SECURITY DEPOSIT

A credit card will be held on file for damages incurred and charged one day following the event date after inspection by company and a determination of the following:

2)     No paint, stains or glue may be used on any part of the Buildings or landscaping. No puncturing of walls, furniture or any other décor.

4)     Removal of all trash, including but not limited to cans, bottles, food items, cigarette butts, decorations and placed in the designated trash receptacles.

6)     Costs for repair and or replacement for any damages occurring to the Venue and or any facilities located on the grounds during RENTER'S Event (including but not limited to the items listed directly above), shall be deducted from the Security Deposit.

8)     In the event that the Facility or any furnishings or landscaping are damaged in an amount in excess of the Security Deposit, The Biz Lounge shall prepare an itemized list of damages and repair costs and payment shall be due immediately from RENTER.

In the unlikely event the RENTER should cancel, the 50% payment shall be forfeited. The BIZ Lounge shall have the right to terminate this contract if the RENTER fails to meet or violates any terms of this contract in which case the provisions of this cancellation policy also apply.

In this instance, The BIZ Lounge will reschedule your event according to the current availability at no extra cost, provided that a 15-day notice is provided.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Renter’s activities during the Rental Period must be compatible with use of the building/grounds and activities in areas adjacent to the Rental Space and building. This includes but is not limited to playing loud music or making any noise at a level that is not reasonable under the circumstances. Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the buildings. The Rental Space must be cleaned and returned in a condition at the end of an event to a reasonable appearance as it was prior to the rental. Renter is responsible for the removal of all decorations and trash from the property, or placed in a dumpster provided on site.

Glass Bottles and other containers are allowed only on a case by case basis. Unless otherwise noted, no glass bottles or containers are allowed – Only wine bottles and canned drinks or plastic bottles will be allowed inside the facility without the permission of The BIZ Lounge. This does not include the serving glassware provided by Caterers.

The following items are prohibited: confetti, rice, Japanese lanterns, decals and stickers, silly string, glue, nails, screws or any similar item that may cause harm to animals and people, landscaping, vehicles or the Facility.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Event Insurance. RENTERS are responsible for purchasing a Day of Event Insurance Policy naming The BIZ Lounge as an additional insured, with a minimum policy limit of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00). RENTERS shall provide TBL with a certificate of insurance no later than fifteen (15) days prior to the Event Date.

RESPONSIBILITY AND SECURITY

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: If User will be supplying alcoholic beverages, the general liability insurance shall include host liquor liability coverage. If User is using a caterer or other vendor to supply alcohol that vendor must have liquor liability coverage.

RULES AND CONDITIONS FOR USAGE POLICY

Audio Visual Equipment:

Changes/Requests:

Clean-up:

Fire/Open Flame:

Security:

Smoke-Free:

State Sales Tax:

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Children under the age of 15 are not allowed at Events unless approved by The BiZ Lounge Manager in advance. Children between 15-18 years of age are your complete responsibility. Please know where your children are at all times and make certain that they clearly understand The Rules.

You must designate one individual as your Contact Person. This must not be someone heavily involved in the activities of the day, as they will be too busy to effectively communicate with our on-site coordinator should problems/concerns/questions. (When questions arise, do not designate any member of your party, photographer, caterer, florist or musician, etc. as your liaison).

The BIZ Lounge reserves the right to request any person or group of people acting unruly and contrary to rental regulations to leave the premises. Assistance from law enforcement agencies may be required if this request is not met immediately.

All electrical outlets on the property are available for use at an event. The vendors are welcome to inspect the locations and numbers of outlets prior to booking.

Decorations are limited to table decorations and freestanding items. Other decorations, including banners and streamers, may not be attached to any surface without prior approval of The BIZ Lounge. Glitter and/or confetti, rice, and potpourri are not allowed in any part of The BIZ Lounge. Should this policy not be followed an additional charge will be added to the final billing for the clean-up of this material as determined by The BIZ Lounge’s management.

Note – The use of birdseed is permitted only outside for wedding and reception farewells. Rice, confetti, glitter, sparklers and blowing bubbles are not permitted inside or outside the facilities. ALL DECORATIONS MUST BE APPROVED BY The BIZ Lounge.

Please keep in mind when inviting Guests to your event, that you are inviting them to our home. We will expect visitors to conduct themselves in a mature, responsible and respectful manner.

Due to the proximity of The BIZ Lounge to the local neighborhood, sound considerations are a concern. Although music (both live and recorded) is permitted, the music must be contained at an acceptable sound level so as not to disturb the local surrounding area. Any complaints from neighbors or other parties may require the levels to be reduced. The BIZ Lounge reserves the right to require RENTER(s) to cease the music it deems inappropriate, in its sole discretion. The BIZ Lounge also reserves the right to require the RENTER(s) to lower the sound level or cease playing music, in its sole discretion.

Parking is available at the designated areas. Handicap accessible parking spaces are provided at the posted areas.

Pet are not allowed. In the event they are brought onto the propery, owners assume full responsibility for their pets. The BIZ Lounge cannot be held liable for any incidents or injury. Attendees accept full responsibility for any risks to themselves and their pets.

The BIZ Lounge reserve the right to use any photographs or other media reproductions of an event in our publicity and advertising materials.

Any contents or furniture movement must be pre-approved by The BIZ Lounge. It is the RENTER’s responsibility to restore all areas to their original appearance. Placements of tables, tents, live music, catering equipment, etc., must also be approved by The BIZ Lounge planning staff.

You may post your group’s sign or hang balloons at the front entrance, but please do NOT attach anything to or cover up our entrance sign, or nail or screw anything to the building, doors or walls.

I have read and understand the policies concerning events held at The BIZ Lounge. I agree to uphold them and ensure that vendors and attendees of the event, will abide by the policies. I understand it is my responsibility to inform the coordinator, vendors, photographers, etc., that they must also conform to this set of guidelines.

ALCOHOL RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, ASSUMPTION OF RISKS, AND INDEMNITYAGREEMENT

That should I consume alcohol or food products on the property owned by The BIZ Lounge, I acknowledge that I am solely responsible for any and all damages suffered by myself or that I may cause to third parties as a result of said consumption to include, but not limited to, property damage, personal injury, death, disfigurement, or loss of consortium.

ALCOHOL

1.     Under NO circumstances shall Renter(s) sell or attempt to sell any Alcohol to anyone.

3.     Renter hereby agrees to use their best efforts to insure that Alcohol will not be served to anyone who is intoxicated or appears to be intoxicated.

5.     Renter hereby agrees to be liable and responsible for all act(s) and actions of every kind and nature for each and every person in attendance at Renter’s function or event.

That I am solely responsible and liable for any damages that result from someone under the age of twenty-one (21) consuming alcohol to include, but not limited to, property damage, personal injury, death, or disfigurement to themselves, as well as property damage, personal injury, death, disfigurement, or loss of consortium to third parties.

Catering vendors are expected to sanitize all food preparation surfaces before they come into contact with food products. Proper hygiene is required at all times. All food must remain covered at all times prior to plating and bussing. NO FOOD IS TO BE COOKED INSIDE THE BIZ LOUNGE BUILDING. All trash must be collected and properly bagged. Failure to properly clean the catering area will result in additional costs and will be charged to the Renter. In addition to the foregoing, the caterer is responsible for cleanup of the event areas. Please allow sufficient time for cleanup of all designated areas at the conclusion of your event.

THE BIZ Lounge's cafe may be used as a production space and used for final food preparation, plating, and bussing. The BIZ Lounge does not provide dishes, glassware, pots, pans, knives utensils, etc. The cafe will be provided in a clean condition and the space should be returned to a clean condition immediately following your event.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Renter and/or Caterer agree to carry, or cause to be carried, liability insurance to cover any and all damages arising out of any act of gross negligence. Temporary riders to existing policies may be necessary.

Renter agrees and by their signature(s) to indemnify and hold harmless Caterer in the event more guests attend the event than guaranteed to Caterer, or if not enough foods, beverages or services are ordered to properly serve the attendees. Renter further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Caterer for any foods or beverages removed from venue by any person or persons whatsoever and consumed or transferred to another person, persons or organizations whatsoever, and consumed which causes sickness and any or all conditions leading up to and including death. Caterer may only be held liable in the event gross negligence is determined through adjudication.

The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. COVID-19 is extremely contagious and is believed to spread mainly from person-to-person contact.

By reading this agreement, I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that I and any minor I am attending TBL events and activities and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 at MEFT may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to, The BIZ Lounge employees, volunteers, and program participants and their families. I voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury to my child(ren) or myself (including, but not limited to, personal injury, disability, and death), illness, damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense, of any kind, that I or my child(ren) may experience or incur in connection with my child(ren)’s attendance at MEFT activities or participation in MEFT programming (“Claims”). On my behalf, and on behalf of my children, I hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless MEFT, its employees, agents, and representatives, of and from the Claims, including all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any kind arising out of or relating thereto. I understand and agree that this release includes any Claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of MEFT, its employees, agents, and representatives, whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before, during, or after participation in any MEFT program, tour or activity.

I hereby Release, Waive and Covenant Not to Sue, and further agree to Indemnify, Defend and Hold Harmless the following parties: the Event Organizers and Promoters, Race Directors, Sponsors, Advertisers, Host Cities, Local Organizing Committees, Venues and Property Owners upon which the Event takes place, Law Enforcement Agencies and other Public Entities providing support for the Event, and each of their respective parent, subsidiary and affiliated companies, officers, directors, partners, shareholders, members, agents, employees and volunteers (Individually and Collectively, the "Released Parties” or "Event Organizers”), with respect to any liability, claim(s), demand(s), cause(s) of action, damage(s), loss or expense (including court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees) of any kind or nature ("Liability”) which may arise out of, result from, or relate to my participation in the Event, including claims for Liability caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the Released Parties. I further agree that if, despite this Agreement, I, or anyone on my behalf, makes a claim for Liability against any of the Released Parties, I will indemnify, defend and hold harmless each of the Released Parties from any such Liability which any may be incurred as the result of such claim, and do so into perpetuity.

PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION