Live Sound Engineer Terms & Conditions
The basic charge includes;
1.1 Equipment operation for an ageed time.
1.2 Local travel costs. (<20 miles from Bath)
Additional charges will be made for;
2.1 Hire of additional equipment if requested by the hirer.
2.2 Additional travel costs for distances greater than 20 miles from Bath.
2.3 Additional time outside the agreed time (1.1)
2.4 Driving. Although a lot of people assume the technicians will drive as part of the job, driving is actually a separate job.
2.5 Travel days, which are charged at half day rate.
The hirer shall be responsible for providing;
3.1 Adequate mains level electrical power and adequate equipment for the job.
3.2 A safe & secure working environment, including solid level flooring for all equipment.
3.3 Appropriate weatherproof covering for all equipment and personnel if the event is in the open air.
3.4 If additional equipment is supplied then additional personnel must be employed who are sober and capable of lifting heavy equipment without damage for unloading AND loading the equipment if necessary, e.g.;
3.4a The equipment to be set up needs more than one person to install.
3.4b The vehicular access to the room, or area of the event is greater than 10 metres.
3.4c There are any steps, stairs, ramps or other obstructions between the vehicle loading place and the room / area of the event.
3.4d The access between the vehicle and the room / area of the event is on uneven or soft ground causing difficulty for wheeled equipment to be moved.
3.5 Back stage passes for Livewire personnel and limited guests as requested.
3.6 Accomodation if the event finishes at or after 1am and is more than 50 miles from Bath.
Bookings
4.1 A provisional booking may be taken by telephone or in writing which will reserve the requested date for up to 7 days . After 7 days, Livewire will accept alternative engagements if the deposit / fee arranged has not been paid.
4.2 No part of the job is to be concealed from the job description.
4.3 No promotional offer by Livewire shall be used in conjunction with another.
4.4 Livewire's Terms and Conditions are applicable at the time of press. Please make sure there are no later issues.
Payment Terms
5.1 A deposit may be required.
5.2 Invoices must be paid within 15 days of presentation.
5.3 If I’m employed for a tour, a payment will be required every 14 days to cover the amount owed at that point.
5.4 There will be no refunds;
The hire charge is for operation of equipment, not necessarily for a satisfactory result. This is because the end result is subjective.
5.5 Cheques made payable to Livewire.
5.6 Direct bank transfer is preferred. The bank details will be provided on the invoice. (As a reference please quote the invoice number).
Cancellations
6.1 If the hirer cancels less than 7 days before the date of the event, deposits collected shall not be returned and a cancellation fee will be charged to amount to 50% of the total cost.
6.2 If the hirer cancels less than 48 hours before Livewire is due to arrive, the full amount still applies.
6.3 Livewire reserve the right to cancel the booking in circumstances beyond our control, in which case the full deposits paid will be refunded.
6.4 Livewire may refuse to install, activate or operate any equipment if;
6.4a The venue, environment or equipment supplied is deemed to be unsafe or insecure.
6.4b If in doing so, may cause unnecessary inconvenience or damage to persons or property.
6.4c If in doing so, breaks the law.
In these circumstances, the full hire charge still applies.
Damage & Security of any equipment supplied by Livewire
7.1 The hirer shall be responsible for the security of the equipment whilst installed in the venue.
7.2 The hirer shall pay Livewire for any loss or damage of the hired equipment due to theft, negligence, misuse, malicious damage or any other reason whatsoever excluding general wear & tear.