Contract

Terms & Conditions

THIS VENUE RENTAL CONTRACT (“The Contract”) made effective as of by and between Citrine 48 (“Lessor”) and you, the person signing the contract (“Lessee”).

In consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth, and other good and valuable consideration, Lessor and Lessee agree as follows: 

• RENTAL OF VENUE PROPERTY
  1. Grant of Permission Citrine Forty Eight gives permission, revocable and terminable as provided below to Lessee to enter the real         property of Lessor described below during the Term (as defined below) on the terms and conditions set forth in this Contract, to which Lessee agrees.
  2. Description of Property The real property that Lessee is permitted to enter under and pursuant to this Contract is located at 358 Market St. Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
  3. Purpose Citrine Forty Eight has granted Lessee permission to enter the Property solely for a private event. The Lessee understands that they may not open the building up to the public and only invited guests may enter.

• SERVICES AND AMENITIES
  1. The Lessee understands that they must not enter the property before their allotted time and must exit on time as well. If the Lessee enters the building before their allotted time or exits after their time, their credit card will be charged $50 for an additional hour.
  2. Setup: The Lessee understands that all setup is the responsibility of the Lessee, NOT Citrine Forty Eight. Setup and tear down must done during the allotted rented time.

• TERMS AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE

1. Term, a 50% non-refundable deposit is due at the time of signing the contract. Upon receipt Citrine Forty Eight will reserve the agreed upon time for the Event Date and will not make another reservation for the agreed upon time. For this reason, the 50% Reservation Fee is non-refundable. The option of full payment is available. The remaining payment is due 14 days prior to the event. 

2. Cancellation Policy: Should Lessee cancel this contract 30 days prior to Lessees allotted rental time they will receive a refund of all monies paid minus the 50% non-refundable deposit. For cancellations 30 days prior to the event date the Lessee will be charged 100% of the Rental Costs and any expenses incurred by Lessor.

3. Reschedule: You must reschedule 30 days prior to Lessees allotted rental time. If under 30 days Lessor will keep the 50% non-refundable deposit and Lessee must start event rental process over. 

4. Cancellation provision: Citrine Forty Eight may cancel this Contract with written notice to Lessee (a) upon the occurrence of an event that would prevent the use of the Property for its intended purpose or (b) if Lessee shall fail to comply with any of the provisions of this Contract.

5. Act of God: In the event of any unforeseen incident, including but not limited to, fire, earthquake, hurricane, tornado, power outage, etc., the ‘LESSOR’ will refund all monies minus the 50% non-refundable deposit to the ‘LESSEE’ if it is still 30 days prior to event date. The LESSOR’ will not be held liable for anything, other than those monies already paid by the ‘LESSEE’ to the ‘LESSOR’. It is up to the discretion of the Lessor what counts as an act of God and what monies will be returned if the event is under 30 days away.

D. GENERAL PROVISIONS

1. Alcohol: If Alcohol of any kind will be present in any way, Lessee MUST be served by RAMP certified bartenders. Citrine Forty Eight does not  and will not provide alcohol. All alcohol must be supplied by Lessee and served according to Pennsylvania state law. Lesse takes any all liability for the people and alcohol provided in the venue. 

2. Compliance with Laws: Fire Protection Lessee shall comply with all rules and regulations, whether federal, state, or county, relating to the occupancy and use of the Property, and shall take all reasonable precautions to prevent or suppress fires on the Property. Smoking on the property is strictly prohibited. The use of candles is allowed on cakes and within glass containers. Otherwise open flames are prohibited. 

3. Releases and Removal of Property: On expiration or termination of the Term, whichever occurs first, Lessee shall quietly and peaceably surrender the property occupied by Lessee and all equipment, tables, chairs, etc., in same condition as existed at the time of Lessee’s entry on the Property under this Agreement. 

4. Removal of all Lessees’ personal effects, equipment, and other items placed by Lessee on the Property must occur WITHIN 24 hours following the event. If Lessee fails to remove such items, Citrine Forty Eight shall have the right to make such removal at Lessee’s expense, the amount of which expense Lessee shall pay to Lessor on demand. If Lessor shall so elect, it shall have the right to take possession of an appropriate to itself, without payment, any property of Lessee, or anyone claiming under Lessee, remaining on the Property. 

5. No Responsibility: Lessor is not responsible for items stored or placed on the Property before or during the Term or left on the Property after the expiration or earlier termination of the Term, nor shall Lessor be liable for lost or stolen property of Lessee or any of Lessee’s guests, invitees, contractors, agents, or Lessees.

6. Maintenance: Lessee is responsible for any damage to Property caused by Lessee or Lessee’s guest, invitees, agents, contractors, or licensees.If any damage occurs to the Property, or if any repairs or replacement need to be made to the Property as a result of Lessee’s exercise of its rights under this License. Lessee shall pay Lessor for any such damage, repairs, or replacements upon demand by Lessor. 

7. Nuisance: Lessee shall not use the Property for other than the stated Purpose, and shall not perform or; permit any of Lessee’s guests, invitees, or licensees to engage in any disorderly conducts or commit any nuisance on the Property or to use the Property in any way so as to interfere with the exercise by other lessees or permittees of privileges that Lessor may give them on the Property. Lessee may remove from the Property and prohibit from entering any person Lessor determines, in its sole discretion, to be objectionable.

8. Decorations: DECORATIONS - Decorations may not be hung from the light fixtures, ceiling fans, sprinkler pipes, or lamps. All decorations must be removed without leaving damage. The use of confetti, bubbles, and/or shredded paper is allowed but Lessee must clean it up prior to exiting the venue or the Lessor may charge them. The only adhesive material allowed on the walls/pillars/floors is drafting tape—of the kind that will not damage surfaces. No masking tape, duct tape, electrical tape, transparent tape, or double stick tape is allowed. Staples, screws, or nails may not be used on any surfaces, including the floors. The use of candles, oil lamps, sparklers, or any item containing an open flame and/or hot embers, including any pyrotechnics is prohibited except for birthday cake candles and small candles contained in glass jars. 

9. Indemnification: Lessee shall enter upon the Property and use equipment, tables, chairs, etc., pursuant to this Contract at its own risk. Lessee agrees to indemnify and hold Citrine Forty Eight, its members, managers, employees, agents, and representatives, and each of them, harmless from and against any and all liability, claims, actions, judgments, fines, damages, costs, losses, and expenses of any nature whatsoever (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs) resulting from, arising out of, or in any way connected with (a) Lessee’s occupation or use of the Property, (b) the conduct of Lessee’s event or any activity permitted or suffered by Lessee on or about the Property, (c) any act or omission of Lessee or Lessee’s guests, invitees, licensees, agents, and contractors, (d) use of the Barn, outbuildings, equipment, tables, chairs, etc., or any activity permitted or suffered by Lessee in, on, about, under, or in the vicinity of the Barn and outbuildings, or (e) or the failure on the part of Lessee to perform fully all Lessee’s promises contained in this Contract. This indemnification shall survive the expiration or termination of this Contract. Lessee shall indemnify, defend and save harmless Lessor, if officers, agents and employees from and against any and all loss, cost (including attorneys’ fees), damage, expense, and liability (including statutory liability and liability under workers’ compensation laws) in connection with claims, judgments, damages, penalties, fines, liabilities, losses, suits, administrative proceedings, arising out of any act or neglect by Lessee, its agents, employees, contractors, Lessees, invitees, representatives, in on or about the Facility. This indemnity shall survive the termination of this Agreement. Lessee hereby releases Lessor from any and all liability or responsibility to Lessee or anyone claiming through or under Lessee by way of subrogation or otherwise for any loss or damage to equipment or property of Lessee covered by an insurance then in force.

10. Attorneys’ Fees: Lessor shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs expended if it has to enforce this Contract against Lessee.

11. Notices: Any notice provided for or concerning this Contract shall be in writing and shall be sent by regular mail, postage prepaid, to the following address of each party set forth in the first paragraph of this Contract.

12. Governing Law: This Contract shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

13. 12. No Waiver: The failure of either party to this Contract to insist on the performance of any of the terms and conditions of this Contract, or the waiver of any breach of any of the terms and conditions of this Contract, shall not be construed as thereafter waiving any such terms and conditions, but the same shall continue and remain in full force and effect as if no such forbearance or waiver had occurred.

14. Effect of Partial Invalidity: The invalidity of any portion of this Contract will not and shall not be deemed to affect the validity of any other provision. In the event that any provision of this Contract is held to be invalid, the parties agree that the remaining provisions shall be deemed to be in full force and effect as if both parties subsequent to the invalidity of the invalid provision had executed them.

15. Entire Contract: This Contract constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and any prior understanding or representation of any kind preceding the date of this Contract shall not be binding on either party except to the extent incorporated in this Contract.

16. “AS-IS” Condition: Lessee agrees to accept the Facility in its “as-is” condition “with all faults”.

17. Modification of this Contract: Any modification of this Contract or additional obligation assumed by either party in connection with this Contract shall be binding only if evidenced in writing signed by each party or an authorized representative of each party.

18. Event Insurance: Lessor recommends Lessee maintain general liability insurance, including contractual or assumed liability coverage and property damage insurance. Lessor recommends that Lessee obtain an endorsement to its general liability insurance policy covering the distribution and consumption of alcohol if Lessee intends to serve alcohol during the event. If Lessee fails to secure event insurance, Lessor will not be held liable.

19. Amplified music is permitted within the venue the day of the event only, and should not be of a volume disturbing to neighboring properties, or tenants. ‘LESSEE’ agrees to require the musicians and/or DJs to reduce the volume of music amplification if requested to do so by a Citrine Forty Eight staff member, neighboring property, Masonic Temple tenant, or representative of the Masonic Temple.

20. The Lessee agrees to follow all local, state, and federal guidelines and laws. All liability is on the lessee to be compliant with all COVID guidelines.

21. The Lessee understands that there are security cameras in every room except the bathroom and the Lessee agrees to communicate that to everyone who comes onto the property during their rental.

22. The Lessee understands there is a 50% non-refundable deposit due

23. The Lessee understands if glitter / confetti / or anything similar is used, it will be swept up or the lessee will be automatically charged $50 to the card on file.

24. The Lessee understands that if the lessee does not lock the door properly upon leaving, the lessee will be automatically charged $50 to the card on file.

25. The Lessee understands If the lessee rips / cuts / stains / or ruins a backdrop, they will be automatically charged $50 to the card on file.

26. The Lessee understands if Lessee is not out of the building by the end of the rental time they will be automatically charged $50 to the card on file.