LawDepot’s Event Contract template lets you create a binding agreement to rent out a space for a special event. Simply complete the following steps to create a downloadable PDF of your contract.
1. Select the dates and location of the event
Choose whether the event is for a single day or multiple days to ensure your contract covers the correct period.
Then, indicate the location of the event. This will customize the contract and make it valid under state rules and regulations.
2. Describe the event
Provide the event's name, along with the dates, times, and number of attendees going to the event.
If you wish to state a fixed or maximum number of attendees allowed at the venue, include these details so you have the requirements in writing.
3. Give details of the venue
Next, add at least the address and venue name. Adding more details can help create a more thorough contract. This includes describing the space (e.g., the space name if the event is in a specific venue area) and parking availability.
If applicable, you can go into further detail about which amenities and additional services are available for the space. Such as:
- Equipment and utilities (e.g., electricity and water)
- Decorations
- Setup and takedown
- Closing the venue
- Catering and cleaning
- Staffing
You can include additional venue rules to your contract if the event space requires them.
4. Add both parties’ details
You’ll need to include the details of both parties. Add names, addresses, and emails. Either party can be an individual or a corporation.
To be sure you document everything in your contract, you’ll need to include the fees for the license to use the event space. This can be as a:
- Flat fee
- Hourly rate
- Daily rate
Then, include whether sales tax applies to the fees, whether a deposit is required, and how invoicing will take place. You can also include any interest that will be added to late payments.
6. Outline the terms of the venue rental
There can be different terms for using the rental space. One term is which cancellation policy you want to implement. You can choose to set a minimum notice period for a cancellation, or you can describe a more detailed cancellation policy. Alternatively, you can let renters cancel at any time before the event with no penalty.
Continue to include any cooling-off periods and who will cover legal costs if a dispute occurs.
If you require the renter to purchase cancellation or liability insurance, you must include this in the contract. You can also add any other clauses specific to the event that haven’t already been mentioned.
7. Add your signing details
Finally, you can specify if you wish to have a witness present during the contract signing before saving your document.