Shindigs Events — Terms & Conditions

Version: 1.0 (Final) Last Updated: March 2026 Business: Shindigs Events Tagline: Your Night, Perfectly Tuned

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Plain-English Summary

(This summary is for clarity only — the full terms below are the binding agreement.)

• A non-refundable deposit secures your date. Nothing is confirmed until the deposit is paid.
• Your balance is due 7 days before your event — reminders and a payment link will be provided.
• Last-minute bookings (less than 14 days) require full payment upfront and incur a 20% surcharge.
• If you need to cancel, the amount you owe depends on how far in advance you cancel.
• If we need to cancel, we’ll try to find a replacement — otherwise, you receive a full refund.
• Travel beyond 20 miles may incur additional charges.
• Music preferences guide the night, but final decisions remain with the DJ.

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Full Terms & Conditions

1. Definitions

• "We" / "Us" / "Our" refers to Shindigs Events, operated by Colin Smith, 27 Howard St, Pemberton, Wigan, WN5 8BH.
• "You" / "Your" refers to the person or organisation making a booking.
• "Event" means the performance or entertainment service agreed.
• "Booking Fee" / "Deposit" means the non-refundable payment required to confirm a booking.
• "Contract" means these Terms & Conditions together with any booking confirmation.

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2. Booking & Confirmation

2.1 A booking is not confirmed until:

• You have provided event details; and
• The non-refundable deposit has been received.

2.2 Confirmation will be issued via email once both conditions are met.

2.3 We reserve the right to decline any booking.

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3. Booking Fee (Deposit)

3.1 A non-refundable Booking Fee of 30% is required to secure your date.

3.2 The deposit is non-refundable except where We cancel.

3.3 Payment of the deposit confirms acceptance of these Terms.

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4. Balance Payment

4.1 The remaining balance is due 7 days before the Event.

4.2 Payment will be requested via secure link.

4.3 Cash payments are only accepted if agreed in writing.

4.4 Bookings made within 14 days:

• Full payment required within 48 hours
• Subject to 20% surcharge

4.5 Failure to pay may result in cancellation.

4.6 Late payments incur:

• £25 initial fee
• £25 per 7 days thereafter

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5. Pricing & Travel

5.1 General Pricing

Prices include standard equipment, setup, and agreed performance time. Minimum booking fee: £250.

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5.2 Travel Radius & Mileage

Our base of operations is 27 Howard St, Pemberton, Wigan, WN5 8BH.

• Travel within a 20-mile radius is included.
• Beyond this, mileage is charged at £0.60 per mile (return journey).
• All travel costs are agreed in advance.

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5.3 Overnight Accommodation

An Overnight Stay Fee applies where:

• Distance exceeds 50 miles, AND
• Finish time (including pack-down) is 12:00am or later, or multi-day presence required

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5.4 Overnight Stay Fee

Includes accommodation + £25 subsistence:

• Standard UK: £110/night
• Greater London (M25): £140/night
• Central London (Zones 1–2): £190/night

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5.5 Parking & Additional Costs

• Client must provide or cover parking
• Additional charges (CAZ/ULEZ) added where applicable

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6. Cancellation by You

Notice	Fee
90+ days	30%
60–89 days	50%
30–59 days	75%
<30 days	100%

All cancellations must be in writing.

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7. Postponement

Subject to availability. Otherwise treated as cancellation.

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8. Force Majeure

Covers events outside reasonable control. Full refund if no replacement.

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9. Cancellation by Us

• Replacement offered where possible
• Full refund if not

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10. Music & Preferences

• Preferences collected in advance
• Updates allowed up to 7 days prior
• Requests handled via display system where provided
• Final decisions remain with the DJ

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11. Performance & Equipment

• Arrival: minimum 90 minutes before start

Client must provide:

• 4m x 2m space
• Power supply
• Safe access
• Parking

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12. Extended Time

• £50 per 30 minutes
• Must be agreed and paid at event

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13. Client Responsibilities

• Responsible for guest behaviour
• Damage charged at full cost
• Abuse = right to terminate performance

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14. Liability

Limited to total fees paid.

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15. Promotional Use

Content may be used unless declined in writing.

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16. Data & Privacy

• Data used for booking management
• Stored securely
• Contact: shindig86events@gmail.com

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17. Governing Law

England & Wales.

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18. Entire Agreement

This document forms the full agreement.

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Shindigs Events
Colin Smith
27 Howard St, Pemberton, Wigan, WN5 8BH
shindig86events@gmail.com
07772 671003