2 Hour Hire

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy A 30% non-refundable deposit applies to every booking. If cancelled within 7 days, the hirer must pay the full hire charge. EVHMC reserves the right to cancel user bookings if: 1. EVH is required for use as a Polling Station for Parliamentary or Local Government election or by-election. 2. In the event the hall is rendered unfit or unsafe for use. In the unlikely event that EVHMC cancels a booking, the hirer will be entitled to a full refund. Indemnity EVHMC will use all care to ensure EVH facilities are safe and fit for user hire. Hirers participate in activities and use EVH facilities at their own risk. No liability or responsibility is accepted by EVH for any injury, illness, damage, loss (direct or indirect, consequential or economic), accident, expense or any other claim arising from hir or provision of any facilities or service howsoever suffered except where EVH have acted negligently or, breeched any duty of care that they may owe or have owed in connection with such facilities and services except where such liability cannot be excluded by law. Under no circumstances does EVHMC accept any liability for any activities or services provide by third parties. Responsibility of the Hirer The Hirer is responsible for ensuring that the premises are only used for the purpose described in the booking form and they may not sub-hire or allow the premises to be used for any unlawful purpose. During the period of hire, the Hirer is responsible for the supervision of behaviour and safety of all persons attending the event and the care of the premises, including the fabric and contents. No illegal acts shall be allowed, and any breach will result in the hirer being required to leave the premises immediately and in the closure of the event and loss of monies paid. EVHMC are obliged to inform the Police where appropriate. The Hirer must ensure that the number of people using the hired area does not exceed those permitted and confine members to those parts of the facilities which have been included in the hire agreement. Details of these limits are available on request and are published in the hall. The Hirer shall be responsible for leaving the building and its surrounds in a clean and tidy condition. All decorations should be removed from the premises at the end of the hire period. The use of sticky tape and staple guns to affix decorations or signage is not permitted.