4. Condition of the Event Space.
Licensor will prepare the Event Space on the Event Date in accordance with the specifications reasonably accepted to fulfill the purpose of the Event, such preparation not to include any decoration. Licensor’s responsibility only exists as to existing furniture, fixtures, or equipment already existing in the Event Space prior to the Event Date.
5. Licensee’s Caterer.
Licensee may use its own caterer (“Licensee’s Caterer”) for the Event, subject to the terms in this agreement and subject to the Food Service Addendum and Alcohol Addendum attached to this Agreement as Exhibit A and Exhibit B, if required. Licensee’s Caterer must clean the Event Space, kitchen, and all service areas within the Event Time, leaving it in the same condition and working order as at the start of the Event set up. Licensee’s Caterer must remove all trash, composting, and recyclables from the Event Space, kitchen, and service areas. Failure to remove or clean the Event Space, kitchen, and service areas will result in additional fees being charged to Licensee and deducted from the Security Deposit.
6. Sound System.
The Event Space sound system may be used for speech, recorded music, or live music at no additional charge. However, damage from misuse by Licensee will be deducted from the security deposit or charged to Licensee.
7. Site Decoration.
Rearranging and moving furniture, artwork, lamps, seating, and other furnishings will be performed solely by Licensor’s employees. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Licensee may provide additional folding chairs and tables at their sole effort and expense. No nails, screws, staples, or penetrating items may be used on walls, wood, or other fine surfaces. All tape and gummed backing materials must be properly removed by Licensee and any damage to walls, wood, or other fine surfaces will be repaired by Licensor, the cost of which will be deducted from the Security Deposit.
8. Conduct and Noise.
Smoking in the Event Space, the Common Areas, or in or within twenty-five (25) feet of the Building, loitering, disparaging remarks, in the sole determination of Licensor, physical violence, or illegal activities is not permitted and will not be tolerated. Licensee agrees to control the noise level at the Event such that it does not create a disturbance. If Licensor reasonably determines that the noise level is excessive, upon request by Licensor, Licensee must immediately reduce the volume. Conduct deemed disorderly and/or noise levels deemed excessive, at the sole discretion of Licensor, will be grounds for immediate expulsion from the Event Space and the conclusion of the License. In such event, Licensee is not entitled to any refund of any Fees. Licensee must comply with all requests of law enforcement and the City of La Vernia.
9. Insurance.
Licensee’s Caterer, if any, and Licensee’s Service Providers must each provide Licensor, no later than ten (10) prior to the Event Date, with a certificate of insurance evidencing event liability insurance that provides bodily injury and property damage insurance coverage for all bodily injury, property damage, personal injury, and other claims, losses, or damages arising out of or in connection with, in whole or in part, the use or occupancy of the Event Space, the Common Areas, sidewalks, and other appurtenances to the Event Space, by Licensee’s Caterer (if any), Licensee’s Service Providers (if any), or any other employee, agent, representative, or invitee of the Event. The insurance required hereunder must have a single limit liability of not less than $1 Million and general aggregate liability of not less than $2 Million and must name Licensor as an additional insured. If alcohol is served, the policy must also include host liquor liability coverage.