RENTAL GUIDELINES

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Refinery North  |  Refinery Courtyard  |  Refinery South  |  The Reserve  |  The Foundry

 

 

1. EVENT TIME

For events occurring in Refinery North, Refinery South, and/or Refinery Courtyard on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays the standard rental period is five (5) hours of event time with a guaranteed three (3) hours set up and one (1) hour break down, for a total of nine (9) consecutive hours unless noted on the rental agreement. For events occurring Monday through Thursday the standard rental period is four (4) hours of event time with a guaranteed two (2) hours set up and one (1) hour break down, a total of seven (7) consecutive hours, unless noted in the rental agreement.

 

For events occurring at in The Foundry or The Refinery Entire Facility (Refinery North, Refinery South, and Refinery Courtyard) on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays the standard rental period is six (6) hours of event time with a guaranteed three (3) hours set up and one (1) hour break down, for a total of ten (10) consecutive hours unless noted on the rental agreement. For event occurring Monday through Thursday the standard rental period is four (4) hours of event time with a guaranteed two (2) hours set up and one (1) hour break down, a total of seven (7) consecutive hours, unless noted in the rental agreement.

 

For events occurring at The Reserve on Fridays or Saturdays, the standard rental period is five (5) hours of event time with a guaranteed three (3) hours set up and one (1) hour break down, for a total of nine (9) consecutive hours, unless noted on the rental agreement. For events occurring Sunday through Thursday the minimum rental time is four (4) consecutive hours that is inclusive of set up and break down time. Event times are determined when the rental agreement is executed and cannot be adjusted as multiple events may be scheduled on a single day. Additional time may be added if available, but the timing of an event cannot shift. If additional hours are available, the additional hours will be added at the same hourly rate as when the agreement was executed. The All-Day Upgrade is not available at The Reserve for events occurring Sunday through Thursday. Rental of The Reserve Lawn will be co-current to The Reserve’s rental.

 

All event start times begin at the anticipated guest arrival time; for ceremonies, this is thirty (30) minutes prior to the ceremony start time.

 

All-Day Upgrade: Should the Client choose to add the All-Day Upgrade to a standard rental, the Client will have access to the rented event space(s) from 10:00AM (on the event day) to 1:00AM (the day following the event date), this will supersede the standard rental period. The Client may use the space(s) as desired during this time. All set up and breakdown must occur during the 10:00AM to 1:00AM time frame. Additional hours extending beyond the time frame are subject to availability and the standard fees.

 

Additional event hours may be added to a standard rental at any time before or during the event at a rate of $300 per hour. Additional hours added during the event are subject to approval by the venue staff on duty, as well as any event vendor affected. All events must end by 2:00AM the morning following the start of the event with clean up finished by 3:00AM.

 

Additional set up/break down hours may be purchased at a rate of $150 per hour on the event date. Additional set up hours are based on availability. Should the Client wish to purchase the day prior to the event date for set up, this may be done for a cost of $750 per space for access from 10:00AM to 5:00PM. The set up day prior to the event date may only be added 30 days or less before the event date.

 

Tours and meetings with other Clients will be held Tuesday through Saturday and may occurring during an event’s set up time. The Refinery will be very aware of an event’s timeline to minimize interruption or prohibit set up. Tours and meetings will not occur during the event time.

 

Holiday rates will apply to select dates that fall on holidays, days adjacent to holidays, and days of The Refinery's discretion (ex: Thunder Over Louisville, first Saturday in May and previous Thursday and Friday {Derby Week}, Sunday before Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Sunday before Labor Day, New Year’s Eve, etc.). Please contact the office to obtain holiday pricing.

 

Any public events (i.e. events in which tickets are sold, events open to the general public, events where private invitations are not sent) are required to rent The Refinery Entire Facility, The Foundry, or The Reserve. Public Events will not have the opportunity to rent only Refinery North or Refinery South.

 

Prices and inclusions are subject to change without notice prior to the execution of a rental agreement.

 

2. PAYMENT PROCEDURES

The Refinery requires prepayment of event costs before any event occurs. A fifty percent (50%) non-refundable first payment is required within seven (7) calendar days from receiving the rental agreement. A signed rental agreement and first payment are required to secure the event space on (a) specific date(s).

 

The non-refundable first payment will be applied to the total balance due. The remaining balance is due thirty (30) calendar days prior to the event; at this time a completed credit card authorization form will be required. An invoice will be sent for any costs incurred after the final balance has been paid. Additional charges may be incurred for a variety of reasons such as: additional hours added at the event, unscheduled docking fees, last-minute changes affecting personnel schedules, numerous revisions, and damage to facilities, among others. The invoiced amount will be charged to the credit card on file one week after the invoice has been sent if no further communication has been received from the Client.

 

Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express are the only credit cards accepted. Charges may appear as “Fleur de Lis Events & Design.” A convenience fee of four percent (4%) will be applied to all credit card transactions when the cardholder and card are not present at the time of transaction for the card to be used; this includes phone orders or transactions processed with the credit card authorization form. Other forms of payment include cash, check, money order, or certified check. All checks should be made out to “The Refinery.”

 

All payments made, including first payments, subsequent payments, payments for additions, and payments for decor, are non-refundable.

 

All payments made within fourteen (14) calendar days of the event, must be paid with cash or certified check. In the event full payment is not received seven (7) calendar days prior to the event date, the Client acknowledges and agrees that The Refinery and Fleur de Lis Events and Design LLC shall have no further obligation to the Client; therefore, canceling the event without the return of any payments or option to rebook.

 

In the event any check is returned for insufficient funds, a returned check fee of $100.00 will be imposed. The Client will be responsible for all costs incurred in the collection of delinquent accounts, including reasonable attorney fees, finance charges, etc.

 

Events booked within thirty (30) calendar days of the event date must be paid in full when the rental agreement is executed. The amount paid is non-refundable, and additional payments are subject to the guidelines contained herein.

 

All rental fees are subject to all current state and local sales tax. Tax exempt organizations must pay The Refinery directly and must provide tax exemption documentation when the rental agreement is executed in order to receive this exemption.

 

3. CANCELLATIONS

All payments are non-refundable, including but not limited to first payments, subsequent payments, payments for additions, payments for decor, and final payments.

 

Should the event be canceled by the Client more than one-hundred and twenty (120) calendar days prior to the event, the Client will have the opportunity to rebook a future event (on any available day other than the originally contracted date) at the original facility. All monies paid will be applied to a new rental agreement subject to any price and guideline changes. Monies available will only be applied to space rentals and additional time determined prior to the execution of the new agreement. If the monies paid exceed the total of the new rental agreement, the additional monies will be forfeited and will not be made available for additional items such as florals and decor. The new rental agreement must be executed prior to the original event date. After the original event date has passed, all monies and opportunity to rebook will be forfeited. The Client will only be able to cancel and rebook one time.

 

If the event is canceled by the Client one-hundred and twenty (120) calendar days or fewer before the event date, the Client is responsible for any remaining balances and will have no option to rebook. A completed credit card authorization form will be required along with the official cancellation document.

 

All cancellations must be confirmed in writing (email is acceptable; info@therefineryevents.com) by the Client/Renter listed on the rental agreement. Once written intent of cancellation has been received by The Refinery, a cancellation document will be sent for acceptance along with a credit card authorization form. The date of cancellation will be determined as the date the cancellation document and credit card authorization form are received completed from the Client.

 

If any event is to be canceled or postponed due to extreme weather conditions, The Refinery must be notified at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance and the final decision will be at the discretion of The Refinery. If accepted, the Client will then be able to reschedule, without penalty, for another available date within six (6) months of the original event date.

 

4. FORCE MAJEURE

Should events, unknown at the time of executing the rental agreement, beyond the reasonable control of Fleur de Lis Events and Design LLC/The Refinery and the Client, including but not limited to:

(1) acts of God,

(2) war, including armed conflict,

(3) government regulation or advisory (including travel advisory warnings by the government, World Health Organization, or limitations on gatherings),

(4) quarantine,

(5) civil disturbance in the local area,

(6) strikes

(7) terrorism or threats of terrorism in the United States as substantiated by governmental warnings or advisory notices,

(8) curtailment of transportation services or facilities which would materially affect attendees from attending the event,

(9) disaster, fire, earthquakes, tornados

(10) unseasonable extreme inclement weather

(11) shortages or disruption of the electrical power supply causing blackouts or rolling blackouts or other essential utilities, or

(12) any other comparable conditions that occur either in the location of the event or in the counties or states of origin of at least 60 percent of the guests or along their routes of travel,

making the event commercially impracticable, impracticable to perform, illegal, or impossible to fully perform under these guidelines as the Parties originally contracted, the affected Party may terminate the rental agreement, without liability, upon written notification. The Client may choose to postpone the event to another available day adhering to the current guidelines and pricing at the time of rebooking. If the Client chooses not to rebook within thirty (30) days of the written notice, all monies paid will be forfeited and not made available to be used on a new agreement. Notice under this provision may be given at any time in advance of the event provided that the notifying Party has met the requirements of this provision.

 

5. SET UP AND BREAK DOWN

All venue equipment set up and break down will be provided by The Refinery. Any items not provided by The Refinery are the responsibility of the Client/Vendor for set up and removal. All décor, rentals, equipment, and event related items not provided by The Refinery are to be removed from the premises immediately following the event; Fleur de Lis Events and Design LLC/The Refinery are not responsible for items left after the event. All trash must be removed from the facilities at the end of the event and may be placed in the provided, on-site dumpster; this includes all areas inside the facility including Lounges, the area surrounding The Refinery/The Reserve/The Foundry, and the parking area used by guests. Please note that while 32 gallon trash cans on wheels are provided, trash bags are not provided by The Refinery; trash bags must be provided by the Client/Vendor(s). A minimum fee of $300 will be applied if the space has not been properly cleared post-event which includes, but not limited to, trash, boxes, decor, rentals, and other items without prior approval.

 

6. VENUE EQUIPMENT

The Refinery will provide the following items unless otherwise specified on the rental agreement:

 

Refinery North or Refinery South:

  35: 60” Round Tables  1: 48” Round Table         20: 72”x30” Tables

  350: Mahogany Chiavari Chairs with Ivory Cushions

  35: 85”x85” Linens in either Black, White, or Ivory for the 60” Round Tables

 

Refinery Courtyard:

  350: Mahogany Folding Chairs

 

The Refinery Entire Facility:

  70: 60” Round Tables  2: 48” Round Table              40: 72”x30” Tables

  700: Mahogany Chiavari Chairs with Ivory Cushions         350: Mahogany Folding Chairs

  70: 85”x85” Linens in either Black, White, or Ivory for the 60” Round Tables

 

The Reserve:

  12: 60” Round Tables  1: 48” Round Table         8: 72”x30” Tables

  120: Mahogany Chiavari Chairs with Ivory Cushions

  12: 85”x85” Linens in either Black, White, or Ivory for the 60” Round Tables

 

The Reserve Lawn:

  120: Mahogany Folding Chairs

 

The Foundry:

  45: 60” Round Tables  1: 48” Round Table         30: 72”x30” Tables

  900: Diamond Wooden Chairs

  45: 85”x85” Linens in either Black, White, or Ivory for the 60” Round Tables

 

The rental agreement will include all items that are included in the rental; the Client is not required to use all items, nor will additional items be visible in the event space(s) during the event. Equipment, including the standard equipment listed above or any additionally rented items will not be moved/re-located during the event.

 

Chairs designated for inside facilities are to remain inside that particular facility during all events and may not be used outside, in the Refinery Courtyard, or on The Reserve Lawn.

 

Declining to use items included in the rental of the space will not result in a credit, discounted rate, or deduction in balance due.

 

Wireless internet service are available at each facility; login information will be provided the day of the event to the day of contact established at the final meeting. Requests for additional technological services (phone line, internet hard lines, etc.) must be made in advance and may be provided for a charge. Please note that internet service is not guaranteed and may be subject to outages not controlled by The Refinery.

 

7. The Refinery Courtyard and The Reserve Lawn

The Refinery Courtyard may be added to either a Refinery North or Refinery South rental when available. The Refinery Courtyard cannot be rented independently and is rented on a first come, first served basis. Access to the Refinery Courtyard is not permitted for any reason unless rented. Chairs included with the indoor facilities are not permitted for use in the Refinery Courtyard. The rental of the Refinery Courtyard includes up to 350 mahogany folding chairs.

 

The Reserve Lawn may be added to a rental of The Reserve or The Foundry. The Reserve Lawn cannot be rented independently and is rented on a first come, first served basis. The Reserve Lawn is part of Water Tower Square and is subject to their rules and restrictions; because of this, the look of this space cannot be guaranteed. The rental of the The Reserve Lawn includes up to 120 mahogany folding chairs.

 

Tents are permitted in the Refinery Courtyard and on The Reserve Lawn but can only be contracted through The Refinery. Should the Client need a tent, a quote will be provided for the Client to review; a non-refundable payment of fifty percent (50%) must be received for a tent to be held for the Client. Should a tent be cancelled after any payment is made, the payment will not be refunded and will not be made available to be used for other items. Full payments for tents will be required if the tent is cancelled within seven (7) days of the event or as determined the the party providing the tent. Tents are subject to availability and must be confirmed and paid for at least seven (7) days prior to the event. The Refinery will oversee the installation and removal of the tent. In the event a tent is installed and lightning is present within one (1) mile, the tent must be evacuated until the impending weather has passed. The venue staff on duty will have final say as to when evacuation and/or re-entry can occur.

 

In the event the Refinery Courtyard and/or The Reserve Lawn are not usable due to weather, no

refunds or further accommodations will be made. If the Client wishes to have a back up location for an outdoor space, the Client may choose to rent another available event space at the rate when the agreement is executed (i.e. the rate difference between the rented event space and The Refinery Entire Facility or the rental cost of The Reserve at the rate when the original agreement was executed).

 

Smoking in the Refinery Courtyard and on The Reserve Lawn is permitted as long as no tents are erected, all butts are properly disposed in the provided smoker’s receptacles, and smoking does not occur within eight (8) feet of any door.

 

8. REHEARSALS

Rehearsals for ceremonies may be scheduled based on the availability of the facility and are subject to the rehearsal fee. Rehearsal inquires may be made at anytime after the execution of the rental agreement, but will be subject to availability until thirty (30) days prior to the event date. If a rehearsal inquiry is made, the Client will be notified as soon as possible should the event space be booked by another Client on the requested rehearsal date prior to the official confirmation. After official confirmation and payment of the rehearsal fee, the Client will be granted access for one (1) hour of time in the space being used for the ceremony.

 

9. PARKING

Parking is included with all rentals at The Refinery. Parking is based on a first-come, first-served basis and parking spaces can not be reserved. There are approximately 1,032 parking spaces available within Water Tower Square (the property on which The Refinery/The Reserve/The Foundry resides). All parkers must abide by all posted placards. Fleur de Lis Events and Design LLC/The Refinery is not responsible for any incidents that may occur in or because of parking at The Refinery/The Reserve/The Foundry/Water Tower Square.

 

To ensure your guests and vendors park near the event entrance, it is recommended that all invitations include either Refinery North, Refinery South, The Refinery (when the Entire Facility has been rented), The Reserve, or The Foundry and use the following address:

 

Refinery North - 500 Missouri Avenue, Jeffersonville, IN 47130

Refinery South - 450 Missouri Avenue, Jeffersonville, IN 47130

The Refinery - 500 Missouri Avenue, Jeffersonville, IN 47130

The Reserve - 380 Missouri Avenue, Jeffersonville, IN 47130

The Foundry - 200 Missouri Avenue, Jeffersonville, IN 47130

 

Parking for Refinery North is immediately in front of the main entrance. Parking for Refinery South is directly across Court Avenue. Parking for The Reserve is immediately in front of the main entranced and directly across Court Avenue. Parking for The Foundry is immediately in front of the main entrance.

 

If the Client has rented the Refinery Courtyard and wishes for guests to enter through the Courtyard, signage will be posted at the main entrance of the rented facility directing guests to the Courtyard. The above addresses and facility names should still be utilized for invitations.

 

Events booked on the date of Thunder Over Louisville at The Refinery are required to rent The Refinery Entire Facility and will be provided with one hundred (100) parking vouchers that may be used at Water Tower Square in accordance to their terms and conditions (i.e. no in-and-out parking privilege, no reserved spaces). An event booked at The Reserve will be provided with twenty (20) parking passes and events occurring at The Foundry will be provided with one hundred (100) parking passes. The Client will be responsible for distributing the passes to all vendors and guests prior to the event date. Additional parking passes may be available for purchase at an additional cost. Guests attending an event at The Refinery/The Reserve/The Foundry on Thunder Over Louisville who do not have an authentic parking pass will not be allowed to park at Water Tower Square.

 

Should the date of Thunder Over Louisville be rescheduled to a date that (a) Client(s) has/have already contracted, The Refinery will make as many parking passes available as possible, understanding the total number of passes may need to be split between multiple events. All other requirements of this provision will remain in place and will be the responsibility of the Client (i.e. distributing the passes and obeying the parking rules).

 

10. VENUE STAFF

A representative from Fleur de Lis Events and Design LLC/The Refinery will be available throughout the length of the Client’s event and can be reached by calling or texting the office number (812.850.0034) should they not be immediately seen during the event. The venue staff will have final say on all matters dealing with or concerning the venue and property including, but not limited to sound levels and occupancy levels. The venue staff may not be someone that the Client has met or interacted with prior to the event date.

 

11. SECURITY

Security personnel will be required for events hosting more than 450 guests and will be the responsibility of the Client. Confirmation of security detail must be provided at least thirty (30) days prior to the event.

 

12. PHOTO/VIDEO RELEASE

Fleur de Lis Events and Design LLC/The Refinery reserve the right to use images of your event for marketing purposes; photos containing people are typically not used for this purpose.

 

There are security cameras through all event spaces, in all event spaces, and in the parking lot of Water Tower Square.

 

13. DAMAGE

Any damage to Fleur de Lis Events and Design LLC /The Refinery properties, or Water Tower Square beyond normal wear and tear will be billed to the Client. The Client is responsible for the repair and/or replacement cost associated with such damage. Any damage done to the fountain(s) will be billed to the Client; this damage includes but is not limited to foreign objects, drinks, food, or bodily fluids

being placed in the fountain. Vomit located in any building or the Refinery Courtyard that is not properly cleaned up prior to the end of the event will result in an automatic $300 excessive cleaning fee.

 

14. PERMITS AND LAWS

The Client understands that they are fully and solely responsible for the event and the actions of their guests and vendors while at The Refinery. It is the Clients responsibility to follow all laws, mandates, requirements, and restrictions that are imposed on a federal, state, or local level on the event date.

 

If the Client’s event requires a permit or license from any local or state government entity, the Client agrees they will secure all necessary permits/licenses at the Client’s expense. Furthermore, it is the responsibility of the Client to know if a permit is needed for the hosted event. All special event permits and licenses need to be provided to the venue at least twenty-four (24) hours before the event start time.

 

According to Indiana State’s Alcohol Beverage Law, it is illegal to serve alcoholic beverages to anyone

under the age of 21 years. The Client renting the The Refinery and the event’s bar service are responsible for observing and enforcing all alcohol related laws; Fleur de Lis Events and Design LLC/The Refinery are not responsible. The bar service reserves the right to refuse service to individuals appearing to be intoxicated. Alcoholic beverages are not to be taken outside of The Refinery facilities; alcoholic beverages are allowed within the Refinery Courtyard. All alcohol beverages must be served by a licensed and insured bar service with valid Indiana Employee Permits obtained from the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission; self-service of alcoholic beverages is strictly prohibited including but not limited to champagne walls/towers, wine service on dinning tables, and alcohol favors on dinning tables. All bar service of beer, wine, and liquor must end at least thirty (30) minutes prior to the end of the event; the bar may remain open to serve non-alcoholic beverages until the end of the event.

 

Smoking or the use of e-cigarettes is not permitted anywhere inside the facilities or within eight (8) feet of entry doors.

 

15. INSURANCE

All Clients are required to furnish a certificate of liability in the amount of at least $300,000 unless all requested vendors are able to provide the necessary coverage detailed below. Please know the Client is responsible for all actions of their guests and vendors. Any damages caused by guests or vendors will be the responsibility of the Client.

 

All requested vendors (i.e. any person(s) providing a service for the Client either professional or amateur) are required to furnish a Certificate of Liability Insurance naming “Fleur de Lis Events and Design LLC dba The Refinery, and all its members, agents, servants and employees as additional insureds on a primary and noncontributory basis.” The certificate of liability for vendors should be in the amount of at least $1,000,000. All bar service providers must provide a certificate of liability with liquor liability and certificate to serve in the state of Indiana. If the bar service is unable to provide

liquor liability coverage, it is required that the Client purchase an insurance policy with host liquor liability. Bar services without certificates to serve will not be permitted at the facility. Please use the following address/e-mail and send all certificates to: The Refinery, 500 Missouri Avenue, Jeffersonville, IN 47130; info@therefineryevents.com.

 

Copies of insurance, licenses, and employee permits must be on file at least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the event date. Failure to provide necessary documentation will result in the vendor either not allowed to operate or if permitted, will operate at the risk of the Client; therefore, all damages and incidents will be placed on the Client. Should the proper liquor liability insurance not be provide or proper Indiana Employee Permits from the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission, no alcohol of any kind may be at the event.

 

Fleur de Lis Events and Design LLC/The Refinery shall not be held liable for damages or incidents caused by the Client, guests of the Client, or the Client’s contracted/non-contracted vendors before, during, or after the event.

 

16. CATERERS AND BAR SERVICES

All arrangements with caterers/bar services are the responsibility of the Client who will need to keep venue staff informed of the caterer’s arrival time and set up needs. In the event the caterer/bar service is not staying throughout the scheduled event time; or should food be provided by the Client; or food is being delivered/dropped off, all “catering/bar service responsibilities” will fall to the Client, see below. In the event of the later two situations, the Client will be required to provide an event insurance policy.

 

Caterer/Bar Service Responsibilities: The caterer/bar service will have access to a preparation area for food staging. This area will include running water in the form of a large sink and hand sink, work tables/counters, and trash cans (32 gallon on wheels). All other equipment, including trash bags and carts, needed by the caterer/bar service will be the responsibility of either the Vendor or Client. The caterer/bar service (and Client) are responsible for returning the preparation area back to its original condition following the event. All trash must be placed in the on-site, outside dumpster at the end of the event. All rentals being delivered to and/or picked up from the facility must be within the rental period contracted by the Client. Any rental deliveries/pick ups outside of the rented timeframe will either be refused or will incur an unscheduled docking fee charge.

 

Please note that the rental times stated on the rental agreement include both caterer/bar service preparation and clean up times.

 

A limited amount of alcohol may be consumed in the Lounges prior to the bar service arrival; but all alcohol must be placed with the bar service once on site.

 

If beer, wine, or alcohol is being provided by the Client, once those items are placed in the event space, access to those items for consumption are strictly prohibited until the event start time has elapsed and has been served by the bar service. Failure to follow this requirement may result in all alcohol being removed from the space and served during the event.

 

17. EVENT VENDORS/CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES

The Client is responsible for all arrangements for food and beverage, decorations, entertainment, equipment needs, event coordination services, and other event related services. A list of all event vendors including primary contact and contact information (email and phone number), will be required at least thirty (30) days prior to the event. The Refinery has final approval of all vendors contracted by the Client. All event vendors/Clients are responsible for operating under the following guidelines:

 

Vendors/Client will have guaranteed access to the rented facility at the time indicated on the rental agreement. Additional set up time may be purchase as detailed in Section 1.

 

Vendors/Client are responsible for the set up/break down of all event-related equipment, unless provided by The Refinery. All equipment and decorations must be removed immediately following the event. The Refinery is not responsible for the loss of or damage to any equipment left in or around the facilities.

 

Vendors/Clients must abide by all fire codes and regulations. The blocking of exit doors, fire extinguishers, fire alarms, egress routes, or emergency exits is strictly prohibited. The venue staff has the final say on such matters.

 

Vendors/Client are responsible for providing all equipment needed to load-in and load-out of the building including but not limited to carts, dollies, ramps, ect. These items will not be provided by the venue under any circumstance.

 

The use of confetti, glitter, birdseed, rice, and/or anything of the sort are not allowed inside or outside the premise. The use of artificial petals are not allow outside, in the Refinery Courtyard, or on The Reserve Lawn. The use of any of the prohibited items, previously listed, will result in an automatic excessive cleaning fee of at least $300.

 

The use of sparklers outside the facilities are permitted with the acceptance of the sparkler guidelines, available upon request. This guidelines are to be signed by the Client/Renter listed on the rental agreement and filed with The Refinery prior to the event date. Should the sparkler guidelines not be executed and returned or if the guidelines are not followed a fee of at least $300 will be incurred plus the cost of any damages that result in the use of sparklers.

 

No vendor/Client may hang items from the ceiling. Items may be hung from the ceiling by The  Refinery and will result in an additional expense. The Refinery will have final say on all items that are to be hung; advance notice of such items will be required. Nothing may be adhered to any wall, ceiling, floor, door, window, table, or chair.

  All electrical and data cords must be properly secured with gaffer’s tape; no other type of tape   will be allowed. Due to the type of floor installed, all gaffer’s tape must be removed in a slow  and delicate manner as to not disrupt the flooring material.

 

All flames (candles) must be enclosed (in a container taller than the flame) and clean-burning.

 

The Client will be required to name a “day of contact” and provide contact information including email and phone number. In the event of a wedding, we request this person not be the bride or groom. This person will be who The Refinery communicates with on the event date. This person will act in place of the Client for minor adjustments, questions, and have the ability to approve additional charges for added items, if needed.

 

The Client is responsible for the actions of any vendors or other agents, including but not limited to caterers, photographers, entertainers, decorators, and audio-visual companies contracted or not-contracted for the event. Any damages beyond normal wear and tear will be billed to the Client; even if caused by an event vendor. Any event vendor causing damage will not be allowed back in the facility until damage, repairs, and payments are complete.

 

Each party shall indemnify and hold harmless, their agents and employees, against any and all damages, claims, or other liability due to personal injury or death, or damage to, or loss of, the property of others, arising out of its use of The Refinery.