This section attempts to explain in plain English the way that schoolDJ.co.uk as a reputable Kids Disco Company works, and the specific ways in which the Terms of Business of schoolDJ.co.uk and the Agreements between DJs and Clients affect those concerned.

CONTRACTS

Contracts may take various forms - verbal, a signed contract, written confirmation etc., but in ALL cases are legally binding agreements. It is a popular misconception that a contract must include a signature. THIS IS NOT THE CASE.

schoolDJ.co.uk believes that all DJs and Clients are entitled to PROPER WRITTEN CONTRACTS / CONFIRMATIONS for EVERY booking.

When schoolDJ.co.uk issues a contract/confirmation, it will clearly identify the DJ, the Client, venue, the date of engagement, the arrival and performance times, fee, method and timing of payment together with any relevant information.

If you think that any of the information is incorrect or unacceptable in some way, you must inform schoolDJ.co.uk IMMEDIATELY.

DEPOSITS

A deposit may be necessary for certain DJs and certain types of booking, and in some cases deposits may be the preferred option of the Client. The Client will be advised if a deposit is required at the time of booking, and the booking will only be confirmed once you have agreed to the amount, payment method and due date of the deposit and balance.

CANCELLATIONS

Once the DJ and the Client have entered into an agreement, there is no provision for any cancellation unless agreed by both the DJ and the Client, duly notified to schoolDJ.co.uk and confirmed in writing.

There are, nevertheless, many instances of DJs and Clients "cancelling" for a variety of reasons, sometimes at little or no notice. THIS IS A BREACH OF CONTRACT and can leave the cancelling party open to a claim for compensation.

People often think that if they do opt to cancel an engagement which they have previously agreed to accept, they do not have to pay a fee to schoolDJ.co.uk. Once again, this is a popular misconception.

schoolDJ.co.uk has already provided his service in the form of telephone calls, preparation of documentation, completion of booking forms, production of publicity material, postage, etc. This service costs money, and if the event is cancelled schoolDJ.co.uk has to do the work all over again in order to confirm the cancellation.

schoolDJ.co.uk therefore reserves the right to make a charge against the cancelling party in these circumstances.

ILLNESS

In the event of Illness or Accident to the DJ, the DJ maybe subject to change and schoolDJ.co.uk will send a replacement DJ at no extra cost to the Client.

TERMS OF BUSINESS

1) The contract/confirmation is issued by this office under the conditions verbally agreed by the Client and schoolDJ.co.uk, therefore failure to sign and return a copy of this contract does not in itself constitute a cancellation.

2) The Client may cancel this contract within 7 days of the date of the contract, without penalty (except loss of deposit), providing written notification is received at this office. Cancellation thereafter may only be done by consent otherwise the cancelling party will be liable to a cancellation fee. In any event, all cancellations must be in writing.

Cancellation fees are charged as follows: Less than 28 clear days notice, 100% fee is payable by the Client.

3) In the event of cancellation or postponement by the Client, all deposits are non-refundable.

4) In the unlikely event that the DJ does not arrive for the engagement the DJ shall be solely liable to the client / venue by way of liquidated damages, a sum equivalent to, but not exceeding the agreed fee.

5) The DJ is solely responsible for adequate insurance cover for personal property, public liability and any other risk which may arise from their performance.

6) Unless otherwise agreed all payments other than deposits should be paid in cash.

These conditions, along with our Terms of Business form the contract to which all parties are bound.