MOUNTAIN PARTY TENTS & EVENTS, INC.
RENTAL CONTRACT - TERMS & CONDITIONS

RESERVING EQUIPMENT:
Equipment will be reserved upon receipt of a signed contract and a deposit of 50% of total charges, this deposit is non refundable and will be paid by cash or check only. In order to properly service all of our clients we require that all rental equipment for the event be provided by MOUNTAIN PARTY TENTS & EVENTS, INC.
    Client must provide MOUNTAIN PARTY TENTS & EVENTS, INC. with final count 10 days prior to event at which time a final invoice with balance due will be provided. THE RENTAL OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS TO THE CLIENT INDICATED BELOW, FOR THE EVENT AND SPECIFIED DATE INDICATED ON THE INVOICE. THIS EQUIPMENT CANNOT BE SUBRENTED OR USED BY OTHERS, ONLY THE CLIENT LISTED BELOW ON CONTRACT.

CREDIT CARD REQUIREMENTS:
A valid credit card is required to open an account, all information must be included and signature filled out at location on bottom of this rental contract. Charges billed to the credit card will consist of missing or damaged items or charges left unpaid after 10 days of event. A detailed invoice of those charges and copy of receipt will be mailed to you after the event. Client hereby authorizes Mountain Party Tents & Events, Inc. to charge this credit card.

MISSING OR DAMAGED ITEMS:
Items not returned within 5 days after event are considered missing. Missing or damaged items will be charged to the credit card at replacement cost. A detailed invoice of these items will be provided to client.

FINAL PAYMENT:
Final payment is due 7 days prior to event, and will be made by cash or check. No orders will be scheduled for delivery until full payment is received. A $25.00 charge will be added to your account each time the order is changed within 24 hours of your scheduled delivery. In the case where a balance due is unpaid past 30 days, client agrees to pay an interest charge of 1% per month on the outstanding balance.

SITE PREPARATION:
Please be sure your site is ready, (lawns mowed, furniture moved, vehicles moved, etc.) before the crew is scheduled to arrive. If the site is not ready or accessible when the crew arrives, the client will incur an additional fee and/ or equipment may not be delivered.
    Client agrees to inform MOUNTAIN PARTY TENTS & EVENTS, INC., in writing or fax to main office at least 7 days prior to event, of the existence and location of any underground utilities (i.e. phone lines, cable lines, sprinkler systems, water lines, gas lines, electric lines, septic system, etc.), or conditions that may interfere with the ability to stake and/or anchor equipment. Client will assume responsibility for all damages to underground utilities in absence of notice or incorrect location of utilities, MOUNTAIN PARTY TENTS & EVENTS, INC. WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OR INJURY AT EVENT.

DELIVERY & SET UP:
MOUNTAIN PARTY TENTS & EVENTS, INC. will strive to accommodate client delivery request; however, delays and changes in the schedule are sometimes unavoidable. We try to communicate any scheduling changes as they occur.
     All items will be delivered and picked up at a designated location. The client must be available to count all items upon delivery and pickup; otherwise, MOUNTAIN PARTY TENTS & EVENTS, INC. counts will be considered accurate.

CLEAN UP & PREPREATION FOR PICKUP:
All floral arrangement, trash, and decorations of any kind should be removed from tent or other rental equipment before scheduled pickup time. There will be an additional charge for any items that have to be removed. All chairs and tables should be stacked in designated location as delivered. All dishes, glassware, flatware, and any other catering item, should be returned to proper rack or container dry and rinsed and assembled at designated location for pickup. Any catering item that is returned dirty (not rinsed) will incur an additional fee of $1.00 per item. Linens should be food and particle free and shaken out before being placed in laundry bags. Linens that are returned with burns, wax, holes, tears, permanently stained, wet or damp with mildew, or otherwise unusable will be billed at replacement cost. Be sure to notify your caterer of these conditions.

WEATHER:
Tents are temporary structures designed to handle most normal weather conditions; however, there may be situations that become unsafe such as high winds or lightning. Evacuation of tents is recommended in these or other unsafe conditions.

SUMMARY:
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE EQUIPMENT REMAINS WITH THE CLIENT FROM THE TIME OF DELIVERY TO THE TIME OF PICKUP. Please be sure all equipment is secured when not in use and protected from weather. All collection fees, attorney fees, court costs, or any expense involved in the collections of rental charges will be the client’s responsibility. Be sure all equipment is returned according to these TERMS & CONDITIONS. The client is solely responsible for any additional charges incurred as a result of failure to meet these conditions. I HAVE READ AND AGREE TO THE ABOVE TERMS & CONDITIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT. THIS CONTRACT IS VALID FOR ALL RENTALS PURCHASED BY THIS CLIENT, AND SUPERCEDES ALL PRIOR CONTRACTS.

CREDIT CARD INFORMATION:
MC/VISA ACCOUNT #________________________ EXP._______
(Must be included to reserve equipment even with the 50% cash or check deposit, for damage purposes)

CLIENT SIGNATURE:

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REVISED: June 13, 2003