Service Description
List specific duties: bartending hours, number of bartenders, equipment provided, beverage sourcing, and any specialty services like signature cocktails or cash bar.
A formal contract reduces ambiguity about service scope, clarifies who holds liquor liability and insurance, protects both parties if disputes arise, and documents payment and cancellation terms that influence refunds and timelines.
Event hosts, venue managers, caterers, and professional bartending companies commonly use this contract to formalize services.
Use the contract whenever alcohol service, third-party staffing, or venue-specific rules could affect liability or performance expectations.
List specific duties: bartending hours, number of bartenders, equipment provided, beverage sourcing, and any specialty services like signature cocktails or cash bar.
State deposit amount, final payment schedule, accepted payment methods, overtime rates, and consequences for late payment or NSF checks.
Clarify who supplies alcohol, who holds liquor license or permit, age verification procedures, and refusal-of-service policies for intoxicated guests.
Identify required insurance (general liability, liquor liability), minimum limits, certificate holder names, and mutual indemnity or hold-harmless language.
Define refundable and nonrefundable deposits, notice periods, force majeure handling, and rescheduling options with any associated fees.
Set out breach remedies, dispute resolution method, and jurisdiction for governing law to limit ambiguity and litigation risk.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Conditional dropdown: open bar, cash bar, limited service |
| Staffing Count | Numeric field with formula to calculate recommended bartenders |
| Insurance Upload | Required file attachment for COI before finalization |
| Signature Flow | Sequential signer order with signer authentication options |
Choose an eSignature platform that supports clear audit trails, required authentication, and secure document storage.
Typically at booking; often nonrefundable per contract terms.
Commonly due 7–14 days before the event date.
Provide insurer certificate at least 7 days before event.
Confirm local liquor permits 14–30 days before event.
Follow contract notice period to determine refund eligibility.
Deposit received and date reserved.
Insurance, permits, and staffing confirmed.
Service performed according to schedule.
Final reconciliation and incident reporting completed.
A couple hires a single bartender for a private estate reception with a specified hours window and hosted bar
A nonprofit contracts a bartending company for a ticketed fundraiser at a rented hall
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| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes (Business Premium+) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Varies by plan |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |