I've provided DJ services for one of the 55+ communities in my area. 3 times and for various "neighborhoods" in those communities.
A month ago, another neighborhood activity person contacts me about wanting my services for their summer picnic.
100 people, couple of hours, maybe run a sing a long. It was a good conversation and I email him my contract. (Tigger helped me tweak it awhile ago so I know it's good)
Yesterday, via snail mail, my contract is returned, filled in and signed, along with an ENTERTAINMENT AGREEMENT from the 55+ Master Association, that they want me to
fill in and sign. Here's how it's worded......
1. ENTERTAINER must be fully insured. ENTERTAINER must provide as proof of insurance, a copy of Certificate of Insurance naming 55+ association, it's board of directors and their
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY as additional insured AND INCLUDE General Liability, Auto Liability and Workmen's Compensation. (my service is consists of me and my EX)
2. MASTER ASSOCIATION is not responsible for any damages or injuries to ENTERTAINER, it's employees, agents or subcontractors while preparing for, DURING or AS A RESULT OF THE FUNCTION. ENTERTAINER agrees to hold MASTER ASSOCIATION and each of their respective officers, directors and agents harmless of any and all claims of damage or injury
arising or associated with the use of the Premises.
And here's the one that really made me sit down....
4. ENTERTAINER is responsible for all facilities it uses. ANY pre-existing damage to the facilities used by ENTERTAINER such as chips, stains, broken equipment, etc. must be noted and acknowledged in writing prior to the function. Barring any written notice to the contrary, it is agreed that the facilities are undamaged and clean prior to
ENTERTAINER'S use of the facilities.
Yes, I have liability and in the past have added their association as "additional insured" for the event.
So to me, what they are saying - provide services at our facilities at your own risk. We will not be responsible for the condition of our facility or anything that happens there.
Me on the other hand, will be responsible for ANYTHING.and EVERYTHING.
I called my contact and read this document to him. He gave me the impression that he had not read it - I don't believe it. I also informed him I would not sign it and therefore could not provide services for their event. He is calling the Master Association about it and will call me back sometime today.
Anyone else ever have a similar situation? How did you handle it??
JEEEEEEZZZZ
A month ago, another neighborhood activity person contacts me about wanting my services for their summer picnic.
100 people, couple of hours, maybe run a sing a long. It was a good conversation and I email him my contract. (Tigger helped me tweak it awhile ago so I know it's good)
Yesterday, via snail mail, my contract is returned, filled in and signed, along with an ENTERTAINMENT AGREEMENT from the 55+ Master Association, that they want me to
fill in and sign. Here's how it's worded......
1. ENTERTAINER must be fully insured. ENTERTAINER must provide as proof of insurance, a copy of Certificate of Insurance naming 55+ association, it's board of directors and their
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY as additional insured AND INCLUDE General Liability, Auto Liability and Workmen's Compensation. (my service is consists of me and my EX)
2. MASTER ASSOCIATION is not responsible for any damages or injuries to ENTERTAINER, it's employees, agents or subcontractors while preparing for, DURING or AS A RESULT OF THE FUNCTION. ENTERTAINER agrees to hold MASTER ASSOCIATION and each of their respective officers, directors and agents harmless of any and all claims of damage or injury
arising or associated with the use of the Premises.
And here's the one that really made me sit down....
4. ENTERTAINER is responsible for all facilities it uses. ANY pre-existing damage to the facilities used by ENTERTAINER such as chips, stains, broken equipment, etc. must be noted and acknowledged in writing prior to the function. Barring any written notice to the contrary, it is agreed that the facilities are undamaged and clean prior to
ENTERTAINER'S use of the facilities.
Yes, I have liability and in the past have added their association as "additional insured" for the event.
So to me, what they are saying - provide services at our facilities at your own risk. We will not be responsible for the condition of our facility or anything that happens there.
Me on the other hand, will be responsible for ANYTHING.and EVERYTHING.
I called my contact and read this document to him. He gave me the impression that he had not read it - I don't believe it. I also informed him I would not sign it and therefore could not provide services for their event. He is calling the Master Association about it and will call me back sometime today.
Anyone else ever have a similar situation? How did you handle it??
JEEEEEEZZZZ