TERMS & CONDITIONS 2023

ANY BOOKING DEPOSIT RECEIVED DENOTES ACCEPTANCE OF THESE OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS.

This agreement is made between: Hemsley House Limited, of Hemsley House, 41 Crescent, Salford M5 4PE, registered in England, company number 239833, (“the Company” or “we” or “us”) and: (“the Hirer” or “you”).

1. Acceptance of booking

1.1. This booking accepted by the Company subject to payment of the Deposit specified above.

1.2. If the Deposit has not been paid within 2 weeks of the date of signature by the Company, the Company may withdraw its acceptance and will have no further obligation to the Hirer.

2. Charges and payment terms

2.1. The Deposit is non-refundable.

2.2. The Balance, together with any further costs agreed in respect of changes to the booking details, is payable 14 days prior to the Function Date.

3. Changes to the booking details

3.1. A change of date for the function requested by the Hirer will be deemed to be a cancellation of the booking by him. However, if the function rooms are available on the alternative date requested by the Hirer, the Company may accept the change and the agreement will not be cancelled.

3.2. Any other changes to this booking, such as further services to be provided by the Company, must be agreed in writing by both parties. Any additional costs agreed therefor will be added to the Balance.

4. Cancellation by the Hirer

4.1. Written notice is required for cancellation by the Hirer.

4.2. The proportion of the Balance payable depends on when the cancellation is received, as follows:

  • More than 3 months before the function date - Balance waived

  • Between 3 months and 1 month before the function date - 50% of the Balance is waived

  • Less than 1 month before the function date - 25% of the Balance is waived

5. Cancellation by the Company

5.1. The Company may cancel the booking by giving written notice at any time if:

5.1.1. the building cannot be used because of fire, industrial dispute, order of any public authority or in any circumstances outside its control, or

5.1.2. it becomes known that holding the function may damage the reputation of the Company, or

5.1.3. the Balance is not paid 14 days prior to the Function Date.

5.2. If the booking is cancelled by the Company, it will have no liability to the Hirer for any costs or damages incurred as a result of the cancellation. It may, at its sole discretion, refund part or all of any monies received from the Hirer.

6. General

6.1. Food and drink may not be brought into the building by the Hirer or by his guests except, by prior agreement, for special items such as celebration cakes.

6.2. All beverages consumed at the premises must be purchased at the bar. The Company reserves the right to refuse to serve any guest at the sole discretion of the bar staff. If the Hirer wishes to have an account bar, this must be agreed prior to the Function Date. A deposit will be payable and the balance of the account must be settled at the end of the function.

6.3. No decorations or notices may be affixed to any wall, door or other surface of the building without the approval in advance by the Company. Any display or signage must be approved by the Company.

6.4. The Hirer may use its own suppliers for items such as table decorations and may book entertainment directly with the providers. You must advise us of who is delivering and times of delivery or arrival of any goods or equipment. Your suppliers are responsible for delivery of goods on the Function Date, unless otherwise agreed, and they must arrange with us for when equipment needs to be removed after the function.

6.5. The Hirer is responsible for the conduct of all his guests and suppliers and indemnifies the Company for any and all costs, expenses, damage (whether in those rooms booked for the function or in any other parts of the building) or other loss howsoever caused by any act of the Hirer or of his guests or suppliers. The Hirer is expected to adequately supervise all younger guests.

6.6. The Company does not accept responsibility for any damage to, or loss of, any property of the Hirer or his guests or his suppliers on the premises prior to, during or left after a function.

6.7. Nothing in this Agreement creates any right enforceable by anyone who is not a party to it under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999.

6.8. No failure or delay in exercising any right under this Agreement will operate as a waiver of it.

6.9. If any provision of this Agreement is illegal, invalid or unenforceable the legality, validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be affected or impaired.

6.10. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with English Law and each party agrees to submit any matter or dispute relating to this Agreement to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts.