Terms and Conditions
This Event Services Agreement (the “Services Agreement”) is entered into by and between Sched.comuleResidentEvents.com LLC, a Texas corporation, with its principal place of business located at 1336 Barclay Dr, Carrollton, TX 75007 (“ScheduleResidentEvents.com”); and you (“Customer”), effective on the date payment was made (the “Effective Date”). Customer is retaining ScheduleResidentEvents.com to execute Customer’s service events (each, a “Event Service”).
For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
Service Invoice. Prior to each Catering Service, ScheduleResidentEvents.com will deliver to Customer an Event Proposal (the “Service Invoice”). Each Service Invoice will include the terms of service for each Event Service, including without limitation, (i) the date and time of Event Service, (ii) the Event Service’s location, (iii) the number of servings (the “Servings”), (iv) a description of entrée choices, and (v) the cost to be charged to the Customer for the Event Service.
Fees and Payment. In consideration of the rights granted and services provided by the Company hereunder, Customer hereby agrees to pay ScheduleResidentEvents.com all fees due pursuant to each Service Invoice, including the Total Cost, as follows:
100% Up-Front Payment. Customer shall pay ScheduleResidentEvents.com one hundred percent (100%) of the Total Cost upon receipt of each Service Invoice by Customer.
Overage costs. If, at Customer's written request, additional guests are served at the contracted event, ScheduleResidentEvents.com will invoice Customer for the Overage Cost at the completion of each Catering Service, if applicable (the “Overage Invoice”). Customer shall pay ScheduleResidentEvents.com the Overage Cost, pursuant to the Overage Invoice, within seven (7) days of receipt of each Overage Invoice.
Additional Charges. Client agrees to pay for any and all additional services requested by the client, e.g. rental of equipment, etc. Additional services requested shall be included, and added to the proposal where time permits. Verbal modification by the Client the day of the event shall be billed to Client accordingly.
Reservation Change. Due to the time sensitive nature of event scheduling, if Customer makes a request to change the date or time of Service, ScheduleResidentEvents.com shall use its best efforts to accommodate Customer’s requests, but makes no representations of warranties of availability of supplies, equipment and staff at the modified time and date. Any successful reservation changes shall result in a $50 rescheduling fee (“rescheduling Fee”), plus any additional costs incurred by ScheduleResidentEvents.com. If ScheduleResidentEvents.com is unable to accommodate any reservation change by Customer, the fees paid buy Customer shall remain in the form of a credit, to be used by Customer at a later time.
Cancellation by Customer. If Customer cancels an Service for any reason, Customer shall be responsible for the following cancellation fees:
When Cancelled By Customer, the fees paid buy Customer shall remain in the form of a credit, to be used by Customer at a later time.
Seven or less days prior to the Service No Refund Due.
Duties of ScheduleResidentEvents.com. ScheduleResidentEvents.com shall be responsible for the following:
ScheduleResidentEvents.com shall arrange for the all materials and personnel necessary to complete Customer’s Service at the day(s) and time(s) specified in each Service Invoice.
Duties of the Customer. Customer shall be responsible for the following
Customer shall provide a suitable contracted facility for ScheduleResidentEvents.com to perform duties required for the number of guests expected at each Service. This includes access to adequate working electricity. Customer agrees to arrange for, or personally provide access to said facility to accommodate the reasonable set-up and preparation prior to each Service. Customer acknowledges responsibility for any and all liability arising from rental and use of said facility.
Customer acknowledges liability for any damage caused to the equipment and personnel provided by ScheduleResidentEvents.com by any guests of Customer during the course of each Service.
Customer agrees to be responsible for all financial arrangements provided for in Section 3 above.
Term and Termination. This Services Agreement shall commence as of the Effective Date and shall continue through the date and time of the last Catering Service included in this Event Proposal.
Terms & Conditions
These SCHEDULERESIDENTEVENTS>COM STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CATERING (the “Terms”) govern the rights, remedies, and obligations of ScheduleResidentEvents.com LLC or an entity controlled by ScheduleResidentEvents.com LLC (“Company”) and its customers (“Customer”) who are requesting Company to deliver certain services (“Services”) as an independent contractor of Customer, under catering Services Agreements agreed to by and between Company and Customer (“Services Agreement”). Customer and Company are individually referred to herein as “Party” and together as the “Parties”.
CONFIDENTIALITY. As used in these Terms, “Confidential Information” means all information disclosed by a Party (the “Disclosing Party”) to the other Party (the “Receiving Party”), whether orally or in writing, that is designated as confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential given the nature of the information and the circumstances of disclosure. Confidential Information of each Party shall include the terms and conditions of (i) the Services Agreement and (ii) business and marketing plans, technology and technical information, product plans and designs, and business processes disclosed by such Party. However, Confidential Information shall not include any information that (i) is or becomes generally known to the public without breach of any obligation owed to the Disclosing Party, (ii) was known to the Receiving Party prior to its disclosure by the Disclosing Party without breach of any obligation owed to the Disclosing Party, (iii) is received from a third Party without breach of any obligation owed to the Disclosing Party, or (iv) was independently developed by the Receiving Party. During the term of the Services Agreement and for three (3) years thereafter, the Receiving Party shall: (i) use at least the same degree of care to protect the Disclosing Party’s Confidential Information that it uses to protect the confidentiality of its own confidential information of like kind (but in no event less than reasonable care), (ii) not disclose any Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party for any purpose outside the scope of the Services Agreement and these Terms, and (iii) limit access to Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party to those of its employees, contractors and agents who need such access for purposes consistent with the Services Agreement and these Terms and who have signed confidentiality agreements with the Receiving Party containing protections no less stringent than those herein. Additionally, each Party shall provide prompt notification to the other Party of any unauthorized access to or disclosure of Confidential Information. If the Receiving Party is compelled by law or any listing or trading agreement concerning its publicly-traded securities to disclose Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party, it shall provide the Disclosing Party with prior notice of such compelled disclosure (to the extent legally permitted) and reasonable assistance, at Disclosing Party’s cost, if the Disclosing Party wishes to contest the disclosure. Upon termination or expiration of the Services Agreement, the Disclosing Party may make a written request to the Receiving Party to deliver to the Disclosing Party or destroy and certify destruction (at Disclosing Party’s election) of all of Disclosing Party’s Confidential Information.
ASSIGNMENT. Neither Party may assign the Services Agreement nor any right or interest therein with the written consent of the other Party. Notwithstanding the preceding, it is expressly understood that Company is not in the business of owning or operating food Vendors and may subcontract some or all of the duties required under the Services Agreement as deemed necessary by Company.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. It is the express intention of the Parties that Company is an independent contractor. Nothing in these Terms or the Services Agreement shall in any way be construed to constitute Company as an agent, employee or representative of the Customer, but Company shall perform the Services under the Services Agreement as an independent contractor. Company or its Subcontractors shall furnish all tools and materials necessary to accomplish the Services Agreement, and shall incur all expenses associated with performance. Company acknowledges and agrees that Company is obligated to report as income all compensation received by Company pursuant to this Agreement, and Company agrees to and acknowledges the obligation to pay all self-employment and other taxes thereon. In addition, Company has reviewed with Company's own tax advisors the federal, state, local and foreign tax consequences of the transactions contemplated by the Services Agreement and the consideration to be received by Company for performance of the Services therein. Company acknowledges that it is relying solely on such advisors and not on any statements or representations of the Customer or any of its agents.
GOVERNING LAW/VENUE. These Terms and the Services Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of Texas, notwithstanding its conflict of law provisions. Venue shall be appropriate in the State or Federal courts located in the State of Texas, County of Denton; or in the federal or state Courts where the Services are performed.
ATTORNEYS’ FEES. If Company or Customer shall bring any action against any Party for enforcement of these Terms or under the Services Agreement or for any other relief, declaratory or otherwise, arising out of these Terms or the Services Agreement, or any related agreement, the losing Party shall pay to the prevailing Party all reasonable attorneys’ and experts’ fees and costs incurred in taking such action, bringing such suit and/or enforcing any judgment granted therein, all of which shall be deemed to have accrued upon the commencement of such action and shall be paid whether or not such action is prosecuted to judgment. Any judgment or order entered in such action shall contain a specific provision providing for the recovery of reasonable attorneys’ and experts’ fees and costs incurred in enforcing such judgment. For the purposes of this Section, attorneys’ and experts’ fees and costs shall include, without limitation, fees and costs incurred in the following: (a) post-judgment motions; (b) contempt proceedings; (c) garnishment, levy, and debtor and third Party examination; (d) discovery; (e) bankruptcy litigation; and (f) appeals.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. In no event shall either Party be liable to the other for damages for any cause whatsoever in an amount in excess of the amounts paid or due to Company under the Services Agreement. In no event shall either Party be liable to the other Party for consequential, incidental or special damages arising from any action or claim, whether based in tort, contract or other legal theory.
DISPUTES WITH COMPANY. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of Texas, notwithstanding its conflict of law provisions. All actions or proceedings between Company and Customer arising in connection with, touching upon or relating to this Agreement, the breach thereof and/or the scope of the provisions of this Section as between the Company and Customer, shall be submitted to Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Service (“JAMS”) for binding arbitration under its Comprehensive Arbitration Rules and Procedures if the matter in dispute is over $25,000, or under its Streamlined Arbitration Rules and Procedures if the matter in dispute is $25,000 or less, to be held solely in the County of Denton, Texas United States, in the English language in accordance with the following provisions: (i) Each arbitration shall be conducted before a single arbitrator selected by JAMS; (ii) The parties shall share the costs of the arbitration; and (iii) THE PARTIES HEREBY WAIVE THEIR RIGHT TO JURY TRIAL WITH RESPECT TO ALL CLAIMS AND ISSUES ARISING UNDER, IN CONNECTION WITH, TOUCHING UPON OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, WHETHER SOUNDING IN CONTRACT OR TORT, AND INCLUDING ANY CLAIM FOR FRAUDULENT INDUCEMENT THEREOF. (1) Consent to Personal Jurisdiction. The arbitrator(s) shall apply Texas law to the merits of any dispute or claim, without reference to conflicts of law rules. Company and Customer hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Texas for any action or proceeding arising from or relating to this Agreement or relating to any arbitration in which the parties are participants. (2) Costs. The Customer and Company shall each pay one-half of the costs and expenses of such arbitration, and each shall separately pay its counsel fees and expenses unless otherwise required by law. (3) Equitable Relief. The parties may apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for a temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or other interim or conservatory relief, as necessary, without breach of this arbitration agreement and without abridgment of the powers of the arbitrator. (4) Acknowledgment COMPANY AND CUSTOMER HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS SECTION, WHICH DISCUSSES ARBITRATION. COMPANY AND CUSTOMER UNDERSTAND THAT BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, COMPANY AND CUSTOMER AGREE TO SUBMIT ANY CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF, RELATING TO, OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, OR THE INTERPRETATION, VALIDITY, CONSTRUCTION, PERFORMANCE, BREACH OR TERMINATION THEREOF, TO BINDING ARBITRATION, AND THAT THIS ARBITRATION CLAUSE CONSTITUTES A WAIVER OF COMPANY AND CUSTOMER’S RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL AND RELATES TO THE RESOLUTION OF ALL DISPUTES RELATING TO ALL ASPECTS OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE PARTIES.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT. The Services Agreement and these terms are the entire agreement of the Parties and supersedes any prior agreements between them, whether written or oral, with respect to the subject matter hereof. No waiver, alteration, or modification of any of the provisions of these Terms or the Services Agreement shall be binding unless in writing by duly authorized representatives of the Parties hereto.
SEVERABILITY. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these Terms or the Services Agreement, or any terms thereof, shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the Terms or the Services Agreement, which shall at all times remain in full force and effect.
AUTHORITY. Each Party represents and warrants that the individual executing any agreement on behalf of the Party is duly authorized to so execute, and when executed and delivered by such Party, shall constitute the valid and binding agreement of such Party, enforceable in accordance with its terms.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. The Parties hereby acknowledge and agree that nothing contained in this Services Agreement shall be construed to mean that the intellectual property or other proprietary rights of each Party are conveyed to the other Party as part of this agreement.
FORCE MAJEURE. Neither Party shall be liable for any default or delay in the performance of its responsibilities under the Services Agreement if and to the extent such default or delay is caused, directly or indirectly, by fire, flood, earthquake, elements of nature or acts of God, riots, strikes, civil disorders, quarantine restrictions, epidemics, pandemics, or any other cause beyond the reasonable control of such Party (“Force Majeure”). The time for performance for the non-defaulting Party under the Services Agreement will be extended as necessary, without penalty or liability to such Party, for the same period of time as the delay.
NO WARRANTIES. Company has not made any warranties oral, express, written or otherwise of profitability or projected outcomes or satisfaction of Customer. Customer shall remain obligated for all payments due under the Services Agreement regardless of Customer’s satisfaction of Company’s performance.
TERM. Unless otherwise specified in the Services Agreement, the term of any agreement shall be the date of execution of any Services Agreement until the date of completion of all Services under the Services Agreement.
INSURANCE. Company carries general liability insurance and at the written request of Customer shall provide Customer with evidence of such insurance naming Customer and third parties required by Customer as additional insured. Notwithstanding the preceding, unless otherwise agreed to by the Parties in the Services Agreement, Customer acknowledges that Company is not in the business of owning or operating food Vendors or of performing the Services and that Company shall retain the services of one or more Subcontractors to perform the Services. The Subcontractors retained by Company shall be obligated to maintain reasonable and customary workers compensation, general liability and commercial automobile insurance with limits of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and at the written request of Customer, shall be added as additional insured with certificates of insurance provided to Customer. The failure of Customer to approve or request insurance certificates provided to Customer by Company shall be considered approval of all such insurance policies.
INDEMNIFICATION. Company shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Customer and its officers, directors, partners, agents, members, managers and employees from and against any and all demands, claims, damages to persons or property, losses and liabilities, including reasonable attorney’s fees (collectively “Claims”) arising out of or caused by the Company’s negligence in connection with Services, except to the extent attributable to the Customer or its members’, agents’, employees’ negligence. Customer shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Company and its officers, directors, partners, agents, members, managers and employees from and against any and all Claims arising out of or caused by the Customer’s negligence in connection with the Services, except to the extent attributable to the Company or its members’, agents’, employees’ negligence.
SALES TAX. Should the Services be subject to local or state sales or use taxes, Customer shall be obligated to pay all taxes to Company and Company or its Subcontractors shall be responsible for directing tax payments to the appropriate tax authority.