Terms and Conditions

Deposit

1. The Client will pay Beau Son Strings at least $100.00 USD as a deposit when the contract is signed & finalized. Sometimes specialized instruments require a deposit as well. 
2. The deposit is non-refundable. This will secure the date and if deposit is not received, the Performer may cancel the Agreement without further obligation. Deposit is part of the total amount due.

Payment

1. The Client will pay Beau Son Strings no later that 7 days prior to the event date.
2. *If full payment is not received 1 week prior to the ceremony then a penalty of $5 will be added each day it is late.

Overage Fees

1. Any music played past the time frame as stated in Section 4 will incur a charge of $50 per 15 minutes (per musician). 
2. This overage will be charged via invoice the day after the event and needs to be paid within 7 business days.

Travel Fees

1. Travel time in the St. Louis area will be determined by distance from West County Center (off 270 & Manchester) to venue location.
2. There will be a flat rate fee of $50 per musician if travel time* is between 30-60 minutes.
3. There will be a flat rate fee of $100 per musician if travel time* is between 61-120 minutes.

Tips

1. Tips are not included in total amount of contract.
2. Tips are not expected but very much appreciated.
3. Please note "tip added" when paying final payment or present tip to musicians day of event.

Cancellation

1. The Client reserves the right to cancel this Agreement without obligation upon written notice to the performer on or before six weeks prior to set event date In the event of said cancellation, any payment paid will be returned promptly. *This does not include the deposit. Deposit is non-refundable.
2. Cancellation by the Client for any reason on or after one month prior to set event date, will result in forfeit of the deposit and any amount already paid.

Force Majeure

1. Neither the Performer nor Client will be held liable for any failure to perform its obligations under this Agreement where such breach is due to any of the following: acts or regulations of public authorities, labor difficulties or strike, inclement weather, epidemic, interruption or delay of transportation service, acts of God, or any other legitimate cause beyond the reasonable control of the Performer or Client.

Sickness and Accidents

1. The Performer agrees to meet its obligations under this Agreement subject to legitimate incapacity by sickness or accident. Failure to meet its obligations under this section will result in the Performer returning payments to the Client. *This does not include the deposit.

Weather and Outside Performances

If ceremony/performance is outside the following conditions must be met:

1. Temperature must be above 55 degrees. Cold conditions can cause damage to instruments that include expensive repairs.
2. Musicians must be covered or in a shaded area. Direct sunlight and heat can cause damage to instruments that include expensive repairs.
3. If the Client elects to have an outdoor event and does not provide adequate covering, the Client acknowledges that, in the event of any rain with no adequate covering, it will result in the performers being released from all obligations and will further be considered as the Client canceling the performance on that date, and the abovementioned provisions will apply regarding cancellation.

Miscellaneous Terms

1. The Client will provide chairs for the Performer if there is not already a designated area with seating.
2. This Agreement may be executed in counterpart. Facsimile signatures are binding and are considered to be original signatures.
3. Headings are inserted for the convenience of the parties only and are not to be considered when interpreting this Agreement. Words in the singular mean and include the plural and vice versa. Words in the masculine gender include the feminine gender and vice versa. Words in the neuter gender include the masculine gender and the feminine gender and vice versa.
4. The Performer specifically warrants and represents that all copyrighted material to be performed has been licensed or authorized by the copyright owners or their representatives. The Performer indemnifies the Client for any copyright infringement and any expenses that may result from such copyright infringement during or as the result of the Performance.
5. It is the intent of the parties to this Agreement that the Performer is an independent contractor and will control the manner and means of the Performance. The Client will control the scheduling of the Performance. The Performer is not an employee of the Client. The exclusive nature of this Agreement is limited to the duration of the Performance and it is expected that the Performer will enter other similar agreements with other Clients.