Cancellation policy

BARTENDING REQUESTS
Simply making any kind of inquiry on our website by email, the request form, the contact us form, etc. will not create any kind of binding catering contract. Our service will only be secured when we receive the retainer and you receive a booking confirmation from us.

BOOKING FEE POLICY
In order to secure an event, a non-refundable retainer of 50% of the estimated total bill.

FINAL PAYMENT
Final Payment must be received two weeks before the start of the event. IMPORTANT: If for some reason the client doesn't pay by the final payment date indicated on the contract, a 50% fee will be added to the remaining payment amount.

CANCELLATION POLICY
There are no cancellations due to weather and the booking fee is non-refundable. We will provide service rain or shine. Moreover, the full payment is non-refundable for events cancelled within the 7 days prior to the event.

WEATHER CONDITIONS
We will provide service regardless of weather conditions (ex – rain or shine, high winds, extreme heat or cold, etc) and inclement conditions will not result in any discounts, abatements or price reductions. In the event of inclement weather, customers with outdoor events shall provide Milan EmPower overhead shelter for the set up area. We reserve the right to stop or cancel service should the weather pose a potential danger to the crew, the bar or guests. Every effort will be made to continue service, including taking extra reasonable breaks in the event of extreme heat. However, safety is paramount in all decisions. No contractual obligations, including compensation, will not be affected by such cancellation.

RESCHEDULING
In the event of cancellation within 2 weeks of the event, it is within our exclusive discretion to reschedule the date and time and/or apply money already paid. In most cases, we will not reschedule.

FINAL GUEST COUNT
Guest count must be finalized 14 days prior to the event date. After that time, you are welcome to add items to your order, at an additional cost, and we will do our best to accommodate your requests depending on time and product constraints. But, no reductions will be allowed after the final payment due date and payment is processed.

SERVICE CHARGE & GRATUITIES
We charge a Service Charge (depending on amount of staffing needed) on every event in order to cover labor and administration fee. At the client’s discretion, any extra tips or gratuity will go directly to the service staff.

TRAVEL FEE
In order to offset the cost of transportation, our invoices and proposals will include a travel fee which may vary depending on current fuel costs and distance traveled.

CHECK FEE
Items or checks returned unpayable will be assessed a $25.00 per item charge.

SET UP & BREAKDOWN
We will be ready to serve at the start time agreed upon. We advise permitting access to the venue at least 60-90 minutes before the scheduled service time and 30 minutes after for clean up and breakdown.

Idle Time – If the event is already in progress and set up would disturb the event, then a mandatory idle time fee will be enforced and invoiced.

Space/Stairs – If the venue has no adequate space to set up or there are undisclosed steps, we will try to make the best decisions to continue with the service and customer may be subject to per step fees (please see “Working Conditions” below). We reserve the right to refuse service if we find that the space and/or steps prevent the safe transport of our gear.

Customer Delays – We will not be responsible for a delayed service start time if the customer, his or her representative, Event Coordinator, Event Planner etc., fails to provide adequate space, direct access or fails to disclose the presence of stairs or steps.

BARTENDING SERVICE ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT
Unless agreed otherwise, we will provide at least 4 hours of service. The customer is responsible for making sure a reasonably safe, secure, level and spacious area will be made available for, and accessible by Milan EmPower. All permit requirements for outdoor service (ie. parks, beaches, public areas) are the customer’s responsibility.

ADDITIONAL HOURS
If on the day of the event additional hours are requested that exceed the contracted time frame, the customer will be charged $50 per hour, payable the day of the event. Whether or not the additional time is granted is completely within our discretion and may be denied if it’s deemed to be not feasible.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Customer shall provide safe and appropriate working conditions. This includes at least a 6′ x 6′ work area and that a reasonably safe, secure, level and spacious area will be made available for, and accessible by our staff. If there are ANY undisclosed steps (regardless of number, size or width) along the pathway to access the setup area, we reserve the right to either charge a $10 per step fee or cancel the service altogether. All booking fees are non refundable.

THREATS TO SAFETY
If at any time there is any threat or implied threat of injury or harm to any of our staff or any equipment we reserve the right to cease service. If the customer is unable to resolve the threatening situation within a maximum of 30 minutes, we reserve the right to cease service all together. Customer shall be responsible for payment in full, regardless of whether or not the situation is resolved or whether or not we resume service. In order to prevent equipment damage or liability arising from accidental injury to any individual attending this event, we reserve the right to deny any guest service.