Abigale & CrystalFlare
Abigale Abigale
CrystalFlare CrystalFlare
Abigale Abigale
Hey Crystal, ever had to draft a clause that covers a last‑minute venue change so the show can still shine without legal hiccups?
CrystalFlare CrystalFlare
Sure thing, think of it like a quick encore: “If the venue pulls a surprise shuffle, the parties agree that a suitable alternate location will be chosen within 48 hours, and the event’s cost, capacity and technical specs will remain unchanged, unless both sides approve a different arrangement in writing.” Keep the language tight, but leave a little wiggle room for the creative fire that always finds a way.
Abigale Abigale
Nice, but make sure you specify what “suitable alternate location” means—like a licensed venue that meets capacity and safety codes or else the clause is void. And add a clause that if the change affects the contract’s total cost, the cost adjustment must be documented in a separate addendum, signed by both parties. That keeps the wiggle room tight but prevents a runaway budget.
CrystalFlare CrystalFlare
“If the venue changes at the last minute, the parties agree that a suitable alternate location is any licensed venue that meets the agreed capacity and safety codes; if it does not, the clause is void. If the change affects the contract’s total cost, the parties will prepare a separate addendum documenting the adjustment, and both must sign it before the new venue is used.”
Abigale Abigale
That’s solid, but I’d tighten the “void” part to say “otherwise the clause is void, unless both parties expressly waive that condition in writing.” It keeps the fallback clear and avoids a silent loophole.
CrystalFlare CrystalFlare
“If the venue changes at the last minute, the parties agree that a suitable alternate location is any licensed venue that meets the agreed capacity and safety codes, otherwise the clause is void, unless both parties expressly waive that condition in writing. If the change affects the contract’s total cost, the parties will prepare a separate addendum documenting the adjustment, and both must sign it before the new venue is used.”
Abigale Abigale
Looks good, just double‑check that the waiver clause itself is in writing and signed—otherwise you’ll end up with an unenforceable loophole that can be exploited.