All original music written and produced by Paul Jermayne for Soulandlife Music. All Rights Reserved.
Terms of Service (Booking)
Definitions:
Soulandlife Music: us, we, the company, band, artist, You: the client, hirer
a) Soulandlife Music, in consideration of the total amount specified, will provide the services of LIVE MUSIC on the date of function, at the agreed location for the agreed performance times.
b) The services will consist of original copyright material and cover music in accordance with the band/artists style of play and client’s general request
c) Soulandlife Music, it’s band/artist will make every effort to play all requests, subject to such request being available at a date as deemed reasonable to Soulandlife Music and at its discretion based upon suitability of music for the function and venue.
d) The selection of equipment to be used at the event is left to the discretion of Soulandlife Music and is based upon the size and conditions of the event location.
Confirming the booking
a) All bookings take effect immediately upon acceptance of the booking by BOTH the Client and the Soulandlife Music, whether orally, electronically or in writing ("Confirmation") if booking is made within 30 days of event.
b) The fact that the contract has not been signed or returned is not sufficient to invalidate the booking or acceptance of these terms.
Payments, Deposits & Cancelation Policy
a) Checks are accepted within 60 days of event. Electronic payment or cash is the only form of payment for events made 30 days prior to event.
b) All Advanced Bookings (up to 60 days before event) require a 50% deposit within 7 days of delivered contract. The remaining balance is due up to 30-15 days prior to event which will be set by the company
c) For Short Notice Booking (bookings was made within 30 days of an event) a contract must be signed and deposit sent within 2 days of contract delivery.
i) Cancelations must be in writing within a specific time for
deposits to be refunded.
ii) Cancelations made 45-60 days of event are fully
refundable
iii) Within 44-31 days 25% will be refunded.
iv) Cancelations made within 30 days with incur a
NON-REFUNDABLE deposit with the REMAINDER AMOUNT DUE no later than 5 days after written notice
d) Rules set forth within these periods allows us a fair and reasonable time to possibly gain back a booking for the date, as we will have turned away other potential customers while holding your reservation.
e) Soulandlife and the client shall have the right to terminate this contract only on the occurrence of a Force Majeure Event.*
f) In the unlikely event Soulandlife Music cannot fulfill its obligation and the company is not able to find a suitable replacement, later dates can be discussed to fulfill obligation to client at no additional cost other than that of this booking to client.
Staging:
a) The Client will provide safe working conditions and ensure all equipment and facilities are in good working order. The client will provide adequate staging (tents, pergola, etc.) and seating with protection from sun and bad weather and if applicable will obtain all permits consents and licenses necessary for the performance.
Power supply:
a) The Client will provide safe and adequate power supply. If any of the band/artist/company instruments or equipment is
damaged by malfunction or improper operation of the power supply the client will reimburse any cost incurred to repair or replace the instruments or equipment
Equipment Care and Set-up
a) In order to prevent equipment damage we reserve the right to deny any individual other than members of the band to access to the sound system or any other equipment in its possession.
b) We required a minimum of 60 minutes for setting up and sound check and appox. 40 minutes to pack away equipment.
c) Soulandlife Music will not under any circumstances cut corners regarding the health and safety procedures inherent in this process.
d) The client will secure parking for all artist and associates of the company. Please consider having 3-5 spaces reserved.
Photos / Recording / Media
a) We reserve the right to record, photograph, all or part of the event performance in the designated event space which may include guest, patrons, servers, etc.
Terms and Conditions
8) Delays
a) If the performance start time is delayed due to the inability of
the band/artist to gain access to the performance area, or any other delay beyond its reasonable control, Soulandlife Music will not be liable for any refund or reductions in price. Additional time requested after scheduled end time will require additional fees and is at the discretion of the band/artist/company.
b) The same applies if the agreed performance time is cut short for any reason beyond the bands control.
9) Sound limiters & volume
a) The adjustment of the volume and sound level of any equipment shall be as the client reasonably requires should the client request such a change.
b) The band cannot guarantee the quality of its performance should the volume be reduced below the level of any unamplified drum kit and/or backline
c) Client is aware of sound ordinances of area performance (state, city, town, etc). Any stoppage due to violations is out of band/artist/company’s control and will not result in any refund.
10) Food and Refreshments
a) Client will provide food and refreshments to band/artist/company.
11) INDEMNITY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
a) The Client agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the company/band/artist from and against any claim, damage, liability, loss, cost or expense (including reasonable attorney’s fees) from any party arising, directly or indirectly out of: a) a failure on the part of the Client to perform any of the obligations referenced in this Agreement; b) an
inaccuracy or breach of any representations made by the Client and shall extend to legal actions of whatever nature arising out of such actions; and c) the indemnity pursuant to this Clause shall not extend to any loss or liability that results from the criminal conduct, misrepresentation or negligence of the Performer.
12) FORCE MAJEURE
a) The Performer shall not be liable to Client for any loss of damage that may arise out of a delay in the performance or
non-performance of its obligations pursuant to the terms of this Agreement where the cause of the delay or non- performance is due to causes beyond the control of the Performer, including pandemic, epidemic, tempest, storm, flood, fire, sabotage, riots, civil unrest, acts and policies of any Federal or State government and/or their Agencies, power grid failure and Acts of God
b) For the avoidance of doubt it is hereby agreed upon that any new outbreaks of the Covid-19 virus, and any mutations arising here from (e.g. Alpha-, Beta-, Gamma-, Delta-strain
etc.), shall not be considered an act of God.
Client Signature Date
Company
Signature Date
This agreement is legally binding. By booking Soulandlife Music you acknowledge that you have read and agreed to these Terms and Conditions. Once service has begun no amendments may be made. Soulandlife Music has the right to modify these terms and conditions.