Venue Rental Agreement
This Venue Rental Agreement is made between [Renter name] (the "Renter") and [Venue name] (the "Venue") as of the date of the last signature below.
1. Event
The Venue rents [space] at [address] to the Renter on [date] from [time] to [time], including set-up and clean-up, for [type of event] with up to [number] guests.
2. Price and deposit
The rental fee is [amount]: [deposit] to hold the date and the balance [14] days before the event. A damage deposit of [amount] is returned within [7] days if there is no damage or extra cleaning.
3. Rules
The Renter is responsible for its guests and vendors, will follow the Venue’s rules on noise, alcohol, decorations and capacity, and will leave the space as it found it.
4. Cancellation
If the Renter cancels more than [30] days before the date, the Venue keeps the deposit and nothing more is owed. If the Renter cancels later, [50%] of the balance is also due. If the Venue cancels, it refunds everything the Renter has paid.
5. Responsibility for claims
Each party will cover the other for claims by third parties to the extent they are caused by its own negligence or its breach of this agreement.
6. Events outside our control
Neither party is liable for a delay or failure caused by events beyond its reasonable control, such as severe weather, illness, or government action. The parties will reschedule where they can.
7. General
This agreement is governed by the laws of [state]. It is the entire agreement between the parties on its subject and may be changed only in writing signed by both. It may be signed electronically and in counterparts.