TERMS & CONDITIONS

A. Introduction

The Client is engaging the services of Swish Soirees, and Swish Soirees accepts the booking subject to these Terms & Conditions and the contents of the invoice, which together constitute the entire agreement between us (“the Agreement”).

B. Definitions

  • The Wedding Planner: Swish Soirees (also referred to as ‘we’ or ‘us’).
  • Client: The person or persons who book the services of Swish Soirees (also referred to as ‘you’).
  • Force Majeure: Acts, events, omissions, or accidents beyond the reasonable control of Swish Soirees, including but not limited to strikes, lock-outs, failure of utilities, acts of God, war, civil commotion, and adverse weather conditions.
  • Services: Various event planning and coordination services provided by Swish Soirees.
  • Invoice: The document issued by Swish Soirees detailing the specific services requested by the Client.
  • Planner’s Fee: The agreed amount payable for the services, as detailed in the invoice.

C. Services

  1. Provision of Services: Swish Soirees will perform the Services for the fee outlined in the Agreement.
  2. Third-Party Contracts: Swish Soirees may, on your behalf, negotiate contracts with third-party suppliers. However, these contracts will be directly between you and the suppliers, and Swish Soirees shall not be liable for any non-performance by these third parties.
  3. Event Coordination: We will attend your event to oversee the coordination of the planned activities.
  4. Purchases on Behalf of the Client: Swish Soirees does not make purchases on your behalf unless explicitly requested. Any such purchases will incur an additional charge of 10% of the purchase value, payable in advance.

D. Fees and Payment

  1. Fee Structure: The fee for our services will be as set out in the invoice.
  2. Payment Schedule:
    • 50% of the total fee is payable upon booking.
    • The remaining 50% is payable no later than four weeks before the event.
    • Short-Notice Bookings: If the event is scheduled to take place within four weeks of booking, 100% of the total fee will be required as the deposit at the time of booking.
  3. Non-Refundable Payments: All payments made under this Agreement are non-refundable. This includes the deposit and any subsequent payments.
  4. Late Payment: If you do not pay on the due date, Swish Soirees reserves the right to:
    • Charge interest on overdue payments at the statutory rate for late commercial payments, accruing daily until full payment is received.
    • Suspend all services until full payment and interest are received.
    • Require payment of all outstanding sums before resuming services.
  5. Additional Expenses: If our attendance at your event necessitates an overnight stay, you will be charged up to €150 per night, oer staff member for accommodation and subsistence.

E. Client Responsibilities

  1. Cooperation: You agree to cooperate fully with Swish Soirees and be available for all necessary decision-making.
  2. Data Protection: We will handle your personal data responsibly and may share it with suppliers where necessary. We are not responsible for how these suppliers handle your data.

F. Cancellation and Termination

  1. Cancellation by the Client:
    • If you wish to cancel our services, you must provide at least 12 weeks’ notice.
    • Cancellations made less than 12 weeks before the event will require payment of the full remaining balance.
    • All deposits and fees paid are non-refundable.
  2. Termination by Swish Soirees: We reserve the right to terminate this Agreement under exceptional circumstances (e.g., illness, force majeure). In such cases, any outstanding balance for services rendered must be paid before we release all relevant event information to you.

G. Limitation of Liability

  1. Exclusion of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, Swish Soirees excludes liability for any indirect or consequential losses, including but not limited to loss of profit, data, or anticipated savings.
  2. Total Liability: Our total liability under this Agreement shall be limited to the amount paid for our services.
  3. Insurance: If you notify us within two weeks of signing this Agreement, we can attempt to arrange additional insurance coverage at your expense, increasing our liability to the level of such insurance.

H. General Provisions

  1. Changes to the Agreement: No changes to this Agreement will be valid unless in writing and signed by both parties.
  2. Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of England and Wales.
  3. Assignment: You may not assign any of your rights or obligations under this Agreement without our prior written consent.
  4. Notices: Any notices required under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered personally or by recorded delivery.

I. Mediation and Dispute Resolution

  1. Mediation: If any disputes arise under this Agreement, both parties agree to attempt resolution through mediation before pursuing any other remedy.