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0. DEFINITIONS
0.1 “the customer” is the person, organisation, firm, corporate or public body hiring the disco. Any person purporting to act on behalf of the customer shall be bound by these terms of business.
0.2 “the booking” is the communication by phone, in person or by written request for the disco to perform in accordance with the details and times agreed upon therein.
0.3 “the agreement date” is the date on which the booking by the customer takes place.
0.4 “the event date” is the date upon which the disco is booked to perform.
0.5 “the disco” is the company and or person(s) and the equipment supplied to perform.
0.6 “the venue” is the place or building where the event is to be held.
1. ENTERTAINMENT HIRE
1.1 DK Entertainment Ltd shall supply entertainment as per the booking details, either directly, or by sub-contract.
1.2 All bookings are accepted at our discretion.
1.3 We do not take provisional bookings.
1.4 If required, any extra or special equipment can usually be hired at an agreed extra cost to the customer.
1.5 By mutual agreement between the customer, the disco, and the venue management, the agreed finishing time may be extended. But only in accordance with licensing laws. The extended finishing time will incur an agreed extra cost to the customer. The disco’s decision to extend the finishing time is final.
1.6 All bookings are made in accordance with DK Entertainment Disco & Karaoke Hire Terms of Business.
2. THE VENUE
2.1 PPL/PRS licenses are, in most cases, required to play music legally in public. It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure correct licensing is in place for their event. Licenses are not required for a private event that is closed to the public. The venue will usually hold the appropriate license(s).
For more information please visit the PRS and PPL websites:
2.2 The venue must have an adequate mains power supply of 230V@50Hz available on 32Amp ring mains. Depending on the equipment used, one to four 13amp wall sockets, located within 10 metres from the disco setup area will be required. If the wall sockets are located further than this please call to arrange additional cable hire.
Strict requirements are in place if power is supplied by a generator. Please call for details.
2.3 Onsite parking & vehicle access up to the venue is required. Reasonable access to the setup area is required. You must inform us at the time of booking of any access issues. These can include things like; parking & loading restrictions, width, height, or weight limitations, steps, or steep gradients and if the function room is not on the ground floor. The disco retains the right not to setup/perform should the access be considered unreasonable. (Term Ref. 3.5)
2.4 The disco has the right to refuse to setup or stop a performance if it is felt that there is danger of damage to equipment, to personal safety, or to the safety of others. (Term Ref. 3.5)
3. CANCELLATIONS & PAYMENT
3.1 The terms of the booking agreement may not be modified except by mutual consent, in writing and signed by both the customer and the disco.
3.2 The customer may cancel any booking free of charge within 14 days of the agreement date.
3.3 Cancellations made less than 30 days prior to the event date will result in payment in full upon demand.
3.4 Failure to communicate a cancellation to DK Entertainment Disco & Karaoke Hire Ltd will result in payment in full upon demand.
3.5 Refusal to perform by the disco due to breach of any of these conditions will result in payment in full upon demand.
3.6 Payments are to be made by cash or by BACS (Bank Transfer).We Can Take Card Payments On The Date Via (Sum Up )
3.7 A booking fee of £80.00 (£50.00 for children’s discos) is required to secure your event date. This payment is required within 14 days of the agreement date. Booking fees are non-refundable (except 3.2) and cannot be transferred between dates. Any outstanding balance must be paid in full on, or prior to, the event date.
3.8 Late payment will be charged at the UK base rate plus 8%, plus the relevant statutory compensation as per “The Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998”, as amended and supplemented by the “Late Payments of Commercial Debts Regulations 2002”.
4. DAMAGES
4.1 The customer accepts full responsibility for the actions of all persons in attendance at the event (other than the disco staff) which may result in loss or damage to equipment, and/or injury to person(s)
4.2 The customer accepts full liability for all equipment supplied by DK or by a third party for the event, which has been damaged, lost or stolen.
4.3 All subsequent hire charges to DK as a result of damaged and/or stolen equipment, and/or injury to person(s) (as in term 4.1 and/or term 4.2) shall be the customer’s liability.
4.4 Any loss of earnings by DK disco staff or a third party as a result of damaged and/or stolen equipment and/or injury to person(s) (as in term 4.1 and/or term 4.2) will be the customer’s liability.
4.5 Any subsequent charges to DK from a third party due to damage, theft or loss will be the customer’s liability.
5. GENERAL
5.1 DK Entertainment Ltd reserves the right to change these terms of business, equipment & services we supply or company specification without notice.
5.2 The amount and type of equipment used at the event should be as agreed at time of booking. However, due to limiting factors such as the venue size, safety and other considerations, it remains the sole choice of the disco supplied to determine what equipment is to be used.
5.3 The customer agrees to accept these terms of business upon signing the booking agreement form. All terms must be adhered to unless otherwise arranged and agreed in writing.
General Information (Warnings & Advisory Notice)
The following effect machines are regularly used within disco environments. Although problems arising from the use of these machines are extremely rare, we advise, that if you know of, or suspect that a person or persons may be at risk from the use of such equipment, you should inform the disco staff immediately, so that the use of that equipment may be reduced or stopped.
Smoke Machines
The use of smoke machines may cause irritation to sufferers of severe respiratory disorders.
Bubble & Snow Machines
The use of these machines may cause skin or eye irritations and may cause discolouration or damage to some fabrics. Some floor surfaces may become slippery for a short period immediately after use
Strobe Lighting
The use of strobe lighting may cause some people to experience disorientation and possibly epileptic seizures.
Moving & Flashing Lights
The use of lighting that flashes or moves may cause some people to experience disorientation and in extreme cases epileptic seizures.