Event Center Contract Amendment

Event Center Contract Amendment

This Amendment to Event Center Contract (the "Amendment") is made and entered into as of the Effective Date by and between Venue Name: , Venue Address: (Venue), and Client Name: , Client Address: (Client). The Venue and Client are each a "Party" and collectively the "Parties." The Parties entered into that certain Event Center Contract dated (the "Original Agreement"). The Parties now desire to amend the Original Agreement in accordance with the terms set forth below.

Recitals

WHEREAS, the Original Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions under which Client rents and uses Venue facilities for events; and

WHEREAS, the Parties desire to modify certain provisions of the Original Agreement to reflect additional event dates, revised fees, updated insurance requirements, and related operational changes described herein; and

WHEREAS, the Parties agree that except as expressly amended by this Amendment, the terms of the Original Agreement remain in full force and effect.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth below and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

1. Amendments to Original Agreement

1.1 Rental Dates and Term. The Original Agreement is amended to add or modify the following event dates and times. Client shall be permitted to use the Venue on the dates and times described below, subject to compliance with this Amendment and the Original Agreement:

1.2 Rental Fee; Payment Schedule. The Rental Fee specified in the Original Agreement is amended as follows: The total Rental Fee for the amended dates shall be $. Client shall pay a deposit of $ due within days of execution of this Amendment, with the balance due no later than . All payments not received when due shall accrue interest at the lesser of 1.5% per month or the maximum rate permitted by law.

1.3 Security Deposit. The security deposit requirement in the Original Agreement is amended to require a deposit of $ to be held by Venue as security for performance of Client’s obligations. Venue may apply such deposit to cure defaults, repair damage, or cover unpaid fees, provided Venue furnishes Client with an itemized statement of deductions within thirty (30) days after the Event.

1.4 Capacity and Use Restrictions. The permitted occupancy and use of the Venue for the amended dates shall be limited to persons and restricted to the activities described in the Event Program. Any material change in the nature of use requires prior written consent of the Venue.

1.5 Additional Services. Venue will provide the following additional services on the amended dates at the rates agreed below. Any additional staffing, equipment rental, or third-party costs incurred shall be invoiced to Client and paid in accordance with Section 1.2:

1.6 Cancellation; Refunds. The cancellation provisions of the Original Agreement are amended as follows: If Client cancels the amended dates more than days prior to the first amended event date, Venue shall retain the deposit and refund the balance of prepayments less documented out-of-pocket costs. If Client cancels within days, Client shall remain liable for the full Rental Fee unless Venue rerents the date and collects such rental from a substitute booking, in which case Client’s liability shall be reduced by the amount actually collected from the substitute booking.

1.7 Conflicts. To the extent any provision of this Amendment conflicts with the Original Agreement, the terms of this Amendment shall control. All other provisions of the Original Agreement not expressly amended remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

2. Insurance and Risk Allocation

2.1 Insurance Requirements. Client shall procure and maintain at its sole cost, from insurers acceptable to Venue, commercial general liability insurance and other coverages with limits not less than the amounts stated below, naming Venue as an additional insured as to liability arising out of Client’s operations:

Client shall deliver certificates of insurance and any required endorsements to Venue no later than . Failure to provide acceptable evidence of insurance constitutes a material breach of the Original Agreement and this Amendment.

3. Indemnification

3.1 Indemnity. Client shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Venue, its officers, directors, employees and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or resulting from the acts or omissions of Client, Client’s invitees, contractors, or agents in connection with the amended event dates, except to the extent caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Venue.

4. Compliance; Licenses; Safety

4.1 Compliance with Laws. Client shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, permits and Venue rules when using the Venue and shall obtain and pay for all required permits, licenses, and approvals for the Event.

4.2 Safety and Security. Client shall be responsible for event security and crowd control in accordance with the standards set by Venue and local authorities. Venue may require additional security personnel at Client’s expense where reasonably necessary for public safety.

5. Force Majeure

5.1 Excused Performance. Neither Party shall be liable for failure or delay in the performance of its obligations under this Amendment or the Original Agreement to the extent such failure is caused by events beyond the reasonable control of the affected Party, including but not limited to acts of God, governmental action, labor disputes, epidemics, extreme weather, or other force majeure events. The affected Party shall give prompt written notice to the other Party and shall use commercially reasonable efforts to resume performance.

6. Notices

All notices required or permitted under this Amendment shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses set forth below by hand, nationally recognized overnight courier, or certified mail, return receipt requested, and shall be effective upon receipt.

7. General Provisions

7.1 Governing Law. This Amendment and the Original Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state specified in the Original Agreement without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

7.2 Entire Agreement. This Amendment, together with the Original Agreement, constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings and agreements between the Parties relating thereto.

7.3 Severability. If any provision of this Amendment is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect and shall be construed so as to effectuate the Parties’ intent to the fullest extent permitted by law.

7.4 Amendments; Waiver. No amendment to this Amendment shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both Parties. No waiver of any default or breach shall be valid unless in writing and signed by the Party waiving the default.

7.5 Counterparts. This Amendment may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Signatures delivered by electronic means shall be valid and binding.

7.6 Effectiveness. This Amendment shall become effective on the date of the last signature below (the "Effective Date").

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Amendment through their duly authorized representatives as of the dates set forth below.

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