Legal Dining Event Agreement

LEGAL DINING EVENT AGREEMENT

This Legal Dining Event Agreement ("Agreement") is made as of by and between Client Name: , with address: (hereinafter "Client"), and Dining Service Provider Name: , with address: (hereinafter "Provider"). Client and Provider may be referred to collectively as the "Parties" and individually as a "Party."

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Provider is engaged in the business of preparing, supplying, and serving food and beverage and related dining services; and

WHEREAS, Client desires to retain Provider to provide dining services for the Event described below on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, Provider agrees to provide such services subject to the terms and conditions herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

1. DEFINITIONS

"Event" means the dining event described in Section 2. "Services" means all food, beverage, staffing, equipment, setup, cleanup and other obligations to be performed by Provider pursuant to this Agreement. "Contract Price" means the total amount payable by Client to Provider as set forth in Section 4.

2. EVENT DETAILS

Event Name:

Event Date: Start Time: End Time:

Venue Name: Venue Address:

3. SCOPE OF SERVICES

Provider shall furnish all Services necessary for the Event including but not limited to procurement and preparation of food and beverage, provision of servers and bartenders in reasonable numbers, equipment and tableware as agreed, setup and post-event cleanup. Provider shall perform Services in a professional manner consistent with industry standards.

4. FEES, PAYMENT, AND DEPOSIT

Contract Price (total): $ . Client shall pay a non-refundable deposit of $ to secure the Event date. The remaining balance of $ is due no later than .

Payments shall be made by check, electronic transfer, or other mutually agreed method. Any late payment shall accrue interest at the lesser of 1.5% per month or the maximum rate permitted by law.

5. CANCELLATION; REDUCTION IN GUESTS

If Client cancels the Event more than 90 days prior to the Event Date, Provider shall retain the deposit only. If Client cancels between 90 and 30 days prior to the Event Date, Client shall be responsible for 50% of the Contract Price. If Client cancels less than 30 days prior to the Event Date, Client shall be responsible for 100% of the Contract Price. Reduction in guest count after the final guaranteed guest count deadline set by Provider shall not reduce the Contract Price unless otherwise agreed in writing.

6. ALCOHOL, PERMITS, AND COMPLIANCE

Service of alcoholic beverages, if any, shall comply with applicable laws and venue rules. Alcohol will be served by trained staff provided by Provider. Client acknowledges responsibility for obtaining any permits or licenses required by law, unless otherwise agreed in writing. Provider may require proof of required permits no later than .

7. INSURANCE AND LIABILITY

Provider shall maintain commercial general liability insurance in customary amounts and, upon request, shall provide proof of such insurance. Client shall maintain insurance covering the venue and Client's property. Provider's liability for claims arising from Provider's negligence shall be limited to direct damages not to exceed the greater of the Contract Price or $ . In no event shall Provider be liable for special, incidental, consequential or punitive damages.

8. INDEMNIFICATION

Each Party shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the other Party and its officers, employees and agents from and against any claims, losses, damages, liabilities and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or resulting from the indemnifying Party's negligent acts or omissions or willful misconduct in connection with the Event, except to the extent caused by the indemnified Party's negligence or willful misconduct.

9. FOOD SAFETY; ALLERGIES

Provider represents that food will be prepared in compliance with applicable health and safety regulations. Client shall notify Provider in writing of any known food allergies or dietary restrictions no later than the final guaranteed guest count deadline. Provider is not responsible for allergic reactions if Client or its guests fail to disclose known allergies in writing.

10. FORCE MAJEURE

Neither Party shall be liable for delays or failures in performance resulting from acts beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, fire, natural disaster, governmental action, epidemic, labor dispute or shortage, provided the affected Party provides prompt written notice to the other Party and uses commercially reasonable efforts to resume performance.

11. NOTICES

All notices required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed given when delivered personally, sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, or delivered by nationally recognized overnight courier, to the addresses set forth in the opening paragraph or such other address as either Party designates in writing.

12. AMENDMENT; WAIVER

This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument signed by both Parties. No waiver of any provision shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the Party against whom enforcement is sought.

13. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of , without regard to its conflict of law principles.

14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

This Agreement, together with any attachments or written statements of work incorporated herein, constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties relating to the Event and supersedes all prior oral or written agreements. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15. COUNTERPARTS

This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one instrument. Signatures delivered by facsimile or electronic transmission shall be deemed original signatures for all purposes.

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