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Note: It is the responsibility of the Lessee to fully understand these terms BEFORE signing a contract for rental.  It is stated on our contract for rental,      that these have been read and understood.                                                       Please do so before booking a date with Cornerstone.

Effective: 1-1-2012

Rental fee and Damage Deposit:  The Lessee shall pay the full rental fee and the Damage Deposit by the day the Lease Agreement is signed to secure reservation.  The rental fee will be cashed immediately, while the damage deposit is held (un-cashed) until an inspection is completed following the event.  The damage deposit is for the cottage AND catering equipment, supplies, and rentals..whether damaged by guests or lessee.  Cornerstone Cottage may repair any damage caused by Lessee’s occupancy at Lessee’s expense, and deduct the cost from the Damage Deposit.  Reimbursement for damages will be taken out immediately following the event and any balance remaining will be forwarded to Lessee. (make sure funds are available for this damage deposit should we have to cash a check).   If no damages occur the Damage Deposit will be mailed back to you (typically by voiding your deposit check), within one to three weeks after the event.  

Failure to Pay Rental Fee and Damage Deposit:  In the event that the Lessee shall fail to pay the Rental Fee and Damage Deposit (unless otherwise agreed upon), the reservation can be automatically canceled.  *Client will be billed for a returned check fee of $40 should we receive notice of insufficient funds, or if stop payment is placed on funds, this may also result in loss of future rental privileges with Cornerstone Cottage.

Rental Hours:  The rental period will be specified on the Lease Agreement, and will range from 4, 6 or  8 hours, which includes time for setup for your event as well as cleanup time following your event. Additional hours may be purchased if needed during an event.   Please keep in mind that you will be billed the hourly rate for any additional time over your contracted time allotment (this will be taken out of the deposit payment unless otherwise discussed).  We REQUIRE to be contacted when your party vacates the cottage (via text or phone call) we have a cleaning staff waiting to clean and/or secure the premisis.

Date Holding Policy:  Cornerstone Cottage will be allowed on a case by case basis, and is not a guarantee of the date wanted. We can usually hold a date for 24 hours.

Date Change Policy:   Any requests for changes in the already contracted date with Cornerstone Cottage are required IN WRITING ONLY (or email) and will be reviewed on a case by case basis.  If the date needs to be changed, Lessee will be charged a $65.00 non-refundable fee.

Cancellation Policy:                                                                                           The Lessee may cancel the reservation in writing 120 days in advance of the Event, and receive a refund of half the rental deposit (for 4 or 6 hour rentals), and the full rental fee.  Rentals for the full day (8 hours or more) will forfeit the full damage deposit.  If the Lessee cancels the reservation within 120 days of the Event, Cornerstone Cottage shall retain the FULL Rental Deposit and refund the full rental fee.  This applies regardless of when contract is signed (esp. when contract is signed within the 120 day period). 

Cancellation due to NO-Show:
If Lessee fails to inform Cornerstone of cancellation, resulting in a NO SHOW during the scheduled event time, Cornerstone retains the right to hold the entire rental amount ($250 minimum). 

Decorations & Care for Interior:  Subject to the supervision and approval of Cornerstone Cottage, Lessee may decorate Cornerstone Cottage but without use of nails, tacks, screws or other fasteners, tape or other adhesives, on wood, walls, or other surfaces, decorations should be done without defacing the premises in any way.  If candles are used, they must be of the no-drip type or glass enclosed.   Battery operated pillar candles are suggested.  No other type of open flame is permitted.  If chairs are moved around, please make sure any chairs used on the hardwood floors have protective pads on the bottom…(our metal chairs do not).

Cornerstone Cottage Access to Facility:  Lessee understands and agrees that Cornerstone Cottage staff shall be entitled to have its representative present at all times during the Event, and such representative shall have access to the entire facility at all times.

Service Personnel:  Lessee shall be responsible for obtaining florists, musicians, ministers, photographers, or other service personnel it desires.

Setup/Takedown:  All deliveries, setup, decorating, takedown and cleanup must be completed within the allotted time set for the in the Lease Agreement.  Lessee is responsible for making arrangements to have all decorations removed immediately following the event.  All rental equipment must be moved immediately after the event, and within the rental time.  Lessee is responsible to be present until facility is vacated and secured (unless Cornerstone or Bake My Day staff are present). 

Cleanup and Damage Policy:  Lessee shall provide for cleaning of Cornerstone Cottage after the Event. If the Lessee fails to clean immediately after the Event, Cornerstone Cottage may do so at the Lessee’s expense and deduct the cost from the Damage Deposit. Cornerstone Cottage may repair any damage caused by Lessee or occurring during Lessee’s occupancy, at Lessee’s expense, and deduct the cost from the Damage Deposit. Lessee shall reimburse Cornerstone Cottage upon demand for any damage to or destruction of the Facility, furniture, equipment, fixtures, grounds, landscaping, or any other property owned, used or operated by Cornerstone Cottage (including surrounding neighbor’s property), caused by any act or omission of the Lessee’s guests, invitees, licensees, employees, caterers, florists, decorators, musicians, security and other personnel, or agents. If the cost of cleanup, repair and replacement exceeds the Damage Deposit, Lessee shall be liable for the balance, which shall be due and payable on demand, and shall bear interest at the rate of 10% per month.
 

CHECKING IN & CHECKOUT:                                                                                                       We will check you in personally and make sure that you have all that you need, then we leave the cottage in your hands and ask that you treat the Cottage like your own home.  We typically do not remain on site.  We will show you a "check out" list of things to do that must be done beore you leave.  We will leave a key with you and will show you how to lock up and check out.
                                                                                                                                                                  Prohibited Activities:
No Smoking is permitted in Cornerstone Cottage (urns with sand are provided outside).  Outside cleanup fee may apply if this debris is found on the property grounds or neighboring businesses who allow use of their parking lots.
Alcoholic beverages may be served/consumed in Cornerstone Cottage, following submission of a waiver of liability form.                                           
Driving and Parking on the grass is prohibited. (You will be notified of neighboring businesses that have allowed for parking for Cornerstone Cottage and the APPROVED HOURS that their parking can be used.
Lessee shall not permit explosive or highly inflammable substances to be brought onto the grounds or into the Facility.
No open burning flames (candles) are allowed.  Any candles must be contained.

Signage: Lessee agrees to cooperate with the efforts of Cornerstone Cottage to maintain the integrity and aesthetic quality of our facility by not posting, nailing, screwing or otherwise attaching anything to columns, walls, floors, or other parts of the building, furniture or grounds, or neighboring streets. If Lessee fails to do so, a fee for removal and cleanup ($40.00) will be charged to the Lessee and will be deducted from the Damage Deposit.

Publicity: Cornerstone Cottage reserves the right to approve in advance all forms of advertising or publicity when its name is used. The Lessee guarantees that the establishment of a partnership with, or co-sponsorship by, Cornerstone Cottage of any event will not be implied in any way unless the express permission of Cornerstone Cottage is included in this Lease Agreement. Cornerstone Cottage also reserves the right to review and approve in advance all advertising copy that bears its name.
Breach of Lease: Cornerstone Cottage RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THE LEASE IMMEDIATELY UPON THE BREACH OF ANY OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS of this Lease. Cornerstone Cottage may cancel prior to or during the Event. Upon cancellation for breach, Lessee shall forfeit the Damage Deposit, the Rental Fee, and all monies paid to Cornerstone Cottage.

Impossibility: This agreement is, however, subject to termination for cause without liability to Cornerstone Cottage, under the following circumstances. Should occurrence of conditions such as strikes, acts of God, civil disturbances, terrorism, disaster, or any other emergency of a comparable nature which are beyond the control of Cornerstone Cottage render the requested facilities inoperable, unavailable, or unsuitable for their intended purpose Cornerstone Cottage will have no responsibility for providing alternative facilities, electricity, housing, or catering and will not be liable for any bodily injury, death, property damage, loss, or other services.

Control and Responsibility: None of the provisions of this Lease shall be construed as reserving to Cornerstone Cottage any right to exercise control over or direct the activities, business or operations of the Lessee in the conduct of the Event. It is understood and agreed that the entire control and direction of the Event shall be and remain with the Lessee, and neither the Lessee nor any other persons employed by him or her shall be deemed or considered employees or agents of Cornerstone Cottage.

Release From Liability and Indemnity:  READ BEFORE SIGNING - Lessee shall protect, indemnify, hold harmless, and defend Cornerstone Cottage, its officers, directors, employees, agents, servants, and invitees, from and against all losses, claims, liabilities, and other expenses of litigation, because of bodily injury, death, and property damage, which occur, either directly or indirectly, in connection with the Event or Lessee's operations or by reason of any act or omission of Lessee or its guests, invitees, caterers, musicians, florists, decorators, parking personnel, employees or agents, regardless of whether or not such loss, claim, liability or expense is caused in whole or part by any party to be indemnified hereunder. Lessee further assumes the risk and releases Cornerstone Cottage, its officers, directors, employees, agents, servants, and invitees from any such claims, demands, injuries, damages and causes of action of any nature whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the Lessee's use of the facility, regardless of fault. Specifically, Cornerstone Cottage shall have no liability for any such losses, claims, liabilities, and other expenses of litigation, because of bodily injury, death, and property damage, which occur, either directly or indirectly, in connection with the Event or Lessee's operations or by reason of any act or omission of Lessee or its guests, invitees, caterers, musicians, florists, decorators, parking personnel, employees or agents. By signing the Lease Agreement, Lessee fully agrees to these terms, and Lessee promises and warrants that he/she fully understands the terms and accepts the terms freely, knowingly, and voluntarily.

Waiver/Covenant Not to Sue: READ BEFORE SIGNING - Lessee fully waives, releases and discharges Cornerstone Cottage from all claims, damages, actions, and liability now existing or hereafter, arising out of or in any manner connected with the Lessee's use of the Facility pursuant to this Lease. (Example: guests who consume alcohol and cause harm to self or others).
No Assignment: The Lessee may not assign this Lease without written approval from Cornerstone Owners.