A1A Disco
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF BOOKING
BOOKINGS
A booking made with A1A Disco, henceforth referred to as the DJ, will only become a confirmed booking, and the date reserved, once the DJ has received the booking fee from the person or persons placing the booking, henceforth referred to as the Client, as detailed in the confirmation of booking. Until such time, the booking will be treated as an enquiry only, and the DJ reserves the right to accept an alternative booking for this date without notice.
Neither the Client nor the DJ may make any alterations to this contract without the prior mutual approval of both the Client and the DJ. The DJ must be informed of any restrictions of access to the venue and whether any stairs are involved for the setting up of equipment. Any alterations or special requests, including emailed song requests, must be made a minimum of 1 week prior to the date of the event.
The DJ and the Client offer assurance that no previous contract exists which may prevent the DJ from fulfilling his obligations and that subsequently, no such contract will be entered into. If a booking has been confirmed and the DJ attends the venue to find another service provider has been booked, the full agreed fee shall be payable.
PAYMENT
The outstanding balance is to be paid in cash on the evening of the event prior to the start. The DJ reserves the right to delay or cancel the performance if payment is not received in accordance with this stipulation. If performance time is requested in excess of that agreed in the confirmation, the performance of such will be at the discretion of the DJ and subject to additional fees. Any such additional fees must be paid to the DJ in cash and in advance of the extra services being performed.
CANCELLATION
In the event of the Client wishing to cancel this contract for any reason, the booking
fee made will be forfeited. If a cancellation is made within twenty-
In the event of the DJ having to cancel due to injury, illness or other unforeseen event beyond the DJ’s control, the DJ will try to find an alternative to take his place but can offer no guarantee of being able to do so. The Client will be notified of any such replacement as soon as possible and the opportunity given to cancel the agreement with all monies paid being refunded.
LICENCES
The DJ shall be in no way held liable for breach of by-
VENUE
The Client will ensure that the venue is reserved for an adequate length of time in accordance with the confirmation details and that a suitable length of time has been allowed for the installation, and dismantling and removal of equipment as stated in the confirmation. If the finishing time as agreed in the confirmation, including time allowed for dismantling and removal of equipment, is found to be later than that allowed at the venue and the performance has to be curtailed, or the start of the performance delayed due to insufficient time being allowed to set up the equipment, no refund will be given.
The Client will ensure that the venue will allow the DJ adequate access for the setting up and taking down of any equipment, and unloading and loading. If the performance time is delayed or curtailed due to the inability of the DJ to gain reasonable access to the required area, no refund will be given.
POWER REQUIREMENTS
The Client will ensure that there are at least two serviceable and safe 13A mains supplies in the performance area, and that these are not under the control of any sound level detection devices or other automatic power control equipment. The DJ, at his discretion, reserves the right to discontinue part or all of equipment usage if in the DJ's opinion the power provided is not capable of operating the DJ's equipment without risk of damage, or there exists a risk of injury to the public, the DJ or anyone accompanying the DJ, or if the working environment constitutes a health and safety risk. In the event of the performance having to be delayed, curtailed or cancelled for any of these reasons, no refund will be given.
INSURANCE AND SAFETY
The DJ assures the Client that any equipment used for this event which requires connection to mains electricity has been regularly tested for safety and that he is in possession of a current PAT Testing Certificate. The DJ also holds current Public Liability Insurance.
The surface on which the DJ is to perform will not be earth, gravel, grass or any other unstable surface, and the surface must be adequately level. If applicable, the customer agrees to furnish a facility that completely and safely protects the DJ's equipment from direct sunlight, rain or other contaminants. The DJ reserves the right to cancel the performance if these conditions are not met, under which circumstances no refund will be given.
The Client will ensure adequate security and supervision of guests, customers and staff at the venue, as the DJ will not be held responsible for the behaviour and safety of anyone in attendance. The Client will provide and maintain adequate adult supervision at all times for those in attendance under eighteen years of age.
The DJ will not tolerate any violent, aggressive or abusive behaviour from anyone. The DJ reserves the right to suspend or terminate services at any time without refund should the DJ feel that his personal safety or the safety of his equipment is under threat. Any mistreatment or abuse of the DJ or anyone accompanying the DJ, in any way may, at the DJ's discretion, also result in the immediate suspension or termination of services without refund, and the DJ reserves the right to claim damages against any such person(s).
The Client agrees to assume complete liability for all claims of personal injury or property damage arising, either directly or indirectly, from the engagement of the DJ and hold the DJ blameless in all such cases.
All personal details given to the DJ will be kept confidential at all times and will not be given to any third party.