Cocktail Cart Service Contract

COCKTAIL CART SERVICE CONTRACT

This Cocktail Cart Service Contract ("Agreement") is entered into as of between Client Name: with Address: and Service Provider Name: with Address: .

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client desires to engage Service Provider to provide mobile cocktail cart services, including beverage preparation, service staff, and related bar equipment for Client's event; and

WHEREAS, Service Provider possesses the necessary licenses, permits, trained staff, and insurance to provide alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage services in accordance with applicable law and industry standards; and

WHEREAS, the parties wish to set forth their respective rights and obligations with respect to the provision of cocktail cart services at the event described below.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows:

1. DEFINITIONS

1.1 "Services" means the cocktail cart beverage services provided by Service Provider at the Event, including beverage preparation, serving, barbacking, cleanup of bar area, and provision of disposable or reusable service wares as specified in Section 2.

1.2 "Event" means the Client's gathering identified in Section 2 below for which Services are rendered.

2. EVENT DETAILS AND SCOPE OF SERVICES

Event Date:   Start Time:   End Time:

Location of Event:

Service Options (select all that apply):
Full bar (spirits, wine, beer) Limited cocktail menu Non-alcoholic beverages only Signature cocktails

Service Provider shall provide trained bartenders and such assistants as reasonably necessary to perform the Services for the duration stated above. Service Provider will perform ID verification in accordance with applicable law and will refuse service to visibly intoxicated persons. Client shall provide safe and legal access, electricity, and reasonable workspace for the cart.

3. FEES, DEPOSITS, AND PAYMENT

The Deposit is due upon execution of this Agreement and is non-refundable except as expressly provided herein. The balance is due no later than . Acceptable payment methods shall be agreed in writing between the parties.

Cancellation by Client more than 30 days prior to the Event: deposit retained, no further balance due. Cancellation by Client within 30 days: deposit retained and Client responsible for of remaining balance. If Service Provider cancels other than for force majeure, all payments made shall be refunded.

4. LICENSES, PERMITS, AND COMPLIANCE

Service Provider warrants that it holds all required licenses and permits to serve alcoholic beverages at the Event. Client shall obtain any venue-specific permits or approvals and ensure that the Event is conducted in compliance with all applicable statutes, regulations, and ordinances. Service Provider shall comply with all applicable laws regulating the sale, distribution, and service of alcoholic beverages.

5. INSURANCE

Service Provider shall maintain general liability insurance and liquor liability insurance in commercially reasonable amounts and, upon request, shall provide certificates evidencing such coverage. Such insurance shall name Client as an additional insured only where required by written contract with the venue; Service Provider's insurance obligations are subject to policy terms and limits.

6. EQUIPMENT, INVENTORY, AND DAMAGES

Service Provider will supply cocktail cart, bar tools, and service ware unless otherwise agreed. Client is responsible for loss or damage to Service Provider's equipment caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of Event attendees or Client's agents. Any replacement or repair costs shall be invoiced to Client and payable within 14 days.

7. INDEMNIFICATION

Client shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Service Provider, its employees, agents, and contractors from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to (a) Client's breach of this Agreement, (b) Client's negligence, or (c) acts or omissions of Event attendees, except to the extent caused by Service Provider's gross negligence or willful misconduct.

8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Except for liability arising from fraud, willful misconduct, or gross negligence, neither party shall be liable for special, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages. Service Provider's aggregate liability for any claim arising under this Agreement shall not exceed the total fees actually paid by Client to Service Provider under this Agreement for the Event.

9. CONFIDENTIALITY

Each party agrees to keep confidential and not disclose to third parties any non-public business or financial information of the other party disclosed in connection with the performance of this Agreement, except as required by law or to enforce the terms of this Agreement.

10. FORCE MAJEURE

Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performance caused by events beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God, natural disaster, government actions, epidemic, civil unrest, or vendor failure (each a "Force Majeure Event"). The obligations under this Agreement shall be suspended for the duration of the Force Majeure Event and the parties shall work in good faith to reschedule the Event where feasible.

11. NOTICES

All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses set forth below (or such other address as either party may designate by notice). Notices are effective upon personal delivery, or three (3) days after deposit in the mail by certified mail, return receipt requested.

12. AMENDMENTS AND WAIVER

No amendment or modification of this Agreement will be binding unless in writing and signed by both parties. Failure or delay by either party to enforce any term shall not constitute a waiver of that term or any other term.

13. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY; COUNTERPARTS

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings. If any provision is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument.

14. MISCELLANEOUS

Headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation. The parties are independent contractors; nothing in this Agreement creates an agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship. This Agreement is governed by the substantive laws of the jurisdiction selected by the parties below.

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