Bartending Services
BARTENDING SERVICES AGREEMENT
State of Washington
BACKGROUND:
This Bartending Services Agreement (the "Agreement") is made by and between the following Client (the "Client") and the following bartending services provider (the "Bartender"):
Shenanigenz LLC
21264 N Frontage Rd E
Warden, Wa 98857
(Bartender) desires to provide bartending services to (Client) desires to obtain such services from (Bartender).
THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises set forth below, the Parties agree as follows:
I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES.
1. On (Date of Event) at (Start Time), (Bartender) will provide to (Client) the following bartending services (collectively, the "Services"):
Licensed Bartender who is highly efficient, well trained, and knowledgeable.
2. (Bartender) will work a total of 4 Hour Minimum Service (includes 1 hour setup and 30 minute tear down) on the day they provide bartending services.
II. RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF BARTENDER.
3. (Bartender) affirms that they know any and all relevant federal, state, and local laws concerning the sale of alcoholic beverages and shall follow the applicable laws.
4. (Bartender) shall follow measures to ensure that only persons of legal drinking age are served alcoholic beverages. Guests who appear to be underage may be asked to provide I.D.
5. (Bartender) shall exercise discretion in serving alcoholic beverages to guests. (Bartender) reserves the right to refuse to serve alcoholic beverages to any guest if they believe that such guest is intoxicated and is acting in a manner that could be detrimental to either themself or other guests.6. (Bartender) will prepare all necessary cocktail items, garnishes, and additional stock items.
7. (Bartender) will provide the following tools necessary to complete the services with Client providing all other necessary tools:
Wine Openers, Batch Cocktail Containers, Knives, Cutting Boards, Ice Scoops, Ice Buckets. Serving Items: Ice, Cups, Straws, Napkins, and Garnishing Fruits. Tools necessary for cleaning: Hand Sanitizer, Bar Towels, and Sanitization Water/Bucket.
III. LOCATION AND PERMITS.
8. Location selection for providing bartending services and compliance with any and all relevant federal, state, and local permits, rules, and/or regulations, including but not limited to liquor licenses, are the sole responsibility of Client.
9. (Client) shall provide:
Banquet License. “A banquet permit is a permit you apply for that allows the service and consumption of liquor at a private, invitation-only banquet or gathering held in a public place or business. Examples include weddings, company banquets, retirement parties, and club, organization or church events.” - Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board https://lcb.wa.gov/licensing/banquet-permits
Alcohol
Garbage Disposal
IV. PAYMENT.
10. For rendering the Services outlined in this Agreement, the (Client) will pay to the (Bartender) compensation amounting to $50 (fifty US dollars) per hour
11. Payment shall be made to the following person/address:
Shenanigenz
21264 N Frontage Rd E
Warden, Wa 98857
12. Any Services requested that exceed the contracted time period and which are granted by the (Bartender) will be charged at the rate of $50 per hour. It may not be possible to provide additional bartending time. Requests for extended bartending time will be accommodated only when feasible and at the discretion of the (Bartender).
13. If any invoice is not paid when due, the Client may be charged a late fee of $75 (seventy-five US dollars).
14. In addition to any other right or remedy provided by law, if the (Client) fails to pay for the Services when due, (Bartender) has the option to treat such failure to pay as a material breach of this Agreement, and may cancel this Agreement and/or seek any and all available legal remedies.
V. CANCELLATION POLICY.
15. Cancellation of this Agreement by (Client) which is received in writing at least 4 weeks prior to set start date will result in a refund less the $395 non refundable retainer fee. Cancellation of Services outlined by this Agreement less than 4 weeks prior to the start date obligate Client to make full remaining payment of the total fees agreed upon.
16. Cancellation issued by (Bartender) shall result in all monies paid to the Bartender from the Client being full refunded INCLUDING any retainer fee paid.
VI. CONFIDENTIALITY.
17. (Bartender) and any of (Bartender)'s employees, agents, or representatives will not at any time or in any manner, either directly or indirectly, use for the personal benefit of Bartender, or divulge, disclose, or communicate in any manner any information that is proprietary to (Client). (Bartender) and their employees, agents, and representatives will protect such information and treat it as strictly confidential.
18. This provision shall continue to be effective after the termination of this Agreement.
19. Upon termination of this Agreement, (Bartender) will return to (Client) all records, notes, documentation, tools, and other items that were used, created, or controlled by (Client) during the term of this Agreement.
VII. INDEMNIFICATION.
20. (Bartender) agrees to indemnify and hold harmless from all claims, losses, expenses, fees including attorney's fees, costs, and judgments that may be asserted against Bartender that result from the acts or omissions of Bartender and/or (Bartender)'s employees, agents, or representatives.
VIII. WARRANTY.
21. (Bartender) shall provide their Services and meet obligations under this Agreement in a timely and workmanlike manner, using knowledge and recommendations for performing the Services which meet generally acceptable standards in (Client)'s community and region, and will provider a standard of care equal to, or superior to, care used by similar bartenders on similar projects/work.
22. (Bartender) shall be familiar with all state, local, federal, and municipal regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines applicable to the serving of alcohol.
23. (Bartender) shall not consume or use illegal substances or alcoholic beverages while performing their duties.
IX. DEFAULT.
24. The occurrence of any of the following shall constitute a material default under this Agreement:
a. The failure to make a required payment when due.
b. The insolvency or bankruptcy of either Party.
c. The subjection of any of either Party's property to any levy, seizure, general assignment for the benefit of creditors, application or sale for or by any creditor or governmental agency.
d. The failure to make available or deliver the Services in the time and manner provided for in this Agreement.
X. REMEDIES.
25. In addition to any and all other rights a party may have available according to law, if a Party defaults by failing to substantially perform any provision, term, or condition of this Agreement (including without limitation the failure to make a monetary payment when due), the other Party may terminate the Agreement by providing written notice to the defaulting Party.
26. This notice shall describe with sufficient detail the nature of the default.
27. The Party receiving such notice shall have 7 days from the effective date of such notice to cure the default(s). Unless waived by a Party providing notice, the failure to cure the default(s) within such time period shall result in automatic termination of this Agreement.
XI. FORCE MAJEURE.
28. If performance of this Agreement or any obligation under this Agreement is prevented, restricted, or interfered with by causes beyond either party's reasonable control ("Force Majeure"), and if the Party unable to carry out its obligations gives the other Party prompt written notice of such event, then the obligations of the Party invoking this provision shall be suspended to the extent necessary by such event.
29. The term Force Majeure shall include, without limitation, acts of God, fire, explosion, vandalism, storm or other similar occurrence, orders or acts of military or civil authority, or by national emergencies, insurrections, riots, or wars, strikes, lock-outs, work stoppages, or pandemics.
30. The excused Party shall use reasonable efforts under the circumstances to avoid or remove such causes of non-performance and shall proceed to perform with reasonable dispatch whenever such causes are removed or ceased.
31. An act or omission shall be deemed within the reasonable control of a party if committed, omitted, or caused by such Party, or its employees, officers, agents, or affiliates.
XII. ENTIRE AGREEMENT.
32. This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the Parties, and there are no other promises or conditions in any other agreement, whether oral or written, concerning the subject matter of this Agreement.
33. This Agreement supersedes any prior written or oral agreements between the Parties.
XIII. SEVERABILITY.
34. If any provision of this Agreement will be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable.
35. If a court finds that any provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable, but that by limiting such provision it would become valid and enforceable, then such provision will be deemed to be written, construed, and enforced as so limited.
XIV. AMENDMENT.
36. This Agreement may be modified or amended in writing, if the writing is signed by the Party obligated under the amendment.
XV. GOVERNING LAW.
37. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington.
XVI. NOTICE.
38. Any notice or communication required or permitted under this Agreement shall be sufficiently given if delivered in person or by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the address set forth in the opening paragraph of this Agreement or to such other address as one Party may have furnished to the other in writing.
XVII. Photo release clause.
This clause isn’t essential, but it’s helpful if you want to use photos of the event to promote your business. A photo release clause in your event planning contract gives you permission to use and edit photos taken during the event for promotional purposes.
This clause is common in wedding planning and photography contracts. Most clients should have no problem with this since it means additional exposure for their own company. Nevertheless, you need to cover it in writing.
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XVIII. WAIVER OF CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS.
39. The failure of either Party to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver or limitation of that Party's right to subsequently enforce and compel strict compliance with every provision of this Agreement.