Shindigs in Scotland Terms and Conditions

This document is designed to describe what you can expect from Shindigs in Scotland. This document was drawn up to provide peace of mind for you, the Client, and to clearly define areas of responsibility.

This document also details payment terms of any Fees or invoices passed to the Client.

Where Clients employ Shindigs in Scotland to carry out work, it is implied you have read and agree to the terms & conditions.

While this document is meant to cover many areas, it is not exhaustive and Shindigs in Scotland strongly advises Clients to take out Wedding or appropriate Event Insurance. Many High Street Insurance Companies offer competitive rates and Shindigs in Scotland advises Clients to seek out the most appropriate cover. Shindigs includes details of a suitable company in any quotation provided.

Legal Disclaimer: In the unfortunate circumstance that a dispute does arise, Clients should note that all disputes come under Scots Law jurisdiction.

List of Terms used in this Document:

1. Shindigs in Scotland’s Responsibilities

   1.1	Shindigs promises to carry out the tasks as agreed between the Client and Shindigs to the best of their ability and with the utmost professionalism.
   1.2	Shindigs endeavours to use the highest quality of Suppliers and care will be taken to avoid failures. Where failures arise Shindigs will endeavour to provide replacements.
   1.3	Where Shindigs cannot replace like for like, and, additional charges of more than £50.00 GBP arise, Clients will be invoiced for a contribution at Shindigs discretion.
   1.4	Shindigs is not responsible for the level of service provided by Suppliers where the Client decides to arrange and co-ordinate their own event.
   1.5	Shindigs is not responsible for Suppliers, including the Venue, cancelling without prior notice. Any further charges incurred as a result of replacing the Supplier will be invoiced to the Client and will require immediate payment.
   1.6	All advice and opinions are given in good faith.
   1.7	Where the Client’s main point of contact in Shindigs, becomes unavailable due to illness, or other such circumstances, Shindigs will endeavour to provide a replacement contact to cover this period.

2. The Client Responsibilities

   2.1	All Fees must be received timeously as per the Booking Agreement and as per Suppliers terms & conditions. Failure to do so will usually result in the halting of all work on your event and Clients risk the event being cancelled.
   2.2	Where the Client makes substantial changes to the agreed Plan, resulting in additional arrangement of Suppliers, Venue, or charges levied, the Client will be responsible for paying those extra charges. Shindigs will advise clients of any additional charges and arrangement fees in writing at the time of the request.
   2.3	Where the Client cancels the Event, any of the Suppliers, or the Venue, penalties may be incurred and deposits are non-refundable. In this case it is the Client's responsibility to make good these penalties and any outstanding invoices.

3. Legal Issues related to Getting Married in Scotland

   3.1	Scotland has its own rules and regulations about getting married in Scotland and these may be found on the General Registrar's Office for Scotland website. It is the responsibility of the Client to ensure that they qualify to marry in Scotland.
   3.2	If the Client is non-UK domiciled, then it is the Client’s responsibility to ensure they have the required documents from their domiciled country to prove that they are free to marry in Scotland – Certificate of No Impediment. Certain countries are exempt from this. Again, the General Registrar's Office for Scotland should be consulted.

4. Shindigs Fees and Payment Terms

   4.1	A signed Booking Agreement denotes acceptance of the Terms and conditions as laid out in this document.
   4.2	All fees are charged in British pounds Sterling.
   4.3	All cheques should be made payable to Shindigs in Scotland.
   4.4	Details are available to set up an instalment plan or make other payments via electronic bank transfer.
   4.5	A non-refundable deposit is payable at the time of confirmation.
   4.6	No Investigation, Arrangement or Co-ordination work will be carried out unless the non-refundable deposit has been received at the time of confirmation, along with a signed copy of a Booking Agreement.
   4.7	Full settlement of Shindigs Fees and instalments must be received as detailed in the Booking Agreement, unless otherwise agreed.
   4.8	Where payments are not received within 7 days of the scheduled due date, work will cease to continue. Work will only resume once the outstanding invoice and interest has been settled in full. Clients risk cancellation of suppliers and venue.
   4.9	In the instance of late payment, Clients risk legal action for non-payment of invoices.
   4.10	Clients should note that the law allows interest to be charged on any outstanding Fee and invoice amounts.
   4.11	Arrangement Fees are calculated at the outset and detailed on the booking agreement. Clients should note these Fees may be subject to change once the Plan has been confirmed for reasons including: 4.11.1 Subsequent changes to the plan result in further arrangement by Shindigs or Client 4.11.2 There is a time delay between the plan being drafted, accepted and confirmed, resulting in a change of cost to arrange the Event, or by the Suppliers.
   4.12	Any charges already incurred may be deducted from the total arrangement fee, at the discretion of Shindigs in Scotland.
   4.13	Where a daily rate applies, the Fee will cover services for a normal working day 9.00 until 5.00pm. Any overnight stays will be charged in addition.
   4.14	Fees include travel and expense incurred within a reasonable distance. Where excessive or travel outwith Scotland is required, expenses incurred will be recovered at cost.

5. Cancellation

   5.1	In the event of cancellations, Clients should note all deposits and Fees paid to Shindigs in Scotland are non-refundable.
   5.2	In the event of cancellation, Clients should note that not all monies paid to Suppliers are refundable and indeed a charge may be levied by the supplier. This charge must be met by the Client.
   5.3	In the event of cancellation, an additional administration fee of £100.00GBP is payable to Shindigs in Scotland. Where an instalment is due for payment, this may be requested.

6. Liability

   6.1	Shindigs in Scotland cannot be held responsible for the weather or any other event that may be deemed to be an Act of God. Shindigs strongly advises the Client to take out Wedding or other appropriate Insurance to help compensate for any events that may interfere with their celebration leading to loss or cancellation of any or all of the event.
   6.2	Shindigs does not have Public Liability Insurance as most venues carry this cover.
   6.3	It is recommended Clients take out a separate Insurance plan, in case of occurrences of loss or cancellation of suppliers or venues, injuries or disaster.