Terms of Hire

There is to be NO SMOKING anywhere inside the building.
The named responsible person on the booking form shall be the Hirer and
shall be personally responsible for ensuring that these conditions are
met in ALL respects.

THE HIRER UNDERSTANDS & AGREES:

• To pay for the booking in full (according to booking made) and on
  the understanding that the payment will be given prior to 2 weeks before
  the end of the hire period for repeat bookings, and the hire date for
  one-off bookings if no prior agreement has been made to the contrary.
• To pay, if under this prior agreement, the full outstanding balance within 14 days of receipt of the Centre’s invoice.
• The hirer MUST be present throughout the period of hire and ensure
  that all group members have left the building following the activity.
• To ensure the premises are not used for any purpose other than that
  stated on the booking form and ensure centre policy regarding security
  is adhered to.
• To compensate, on a new for old basis, the Community Centre for any
  damage caused to the building or its contents and appliances during the
  period of hire or as a result of any breach of the terms and condition
  of hire.
• To ensure that the fire apparatus on the premises are not
  interfered with in any way.
• To ensure that AT NO TIME during the period of hire any emergency
  exit from the premises is locked or obstructed or fire doors left open.
• To ensure all persons using the premises are aware of the fire
  procedures and fire exits as stipulated on fire evacuation posters
  located around the centre.
• To take proper steps to control admittance to the function and
  ensure that there is no intrusion or hindrance to any other event or
  function taking place elsewhere in the community centre.
• To ensure that no music is played on the premises after 10:30pm on
  Saturdays and 10pm on weekdays and Sundays and to ensure that noise
  levels are checked during the function and reduced if necessary so that
  noise does not cause nuisance or inconvenience to occupiers of
  neighbouring properties.
• That the hire period is inclusive of setting up and clearing away time of the activity.
• To ensure that activities for which the premises are hired cease in
  sufficient time so that all equipment concerned with the hire is removed
  and rooms used are cleaned and tidied, lighting and heating (where
  possible) is turned off.
• To ensure all rubbish is placed outside in the refuse bin in bags and decorations removed and disposed of responsibly.
• To ensure that no alcohol is sold on the premises.
• To ensure the noise levels upon arrival and when departing are kept
  to a minimum so as not to cause nuisance or inconvenience to
  neighbouring properties.
• To ensure that there is no misuse of centre property, i.e. using the
  pool table as a work surface or standing on chairs as this will result
  in exclusion from future use and possible expense for repairs.

PLEASE NOTE THAT:

1. Spring Bank Community Association WILL NOT be responsible for any
   loss or damage to personal property left on the premises by the hirer or
   any other person connected to the activity.
2. Spring Bank Community Association cannot be responsible for any
   damage to neighbouring properties as a result of a groups activities
   (except where damage relates directly to members of staff) and users
   will be required to compensate on a new for old basis.
3. Spring Bank Community Association reserves the right not to allow
   use of parts of the building (other than those rooms hired) during the
   period of hire.
4. Spring Bank Community Association will provide brushes and bin liners upon request.
5. Spring Bank Community Association reserves the right to levy an
   additional charge if the terms and conditions of hire are infringed.
6. Spring Bank Community Association reserves the right to provide all refreshments for any booking if we wish to do so.
7. Spring Bank Community Association reserves the right to terminate
   ANY booking and refund the hire fee if the activity is in direct
   contravention with the Centre’s Equal Opportunities policy, Code of
   Conduct and these Conditions of Hire, or for any other reason the Centre
   Manager feels is justified.
8. Spring Bank Community Association WILL charge the full hire fee for
   any cancellations received less than two (2) weeks before the hire
   takes place.
9. The Hirer will ENSURE that children 16 years old and under (if
   applicable) are properly supervised by someone 18 years old or over at
   ALL times.

We reserve the right to change these at any time without notice.