.