  CONTRACTBy booking us, you are entering into a binding contract for the supply of live music by !daft! on a particular date and time for an agreed fee. These terms and conditions are intended to be reasonable and appropriate to a booking. You agree that the following terms and conditions shall govern that contract, that these shall take precedence over any other terms and conditions and, English Law shall govern their interpretation. Sections: DEFINITIONS BACKGROUND LICENSES, INSURANCE & CERTIFICATES HEALTH AND SAFETY DEPOSIT & UP-FRONT EXPENSES ACCESS TO VENUE DURATION OF PERFORMANCE CANCELLATION BY YOU CANCELLATION BY !daft! DELAY, INTERRUPTION OR SUSPENSION OF PERFORMANCE DATE AND TIME OF PERFORMANCE ADVERTISING INDEMNITY DEFINITIONS The words "you" or "your" mean or refer to the person(s) booking and the venue's management and staff. The word "venue" means the place at which the performance occurs and may be a building, tent, hall or other construction used for the purpose of the performance. The word "client" or "guests" mean or refer to members of the public at the venue whether present through admission (i.e., by ticket or fee) or not and, any other performing artists booked by the venue. The words "!daft!", "band", "we", "our", "ourselves" and "us" mean or refer to members of the band !daft! and any road, lighting, or sound crew with the band. The words "our equipment" mean all electrical and mechanical devices, cases, musical instruments, cables, microphones, amplifiers, speakers, lighting, stands and accessories owned or hired by us and used in the live performance. The words "the event" mean the whole of our time at the venue, including arrival, setting up, performance, breaks and breaking down and packing equipment away. Back to top BACKGROUND Like most musical groups, !daft! play for very modest reward. Given the cost of instruments, equipment and transport, our overheads are considerable. However, we really enjoy doing it and we play as professionally as possible. All we ask are reasonable amounts to help defray some of the costs. In applying these conditions, it is always our intent to be reasonable. Back to top LICENSES, INSURANCE & CERTIFICATES You agree that you have the necessary licenses, insurance and certificates for us to perform including but not limited to:
Back to top HEALTH AND SAFETY You agree that it is the your responsibility to ensure the venue is safe for us, your clients, management and staff and, to notify us of safety procedures applicable at the venue on or before our arrival. You also agree to provide the following:
You agree that you are responsible for the conduct of your clients, staff, and guests. If at any time during the event, we consider that our equipment or ourselves to be under threat, verbally or physically, we reserve the right to terminate the contract without notice. You agree that the full fee shall be payable to us in these circumstances. Back to top DEPOSIT & UP-FRONT EXPENSES For private performances we require a proportion of the agreed fee in advance, currently £50. This is non-refundable but once paid will secure the performance date as discussed and agreed. Back to top ACCESS TO VENUE We require at least 60 to 90 minutes to set up prior to the performance and to at least 60 minutes to pack up after the performance. You agree to inform us if the playing space is not located on the ground floor or special access is required to allow us a longer set up/break down period for our equipment. Back to top DURATION OF PERFORMANCE Unless otherwise agreed in advance, the performance shall normally consist of two sets of 45-60 minutes duration separated by a break of half an hour. Where you require additional performance time not previously agreed, this shall be at our sole discretion and shall be chargeable at a rate to be agreed at the time. Back to top CANCELLATION BY YOU If you book us and subsequently cancel, you owe us the agreed fee or part thereof as shown below (optionally waived at our sole discretion) and in addition to any previously paid deposits:
Back to top CANCELLATION BY !daft! We reserve the right to cancel for any reason though normally that will only occur because of circumstances beyond our control (e.g., illness, incapacity, breakdown of equipment or transportation or, extreme weather conditions). You agree that, if we cancel, we will not be liable for any cancellation fees or your losses. If this occurs, we will give you as much notice as possible and will try to help you with booking an alternative band if you wish. You agree to confirm any cancellation by telephone by calling back on 07768 355556. Back to top DELAY, INTERRUPTION OR SUSPENSION OF PERFORMANCE In the unlikely event that the performance is delayed, curtailed or stopped due to events beyond our control, including but not limited to, equipment failure, power failure, noise limiters, time restrictions, venue's staff absence, smoke detector activation, closure of the venue by police, fire brigade or other public authority or, licensing/certification problems, you agree to pay the fee in full. Back to top DATE AND TIME OF PERFORMANCE With all but very late bookings, we will send you posters for the performance. These are normally sent between 4 and 6 weeks prior to the performance date and can be sent as soft or hard copy as you prefer. Back to top ADVERTISING You agree that it is your responsibility to advertise the performance and that we have no responsibility to advertise. However, we normally publicise our performances on our website from the date they are booked and thereafter on listings and social networking websites. Back to top INDEMNITY You agree that you will fully indemnify us for damage, loss or confiscation of our equipment or instruments on your premises resulting from any act or omission on your part or, failure to comply with these terms and conditions. Back to top Upon payment of deposit you agree to these terms and conditions. Click here to save a copy of these Terms & Conditions for your records.
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