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Second contract question

Ally, on February 12, 2021 at 5:03 PM Posted in Planning 0 4
Okay, follow up question to my last contract question lol. I have found what is the perfect venue for us. But given our previous bad experiences with places like this and contracts, plus the fact we are still in a pandemic, I want to make surw my contract is clear and rock solid. The coordinator at this venue said she was willing to negotiate the contract, put in a cancellation/refund clause for Covid, but there is another clause that’s so vague and basically says they can cancel for any reason under the sun as long as we receive our deposit back. But it is worded so badly and is very open to interpretation if something were to go wrong. So I am currently trying to get her to amend it but here are my questions: 1. how long would you argue with a venue over a contract? When does it stop being worth it? 2. If they cancel, I get my money back or else they are liable to pay extra damages. But do I need to put in the contract that if they cancel, I am not liable for the rest of the money I would have owed? 3. Orrrr am i overreacting and should just sign and risk it? The deposit I would be risking is very small and the full payment isn’t due til 10 days before the event. This is literally my PERFECT venue and I am afraid we will not find another one that has the amenities/price that we need.

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Latest activity by Jessica, on February 13, 2021 at 2:04 AM
  • A
    Devoted May 2021
    Ally ·
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    Second contract question 1
    Here is the clause that I was not comfortable with singing and am trying to get them to change
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  • Courtney
    Expert September 2022
    Courtney ·
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    I wouldn't fight too hard on that, it's sort-of standard in a lot of contracts, especially if you're getting all monies you've paid to them.

    You do not need to put in there that you're not liable for the rest of the money, because they would be cancelling your contract, which means any agreement you have is void.

    Eventually you have to jump in with some of the trust, they probably put that in so that in case they need to cancel for covid shut-downs they're not able to be sued by you. 99% of venues aren't going to invoke that clause unless they absolutely have to. Trust me, they want your money.

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  • Courtney
    Expert September 2022
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    It's specifically for 'beyond their control', so they can't just cancel because someone comes in with more money. This is standard language, so you're in the clear imo as someone who used to work for a venue.

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  • Jessica
    Beginner October 2022
    Jessica ·
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    This language is in most of my contracts. Like Courtney said, it's to protect them in case they need to cancel for a reason beyond their control.

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