Purpose of the Agreement

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A non-refundable payment is required to secure a date. The remaining payment is due prior to scheduled event date (please review your contract for exact dates). Payment details can be found on the invoice sent to customer via email. The event set up will not occur without full payment prior. 

These Terms and Conditions outline the rules and regulations for using our website (www.makkcreations.com) and services. By accessing this website and booking our services, you accept these terms in full. If you disagree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website or services.

Makk Creations provides luxury event styling, planning, and decoration services in the DMV area. These Terms and Conditions govern the use of our services, website, and any related transactions.

• Clients must provide accurate information regarding event details, including venue, time, and special requests.
• Full cooperation is required to ensure successful event execution.
• Clients must adhere to agreed-upon timelines for communication, approvals, and payments.
• Any misuse or abuse of our website or services may result in termination of service.

• A non-refundable deposit is required to confirm any booking.
• Full payment must be made before the event date unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.
• Late payments may result in additional charges or cancellation of services.
• Custom orders and specialty designs require advance notice and may involve additional fees.

• Deposits are non-refundable.
• Cancellations made within 14 days of the event may be subject to partial refunds at our discretion.
• Rescheduling is subject to availability and may incur additional fees.
• Makk Creations reserves the right to cancel services due to unforeseen circumstances, in which case a full refund will be provided.

• All designs, images, and content on our website are the exclusive property of Makk Creations.
• Clients may not reproduce, modify, or distribute our materials without written consent.
• Event photos may be used for promotional purposes unless the client explicitly requests otherwise.

• Makk Creations is not responsible for venue restrictions, weather conditions, or other unforeseen circumstances that may impact event execution.
• We will not be held liable for third-party vendor delays or failures.
• Any damages caused by clients or their guests to our decor or rental items will be charged accordingly.

These terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the state of Maryland without regard to conflict of law principles.

Makk Creations reserves the right to update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Continued use of our website and services constitutes acceptance of any modifications. 

Liability

The hire company shall in no way be held responsible or accountable for any damage, injury, death or loss of income caused to the client, any third parties or properties due to the hire of equipment or provided services by the hire company. All equipment is hired and is the responsibility of the client until returned to the hire company.

Cancellation & Refunds

Deposits are non-refundable as we have held your date and turned down other events to do so. Refunds are not available for any services provided. Please book carefully as we do not provide refunds due to change of mind or wrong decisions. In the case of poor weather, your event may be re-scheduled to another date at no cost pending availability. Emergency cancellations must be made 48 hours prior to event or full cost will be forfeit. Cancellations the DAY OF scheduled event results in forfeit of full amount of picnic cost. Rescheduling of picnic will only be permitted once, second cancellation forfeits full amount of picnic cost. 

If you have any concerns please contact us. 

Wet Weather

Sunshine is not always guaranteed, so in the interest of your special day still being absolutely fantastic we do
require a Backup event location (Preferably indoors) where we can continue the event as planned. In the event of bad weather, The Customer agrees that Makk Creations can request a location change due to predicted weather and for security of the property and safety of staff, may refuse set up should an alternative location not be sought. It is the responsibility of the customer to source an alternative location. Bookings which are paid in full that require cancellation due to bad/severe weather, where practicable, will be re-scheduled within a 3- month period. Additional costs for all the perishable items e.g. flowers, food etc. will be incurred if cancelled less than 72 hours prior to the event. Rescheduled dates are subject to availability. 

The company reserves the right to cancel the booking on reasonable grounds within any period leading up to the event. In the event this occurs, the customer will be refunded in full with the exception of where the customer has failed to fulfill their obligations within these terms & conditions

Responsibility

Consultant is not responsible for Acts Of God, Natural Disasters, an Act Of Government such as A Declaration of National or Local Emergency, or Other Incidents Not within the control of the consultant, i.e. accident, death in the family, illness, pregnancy, or sudden tragic circumstance. In such a situation, consultant will obtain, upon approval of the client, a qualified professional replacement to fulfill consultant’s obligations under the contract, at no additional charge to the client.

Use of Equipment

All Equipment supplied on hire is the property of the Company.

Any damage, loss or extensive cleaning will result in a fee to The Customer.

The persons hosting the event shall be responsible for any loss or damage to any items such as platters, ceramic bowls/plates, vases, props and other decorations. Fees will apply for replacement at the full cost of purchasing a replacement. These fees are payable within seven days of such loss or damage unless agreed otherwise.

The Customer shall pay for all equipment damage or loss however caused during that period. Damage includes but is not limited to;

• Improper use of equipment
• Disappearance of the equipment
• Damage to, or loss of, the equipment from any unknown cause
• Cigarette burns on any furniture or décor items. Smoking is not permitted on or near the property of Makk Creations  
• Red wine or other staining product spillages or stains on any furniture or décor items

With the exception of battery powered candles, no candles, fires or other flammable properties are to be lit during the booking.

In the event of the Equipment being stolen from the booking site, the Customer shall notify the Company in writing stating the full circumstances of the theft and the time the police were notified. The Customer shall also indemnify the Company for any such loss of the Equipment at the current replacement cost of the Equipment, and must pay that cost to the Company on demand.

All hired equipment must not be relocated from the designated place of set up by the company.

The Customer warrants that all equipment will not be left unattended for the duration of the booking.

The Company shall not be liable for any loss or damages arising out of the overloading, exceeding rated capacity, misuse, or abuse of the Equipment by the Customer and the Customer agrees to keep the Company indemnified in respect thereof.

In order to retake possession of the equipment, it shall be lawful for the Company to enter into or upon any premises where the same may be and the Customer hereby agrees to indemnify and to keep indemnified the Company against all liability and against all actions, suits, proceedings, claims, demands, costs and expenses howsoever incurred by the Company arising from the Company's entry into or upon any premises in exercise of its rights of repossession.

Any person agreeing to a booking and it’s terms and conditions on behalf of the Customer hereby agrees that he or she has the authority of the Customer to make this agreement on the Customer’s behalf and has the Customer’s permission to bind the Customer’s to this agreement and hereby compensate the Company against all losses and cost incurred by the Company arising out of the person signing this agreement failing to have such power and/or authority.

The Customer shall be responsible for giving any local or other authorities any necessary notice of their intention to occupy an area within the authority’s locality and shall pay all fees in connection therewith. In the event that the Company incurs or suffers any loss, costs or damages as a consequence of the Customer's failure to carry out its obligations under these terms the Customer shall be solely responsible and shall indemnify the Company for any such loss, costs or damages.

Hire Obligations

Unless otherwise agreed by the Customer and the Company, all sitting times are for a 2 hour period.

Extension to the sitting time will not occur in the event the customer does not arrive on time. The commencement and conclusion time of a booking will remain as per the original agreed booking.

To avoid impact on successive bookings, in the event a Customer is greater than 15 minutes late to a booking, forfeiture of the booking will occur.

Extended Hire

The Customer agrees that the booking is for the agreed duration as confirmed at the time full payment for the booking occurs. A request to extend booking duration must occur 3 days prior to the booking date and is subject to availability. No refunds will be issued in the event the extended hire is not fully utilized. Extended hire is charged at a rate of $40 per hour if scheduled in advance and $55 per hour day of time extensions. 

Advertising

Makk Creations has the right to all photos taken at the booking for advertising purposes.

Contracted Vendor and Payments

Any rentals and/or subcontracted vendors contracted on behalf of client will be paid in full to Consultant directly at requested deadline. Proper notice will be provided per cost.

Damage or Loss of Accessories

Client agrees to exercise all due care in caring for, and preserving the property of Consultant. Clients shall remain responsible for all loss or damage to rentals, up to and including actual replacement value for each missing or damaged item per cost.

Electronic Signature 

You agree that Your use of Our services constitutes Your electronic signature, acceptance, and agreement under the United States federal E-SIGN legislation and will meet the requirements of an original signature. You may not raise the use of an electronic signature as a defense to the enforcement of this Agreement.

The terms of this agreement shall be binding upon the heirs and assigns of both parties. This is a non-refundable purchase. We can reschedule based on availability. By purchasing, you agree to our full terms of service.

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Attorney

If legal action is necessary to enforce the terms of this contract the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney fees in additional to any other remedies to which that party might be legally entitled.

Event

The Client(s) shall be responsible for payment in full, regardless of whether the situation is resolved or whether [Provider] resumes work detailed in this Agreement.

The undersigned have read this contract, understand its terms, and agree to be bound thereby. Any additions, deletions, or revisions must be made in writing and approved by all responsible parties. The parties agree that this contract is the complete and exclusive statement of the mutual understanding of the parties.