Slapstick Photobooth

Photo Booth Hire Adelaide

These are our Terms & Conditions for hiring a Photobooth

1.  Definitions

Slapstick Photobooth:  Trading as Slapstick Photobooth and any employees
Client:  The person, organisation, company or other body which is hiring the goods as specified on the Booking Form.
Event date:  The time and date of the event, confirmed by Slapstick Photobooth and noted on the Booking Form.
Booking Form:  The form submitted by or on behalf of the client and specifying details of the booking.
Day:  A calendar day, unless specified otherwise.

2.  Booking confirmation

2.1.  A booking is not confirmed until the client submits a Booking Form, pays any costs as outlined under ‘Payments’ in these terms & conditions, and receives confirmation of the booking from Slapstick Photobooth.

3.  Payments

3.1.  A non-refundable deposit of $200 of the booking cost is payable upon booking. The booking is not confirmed until the deposit is received by Slapstick Photobooth.

3.2.  The balance of the booking cost is payable in full 14 days before the client’s event.

3.3.  If the balance of the booking cost and the bond if required is not received 14 days before the event date, the booking may be cancelled and the client will forfeit all monies paid thus far. Contact Slapstick Photobooth before the balance is due if you are experiencing any problems with making this payment to organise possible alternative arrangements which must be agreed upon by Slapstick Photobooth.

3.4.  If a booking occurs within 14 days of the event, the non-refundable full amount is due within 48 hours of booking to confirm the booking, unless other terms have been agreed upon by both parties.

3.5.  A bond may be required at certain events which are deemed to have a higher liability than other events. Any costs incurred for cleaning, repairing or replacing equipment that was damaged by any persons at the clients event will be deducted from the bond. The bond whether full or partial will be returned to the client within 5 working days after the event unless the full bond amount has been used to pay for damages.

3.6.  If the client requests use of Slapstick Photobooth services in excess of the time noted on the Booking Agreement, this will be billed at $150 for each additional hour or part-hour if availability permits.

3.7.  By paying any part of the hire price, the hirer is agreeing to our Terms & Conditions.

4.  Our Requirements

Access, space & power requirements

4.1.  The client shall ensure a safe and appropriate environment is provided for Slapstick Photobooth to operate its equipment and services.

4.2.  The client must ensure:

• A clean, flat, stable, dry, smoke free area in the correct size is available for the photobooth.
• ENCLOSED CANOPY BOOTH – approx space needed is at least 4m wide x 3m deep x 2.5m high minimum against a wall.
• OPEN BOOTH – approx space needed is at least 3m wide x 3m deep x 2.5m high against a wall (a larger area is preferred though if possible)
• this space provided is to include room for a prop table & photostrip guest album table if required. The more space available for the photobooth and equipment will provide a more enjoyable experience for everyone.
• A power point access within 5 metres from the photobooth is required (for the photobooth’s use only)
• All doorways and access paths for the photobooth must be clear and at least 80cm wide
• The photobooth area must be indoors so to be protected from the weather including direct sun, extreme heat or cold, rain, wind etc
• If there are any stairs, steps, steep or non sealed paths (such as gravel, dirt or grass) or other obstacles at your venue where the photobooth must access you must notify Slapstick Photobooth of these conditions before booking (with a photo if possible), failure to do this may result with your booking unable to go ahead if the area cannot be accessed safely by our staff and all monies paid will be forfeited.
• We require access to the venue before the photobooth is required to start at your event. We will arrive to set up the photobooth and equipment at the venue 60 - 90 minutes before the photobooth start time, unless other terms have been agreed upon by both parties.

4.3.  A survey of the event location may be required if Slapstick Photobooth is not satisfied that a suitable location will be provided. This survey may incur an additional fee of $50.

4.4.  The client is responsible for paying any charges imposed by the venue, or required to access the venue. These charges may include, but are not limited to, parking and electricity and must notify Slapstick Photobooth before making a booking with us.

5.  Changes & cancellations

5.1.  Requests for changes of the event date must be made at least 30 days before the original event date. A date change is subject to availability and receipt of a new Booking Form.

5.2.  All cancellations will result in the client forfeiting the deposit, however if Slapstick Photobooth is notified of cancellation more than 60 days before the event date, credit to the value of the deposit will be given to the client to use for any future booking made within 6 months of the date of cancellation if available.

5.3.  Cancellations made within 60 days of the event date will result in the client forfeiting all payments made to Slapstick Photobooth, with the exception of the bond (if applicable) which will be returned to the client within 5 business days after the date of cancellation.
5.4.  Slapstick Photobooth can cancel any booking at any time. If Slapstick Photobooth decides to cancel a booking, all payments made will be refunded to the Client.

6.  Our rights

6.1.  In order to prevent damage to any equipment and to keep a safe and friendly environment, Slapstick Photobooth reserves the right to deny service to any person. For the safety to all and our equipment the Photobooth attendant reserves the right to exclude persons who she/he considers to be

• too intoxicated
• too rough with equipment
• unlawful, won’t obey our rules
• threatening or disrespectful to staff & others

6.2.  If circumstances arise where a threat or implied threat of harm, damage or violence to Slapstick Photobooth’s staff or equipment, Slapstick Photobooth reserves the right to cease providing services. If the client is able to resolve the threatening situation within 20 minutes, Slapstick Photobooth will resume services. If the situation is unable to be resolved, Slapstick Photobooth will cease providing service and the client will receive no refund of the booking cost.

6.3. The client is liable for all costs to repair/replace/professionally clean any stolen or damages ocuured to Slapstick Photobooth’s equipment during the client’s event caused by the client, client’s guests or any other person in attendance at the event whether invited or not.

6.4.  We agree to supply a wide variety of props for our clients and their guests to use at the booked event in the Photobooth. However we do reserve the right to remove all or certain props from use if we consider they are being damaged, mistreated or continually being removed from the Photobooth area. Our props are not toys intended for children to play with at the event and are to remain for use in the Photobooth only.

7.  Use of images

7.1.  When hiring from Slapstick Photobooth the client gives permission for all photos taken during the event to be used on Slapstick Photobooth’s website and other promotional and advertising purposes.

7.2.  Slapstick Photobooth will not use images which are deemed unsuitable or inappropriate on their website or advertising nor use any content that we consider may be personally damaging to any person/s.

7.3.  Slapstick Photobooth will not use any images or content of minors if requested.

7.4.  If in the event of an individual not wanting their images used, they are to contact Slapstick Photobooth to inform us in writing and any of their images if used will be removed from our website and any advertising material.

8.  Indemnification

8.1.  Slapstick Photobooth will not be held responsible or liable for any circumstances outside of their control. This includes, but is not limited to, fire, riot, civil commotion, accidents, acts of nature, others equipment failure, utility failure and internet interruptions or out of range. If such circumstances arise, all reasonable efforts will be made by Slapstick Photobooth to provide service or find a suitable replacement service. If this is not possible, the client is not entitled to a refund for monies paid.

8.2.  The client agrees that in all circumstances, Slapstick Photobooth’s liability is limited to an amount equal to the booking cost and not be liable for indirect or consequential damages.

9.  Travel

9.1.  A travel fee may apply to events located more than 30 minutes normal travel time from our northern Adelaide base.

9.2.  Slapstick Photobooth cannot be held responsible for unseen delays in traffic or at the venue which are out of our control.

10.  Delivery & Service

10.1.  Delivery, set up and removal of our equipment occur outside of the booked hire period. Two trained Photobooth attendants/technicians will remain with the Photobooth at all times to assist guests, manage your photostrip guest album (if album is provided by Slapstick Photobooth) and to keep everything running smoothly.

10.2.  Slapstick Photobooth ensure to deliver high quality photostrips for at least 80% of the hire period, however should equipment failure prevent this, liability is limited to either total or partial refund of monies paid, depending on the time period successfully serviced. (note – we do carry spare back up equipment for the majority of the equipment that we use in case of equipment failure).