Event Venue Rental Agreement Template

In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires, the following capitalized terms shall have the meanings set forth below.

"Premises" means the event venue located at [address], including the specific rooms, halls, outdoor areas, fixtures, furnishings, and equipment identified by the Venue Owner as included in the rental, together with the [restrooms, corridors, and other common areas] designated by the Venue Owner for use in connection with the Event.

"Event" means the single [type of event] to be held by the Client at the Premises on the Event Date, as described in the Client's written event description delivered to and accepted by the Venue Owner prior to the Effective Date.

"Event Date" means [date] or such other date as the Venue Owner may expressly agree in writing in its sole discretion.

"Rental Period" means the continuous period beginning at the Access Start Time and ending at the Access End Time on the Event Date, inclusive of setup, the Event itself, and cleanup and removal of the Client's property, as specified in this Agreement.

"Rental Fee" means the fee of [amount and currency] payable by the Client to the Venue Owner for the license to use the Premises during the Rental Period, together with any additional fees and charges set out in this Agreement.

"Security Deposit" means the sum of [amount and currency] paid by the Client to the Venue Owner as security for the Client's performance of its obligations and for any loss of or damage to the Premises, as further provided in this Agreement.

"Client Parties" means the Client and its officers, directors, employees, agents, contractors, Vendors, invitees, guests, attendees, and any other person present at the Premises in connection with the Event, other than the Venue Owner and its personnel.

"Vendor" means any third-party caterer, decorator, florist, entertainer, musician, photographer, audiovisual or lighting provider, security provider, rental company, or other supplier or service provider engaged by or on behalf of the Client in connection with the Event.

"Venue Rules" means the rules, policies, and regulations governing the use of the Premises, as established and amended from time to time by the Venue Owner and furnished or made available to the Client in writing or posted at the Premises.

"Applicable Law" means all laws, statutes, ordinances, regulations, codes, orders, and permit requirements of any governmental authority having jurisdiction over the Premises, the Event, or the Parties, including those relating to health, safety, fire, alcohol, noise, accessibility, and licensing.

"Losses" means any and all losses, liabilities, damages, claims, demands, judgments, fines, penalties, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs of investigation and litigation.

Headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation. The words "include" and "including" shall be deemed to be followed by "without limitation." References to a "Section" are to a section of this Agreement. References to writing include email, except where this Agreement requires formal notice. This Agreement has been negotiated by the Parties and shall not be construed against either Party as the drafter.

The Venue Owner hereby grants to the Client, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to enter and use the Premises solely during the Rental Period and solely for the purpose of holding the Event.

The Parties expressly acknowledge that this Agreement creates a license only and does not create a lease, tenancy, leasehold interest, partnership, joint venture, or any estate or possessory interest in the Premises in favor of the Client. The Venue Owner retains ownership, possession, and control of the Premises at all times.

The Client acknowledges that it has inspected the Premises, or has had a reasonable opportunity to do so, and accepts the Premises in their "AS IS" and "WHERE IS" condition. The Venue Owner makes no representation or warranty regarding the suitability of the Premises for the Client's particular purposes, except as expressly stated in this Agreement.

The Premises include only those areas and items specifically identified as [description of included spaces, furniture, and equipment]. Areas of the property not included in the Premises, including [kitchens, offices, storage rooms, rooftops, and mechanical areas], are off-limits to the Client Parties unless the Venue Owner gives prior written consent.

The Venue Owner and its representatives, employees, and agents reserve the right to enter any part of the Premises at any time, including during the Event, for purposes of inspection, maintenance, safety, security, emergency response, and enforcement of this Agreement and the Venue Rules.

The Venue Owner may, upon reasonable notice and in its sole discretion, substitute comparable space within the venue or on the same property for the Premises where required by operational necessity, safety concerns, or circumstances beyond its reasonable control, and such substitution shall not constitute a breach of this Agreement or entitle the Client to any refund or compensation.

The license granted herein is personal to the Client. The Client shall not assign, sublicense, or permit any third party to use the Premises or host an event on its behalf without the prior written consent of the Venue Owner.

The Event shall take place on the Event Date. The Client shall have access to the Premises only during the Rental Period, which shall commence at [start time] (the "Access Start Time") and end at [end time] (the "Access End Time") on the Event Date.

The Rental Period includes all time required for setup, Vendor load-in, the Event, teardown, cleanup, and removal of all property of the Client Parties. The Event itself shall be conducted only between [event start time] and [event end time].

The Client shall not enter the Premises before the Access Start Time and shall vacate the Premises, with all guests, Vendors, and property removed, no later than the Access End Time. Early access or extended hours are available only upon the Venue Owner's prior written approval and subject to availability.

If the Client or any Client Party remains at the Premises after the Access End Time, the Client shall pay the Venue Owner an overtime fee of [amount and currency] per [hour or portion thereof], payable on demand, without prejudice to the Venue Owner's other rights and remedies. The Venue Owner may deduct such fee from the Security Deposit.

The Venue Owner may, without liability, terminate the Event and require immediate evacuation of the Premises if the Event continues beyond the permitted hours or if required for safety, legal compliance, or enforcement of this Agreement.

The Event Date and Rental Period may be changed only by a written amendment signed by both Parties. The Client acknowledges that the Venue Owner may hold other events at the venue before or after the Rental Period, and strict adherence to the Rental Period is essential.

The Venue Owner shall provide the Client with access to the Premises at the Access Start Time, subject to the Client's compliance with its payment and insurance obligations hereunder. Failure of the Client to satisfy such obligations shall entitle the Venue Owner to deny access without liability and without any refund.

The Client shall pay to the Venue Owner the Rental Fee of [amount and currency] and the Security Deposit of [amount and currency], in full, in cleared funds, upon execution of this Agreement. Execution of this Agreement by the Venue Owner and confirmation of the Event Date are conditioned upon receipt of such payment in full.

Payment shall be made by [wire transfer, certified funds, or other approved payment method] to the account designated by the Venue Owner in writing: [account details]. The Client shall bear all bank charges, transfer fees, and currency conversion costs related to payment.

The Rental Fee is exclusive of all applicable sales, value-added, goods and services, use, and similar taxes, which the Client shall pay in addition to the Rental Fee where applicable. The Client shall also pay any additional charges set out in this Agreement or otherwise agreed in writing, including [staffing fees, utilities, security, equipment rental, and overtime charges] as quoted by the Venue Owner.

The Security Deposit is not an advance payment of the Rental Fee, is not a limitation on the Client's liability, and shall not accrue interest in favor of the Client. The Venue Owner may hold the Security Deposit together with its own funds and is not required to keep it in a segregated account.

The Venue Owner may apply the Security Deposit toward any unpaid amounts, damages, cleaning costs, overtime fees, penalties, or other sums owed by the Client under this Agreement. If the Security Deposit is insufficient, the Client shall pay the shortfall within [number] days after written demand.

Subject to Section 11, the Venue Owner shall return the balance of the Security Deposit, if any, without interest, within [number] days after the end of the Rental Period, following inspection of the Premises and determination of any deductions.

Any amount not paid when due shall bear interest at the rate of [rate] per [month or annum] or the maximum rate permitted by Applicable Law, whichever is lower, from the due date until paid in full. The Client shall reimburse the Venue Owner for all reasonable costs of collection, including attorneys' fees.

All payments under this Agreement are final, non-refundable except as expressly provided in Section 11, and shall be made without set-off, counterclaim, or deduction of any kind.

The Client shall use the Premises solely for the Event, as described in the event description delivered to the Venue Owner, and for no other purpose. Any change in the nature, theme, format, or scale of the Event requires the Venue Owner's prior written consent.

The Client shall not, and shall cause the Client Parties not to, use the Premises for any unlawful, hazardous, or offensive purpose, or in any manner that would damage the reputation of the Venue Owner or the venue, or that would violate the Venue Rules, any insurance policy applicable to the Premises, or Applicable Law.

Without limiting the foregoing, the following are strictly prohibited unless approved in advance in writing by the Venue Owner: open flames, candles, fireworks, pyrotechnics, smoke or fog machines, confetti, glitter, and similar materials; the use of hazardous or flammable substances; the affixing of any items to walls, floors, ceilings, or fixtures by nails, tape, adhesive, staples, or similar means; and the removal or rearrangement of Venue Owner furnishings or equipment.

The Client shall not permit the sale of tickets or merchandise, the service of alcohol, gambling, the admission of animals (other than service animals as required by Applicable Law), the possession of weapons, illegal drugs, or smoking or vaping at the Premises, except as expressly permitted by the Venue Rules or by the Venue Owner in writing and, where applicable, in compliance with Applicable Law and required permits.

The Client shall not conduct filming, broadcasting, or commercial photography for purposes other than documenting the Event without the Venue Owner's prior written consent. The Client shall not use the name, logo, or images of the Venue Owner or the venue in any advertising or promotional materials without prior written consent.

The Client shall keep noise levels, music, and amplification within the limits set by Applicable Law and the Venue Rules, and shall promptly comply with any request of the Venue Owner to reduce noise or discontinue any activity.

The Client shall not cause or permit any nuisance, disturbance, or obstruction of entrances, exits, aisles, fire lanes, or emergency equipment at or near the Premises.

The maximum number of persons permitted to occupy the Premises at any one time, including guests, Vendors, staff, and performers, shall not exceed [number] (the "Maximum Occupancy"), or any lower number prescribed by Applicable Law, fire authorities, or the Venue Rules.

The Client shall be solely responsible for monitoring and controlling attendance at the Event and shall keep an accurate count of attendees. The Client shall provide the Venue Owner with a final guest list or attendance estimate not later than [number] days before the Event Date.

The Venue Owner may, at any time, deny entry to any person or require the Client to cease admitting persons if the Maximum Occupancy has been reached or is likely to be exceeded. The Venue Owner may, at its discretion, suspend or terminate the Event if the Maximum Occupancy is exceeded and the Client fails to remedy the excess immediately.

The Client shall comply with all seating, layout, and egress configurations approved by the Venue Owner and any governmental authority. The Client shall not alter approved layouts or place any furniture, equipment, or décor in a manner that reduces capacity, blocks exits, or compromises safety.

Any exceedance of the Maximum Occupancy shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement. In addition to its other remedies, the Venue Owner may charge the Client an excess occupancy fee of [amount and currency] per additional person, which may be deducted from the Security Deposit, and the Client shall bear all fines, penalties, and Losses arising from such exceedance.

The Client shall provide and pay for any additional security personnel, crowd management, or attendants that the Venue Owner reasonably determines to be necessary given the nature and size of the Event, at [rates or amounts].

The Client shall be solely responsible, at its own cost and risk, for all setup, decoration, staging, furnishing, equipment, catering, staffing, and cleanup in connection with the Event, except to the extent the Venue Owner expressly agrees in writing to provide specific services for a stated fee.

The Client shall submit to the Venue Owner, not later than [number] days before the Event Date, a written plan describing the proposed layout, decoration, equipment, staging, load-in and load-out schedules, and any special requirements. The Venue Owner may approve, reject, or condition such plan in its sole discretion, and the Client shall not deviate from the approved plan.

All decorations, signage, materials, and equipment installed or brought into the Premises shall be flame-retardant where required by Applicable Law, shall be installed in a manner that does not damage the Premises, and shall comply with the restrictions on use set out in this Agreement and the Venue Rules.

The Client shall remove all property, decorations, equipment, rentals, food, beverages, and waste of the Client Parties from the Premises by the Access End Time. The Venue Owner is not responsible for storing or safeguarding any such property and may dispose of or remove, at the Client's expense, any property left on the Premises after the Rental Period, without liability to the Client.

The Client shall return the Premises to the same condition in which they were received, ordinary wear and tear excepted, including removal of all trash to designated areas or disposal points, wiping of surfaces, and clearing of floors, restrooms, and outdoor areas used.

If the Premises are not returned in a clean and orderly condition, the Venue Owner may arrange for cleaning, repair, and removal at the Client's expense, including a cleaning surcharge of [amount and currency] and the actual costs incurred, which may be deducted from the Security Deposit.

The Venue Owner shall have no responsibility for any property of the Client Parties brought to the Premises, and all such property shall be at the sole risk of the Client.

The Client shall provide the Venue Owner with the names, contact details, and scope of services of each proposed Vendor not later than [number] days before the Event Date. No Vendor shall be permitted to access the Premises or provide services without the Venue Owner's prior written approval, which may be granted, conditioned, or withheld in the Venue Owner's sole discretion.

The Venue Owner may require that certain categories of Vendors, including [caterers, bartenders, security providers, and audiovisual providers], be selected from a list of approved or preferred vendors maintained by the Venue Owner, or that such Vendors pay a reasonable access or service fee of [amount and currency].

Each approved Vendor shall, prior to entering the Premises, provide evidence of valid licenses, permits, and insurance coverage in the types and amounts of [coverage types and amounts] naming the Venue Owner as an additional insured, as well as any other documentation reasonably requested by the Venue Owner.

The Client shall ensure that every Vendor complies with this Agreement, the Venue Rules, Applicable Law, and the directions of the Venue Owner, and shall be fully responsible and liable for the acts, omissions, negligence, and willful misconduct of each Vendor as if they were the acts or omissions of the Client.

The Venue Owner shall have the right to supervise the load-in, operations, and load-out of any Vendor, to restrict Vendor access to designated areas and times, and to require the removal of any Vendor that violates this Agreement, the Venue Rules, or Applicable Law, without liability or refund to the Client.

Any approval given by the Venue Owner does not constitute an endorsement or warranty of any Vendor and shall not relieve the Client of any obligation or liability. The Venue Owner shall have no liability for the quality, timeliness, or conduct of any Vendor.

Where food or beverages are to be served, only Vendors holding all required licenses and certifications under Applicable Law may provide such service, and the Client shall be solely responsible for compliance with all food safety, alcohol service, and related requirements.

The Client shall, at its sole cost, comply with, and cause all Client Parties to comply with, all Applicable Law and the Venue Rules in connection with the Event and its use of the Premises.

The Client shall be solely responsible for obtaining, paying for, and maintaining all licenses, permits, authorizations, and approvals required for the Event, including those relating to alcohol service, music and entertainment, temporary structures, food service, special effects, public assembly, and signage, and shall provide copies to the Venue Owner not later than [number] days before the Event Date.

The Client shall be responsible for the payment of all royalties, license fees, and charges due to any performing rights organization or rights holder for music, performances, or other copyrighted content used at the Event.

The Venue Rules are incorporated into this Agreement by reference. In the event of a conflict between the Venue Rules and this Agreement, the provision that is more protective of the Venue Owner and the Premises shall prevail. The Venue Owner may amend the Venue Rules from time to time where reasonably necessary for safety, legal compliance, or the proper operation of the venue.

The Client shall comply with all fire, safety, and emergency instructions issued by the Venue Owner or any governmental authority, shall keep all exits, fire equipment, and emergency lighting unobstructed and operational, and shall promptly report any accident, injury, damage, or emergency to the Venue Owner.

The Client shall be responsible for the conduct of all Client Parties and shall ensure that no person is discriminated against in violation of Applicable Law and that the Premises are used in accordance with all accessibility requirements applicable to the Client's use.

Any fines, penalties, or charges imposed on the Venue Owner or the Premises as a result of the Client's or any Client Party's non-compliance shall be borne by the Client and reimbursed to the Venue Owner on demand.

The Client acknowledges that the Venue Owner has reserved the Event Date exclusively for the Client in reliance on this Agreement and has declined or will decline other bookings for such date. Accordingly, the Rental Fee and the Security Deposit are fully earned by the Venue Owner upon execution of this Agreement, subject only to the return of the Security Deposit as provided in Section 11.

The Client may cancel the Event or terminate this Agreement at any time, but no refund, credit, or reduction of the Rental Fee or any other amount paid or payable under this Agreement shall be due to the Client following execution of this Agreement, regardless of the reason or timing of cancellation. The Rental Fee shall be non-refundable in all circumstances except as expressly stated in this Agreement.

Where the Client cancels before the Event Date, the Security Deposit shall be returned only to the extent that the Venue Owner has not incurred any loss, cost, or expense as a result of such cancellation, and the Venue Owner may retain from the Security Deposit any amounts owed. The Parties agree that any unpaid portion of the Rental Fee shall remain immediately due and payable upon cancellation.

The Client may request postponement of the Event to another date by written notice delivered not less than [number] days before the Event Date. Postponement is subject to the Venue Owner's availability and written approval in its sole discretion and may be conditioned upon payment of a rescheduling fee of [amount and currency] and any difference in rates. Absent such written approval, the request shall be treated as a cancellation.

The Parties acknowledge and agree that the non-refundability of payments represents a reasonable pre-estimate of the Venue Owner's losses, including lost opportunity to rebook the Premises, administrative costs, and commitments made in reliance upon this Agreement, and does not constitute a penalty.

If the Venue Owner is unable to make the Premises available on the Event Date due to its own act or omission, other than by reason of Force Majeure or the Client's breach, its sole liability shall be, at its option, to offer a mutually agreeable alternative date or to refund the Rental Fee actually paid for the unused Rental Period, and the Client waives all other claims, including claims for consequential or incidental loss.

The Venue Owner may, but is not obliged to, relist the Premises for the Event Date following cancellation. Any such rebooking shall not entitle the Client to any refund or credit.

The Client shall be liable and responsible for any and all loss of, damage to, or destruction of the Premises, the venue building, grounds, fixtures, furnishings, and equipment, and any other property of the Venue Owner or third parties, caused by or arising from the acts or omissions of any Client Party, whether or not such acts or omissions are negligent, ordinary wear and tear excepted.

Promptly following the Rental Period, the Venue Owner shall inspect the Premises. The Venue Owner's reasonable determination of the existence, extent, and cost of damage, loss, or excess cleaning shall be binding on the Client absent manifest error. The Venue Owner shall have no obligation to conduct a joint inspection with the Client.

The Venue Owner may deduct from the Security Deposit the cost of repair, replacement, cleaning, restoration, or loss of use, as well as any unpaid fees, overtime charges, fines, penalties, and other sums due under this Agreement. Replacement cost shall be determined by reference to the actual cost incurred or, where repair or replacement is not immediately undertaken, a reasonable estimate by the Venue Owner.

If the cost of damage and other amounts due exceeds the Security Deposit, the Client shall pay the excess to the Venue Owner within [number] days after receipt of written demand accompanied by a statement of the amounts claimed. The Security Deposit shall not be construed as a limit on the Client's liability.

Where damage prevents or impairs the use of the Premises for other events, the Client shall also be liable for the Venue Owner's loss of revenue and rebooking costs for the period reasonably required to complete repairs, and for any refunds or credits that the Venue Owner must give to third parties as a result.

Subject to deductions under this Section, the Venue Owner shall return any remaining balance of the Security Deposit in accordance with Section 4. The return of any portion of the Security Deposit shall not constitute a waiver of any claim for damage discovered subsequently.

The Client shall notify the Venue Owner immediately of any damage or injury occurring at the Premises during the Rental Period.

The Client shall, at its sole cost, obtain and maintain throughout the Rental Period, and for such period before and after as is required for setup and removal, commercial general liability insurance with limits of not less than [amount and currency] per occurrence and [amount and currency] in the aggregate, covering bodily injury, property damage, personal injury, and contractual liability, on an occurrence basis.

The Client shall also obtain and maintain, where applicable to the Event, liquor liability insurance with limits of not less than [amount and currency] if alcohol is to be served or sold, workers' compensation insurance as required by Applicable Law, and such other insurance as the Venue Owner may reasonably require, including [additional coverage types].

The Client's insurance shall name the Venue Owner, its owners, affiliates, managers, officers, employees, agents, and, where applicable, the property owner and lender as additional insureds, by endorsement that is primary and non-contributory to any insurance maintained by the Venue Owner, and shall include a waiver of subrogation in favor of the additional insureds.

All insurance shall be issued by insurers rated not less than [rating] and authorized to do business in the jurisdiction where the Premises are located. The Client shall deliver certificates of insurance and copies of the required endorsements to the Venue Owner not later than [number] days before the Event Date, and in any event before access to the Premises.

The policies shall provide that coverage may not be cancelled, materially modified, or non-renewed without not less than [number] days' prior written notice to the Venue Owner. The Client shall promptly notify the Venue Owner of any lapse, cancellation, or reduction in coverage.

If the Client fails to provide evidence of the required insurance, the Venue Owner may deny access to the Premises without any refund or liability, or may procure such insurance at the Client's expense and deduct the cost from the Security Deposit.

The insurance required under this Section shall not limit the Client's liability or indemnification obligations under this Agreement, and the Venue Owner's review or acceptance of any certificate shall not constitute a waiver of any insurance requirement.

The Client shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Venue Owner, its owners, affiliates, managers, officers, directors, employees, agents, successors, and assigns (the "Venue Indemnitees") from and against any and all Losses arising out of or relating to: the Event; the use or occupancy of the Premises by any Client Party; any breach of this Agreement by the Client; any act or omission of any Client Party; any injury to or death of any person; any loss of or damage to property; or any violation of Applicable Law, in each case except to the extent finally determined to have been caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of a Venue Indemnitee.

The Client's obligation to defend shall include the retention of counsel reasonably acceptable to the Venue Owner. The Venue Owner may participate in the defense with counsel of its choosing at its own expense and shall be entitled to approve any settlement that imposes any obligation or admission on a Venue Indemnitee.

The Client assumes all risk of use of the Premises by the Client Parties. The Venue Owner shall not be liable for any injury, death, loss, damage, theft, or disappearance of any person or property of any Client Party at or in connection with the Premises or the Event, except to the extent caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Venue Owner.

To the fullest extent permitted by Applicable Law, the Venue Owner shall not be liable to the Client or any Client Party for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages, or for lost profits, lost revenue, loss of goodwill, or event cancellation costs, whether arising in contract, tort, or otherwise, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

To the fullest extent permitted by Applicable Law, the total aggregate liability of the Venue Owner arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall not exceed the portion of the Rental Fee actually paid by the Client to the Venue Owner.

The Client waives and releases, on behalf of itself and the Client Parties, all claims against the Venue Indemnitees arising from the Event or the use of the Premises, except to the extent caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Venue Owner.

The obligations under this Section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded or limited under Applicable Law.

Neither Party shall be liable for any delay or failure to perform its non-monetary obligations under this Agreement to the extent caused by an event beyond its reasonable control that could not have been prevented by reasonable diligence, including acts of God, fire, flood, earthquake, severe weather, epidemic or pandemic, governmental order, war, terrorism, civil unrest, labor disputes, or failure of public utilities (each a "Force Majeure Event").

The Party affected by a Force Majeure Event shall give written notice to the other Party as soon as reasonably practicable, describing the event and its expected duration, and shall use commercially reasonable efforts to mitigate its effects and resume performance.

A Force Majeure Event shall not excuse or delay the Client's obligation to pay the Rental Fee, the Security Deposit, or any other amount due under this Agreement. The Client acknowledges that the Venue Owner has reserved the Event Date and incurred commitments in reliance on this Agreement, and the Client assumes the risk that the Event may be affected by a Force Majeure Event.

If a Force Majeure Event prevents the Venue Owner from making the Premises available on the Event Date, the Venue Owner shall, at its sole option, offer the Client an alternative date within [number] months, subject to availability, or, where no alternative date is accepted, refund the portion of the Rental Fee attributable to the period of unavailability, less costs and expenses incurred by the Venue Owner. Such remedy shall be the Client's sole and exclusive remedy.

If a Force Majeure Event occurs during the Event, the Venue Owner may require the immediate evacuation or closure of the Premises, and no refund, credit, or compensation shall be due to the Client.

Any rescheduling under this Section shall be documented in a written amendment, and the Client shall remain responsible for any difference in rates and additional costs arising therefrom.

Each of the following shall constitute an event of default by the Client: failure to pay any amount when due; failure to provide the required insurance, permits, or Vendor documentation; exceedance of the Maximum Occupancy; use of the Premises for a purpose not permitted by this Agreement; any breach of this Agreement or the Venue Rules that, if capable of cure, is not cured within [number] hours after notice; the Client's insolvency, bankruptcy, or assignment for the benefit of creditors; or any misrepresentation by the Client in connection with this Agreement.

Upon the occurrence of an event of default, the Venue Owner may, without prior notice and without liability, do any one or more of the following: deny or revoke access to the Premises; suspend or terminate the Event and require immediate evacuation; terminate this Agreement; and exercise all other rights and remedies available under this Agreement or Applicable Law.

Upon termination for default, the Client shall not be entitled to any refund of the Rental Fee, and the Venue Owner may retain and apply the Security Deposit to its Losses. The Client shall remain liable for all amounts due and for any Losses in excess of the Security Deposit.

The Venue Owner may remove, or cause the removal of, any person or property from the Premises that is in violation of this Agreement, and may use reasonable force and engage security or law enforcement as it deems necessary, at the Client's expense.

The Venue Owner may terminate this Agreement upon written notice if the Premises are rendered unavailable or unfit for use by casualty, condemnation, or governmental order, in which case its liability shall be limited as provided in Section 14.

The rights and remedies of the Venue Owner under this Agreement are cumulative and not exclusive of any other right or remedy available at law or in equity. No failure or delay in exercising any right shall operate as a waiver thereof.

The Client shall pay all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by the Venue Owner in enforcing its rights under this Agreement or in connection with any default.

This Agreement and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with it, including non-contractual disputes, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [governing jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

The Parties shall first attempt in good faith to resolve any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement through negotiation between senior representatives. Either Party may initiate such negotiation by written notice describing the dispute, and the Parties shall meet within [number] days after such notice.

If the dispute is not resolved within [number] days after the notice described above, the dispute shall be finally resolved by [binding arbitration administered by [arbitral institution] in accordance with its rules in effect at the time / the competent courts of [jurisdiction]]. The seat and venue shall be [city, jurisdiction], and the language of the proceedings shall be English.

Where arbitration applies, the tribunal shall consist of [one / three] arbitrator(s) appointed in accordance with the applicable rules. The award shall be final and binding upon the Parties, and judgment thereon may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

Where courts apply, each Party irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [jurisdiction] and waives any objection to venue or any claim of inconvenient forum.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Venue Owner may at any time seek injunctive or other equitable or interim relief, including to enforce access restrictions, to recover possession of the Premises, or to restrain a breach of this Agreement, from any court of competent jurisdiction, without the requirement of posting a bond to the extent permitted by Applicable Law.

The prevailing Party in any dispute shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorneys' fees, costs, and expenses from the other Party. Each Party waives, to the fullest extent permitted by Applicable Law, any right to trial by jury.

This Agreement, together with the Venue Rules incorporated herein, constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous proposals, negotiations, representations, and understandings, whether written or oral.

This Agreement may be amended or modified only by a written instrument signed by authorized representatives of both Parties, except that the Venue Owner may update the Venue Rules as provided in Section 9.

All notices under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered by hand, recognized courier, registered mail, or email with confirmation of transmission to the addresses set out in the signature section, or to such other address as a Party may designate by notice. Notices shall be deemed received upon delivery, or, if sent by email, on the next business day after transmission without a bounce-back.

The Client shall not assign, transfer, or delegate any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the Venue Owner. The Venue Owner may assign this Agreement, in whole or in part, to any affiliate or successor to its interest in the Premises or the venue business upon notice to the Client.

If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, such provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. No waiver of any provision shall be effective unless in writing, and no waiver of any breach shall constitute a waiver of any other or subsequent breach.

Each Party represents and warrants that it has full power and authority to enter into and perform this Agreement, and that the individual signing on its behalf is duly authorized to bind it. The Client represents that it is entering into this Agreement for business purposes.

Sections that by their nature are intended to survive expiration or termination, including Sections 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, and 16, shall so survive. Nothing in this Agreement creates any partnership, agency, joint venture, or employment relationship between the Parties, and there are no third-party beneficiaries other than the Venue Indemnitees.

This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, including by electronic signature or electronically transmitted copies, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together constitute one instrument.