All reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis.
The reservation is confirmed when the signed rental agreement and security deposit is received.
Cancellations:
- Events canceled more than 14 days prior to the event will receive a full refund of the security deposit and all of the rental balance that is paid.
- Events canceled 7-14 days prior to the event will receive 50% of the security deposit and all of the rental balance that is paid.
- Events canceled less than seven days prior to the event will forfeit the security deposit and all of the rental balance that is paid.
Payments:
- Courtroom Basketball accepts cash and credit cards for rental fees and deposits.
- All security and rental fees are to be paid no later than 15 days prior to the rental date.
- Fees not paid by this time are subject to cancellation of the reservation.
- Any payments made within 15 days of the event are required to be in cash.
- The renter agrees to pay the Extended Rental Fee Rate if the event runs past the contractually agreed time.
Deposit Fees:
- Deposits will be refunded within 10 business days following the event, minus any charges incurred for damages, cleaning, or overtime.
- If damages exceed the deposit fee, the renter shall be responsible for any damage amount over and above the deposit.
Cleaning & Damages:
- The renter is responsible for cleaning during and after an event, including the disposal of trash in outdoor trash bins, collecting any event materials or decorations, and cleaning all areas used, including the kitchen, equipment used, and the restrooms. Any food left over must be removed from the premises.
- Any and all costs associated with cleaning and/or damages related to the event that is deemed to be above and beyond normal wear and tear are subject to forfeiture of the security deposit.
- Any damages exceeding the security/rental deposit are the responsibility of the renter.
- The renter is expected to return facilities and property in the same condition it was provided.
Setup & Decorating:
- Renter is responsible for the setup, arranging of tables/chairs, and decorating for their event. The number of tables/chairs requested in the agreement will be put in the rented area.
Taping, pasting, tacking, pinning, nailing, or otherwise attaching items to walls, windows, doors, ceilings, floors, or furnishings is not permitted.
- Use of confetti, glitter, rice, bubbles, processed snow, fog machines, or other substances requiring excessive cleanup will not be permitted inside the building.
- The renter shall be responsible for any damages amount over and above the deposit.
Entertainment & Concessions:
- The renter is responsible for any applicable licenses for live or recorded music to be performed.
- The equipment used by the entertainment may not be excessive or overload outlets or electrical panel breakers.
The location of entertainment equipment in the rented room must be approved by the Facility Manager or Assistant Facility Manager.
- No outside concession will be allowed. Courtroom reserve the right to run its on concessions during the event. (No rental of concessions.)
Publicity
- Renter is not to promote their event as a Courtroom Basketball or Gatorade Fieldhouse sponsored event unless agreed upon in writing in advance of the event.
- If damages exceed the deposit fee, the renter shall be responsible for any damage amount over and above the deposit.
Renter's Responsibilities:
- The renter must be a minimum of 25 years old to sign the rental contract. A copy of Renter's identification will be made and attached to the contract for proof of age and residency.
- Renter's correct address and phone number must be on the contract or the contract is void.
- The renter is responsible for the behavior of their guests while the guests are on the premises.
- The renter and their guests are to remain in the rented area. Roaming the building or hanging out in the parking lot is not permitted.
- Children attending the event must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The number of children/youth expected to attend the event must be approved by the Facility Manager or Assistant Facility Manager at the time of contract.
- Absolutely NO smoking or alcoholic beverages on the premises.
- If alcoholic beverage containers are found in the area rented or in trash containers discarded by the renter, the entire deposit is automatically forfeited.
- Renter agrees to follow all applicable local, state, and federal laws throughout the rental period and/or while on the premises.
If the police are called for any reason, the entire deposit is automatically forfeited.
Hold Harmless:
Renter agrees to indemnify, save and hold harmless the Courtroom Basketball and Gatorade Fieldhouse, and all those affiliated with these agencies in the event of any personal or bodily injuries, loss of life, theft, or damages resulting from the use of Gatorade Fieldhouse.
This contract is not valid until it has been approved by the Facility Manager or Assistant Facility Manager. Areas are not reserved until the contract is signed by both parties and the deposit is paid.
Courtroom Basketball or Gatorade Fieldhouse reserve the right to cancel this agreement, if conditions dictate it to be in the best interest of Courtroom Basketball for the safety of personnel or the renter.