This Venue Rental Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into on  (the "Effective Date") by and between
 , an individual registered at  (the "Lessor"), and
 , an individual registered at   (the "Lessee"), collectively referred to as the "Parties" and individually as the "Party".Â
WHEREASÂ the Lessor is the owner of the venue specified herein;
WHEREAS the Lessee wishes to rent the venue to hold the event specified herein;
WHEREASÂ the Parties wish to determine the terms and conditions under which the venue will be rented;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and obligations set forth herein and upon other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties have agreed as follows:
SUBJECT OF THE AGREEMENTThis Agreement pertains to the rental of the venue located at  (the "Venue"), for the purpose of hosting   to be held on   (the "Event").
The Venue is described as follows:
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The Event is described as follows:
The Lessee agrees to use the Venue exclusively for the Event and to comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding the use of the Venue. The Lessee acknowledges that they have inspected the Venue and accepted it in its present condition; and that the Lessee is responsible for any damage or loss to the Venue or any property located on the Venue during the rental period. The Lessee agrees to return the Venue to the Lessor in the same condition as when they received it, except for reasonable wear and tear.
PERMITTED USEThe Venue is rented exclusively for the purpose of holding the Event on  . The Lessee is entitled to use the Venue for the Event during the following time:  to  .
The Lessee agrees to vacate the Venue by the agreed end time of the Event and comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding noise and disorder during the rental period. The Lessee also agrees not to use the Venue for any illegal or unauthorized purpose and not to allow any unauthorized person or organization by the Lessee to use the Venue.
Any use of the Venue that goes beyond the permitted use as set forth in this section must be approved in advance and in writing by the Lessor. Any use outside of the permitted use may result in additional costs, fees, and potential legal action.
The Lessee agrees to pay the full lease payment of  on   by cash unless otherwise agreed upon by both Parties in writing.Â
If the Lessee fails to make payment in full by the due date, a late fee of  % of the outstanding amount due per day or at the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is less, should be charged.
If payment is not made within  days of the due date, the Lessor may terminate this Agreement, and the Lessee must vacate the Venue immediately.
The Lessee shall pay the Lessor an advance payment of  upon signing this Agreement. The advance payment shall be credited against the rental payment and other payments due at the beginning of the rental term. If this Agreement is terminated for any reason before the commencement of the rental term, the advance payment shall be refunded to the Lessee within   days of termination.
If the Lessee fails to occupy the Venue on the agreed-upon rental start date, the Lessor shall have the right to withhold the advance payment and terminate the Agreement. The advance payment is non-refundable after the start of the rental term, even if the Agreement is terminated early for any reason.Â
The Lessee shall provide the Lessor with a security deposit of  . The security deposit shall be returned to the Lessee within   following the expiration or termination of this Agreement, provided that the Lessee has fulfilled all the terms and conditions of this Agreement.Â
The security deposit shall be returned in full, except for any unpaid lease payment deductions, damage beyond normal wear and tear, or any other amounts payable to the Lessor under this Agreement. The deductions, if any, shall be documented and communicated to the Lessee together with the return of the security deposit.
The Lessee shall be liable for any damages caused by the Lessee's negligence or willful misconduct, including but not limited to damage to the Venue, the Lessor's property, or the property of other lessees.
The Lessee shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Lessor, their affiliates, agents, employees, and officers from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in connection with the Lessee's use of the Venue, except to the extent such claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses are caused by the Lessor's negligence or willful misconduct.
The Lessor shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Lessee, their affiliates, agents, employees, and officers from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in connection with the Lessor's performance of the services under this Agreement, except to the extent such claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses are caused by the Lessee's negligence or willful misconduct.
The Lessor shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or theft of the Lessee's property, except in cases where it occurred due to the negligence or intentional actions of the Lessor.
In the event of any damage or loss caused by the negligence or intentional acts of the Lessor, the liability of the Lessor shall be limited to repairing or replacing the damaged property within the limit of insurance coverage, if any.
This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue until the end of the rental term unless terminated earlier following the terms of this Agreement.
Either Party may terminate this Agreement at any time by giving the other Party  days prior written notice.Â
In case of termination of the Agreement by one of the Parties, the terminating Party shall be obliged to pay a penalty of  %. The penalty shall be paid within  days from the date of receipt of the notice of termination.
In the event of termination by the Lessor, the Lessor shall refund any advance payments made by the Lessee within  days of the termination notice.
In the event of termination by the Lessee, the Lessor shall refund any advance payments made by the Lessee, excluding the termination penalty, if applicable, within  days of the termination notice.
Any Party may terminate this Agreement without prior notice to the other Party if they fail to fulfill their obligations under this Agreement or breach any other term or condition of this Agreement.
Upon termination of this Agreement, the Lessee shall immediately vacate the Venue and return it to the Lessor in the same condition as when the Lessee received it, except for reasonable wear and tear.
Termination of this Agreement shall not relieve either Party from any obligations or liabilities arising before such termination, including but not limited to any obligations to pay the rental payment or other payments due under this Agreement.
This term and the termination clause shall survive the expiration of this Agreement.
GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTIONThis Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of  , except for its conflict of laws principles. Any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or its breach shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in the State of  .Â
NOTICEAny notice, request, demand, or other communication required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and deemed duly given either if delivered personally or sent by registered mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, reputable overnight delivery service to the address set forth below, or if an electronic copy of it is delivered to the email address set forth below, or such other address or email address as either Party may designate by written notice to the other Party:
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Either Party may change the address for receipt of notices by giving written notice to the other Party.
Notices shall be deemed received on the day of delivery if sent by hand or courier service or on the third business day after the date of posting if sent by registered mail.
WAIVERThe failure of either Party to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of the right to subsequently enforce that provision or any other provision of this Agreement. Any waiver, amendment, or modification of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective only if it is in writing and signed by both Parties.
Neither Party shall be liable for any failure to perform or delay in performing the obligations under this Agreement if such failure or delay is caused by events of force majeure, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, strikes, lockouts, labor disputes, pandemics, epidemics, governmental regulations, or any other similar causes beyond the reasonable control of the affected Party.
In the case of force majeure, the affected Party shall immediately notify the other Party in writing and provide reasonable proof of the cause of the delay or inability to perform the obligations. The Party affected by force majeure shall endeavor to mitigate the consequences of such circumstances and resume the performance of obligations as soon as possible after the circumstances cease to exist.
If the force majeure circumstances last more than  days, either Party may terminate this Agreement by giving written notice to the other Party. In this case, neither Party shall be liable to the other Party for any damages arising from the termination of this Agreement.
The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement.
ENTIRE AGREEMENTThis Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Parties and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements, understandings, negotiations, or discussions, whether oral or written, relating to the subject matter of this Agreement. Any amendments or modifications to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both Parties. This Agreement does not create a partnership or joint venture between the Parties, and neither Party has the authority to bind the other in any respect.
AMENDMENTSThis Agreement may be amended or modified only by a written agreement signed by both Parties. Any amendments to this Agreement shall be binding if they are in writing and signed by both Parties.
BINDING EFFECTThis Agreement shall be binding upon the Parties and their respective successors and assigns. Neither Party may assign this Agreement or any of its rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the other Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.
THE LESSOR |
THE LESSEE |
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