DJ AMPED AUSTRALIA – EVENT & MOBILE DJ TERMS & CONDITIONS
Booking Retainer: A non-refundable booking retainer of 50% is required to secure all event dates.
Exclusivity: Upon receipt of the retainer, the date is reserved exclusively for the Client. DJ Amped Australia will decline all other inquiries and booking opportunities for that specific time and date.
Acceptance: Payment of the retainer constitutes formal acceptance of these Terms & Conditions.
Quotes: Quotes remain valid for 14 days from the date of issue.
Final Payment
Balance Due: The remaining balance must be settled no later than 7 days prior to the event date.
Late Payment: Failure to remit the final payment by the due date may result in the immediate cancellation of the booking and forfeiture of the retainer.
Date Changes & Postponements
Rescheduling: One complimentary date transfer is permitted, subject to availability and management approval.
Fees: Subsequent changes may incur a rebooking or administration fee.
Discretion: DJ Amped Australia reserves the right to refuse excessive or unreasonable change requests.
Credit Validity: All transferred credits must be utilized within 12 months of the original event date.
Rate Adjustments: If a rescheduled date falls more than 12 months after the original booking, the package price may be adjusted to reflect current market rates and operating costs.
Cancellation Policy
Non-Refundable Retainer: The 50% booking retainer is non-refundable. This fee compensates DJ Amped Australia for administrative costs, consultation time, and the loss of opportunity to book other clients for the reserved date.
Late Cancellations: Cancellations made within 30 days of the event date may be liable for 100% of the total booking amount.
Goodwill: At its sole discretion, DJ Amped Australia may offer a partial goodwill refund or credit in exceptional circumstances.
Planning, Preparation & Music Requests
Scope of Service: The retainer covers all pre-event coordination, including music curation, equipment staging, and consultations.
Playlists: While Client playlists and requests are welcomed and encouraged, DJ Amped Australia cannot guarantee the availability or suitability of every specific track requested.
Additional Hours & Equipment
Overtime: Requests for additional performance time on the night will be billed at our standard hourly rate.
Special Requests: Last-minute additions (lighting, effects, or setup changes) are subject to availability and will incur additional fees.
Custom Orders: Fees for special-ordered items or custom add-ons remain payable in full, even in the event of a cancellation.
Equipment & Technical Standards
Substitution: DJ Amped Australia reserves the right to substitute equipment with an equivalent alternative in the event of technical failure or damage.
Redundancy: Every effort is made to maintain high service standards, including the carriage of backup equipment where feasible.
Venue & Safety Requirements
Access & Power: The Client is responsible for ensuring the venue provides safe, reasonable access and stable, dedicated power.
Weather Protection: For outdoor events, the Client must provide adequate overhead cover and weather protection for the DJ and all technical equipment.
Safety Stop: DJ Amped Australia reserves the right to suspend services if conditions become unsafe for staff, guests, or equipment.
Professional Conduct
Zero Tolerance: DJ Amped Australia maintains a zero-tolerance policy regarding aggressive, abusive, or illegal behavior. We reserve the right to cease performance and depart the venue if staff are subjected to inappropriate conduct.
No Refunds: No refunds will be issued if services are terminated due to the behavior of the Client or their guests.
Force Majeure
DJ Amped Australia shall not be held liable for failure to perform due to circumstances beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to severe weather, natural disasters, government restrictions, or emergency venue closures.
Pro Tip for NSW Business Owners: Under Australian Consumer Law, “non-refundable” clauses are generally enforceable as long as they represent a “genuine pre-estimate of loss.” Since your retainer covers admin work and “lost opportunity” for a Saturday night, 50% is a very standard and defensible industry figure.
DJ AMPED AUSTRALIA – DJ LESSONS, STUDIO SESSIONS & EQUIPMENT HIRE TERMS
- Lesson & Studio Session Bookings
• Full payment is required at the time of booking for all DJ lessons, studio sessions, and room hire unless otherwise agreed.
• Bookings are subject to availability.
• Payment confirms acceptance of these Terms & Conditions.
- Cancellation & Rescheduling
• At least 24 hours notice is required for lesson or studio booking changes where possible.
• Missed sessions or cancellations with insufficient notice may result in forfeiture of the booking fee.
• DJ Amped Australia reserves the right to refuse excessive or repeated booking changes.
- Studio & Equipment Use
• The studio contains professional DJ equipment including Pioneer CDJ-3000 players, DJM-A9 mixers, speakers, lighting, and associated hardware.
• No food, drinks, alcohol, smoking, vaping, or illegal substances are permitted inside the DJ room or near equipment at any time.
• Clients must use all equipment respectfully and follow any instructions provided by DJ Amped Australia staff.
• Unsupervised room hire or practice sessions are undertaken at the client’s own risk.
- Equipment Damage & Liability
• Clients accept full financial responsibility for any loss, damage, misuse, or theft of equipment caused directly or indirectly by themselves or their guests.
• Any equipment requiring repair or replacement due to damage may be charged to the client at full repair or replacement cost.
• DJ Amped Australia reserves the right to request a refundable security bond for studio hire, practice sessions, or equipment hire where required.
- Minors & Parent Responsibility
• Children under 18 years of age remain the responsibility of their parent or guardian at all times.
• Parents or guardians accept financial responsibility for any damage caused by minors attending lessons, studio sessions, or practice hire.
• DJ lessons are generally recommended for ages 8 years and above, however younger children may participate at DJ Amped Australia’s discretion.
- Conduct & Safety
• DJ Amped Australia reserves the right to immediately end any lesson, session, or hire period where behaviour is unsafe, abusive, aggressive, intoxicated, or likely to place equipment or people at risk.
• No refund will be provided where a session is terminated due to inappropriate behaviour or breach of these conditions.
- Practice Sessions & Independent Use
• Complimentary practice time provided with lessons is intended for skill development only and may be unsupervised unless otherwise arranged.
• Clients using the studio independently are expected to have basic operational understanding of the equipment being used.
- Equipment Hire
• Equipment hire bookings may require ID verification and a refundable security bond prior to collection.
• Hired equipment must be returned in the same condition it was supplied.
• Late returns, missing items, damage, or excessive cleaning requirements may incur additional charges.
• DJ Amped Australia reserves the right to refuse equipment hire at its discretion.
- Media & Promotional Content
• DJ Amped Australia claims no ownership over mixes or recordings created by clients during lessons or studio sessions.
• By tagging or sharing DJ Amped Australia content online, clients grant permission for reposting for promotional purposes unless otherwise requested.
