Marquette, MI Wedding DJ & Entertainment for Upper Michigan
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Our standard All Star DJ's Event Contract Agreement is found below.  

PLEASE NOTE:  By filling out the information below, and clicking "submit" you are legally entering in to a contract
with us.  You will be responsible for paying the non-refundable $200 retainer either by mail or online (below).  Those
who chose to pay with a check via U.S. Mail should select that option, and notify us immediately by phone.
ENTERTAINMENT CONTRACT AGREEMENT


All Star DJ’s & Karaoke
ATTN: Jim Meyers
812 W. Magnetic Street
Marquette, MI  49855

CONTRACTING AGREEMENT & DISCLAIMER

1.  Disclaimer

A.  You must be at least 18 years of age to sign this or any agreement from All Star DJ’s & Karaoke (All Star DJ’s).
B.  Contracting Party agrees to protect, save and hold harmless and indemnify ALL STAR DJ’S, its agents and or assigns against any and all liability whatsoever for injury to or death of any person or
persons, or for loss of or damage to any property, occurring in connection with or in any way incident to this agreement.
C.  Contracting Party agrees to maintain adequate security in the service and access areas (including parking area) to protect the property of ALL STAR DJ’S from theft, vandalism, or other damages
(including acts of God, such as inclement weather) to equipment used to provide services to Contracting Party.  Contracting Party will be charged replacement value of any equipment which is
damaged or stolen.  Contracting party is not responsible for equipment damaged by ALL STAR DJ’S employees or agents or Independent Contractors.
D.  Strobe lights can be an integral part of your show.  In some very rare cases, strobe lights have been shown to cause seizures in some people.  In the unlikely event that seizure(s) occurs at
Contracting Party’s event, Contracting Party assumes all responsibility for consequences that may arise.

2.  Payment, Due Dates, Cancellations, Fees

A.  All payments are to be made to ALL STAR DJ’S and be sent to PO Box 987, Marquette, MI  49855.  Payment may also be made online at www.allstardjnow.com/client_area.  
B.  The entertainment contract may be cancelled by either party with written notice only.  The burden of proof of cancellation lies with the canceling party.  For this reason, we recommend sending all
canceling letters via certified mail.  
C.  Contracting Party understands and agrees that cancellation by ALL STAR DJ’S will result in a full refund of all payments including the retainer.  Contracting Party further agrees that in the unlikely
event of a cancellation by ALL STAR DJ’S, a complete refund will be the full extent of damages they are entitled to and no further damages will be sought by the Contracting Party.
D.  Contracting Party understands and agrees that cancellations or change of date, made by them 120 days or more before their scheduled event will result in a refund of all payments received by ALL
STAR DJ’S, less the non-refundable retainer.  Contracting Party further understands and agrees that if a cancellation or change of date is made by them 91-119 days prior to their event, 75% of their
total contracted amount (less the retainer) will be immediately due and payable to ALL STAR DJ’S.  If a cancellation or change of date is made by the Contracting Party within 90 days of the
scheduled event, the full contract balance is immediately due and payable.  A late fee of $50.00 per week will be charged if balance is not paid within seven (7) days of the cancellation.  Cancellations
due to acts of God, such as weather, death, or any other will still be charged the necessary fees and costs.  Contracting Party understands that such measures by ALL STAR DJ’S are necessary due
to the inherent nature of the business.
E.  Contracting Party understands and agrees that once their contract is signed by them, they may add additional time, if scheduling allows, or upgrade their package, if available, but they may NOT
reduce their original amount of time and/or downgrade their package.  Contracting Party understands and agrees that any additional time and/or upgrade will be subject to current rates and
availability.  
F.  All returned checks will result in a $100.00 returned check charge fee, and all charges incurred by ALL STAR DJ’S from the banking institution will be billed to the Contracting Party.
G.Late payments will be charge a service-fee of $50.00 per week until the balance is paid in full, unless arrangements are made in advance, under the agreement of ALL STAR DJ’S, and in writing.
H.  Contracting Party understands that payment must be received by ALL STAR DJ’S two weeks prior to their event.  ALL STAR DJ’S will not start the scheduled activities until payment is made in
full or other explicit written arrangements for payment have been made between ALL STAR DJ’S and Contracting Party prior to the event.  Contracting party further agrees that if payment in full is not
received two weeks prior to the scheduled event and other arrangements have not been made in writing, a $50.00 late fee and $50.00 per week for any remaining balance will be charged.  
I.  Contracting Party assumes all responsibility for any fees incurred by ALL STAR DJ’S for your event.  These may include but are not limited to:  smoke alarms, door alarms, parking fees, setup
fees, etc.
J.  ALL STAR DJ’S reserves the right to display our signage, banners and pamphlets at any and all events.  ALL STAR DJ’S reserves the right to display pamphlets, brochures or other small
advertising materials for any other group or business affiliated with ALL STAR DJ’S.  ALL STAR DJ’S also reserves the right to photograph or videotape any of our events and use it for promotional
material or advertisement purposes.  Sole rights to these photographs and videos belongs to ALL STAR DJ’S.
K.  Contracting Party will be charged an additional fee of $50.00 for venues which do not have handicap accessibility.  Due to the large size of some of our equipment, we require that we “roll” it in.  
Please be sure to check your venue.

3.  Special Venue & Package Requirements

A.  If any of the below requirements are not met, ALL STAR DJ’S reserves the right to withhold services.  Any and all balances will still be charged to Contracting Party for services.  No refunds will
be given for services not rendered due to power and dimensional constraints.
B.  Electrical Requirements.  ALL STAR DJ’S requires that your scheduled package and options have access to 60 amps of power within 25 feet.  This may be accomplished by using 3 standard
commercial 20 amp circuits.  All circuits must be free of any other current draw (i.e. NOTHING ELSE ON CIRCUITS).
C.  Space Requirements.  Your scheduled package will require minimal dimensional requirements of 15 feet wide, 8 feet deep, 9 feet is the minimal ceiling height.  These are minimum
requirements!  Please check your venue for exact measurements allowable.  Refunds will not be given if we are unable to perform due to dimensional constraints.
D.  Tables, Skirts, Etc.  1, 6-8 foot banquet style table(s) is required.  Tables must be in good shape and sturdy enough to accommodate heavy equipment.  Table linens and skirt must also be
provided. (These items are often provided by the facility, please check).  Do not decorate the DJ table(s), we will have to tear the decorations down for setup.  If we have to dismantle decorations to
properly set up our equipment, we will not put them back up.  Under no circumstances are glitter, balloons, or candles allowed on the DJ table(s).
E.  ALL STAR DJ’S requires that we have access to the building entrance no further than 25 feet from our equipment drop off point.  If our equipment “load in” entrance is located in a parking lot,
please make arrangements for parking lot to be reserved in that section.  No refunds will be given for events starting late due to load-in problems.  Please check with your venue and call us if you
have any questions.
F.  If the above conditions are not met, ALL STAR DJ’S reserves the right to withhold services or your scheduled show may be reduced.  NO REFUND will be given for reduced shows due to
dimensional and or power constraints.  All balances and fees will still apply for originally scheduled package.
G.  The Contracting Party must provide a performing area for equipment setup that is free from direct sunlight and/or rain, snow, etc.  Outdoor events require canopies/tents with sides.
H.  ALL STAR DJ’S requires that equipment be set up prior to the start of any event.  We will NOT set up for an event once the event has started.  This is our policy so that we don’t inconvenience you
and your guests with our equipment setup and sound checks.  All shows require a tear down time of 1-2 hours.  Please make sure your venue is aware of this.  Contracting Party will be required to
pay any necessary fees the venue may charge for this tear down.
I.  ALL STAR DJ’S uses fog machines in many of its shows.  Please be advised that there are occasions that our fog machines will set off your venue’s smoke alarms.  Contracting Party agrees to be
held responsible for any and all damages, charges and/or mishaps related to smoke/fire alarms being set off by the use of fog machines.

4.Special Notes, Instructions, Requirements

A.  ALL STAR DJ’S reserves the right to refuse playing overtime for any reason.  If additional time is requested and approved, Contracting Party understands and agrees that they will be charged
current overtime rates.  All overtime charges are due at time of request and approval.
B.  ALL STAR DJ’S will make every effort to play all requests, but cannot be held responsible if specific selections are not available.  Please try to let us know prior to your event of specific selections
you would like to hear and we will make every effort to add them to our play list for your event.
C.  LL STAR DJ’S, though we will try our best to play all requests, will, at all times, maintain entertainment control.  We reserve the right to use our entertainment guidelines where necessary to
protect all parties involved, as well as the reputation of our Company.  (Example:  refusal to play music due to offensive or vulgar language, etc.).
D.  ALL STAR DJ’S will not be required to extend our performance at your event if a late start occurs due to circumstances beyond the control of ALL STAR DJ’S (i.e. bride & groom arrive late,
guests late, etc.).  Contracting Party understands that overtime may be available at current overtime rates, subject to availability and approval.
E.  ALL STAR DJ’S requires that non-alcoholic beverages be made available to our staff at no charge during your event.
F.  ALL STAR DJ’S reserves the right to substitute a specifically reserved package or entertainer from ALL STAR DJ’S in the event of mechanical or other difficulties or unforeseen situations which
may arise.  In case of an unexpected breakdown, accident, severe weather, or anything that may interfere with your scheduled event, ALL STAR DJ’S is not liable.  If we are unable to perform due to
any of these cases, all payments, including the deposit, will be returned to the Contracting Party.  This complete refund will be the full extent of damages the Contracting Party is entitled to and no
further damages will be sought by Contracting Party.
G.  Although we make every effort to provide the client with a specific Party Host (if requested), ALL STAR DJ’S reserves the right to place any of our Party Hosts for any given event even if a
specific individual is requested.
H.  ALL STAR DJ’S is not responsible for unstable staging or floors which may cause some of the equipment to skip.  Under no circumstances will a refund be issued.  We will not be held
responsible for inadequate flooring or staging.  This is an issue which must be taken up with the venue by Contracting Party.
I.  ALL STAR DJ’S will only play a song ONCE per 6 hour event.  Under no circumstances will we play a song twice, unless the total amount of time is over 6 hours.
J.  ALL STAR DJ’S reserves the right to stop our performance due to abuse from guests at the event.  This includes both physical and verbal abuse to our staff as well as potential damage to any of
our equipment.  We will use these extreme measures as a last resort.  We will make every effort to notify the contact person or Contracting Party stated on the Contract to take care of the situation.  
No refund will be issued to Contracting Party due to ALL STAR DJ’S stopping an event due to these circumstances.  All payments for the event will still be due in full.
K.  Transmission of this document via FAX shall create a legal and binding agreement.  
L.  Acceptance of this document by filling out information online at www.allstardjnow.com and clicking “submit” shall create a legal and binding agreement.


I have read, understand and agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and will comply with them:
Contracting Party Name:
Contact Person:
Home Phone (XXX-XXX-XXXX)
Other Phone (XXX-XXX-XXXX)
Address: (w/ city, state, zip)
Event Date:
Event Location:
(include venue name and city)
Start Time:
End Time:
DJ Package Desired:
Other Services Desired:
Total Cost of Service:
(add DJ Pkg to Other Service)
Contracting Party has read and agrees to the above Entertainment Contract
Agreement and understands that a non-refundable deposit of $200.00 is
required.  Deposit must be received prior to All Star DJ's acceptance of this
Agreement.  Contracting Party understands and agrees that All Star DJ's will not
perform any show unless deposit is paid immediately via U.S. Mail or online
(below).
I, the Contracting Party, agree to the terms of the above Entertainment
Contract Agreement and agree that by clicking "Submit" below, I am
legally authorizing the enforcement of the Agreement and its terms.
All Star DJs serves as a booking agent only for Shutterflash Foto Booth, and Laura Lynn Photography, and makes no guarantee or claim
as to services provided by them.  Additional contracts may apply.
"My one job was to pick the DJ.  Thanks to you, my wife tells
everyone that I'm a genius!"
                                                                 D.P. - Marquette