Terms of Business

To comply with current legislation, every entertainment agency and business must publish its Terms of Business.  It is an offence to offer to arrange the services of entertainers without first making you aware of our terms. The vast majority of bookings will be made with F3 Entertainments Ltd acting as an employment agency – all contracts will clearly identify in which way we are operating.

 

TERMS OF BUSINESS (1) Where F3 Entertainments Ltd is acting as an employment agency for all bookings.

 

1) When acting as an Employment Agency, F3 Entertainments Ltd acts as negotiator only and is not a party of the contract.  For this reason we cannot accept responsibility for non-fulfilment or breach of any such contract, but every reasonable safeguard is assured.  Wherever possible in such cases, we will replace the entertainer with one of similar price and quality. In the event of circumstances out with their control, entertainers may substitute a regular member of the band or act with a competent stand in without notice or compensation.

 

2) When acting as an Employment Agency, F3 Entertainments Ltd charges a fee equivalent to an agreed percentage of the contracted fee receivable by the Entertainer.

 

3) Should you (the hirer) wish to cancel a booking you agree to be bound by the scale of charges detailed below.  Cancellations must be notified in writing and by recorded delivery. In the event of cancellation by the hirer the following fees will apply:

0-30 days 100% – less expenses

31-60 days 75%

61-90 days 50%

91+ days Reservation Fee

 

4) In some cases we require a reservation fee to book entertainment.  Reservation fees are non-refundable, except when an engagement is cancelled by the artiste (see 3) in which case all reservation fees will be repaid in full.  F3 Entertainments Ltd reserves the right to deduct our commission from reservation fees received.

 

5) The balance is due 7 days prior to the event, unless otherwise stated.

 

6) In order to ensure that there are no non-appearances or let downs, all verbal agreements are confirmed by the electronic signing of a written contract.  In the event of very short notice bookings, the written contract may be sent after the event for your records.  Failure to sign contracts does not constitute cancellation and all verbal agreements will remain in force.

 

7) Any contract negotiated through this agency shall be subject to these Terms of Business unless otherwise agreed in writing between all concerned parties.

 

8) No servant or agent of this agency has the power to vary these terms and conditions.

 

9) The hirer is to provide a suitable performing area.  Unless otherwise agreed the hirer must provide an electrical supply meeting, or exceeding British Standards where electrical equipment is to be used as part of a performance.  Where the entertainer is expected to wear stage clothing the hirer must provide adequate dressing room facilities, toilets are unacceptable.

 

10) The hirer agrees not to approach the entertainer directly to engage for further bookings, but that all future bookings are made through this office, except where future bookings are to take place in excess of 18 months from the initial performance date.

 

TERMS OF BUSINESS (2) Where F3 Entertainments Ltd is acting as an employment business

 

1) When acting as an Employment Business, F3 Entertainments Ltd is party to the contract as the supplier of entertainment.

2) Force Majeure. In the event of the Performance having to be cancelled due to circumstances beyond the control of either the hirer or F3 Entertainments Ltd then neither party will have responsibility to the other for any loss suffered thereby. For the avoidance of doubt no fee will be payable by either party in respect of performances cancelled by force majeure.

 

3) Should you (The Hirer) wish to cancel a booking, you agree to be bound by the following scale of charges;

0-14 days prior to event 100% – less expenses

15-30 days prior to event 75%

31-60 days prior to event 50%

60-90 days prior to event Deposit

VAT is not payable on cancellation fees.

 

It is an integral part of this agreement that such charges are accepted and will be paid within 14 days of our invoice. Interest of 8% per annum above the prevailing Bank of England base rate will be charged on all overdue accounts.

 

4) In order to secure a booking, a deposit equal to 25% of the total fee may be required.  Deposits are non-refundable, except where an engagement is cancelled by us in which case all deposits will be immediately refunded in full.

 

5) The balance on any engagement is normally due 1calendar month before the event takes place unless otherwise agreed in writing.  If the entertainment booked for such an event becomes unavailable and we are unable to find a suitable replacement all monies received will be repaid.

 

6) All our fees are not subject to VAT at the current rate at present.

 

7) In order to ensure that there are no non-appearances or let downs, all verbal agreements are confirmed by the electronic signing of a written contract.  In the event of very short notice bookings, the written contract may be sent after the event for your records. Failure to sign contracts does not constitute cancellation and all verbal agreements will remain in force.

 

8) Any contract negotiated through this agency shall be subject to these Terms of Business unless otherwise agreed in writing between all concerned parties.

 

9) No servant or agent of this agency has the power to vary these terms and conditions.

 

10) The hirer is to provide a suitable performing area.  Unless othewise agreed the hirer must provide an electrical supply meeting, or exceeding British Standards where electrical equipment is to be used as part of a performance.  Where the entertainer is expected to wear stage clothing the hirer must provide adequate dressing room facilities, toilets are unacceptable.

 

11) The hirer agrees not to approach the entertainer directly to engage for further bookings and that all future bookings are made through this office, except where future bookings are to take place in excess of 18 months from the initial performance date.

 

TERMS OF BUSINESS (3) Artiste(s) & Hirer
 

1) The Hirer and Artiste(s) agree that negotiations for FUTURE BOOKINGS arising from any Engagement, either directly or indirectly, within twelve months of the last performance date on the Confirmation of Contract agreement, shall be through this Agency. Whether or not the booking falls into this period. This includes any re-bookings, private bookings or functions in the same or any other venue. Specifically, no side contracts can be entered into between the Hirer andArtiste(s) without notification to this Agency. It is the responsibility of both the Hirer and the Artiste(s) to notify any subsequent enquiries and/or Engagements to the Agency office. Failure to notify this Agency of any subsequent Engagements will be deemed as a breach of Contract and such Engagements will be invoiced for Commission. This includes any communication between the Hirer and Artiste(s) by telephone, email, social media or other such platforms. The display or exchange of Artiste(s) contact details shall be deemed as a breach of Contract. The Terms of Business and Confirmation of Contract issued by this office will apply to all Engagements. If you do not have copies of these documents, they are available, free of charge, on request.

 

2) Infringements – The Artiste shall not infringe any copyright, patent or other property rights of any party and, in the event of infringement, shall indemnify the Hirer from and against all damages, liabilities and costs incurred by the Hirer in consequence thereof.  If the Artiste’s performance is contrary to the law or is objected to by any Licensing or other Public Authority, the contract in respect of which the objection is made be cancelled by the Hirer unless the Artiste shall forthwith change his/her performance to remove the illegality or objections.

 
3) Confidentiality – The Artiste and Hirer agree to respect at all times confidentiality of the business of all parties relating to this engagement and that he/she/they will not engage in any ‘public pronouncements’ that may be detrimental to the reputation of the Artiste, Hirer, fellow performers or venue/s and their staff. Such ‘public pronouncements’ including but not limited to Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and all other such social media sites.

 

4) Unless named as the artiste or management on the contract , F3 Entertainments is not responsible for non fulfilment of contract by either party, but every reasonable safeguard is assured

 

5)The Artiste(s) Hirer both agree that in order to ensure that there are no non-appearances or let downs, all verbal agreements are confirmed by the electronic signing of a written contract.  In the event of very short notice bookings, the written contract may be sent after the event for your records. Failure to sign contracts does not constitute cancellation and all verbal agreements will remain in force