1. Terms:

To reserve the Event date and time a 50% Deposit is required and the Contract must be signed by Chocolate Fountain.

Balance is due 14 Days prior to the Event. Accepted payment forms are cash, check, American Express, MasterCard, and Visa. There is a 5% discount for cash or check. Returned checks are charged a $25.00 fee.

A credit card must be on file with Chocolate Fountain.

2. Cancellation:

Written notification to Chocolate Fountain is required 21 days prior to the Event date to receive a partial Refund, or half of your Deposit. After 21 days, your deposit can be used toward another date within 120 days.

3. Fountain Requirements:

Chocolate Fountain will require the Fountain Station to have a level table capable of holding all items to be consumed with the fountain.

One half an hour prior to the Event, access to the Chocolate Fountain Station area for set-up, and one half an hour after the Event for take down and clean-up.

Two to three table linens, a grounded 120 volt power outlet within 8 feet of the table, and the Fountain Attendant must have the capability to work freely around the Fountain Station.

The client will accept full responsibility and liability for any damages, injuries, delays, or inability to use the Chocolate Fountain, if the above requirements are not met.

4. Liability:

Chocolate Fountain shall not be held liable for any injury, loss, or damage arising out of the use or inability to use the Chocolate Fountain. In the event of litigation, all parties agree to mediation first. Client will indemnify Chocolate Fountain against, and hold Chocolate Fountain harmless from all claims, actions, proceedings, costs, damages and liabilities, including attorney fees, that may arise out of, be connected with, or resulting from the use of the Chocolate Fountain.

Damage to the Chocolate Fountain is the responsibility of the Renter if an Attendant is not hired through, or approved by, Chocolate Fountain. Repairs or Replacement Costs will be billed to the Credit Card on File.

5. Authority:

Only the person signing this contract can alter the Date and/or Times for Fountain Rental and Usage. Chocolate Fountain will attempt to fulfill a request on the Rental Date; however there is no guarantee that extra Usage Time will be available. There is a fee for extra hours of Rental that are due and payable at the time of the request.

6. Guest Count:

Rental of the Chocolate Fountain also includes the chocolate which is determined by the guest count provided by the client.

Dipping items are also determined by guest count given to Chocolate Fountain.

If the actual guest count is 10% over the guest count given by the client, additional charges of 1 1/2 per guest will be charged to the credit card on file.