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1. Engagement & Acceptance
By booking a consultation, approving an event proposal, signing a service contract, or utilizing our website, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions. These terms apply equally to individuals, corporate entities, academic institutions, and partner organizations engaging Gatherra Athleum for event management, design, production, and coordination.
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2. Service Scope & Deliverables
Gatherra Athleum provides event management services according to the formalized Statement of Work (SOW) or package selected by the Client. Deliverables may include concept ideation, floor plans, production schedules, audio-visual technical supervision, vendor curation, and on-site event coordination.
Any alterations, additions, or expansions to the agreed scope of services requested after contract execution shall be documented in writing and may incur supplemental charges.
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3. Retainers, Fees & Milestone Payments
To reserve event dates, allocate production personnel, and initiate pre-production, a non-refundable retainer fee (typically 50% of the total contract value) is required upon contract signing.
- The final remaining balance must be settled no later than seven (7) banking days prior to event ingress.
- For customized multi-day conferences or summits, intermediate milestone billings will be stipulated in the contract.
- Failure to remit payments according to schedule entitles Gatherra Athleum to suspend work without liability.
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4. Client Responsibilities & Approvals
The Client agrees to provide Gatherra Athleum with necessary assets (branding files, speaker information, guest rosters, and venue guidelines) in a timely manner. Decisions and design approvals must be returned within agreed project deadlines to prevent production delays or expedited supplier fees.
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5. Third-Party Vendors & Venue Rules
Gatherra Athleum collaborates with trusted suppliers (catering, AV staging, lighting, transportation, security). While we exercise utmost professional care in vendor selection and oversight, each third-party supplier remains solely responsible for their independent contractual warranties and equipment safety standards. Clients agree to abide by all host venue policies, safety regulations, and noise curfew guidelines.
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6. Media, Documentation & Portfolio Rights
Gatherra Athleum reserves the right to capture photography and video footage of event setups, staging, decor, and general proceedings for archival, marketing, and promotional portfolio use, unless an explicit Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is executed prior to the event.
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7. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable Philippine law, Gatherra Athleum's aggregate liability for any claims arising under or in connection with an event shall not exceed the actual management fee paid by the Client to Gatherra Athleum. Under no circumstances shall either party be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
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8. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of the Philippines. Any controversies arising hereunder shall first be submitted to mutual amicable mediation, failing which the exclusive jurisdiction shall lie with the competent courts of the Province of Pampanga.