Writing a contract is possibly one of the most important things, since you need to protect yourself and re-assure your client in one document. Remember that a contract has to remain unbiased to either party. A sample contract is provided below:-

TERMS AND CONDITIONS


1. Financial settlement to take place by cash at the start of the performance(s), or by cheque to Mike Moore Entertainments no later than fourteen days prior to the performance(s). If additional performance time is required, the fee for such time must be agreed with, and paid to the Artiste(s) at that time. All other methods of payment will be by mutual agreement.

2. This contract reflects the verbal agreement, and shall include any terms and conditions agreed prior to its issue, and shall be deemed accepted unless a written objection is received within fourteen working days of the issuing date. No alterations may be made to this contract by, either the Management or the Artiste(s) without prior approval by, the Management or the Artiste(s).

3. In the event of the Management wishing to cancel this contract for any reason other than Act of God or National Disaster, any advance payment made will be forfeited, or a cancellation fee of not less than one half of the agreed fee will be applied for. If the cancellation is within thirty days of the performance the whole of the agreed fee will be applied for.

4. In the event of the Artiste(s) wishing to cancel the contract, the Artiste will indemnify Mike Moore Entertainments against the cost of loss and, or damage in full, unless due to accident or sudden illness, In this event a medical certificate signed by a medical practitioner, must be supplied to the Management and Mike Moore Entertainments within ten working days. In the event of the client seeking compensation, Mike Moore Entertainments will not be liable under any such claim, and the contracted Artiste will only be liable for a sum up to and not exceeding the contracted amount.

5. Mike Moore Entertainments reserves the right to substitute a similar Artiste(s) in the event of the contracted Artiste(s) being unable to appear for any reason.

6. Mike Moore Entertainments will not be liable for non-fulfilment of this contract by the Management and, or the Artiste(s), although every reasonable precautions will be taken.

7. The Management will allow suitable time for the installation and dismantling, and removal of equipment (normally one hour). The Management also ensures that safe and adequate power is available. The Artiste(s) ensures that any equipment that requires connection to a power source is electrically safe and conforms to the HSE EAW Act 1989, and any amendments thereafter.

8. Any re-engagement of the Artiste(s) must be transacted through Mike Moore Entertainments, also any enquiry to the Artiste(s) in respect of any engagement by guests, customers and, or staff must be transacted through Mike Moore Entertainments, no personnel cards or telephone numbers are to be shown or exchanged.

9. The Artiste(s) is responsible for any taxes due, arising from this performance, and will indemnify Mike Moore Entertainments from such taxes should a claim arise.

10. The Artiste(s) and there assistants will conduct themselves in a proper manner throughout there attendance at the venue, and will respond to the Managements requests as to volume, siting of equipment and, or any other reasonable requests. The Management will supply suitable changing facilities where required.

11. The Artiste(s) shall be in no way liable for breach of byelaws, or conditions under which the venue is leased, hired or entrusted to the Management. The Management also ensures that all appropriate licenses, as required by law, are in force at the time of the performance(s).

12. The Management will provide adequate supervision of it’s guests, customers and, or staff at the venue, and will be liable for any loss of, or damage to, the equipment, vehicles, or personnel belongings, caused by guests, customers and, or staff.

13. The Artiste(s) and the Management offers assurance that no previous contract exists that may prevent the Artiste(s) from fulfilling the performance(s) referred to in this contract and subsequently, no such contract will be entered into from the date of signing.

Article submitted to www.dj-forum.co.uk by Mike Moore