Chocolate Fountain Rental Contract

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The Parties: This agreement is for services performed by the Chocolate Connection, LLC for the event described below, between the undersigned Client and the Chocolate Connection. Chocolate Connection agrees to furnish services to the following Client and specifications:

CLIENT INFORMATION:
Client Name: _______________________________________________________
Street Address:______________________________________________________
City:_________________________________ State:___________ Zip: _________
Home Phone: _______________________ Cell Phone:_______________________
Email:____________________________________________________________

EVENT INFORMATION:
Date of Event:_______________ Scheduled Start Time:_________ End Time:_________
(2 1/2 hours included)
Type of Event:________________________________ Number of Guests:_________

LOCATION INFORMATION:
Name of Location:____________________________________________________
Street Address:______________________________________________________
City:______________________________________ State:_____ Zip: __________
County: __________________________________________________________
Name & Phone Number of Caterer or Contact:________________________________

FOUNTAIN RENTAL INFORMATION:
Client agrees to rent from Chocolate Connection, the following:
_____ Medium Chocolate Fountain (Rental Fee - $495) $__________
(includes premium Couverture chocolate)

Please choose type of chocolate: _____Dark _____Milk _____White
Twelve (12) additional colors available for $20 $__________

Client requests Chocolate Connection to provide five (5) of the following dipping items
($2.50 per guest)
_____ Strawberries* _____ Pineapple _____ Cream Puffs
_____ Marshmallows _____ Maraschino Cherries
_____ Dried Apricots _____ Crispy Rice Treats
_____ Pretzels _____ Sandwich Cookies
(*if seasonally available) number of guests __________ x $2.50 = $__________

TRAVEL CHARGE:
Travel within Livingston County $25.00__________
Outside Livingston County $75.00 _____________

Chocolate Connection, LLC
9864 E. Grand River Ste. 110#246, Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 220-3446 or (810) 986-0068

With every chocolate fountain rental, Chocolate Connection agrees to provide to the client, the following:

INCLUDED - Set Up, Tear Down & Cleaning of the chocolate fountain
INCLUDED - Enough skewers for your guests
INCLUDED – Two and a half (2 1/2) hours of use of a Chocolate Connection fountain
INCLUDED - Beautiful presentation of your Chocolate Connection fountain

The following items are optional:
_____ Additional Chocolate ($40 for 10 lbs)
_____ Overtime ($25 per Half Hour)
SUB TOTAL: $__________
6% SALES TAX: $__________
GRAND TOTAL: $__________

1. PAYMENT TERMS: Chocolate Connection requires a $200 retainer in order to reserve a Chocolate Connection fountain. To confirm this agreement, return one signed and completed copy of this contract along with the retainer of $200 within 5 days. The balance is due no later than 30 days prior to the date of the event and can be paid in cash, check, or money order. All Checks should be made payable to Chocolate Connection. There will be a $35 fee charged for all returned checks.
2. CANCELLATION: If the Client initiates the cancellation the deposit is non-refundable. Client will hold harmless Chocolate Connection in the event of illness, injury, act of God, or any other situation beyond control of Chocolate Connection that prevents Chocolate Connection from performing in which the deposit will be returned to the client.
3. PROVISIONS: Chocolate Connection requires access to the desired set-up area at least 60 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. In addition, 60 minutes are required after the conclusion of the service period for take down and removal (this time does not count toward the 2 1/2 hours of fountain service time). The Client is responsible for providing a sturdy, level table capable of supporting at least 150 lbs. Client is also responsible for providing two table linens that coordinate with their color scheme. Chocolate Connection requires at least one - 120 volt circuit within 10 feet of the desired set-up area that adheres to contemporary safety standards and supplies at least 15 amps. Once the chocolate fountain has been set up in the desired location, it cannot be moved during the event. Client accepts full responsibility and is liable for any damages, injuries or delays that occur as a result of failure to comply with these provisions. Chocolate Connection reserves the rights to use any picture(s) from the event in advertising.
4. LIABILITY: This Agreement and the contents hereof represent the only warranties, express or implied, between the parties, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for the particular purpose and for any other obligation or liability on the part of Chocolate Connection. Chocolate Connection shall not be liable for any injury, loss or damage directly or consequently arising out of the use or inability to use the chocolate fountain, whether used singularly or in conjunction with any other equipment. In the event of litigation all parties agree to mediation first. Client will indemnify Chocolate Connection against, and hold Chocolate Connection harmless from all claims, actions, proceedings, costs, damages and liabilities, including attorney fees, arising out of, connected with, or resulting from the use of the Chocolate Connection fountain.

CLIENT SIGNATURE ________________________________DATE __________

CLIENT SIGNATURE ________________________________DATE __________

CHOCOLATE CONNECTION SIGNATURE __________________DATE __________