Poppleton Road Memorial Hall

1. DEFINITIONS.

  a) "The Committee" refers to the Committee for the time being, of

      Poppleton Road Memorial Hall.

  b) "The Hall"  refers to the building, rear garden and car parks.

  c) "The Hirer" refers to the signatory for Occasional bookings,

      and to regular user groups of the Hall.

2. ADMISSION.

  The Committee may reasonably refuse the admission of any person to

  the Hall, and similarly require any person to leave the Hall.

3. BOOKING FEES.

  Occasional hirers are requested to pay these to the Booking

  Secretary, before the hire period begins, plus a returnable deposit.

4. LIABILITY.

  a) The Committee does not accept liability for loss of, or damage to

  any property belonging to the hirer.

  b) Use of the Hall and its amenities is permitted entirely at the

  hirer's own risk. The Committee shall not be liable for any personal

  injury, or consequential loss to the hirer, otherwise than as a result

  of the defective condition of the Hall or its equipment, or the

  negligence of the Committee.

5.HIRERS ARE REQUIRED TO....

  a) comply with all reasonable requests of the Committee.

  b) pay to the Committee, on demand, the amount of any damage(except that

    from wear and tear)caused by the hirer to the Hall, its fixtures and

    fittings.

  c) indemnify the Committee against all claims for infringement of

    copyright, or breach of legal licencing conditions, at the Hall.

  d) vacate the Hall at the agreed time shown on the booking form, and leave

    the area used, in an orderly condition.

  e) refrain from conduct which causes annoyance to other users of the

    Hall, or to nearby residents.

  f) advise guests of the whereabouts of fire exits.

  g) keep signed fire exits clear of obstructions at all times.

6.HIRERS MUST NOT....

  a) bring dangerous or noxious substances into the Hall.

  b) bring animals into the Hall, except guide dogs and those attending

    training classes.

  c) alter fittings eg thermostats.

  d) use the Hall for a purpose other than that specified on the booking form.

  e) sell alcohol (unless a City of York Council Temporary Events Notice is obtained) or permit  consumption of alcohol by under 18's.

7.CANCELLATION BY THE COMMITTEE.

The Committee reserve the right to cancel a booking during ,or prior to its occurrence, due to...

  a) the function being found to be of an objectionable nature.

  b) the Hall being unfit for use due to damage, power failure or similar.

  The committee will refund the total hire fee in such cases, but will not

  accept any other liability for compensation.

8.CANCELLATION BY THE HIRER.

Any booking fee which has been paid by the hirer will be refunded, providing seven days notice of cancellation is given to the Booking Secretary, before the hire period was due to start.