NOTA Terms & Conditions

The following Terms & Conditions establish the agreement between NOTA DJ Services (“NOTA DJ Services”) and the Client regarding entertainment services, event expectations, payment policies, and operational responsibilities associated with the contracted event.

Definitions

Client refers to the individual(s), organization, or entity contracting services through NOTA DJ Services.

Event refers to the specific celebration or occasion identified within the agreement.

Equipment refers to all sound, lighting, visual, photo booth, and related production equipment provided by NOTA DJ Services.

Retainer & Payment

A non-refundable retainer of $500 is required within five (5) days of submitting the agreement in order to reserve the event date. Events including both reception entertainment and photo booth services require an $800 non-refundable retainer.

Fundraiser events require a $200 retainer for DJ services and an additional $200 retainer for photo booth services. Photo booth services for fundraiser events do not include a memory book unless otherwise specified.

The remaining balance is due one (1) week prior to the event date unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.

A late fee of up to 25% may be applied to unpaid balances not received prior to the event date.

Payments may be made via check or Venmo (@notadjservices).

Checks may be mailed to:
NOTA DJ Services
421 6th St SE
Sioux Center, IA 51250

A returned payment fee of $40 may be applied to returned or rejected payments.

Client Responsibilities

Client agrees to provide a safe and appropriate working environment for NOTA DJ Services and its equipment throughout the duration of the event.

Client is responsible for ensuring:

Client is also responsible for any venue-imposed entertainment fees, permits, or operational requirements associated with the event location.

Equipment Responsibility

Client assumes responsibility for any damage caused to NOTA DJ Services equipment by guests, venue staff, vendors, or other parties during the event.

If damage occurs that prevents the equipment from being used at future events, Client may also be responsible for reasonable rental or replacement costs associated with maintaining scheduled services.

Performance Expectations

NOTA DJ Services will provide services for the duration outlined in the agreement, including setup and breakdown times as reasonably required.

Additional overtime services may be available upon request and may incur additional charges.

NOTA DJ Services reserves the right to adjust sound levels as necessary to comply with venue policies, local ordinances, or overall guest experience considerations.

Media Release

Client grants NOTA DJ Services permission to use photographs and video footage captured during the event for promotional, website, portfolio, and social media purposes unless otherwise requested in writing prior to the event date.

Rescheduling Policy

Events may be rescheduled up to two (2) times within one (1) year of the original event date, subject to availability.

Events rescheduled beyond one year from the original event date may require a new agreement and retainer.

Additional rescheduling requests beyond two (2) changes may require a new retainer to account for reserved calendar availability and loss of revenue.

Cancellation Policy

If Client cancels the agreement more than sixty (60) days prior to the event date, any payments made beyond the non-refundable retainer will be refunded.

If cancellation occurs within sixty (60) days of the event date, Client agrees to pay 50% of the total contracted amount, and no refunds will be issued.

Cancellation requests may be submitted via phone or email. NOTA DJ Services will provide confirmation of cancellation once received.

Service Suspension or Termination

NOTA DJ Services reserves the right to suspend or terminate services without liability in the event of unsafe, threatening, destructive, or abusive conditions involving guests, attendees, venue circumstances, or other parties present at the event.

In situations involving fights, dangerous conduct, or safety concerns, services may be paused or terminated until venue staff, authorities, or event representatives determine it is safe to continue.

Force Majeure

NOTA DJ Services shall not be held liable for delays, interruptions, or inability to perform caused by circumstances beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to severe weather, natural disasters, illness, venue closures, government restrictions, power outages, civil disturbances, emergencies, equipment failure outside reasonable control, or other unforeseen events.

Both parties agree to communicate promptly and work in good faith toward reasonable solutions should such circumstances occur.

Agreement Modifications

Any amendments or modifications to the agreement must be made in writing and acknowledged by both parties.

Acknowledgement

By signing and submitting an agreement through NOTA DJ Services, Client acknowledges they have reviewed and accepted these Terms & Conditions.

Questions regarding these Terms & Conditions may be directed to NOTA DJ Services prior to signing the agreement.