Eventmasters’ Terms and Conditions of Booking
Definitions and Interpretations
1. In these Conditions these words have the following meanings :
“The Company” Eventmasters Limited
“The Contract” any contract under which the Company provides Services to the Client
“The Client” the individual, firm, company or other party with whom the Company contracts
“The Event” the event or occasion to which the booking relates and in connection with which the Company is to provide the Services
“Services” the whole or any part of the services which the Company is to supply in accordance with these conditions
“The Specified Rate” 4% above Lloyds Bank base lending rate from time to time
“Supply” includes (but is not limited to) any supply under a contract for sale or for the provision of services
2. Contract Terms
2.1 The Contract will only come into existence once the Company has received and accepted the Client’s order in writing. Until acceptance the Company will not be under any obligation to the Client.
2.2 Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Company these Conditions will override any terms or conditions stipulated in or referred to by the Client in its order or pre-contract negotiations
2.3 Any description or specification contained in the Company’s catalogues, samples, price lists or other advertising material is intended merely to present a general picture of the Services and will not form a representation or be part of the Contract
2.4 Where the Company has not acknowledged the Client’s order in writing, these Conditions will apply to the Contract provided the Client has had prior notice of them
2.5 The Company reserves the right to correct any clerical or typographical errors made by its employees at any time
2.6 The Company reserves the right to make an appropriate charge for secure postage and packaging
2.7 The making of a booking with us, however confirmed, shall be deemed as acceptance by the client of the terms and conditions
2.8 Whilst the Company makes every effort to ensure the availability of packages displayed is correct they are offered subject to availability at time of booking. If the Client places an order for a package which is subsequently not available from the supplier the Company will notify the Client and issue a full refund within 48 hours.
3. Prices
3.1 Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Company the Company’s quotations are provisional and may be altered at any time for any reason
3.2 All prices quoted are exclusive of VAT and any other duties, taxes or charges payable in respect of the Services. The Client will pay these in addition
3.3 The Company reserves the right to adjust the total price of the Event and in particular to take account of Foreign Currency, Exchange Rates, fuel surcharges and travel operators’ surcharges. Payment of any increase will be made by the Client within seven days of invoice
4. Payment
4.1 The Company will invoice the Client as follows:
Booking Date Booking Deposit Balance as a percentage as a percentage of total price of total price;
9-12 months 25% 75% prior to Event
4-9 months prior 50% 50% to Event
0-4 months prior 100% to Event
Time for payment will be 30 days from date of invoice unless otherwise stated
Final balances must be paid to the Company no later than twelve weeks prior to the first day of the booked event. Time for payment is of the essence of the Contract. The Client will make payment in cash or cleared funds by the due date
4.2 Without prejudice to any other rights of the Company interest will be payable on all overdue accounts at the Specified Rate
4.3 Non-payment on a due date will entitle the Company to demand payment of all outstanding balances whether due or not and/or cancels the Contract
4.4 The client will not be entitled to withhold payment of any invoice by reason of any right of set-off or any claim or dispute with the Company
4.5 The Company will have the right to suspend performance of its obligations if it reasonably believes that the Client will not make payment in accordance with these Conditions
4.6 Tickets and other admission documents will not under any circumstances be issued prior to receipt and bank clearance of full payment relating to such tickets and admission documents
5. Cancellation
5.1 The Company may cancel the Contract if the Client:
5.1.1 fails to make any payment when it becomes due
5.1.2 enters into any composition or arrangements with its creditors
5.1.3 has a winding up order made against it
5.1.4 has an administrative receiver or administrator appointed
5.1.5 passes a resolution for winding-up or a Court makes an order to that effect breaches any of these Conditions
5.2 Clause 5.1 is without prejudice to the Company’s right to the full price for the Services. The Company will be entitled to damages for any consequential loss due to the determination of the Contract
5.3 The Company may cancel the Contract for any reason provided it gives at least 4 weeks prior written notice to the Client. Subject to clauses 5.1, 5.2, and 7 the Company will refund any monies paid by the Client but will not be under any other liability whatsoever. For the avoidance of doubt this clause will not apply where the Event is cancelled, the date or venue of the Event changed or the Company cancels the contract due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control.
5.4 Cancellation by the Client will only be accepted at the discretion of the Company if in writing and signed by a director. The Company will be entitled to retain on demand the reservation fee and the deposit payable in accordance with clause 4.1. In addition, any costs or expenses incurred by the Company up to the date of cancellation and all loss or damage resulting from the cancellation in excess of the amount of the reservation fee and the deposit will be paid by the Client.
6. Liability
6.1 The Company will not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever if:
6.1.1 the Event is cancelled
6.1.2 scheduled participants in the Event fail to attend
6.1.3 the time, date or venue of the Event is changed
6.1.4 the Company is unable to provide the Services due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control
6.2 Where the Company contracts with third parties in order to provide tickets or facilities for the Client it is expressly agreed that the Company acts as agent for the Client. The Company will not have any liability in respect of any direct or consequential loss or damage arising out of or in connection with the provision of goods or services by such third parties.
6.3 Any liability of the Company to the Client arising out of any breach of the Contract and/or the Company’s negligence will be limited to 10% of the total Contract price. The Company shall have no further or other liability in respect of any direct or consequential loss or damage sustained by the Client. This clause is without prejudice to any liability of the Company for death or personal injury arising out of the Company or its servants or agents negligence or wilful default.
6.4 No term, condition, warranty or representation (whether express or implied by statute law custom or usage) as to the nature or quality of the Services or the conformity with any description is given by the Company or forms part of any Contract between the Company and the client. If any legislation makes unlawful to exclude or purport to exclude any term from the Contract, this Clause will not apply to that term. This provision will apply unless otherwise stated in these Conditions or unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Company.
6.5 The Client shall indemnify the Company against all costs, expenses, actions claims and demands whatsoever made by any person arising from any action omission or representation by the Client or breach of these conditions.
7. Variation of Arrangements
7.1 Where the Event is cancelled or the date or the venue of the Event is changed the Company will use its reasonable endeavours to offer the Client an alternative event date or venue (as the case may be) (“the Alternative”). If the Client accepts the alternative, the Company will be entitled to vary the total price to be charged. Any monies already paid by the Client will be taken into account against the new price. If the Client rejects the alternative the Company will be entitled to treat the Contract as cancelled by the Client and clause 5.4 will apply
7.2 The Company will not be under any liability to the Client if it is unable to offer an alternative. The Company will be entitled to claim any costs or expenses already incurred in connection with the Client’s existing booking but will refund any other monies paid by the Client
7.3 Bookings made for Football fixtures are on the proviso that the booking is for the specific fixture itself. The booking will stand regardless of any amendments to the original date, venue and kick off time. Requests for cancellation will only be accepted subject to the discretion of the Company. Please note that if you purchase our ticket and travel package 5 days or less before the fixture date then due to the logistics involved we will be unable to deliver your travelcard. A refund of £13 in total is applicable should this be the case.
8. Assignment
The Client shall not be entitled to assign or part with the benefit of this contract but shall only use the Services for its own benefit and for its invitees who shall not under any circumstances be charged by the Client for attending the Event.
9. General
9.1 These Conditions and the Contract are governed by English Law. All parties to the contract agree to submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of England and Wales
9.2 The headings in these Conditions are inserted for convenience only. They are not to affect their interpretation or construction. The parties will submit to the jurisdiction of the English Court
9.3 If any provision of these Conditions becomes illegal or void for any reason, the validity of the remaining provisions shall not be affected
9.4 Failure by the Company to enforce strict compliance with these Conditions by the Client will not constitute a waiver of the Company’s rights under any of the Conditions
9.5 Your tickets and event information will be dispatched as soon as possible before the event providing full payment has been received
9.6 All accounts for services and goods provided at any event which are not covered by an inclusive package are due for payment within 14 days of receipt of invoice. Interest may be charged on outstanding accounts
9.7 Eventmasters give no Warranty (whether expressed or implied under statute or otherwise) as to the fitness, quality, suitability or otherwise of the event for which the hospitality is sold and all conditions (whether expressed or implied) as to its fitness, quality, suitability or otherwise (whether under statute or otherwise) are excluded
9.8 Eventmasters has no control over the running of the Event and all details and descriptions in relation thereto are for guide purposes only
9.9 Eventmasters has no responsibility for any property or personal effects left at the Event
9.10 If Hospitality Packages are to be posted to the customer rather than collected by the customer at Eventmasters, then risk in the goods shall pass to the customer upon the items being posted to the address given by the customer. Eventmasters shall not be liable for any loss, damage or cost arising by non-delivery and reserves the right to levy an additional charge for issuing replacement tickets and documents for those lost whether in the post or otherwise.
9.11 Tickets are included and provided in all packages at face value. However, where necessary a sourcing fee may also be included in the package price. In some cases, for security reasons, the actual match or concert ticket will be issued on the day.