Events in Minutes Terms of Service

The Platform is an online marketplace that connects Event Hosts with independent, third-party Vendors. Events in Minutes provides the technology, tools, and infrastructure to facilitate discovery, booking, communication, and payment processing between Event Hosts and Vendors.

EVENTS IN MINUTES IS NOT AN EVENT PLANNER, EVENT ORGANIZER, CATERER, VENUE OPERATOR, ENTERTAINMENT AGENCY, STAFFING AGENCY, FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT, TRANSPORTATION COMPANY, SECURITY FIRM, OR PROVIDER OF ANY VENDOR SERVICES. WE DO NOT OWN, OPERATE, MANAGE, DIRECT, OR CONTROL ANY VENDOR OR ANY VENDOR SERVICES LISTED ON THE PLATFORM.

Events in Minutes is not a party to the contract formed between an Event Host and a Vendor when a Booking is confirmed. Except as expressly set forth in Section 8 (Payment Processing) with respect to Events in Minutes’ role as a limited payment collection agent, Events in Minutes is not acting as an agent of any Vendor, Event Host, or Guest in any capacity. No joint venture, partnership, employment, or franchise relationship is intended or created by these Terms.

Vendors are independent businesses and contractors. They are not employees, agents, joint venturers, or partners of Events in Minutes. The relationship between a Vendor and an Event Host is a direct, independent contractual relationship. Events in Minutes does not control, direct, or supervise the manner, method, means, schedule, quality, or any other aspect of how Vendors perform their Vendor Services. Vendors set their own prices, hours, availability, cancellation policies, and service terms.

Events in Minutes reviews Vendor applications, analyzes publicly available reviews, verifies minimum years of operation, and conducts interviews of applicants. However, this vetting process:

• Is NOT a warranty, guarantee, certification, endorsement, or assurance of quality, safety, legality, competence, insurance coverage, or fitness for any purpose.
• Does NOT verify compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, licenses, or permits.
• Does NOT guarantee that a Vendor will perform services as described, on time, or at all.
• Does NOT constitute background checks on individual Vendor personnel, employees, or subcontractors who may perform services at your Event.

Event Hosts are solely responsible for independently verifying Vendor qualifications, insurance, licensing, suitability, and fitness for their specific Event needs. Events in Minutes strongly encourages Event Hosts to request and review copies of Vendor insurance certificates, applicable licenses, and references before confirming a Booking.

The Platform may provide AI-powered features, including our AI Event Planner (“Emma”), for vendor matching, recommendations, pricing estimates, and event planning assistance. AI-generated suggestions, recommendations, and outputs are provided for informational and convenience purposes only. They do not constitute professional advice, endorsements, warranties, or guarantees of any kind. AI tools may produce inaccurate or incomplete results. You are solely responsible for evaluating, verifying, and making all decisions regarding your Event, Vendor selection, and Booking.

You must be at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract to use the Platform. If you are using the Platform on behalf of a business, organization, or other entity, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms, and all references to “you” include that entity.

To access certain features of the Platform, you must create an account and provide accurate, current, and complete information. You must promptly update your account information if it changes. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. You must promptly notify us at support@eventsinminutes.com of any unauthorized access to or use of your account. Events in Minutes is not liable for any loss arising from unauthorized use of your account.

We may require Members to verify their identity, business credentials, insurance coverage, licenses, permits, or other information as a condition of using the Platform or maintaining a listing. You authorize Events in Minutes to make inquiries, whether directly or through third-party verification services, that are reasonably necessary to verify your identity and information. You agree to cooperate with such verification requests and understand that failure to do so may result in suspension or termination of your account.

Each individual or entity may maintain only one active account. If we discover duplicate accounts, we may merge or terminate them.

Event Hosts can search for Vendors by service type, location, date, budget, event size, and other criteria. Search results may be influenced by factors including relevance, Vendor rating, availability, pricing, response time, and promoted listings. When you confirm a Booking, you are entering into a contract directly with the Vendor — not with Events in Minutes — for the provision of Vendor Services. You agree to pay the Total Price as displayed at checkout.

As an Event Host, you represent, warrant, and agree that:

• You will provide accurate and complete information about your Event, including date, time, location, estimated number of Guests, specific service requirements, and any special circumstances (such as outdoor events, events involving children, or events requiring permits).
• You are solely responsible for obtaining all necessary permits, licenses, and approvals required for your Event (including but not limited to venue permits, noise permits, temporary event permits, liquor licenses if you are providing your own alcohol, and fire department permits).
• You are responsible for communicating directly with Vendors regarding Event logistics, venue access, power supply, parking, load-in/load-out, and other operational details.
• You are responsible for the safety, supervision, and conduct of your Guests, including any minors in attendance.
• You will comply with all applicable local, state, federal, and international laws, regulations, venue rules, homeowner association rules, and permit conditions applicable to your Event.
• You will pay the Total Price in full through the Platform as directed, and you will not attempt to circumvent the Platform to pay Vendors directly in order to avoid Platform Fees.
• If you book Vendor Services on behalf of another person or entity, you warrant that you are authorized to do so and that the Event Host obligations in these Terms bind both you and the entity you represent.

Events in Minutes does not inspect, approve, or certify any venue or Event location. If you book a venue through the Platform, or if you direct Vendors to perform services at a location you have selected, you are solely responsible for ensuring that the venue or location is safe, suitable, properly permitted, and compliant with applicable laws (including fire codes, occupancy limits, accessibility requirements, health codes, and zoning).

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT EVENTS INVOLVE INHERENT AND SOMETIMES UNPREDICTABLE RISKS AND AGREE THAT, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, YOU ASSUME THE ENTIRE RISK ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM, YOUR BOOKING OF VENDOR SERVICES, THE PLANNING AND EXECUTION OF YOUR EVENT, AND ANY INTERACTION WITH VENDORS, GUESTS, OR OTHER MEMBERS WHETHER IN PERSON OR ONLINE. THIS MEANS IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO INDEPENDENTLY INVESTIGATE AND EVALUATE WHETHER A VENDOR SERVICE, VENUE, ACTIVITY, OR VENDOR IS SUITABLE, SAFE, PROPERLY LICENSED, AND INSURED FOR YOUR EVENT. VENDOR SERVICES MAY CARRY RISK OF ILLNESS (INCLUDING FOODBORNE ILLNESS), ALLERGIC REACTION, BODILY INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, DISABILITY, OR DEATH, AND YOU FREELY AND WILLFULLY ASSUME THOSE RISKS BY CHOOSING TO BOOK, ATTEND, AND PARTICIPATE.

Vendors may create listings on the Platform to offer Vendor Services. Each listing must include complete, accurate, and current information about the Vendor’s services, pricing (including all additional fees, travel charges, overtime rates, and gratuities), availability, cancellation policy, geographic service area, and any requirements, restrictions, or limitations that apply. Vendors are responsible for keeping listing information up to date at all times.

By creating an account, listing services, or accepting a Booking on the Platform, each Vendor represents, warrants, and agrees that:

• The Vendor is a lawfully established business or independent contractor with all expertise, qualifications, education, training, licenses, permits, certifications, and registrations required by applicable law to perform the Vendor Services offered.
• The Vendor will perform all Vendor Services in a timely, professional, and workmanlike manner, consistent with the service description in the listing and any Booking Confirmation.
• The Vendor is solely responsible for the quality, safety, legality, and timely delivery of all Vendor Services, and for the acts and omissions of its employees, subcontractors, agents, and any other personnel involved in performing those services.
• The Vendor will comply with all applicable local, state, federal, and international laws, rules, and regulations, including but not limited to labor and employment laws, tax laws, anti-discrimination laws, health and safety regulations, environmental regulations, and all applicable professional standards.
• The Vendor will not subcontract, delegate, or assign the performance of confirmed Vendor Services to another party without the prior written consent of the Event Host.
• The Vendor will immediately notify Events in Minutes and the Event Host of any cancellation, material change, or circumstance that may affect the Vendor’s ability to perform the booked Vendor Services.
• The Vendor will not encourage or induce Event Hosts, Guests, or other Members to transact outside the Platform to avoid Platform Fees.

All Vendors agree to obtain and maintain, at their own expense, the following minimum insurance coverage throughout their use of the Platform:

• Commercial General Liability (CGL) Insurance: Minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, covering bodily injury, property damage, personal and advertising injury, and products/completed operations. Vendors providing services involving food, alcohol, transportation, or physical activities must carry coverage appropriate to those higher-risk activities.
• Workers’ Compensation Insurance: As required by the laws of the state(s) in which the Vendor operates, covering all employees and subcontractors.
• Professional Liability / Errors & Omissions: Recommended for event planners, coordinators, officiants, and similar advisory-role Vendors.
• Commercial Auto Insurance: Required for transportation Vendors and any Vendor using vehicles in connection with Vendor Services.
• Liquor Liability Insurance: Required for all bar service Vendors and any Vendor that serves, sells, or distributes alcoholic beverages.

Vendors agree to provide proof of insurance (certificates of insurance naming Events in Minutes, Inc. as an additional insured where commercially reasonable) upon request by Events in Minutes or any Event Host. Failure to obtain or maintain required insurance, or failure to provide proof upon request, may result in suspension or removal from the Platform.

Events in Minutes does not verify, validate, or guarantee the existence, adequacy, or currency of any Vendor’s insurance coverage. Event Hosts are encouraged to request and independently verify insurance certificates directly from Vendors before confirming Bookings.

In addition to all general Vendor obligations above, Vendors in the following categories represent, warrant, and agree to comply with the following additional requirements:

(a) Caterers and Food Service Vendors

• Maintain all required food handler permits, food establishment licenses, health department certifications, and health inspection ratings as required by the local jurisdiction where services are performed.
• Comply with all applicable food safety laws and regulations, including the FDA Food Code, state food safety regulations, and local health department requirements, including proper food handling, temperature control, storage, transportation, allergen labeling, and sanitation.
• Maintain current food handler certifications (e.g., ServSafe or equivalent) for all personnel who prepare, handle, or serve food.
• Disclose allergen information and accommodate reasonable allergen requests.
• Carry products/completed operations liability coverage within their CGL policy.
• Comply with cottage food operation laws if operating under such exemptions, and clearly disclose any such status.

(b) Bar and Alcohol Service Vendors

• Hold all required liquor licenses, permits, and certifications as required by the applicable state liquor control board or alcohol beverage control agency in the jurisdiction(s) where services are performed.
• Ensure all bartenders and servers possess current Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) certifications as required by applicable state law (e.g., California’s mandatory RBS certification under AB 1221).
• Comply with all applicable alcohol service laws, including laws regarding service to minors, service to visibly intoxicated persons, hours of service, and dram shop liability statutes.
• Carry liquor liability insurance with coverage limits appropriate to the scale of services provided (minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence recommended).
• Refrain from serving alcohol to any person who is under the legal drinking age or who is visibly intoxicated, and implement reasonable ID verification procedures.
• Assume full responsibility for all alcohol-related liabilities, including any liability under applicable dram shop laws. Events in Minutes shall have no liability for any alcohol-related incident, injury, or claim.

(c) Transportation Vendors

• Maintain all required commercial driver’s licenses (CDL), vehicle registrations, vehicle inspections, and operating permits (including TCP permits in California or equivalent in other jurisdictions) as required by applicable federal, state, and local transportation authorities.
• Comply with all applicable Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations, Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements, state Public Utilities Commission (PUC) or Transportation Charter Party (TCP) regulations, and local transportation ordinances.
• Carry commercial auto liability insurance meeting or exceeding all minimums required by applicable law and regulation (including federal minimums for commercial carriers).
• Ensure all vehicles used are properly maintained, inspected, registered, and in safe operating condition.
• Ensure all drivers hold valid, appropriate driver’s licenses and have undergone required background checks and drug/alcohol testing as applicable under FMCSA or state regulations.
• Comply with all applicable passenger safety requirements, including seatbelt laws, child safety seat requirements, vehicle capacity limits, and accessibility requirements under the ADA.

(d) Security Vendors

• Hold all required security guard registration cards, private patrol operator (PPO) licenses, and/or security company licenses as required by the applicable state licensing authority (e.g., California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services, BSIS).
• Ensure all security personnel meet applicable state training, background check, and licensure requirements.
• Carry insurance coverage appropriate for security services, including coverage for use of force incidents.
• Comply with all applicable laws regarding use of force, detainment, crowd management, and private security operations.

(e) Photographers and Videographers

• Respect the intellectual property rights, privacy rights, and publicity rights of all Event participants.
• Clearly define in their listing who owns the photographs/videos (Vendor or Event Host) and what usage rights are granted.
• Obtain model releases or ensure the Event Host provides appropriate consents for publicly distributable content.
• Comply with applicable drone/UAS regulations (FAA Part 107 in the U.S.) if using unmanned aerial vehicles for photography or videography, including maintaining a current Remote Pilot Certificate.

(f) Entertainers and Performers (including Pyrotechnics, Fire Acts, and Physical Activities)

• Obtain all required entertainment permits, pyrotechnics licenses, fire marshal approvals, and special event permits.
• Carry appropriate insurance for performance-related risks, including participant injury coverage for interactive activities.
• Comply with all applicable fire codes, noise ordinances, and occupancy restrictions.
• For activities involving children, comply with all applicable child safety, supervision, and background check requirements.

(g) Beauty and Personal Service Vendors

• Hold all required cosmetology, esthetician, or barbering licenses as required by the applicable state licensing board.
• Use only products that comply with applicable FDA regulations and state cosmetics safety standards.
• Maintain sanitation and hygiene standards required by applicable state boards.

(h) Staffing Vendors

• Comply with all applicable employment and labor laws, including wage and hour laws, overtime requirements, workers’ compensation requirements, anti-discrimination laws, and immigration/work authorization verification (I-9 compliance).
• Ensure all staffing personnel are properly trained, authorized to work, and covered by workers’ compensation insurance.
• For food handling staff, ensure all applicable food handler certifications are current.
• For alcohol service staff, ensure all applicable RBS certifications are current.

Your relationship with Events in Minutes is that of an independent contractor. You have complete discretion over whether to list services, what prices to set, which Bookings to accept, and how to perform your Vendor Services. Events in Minutes does not set your schedule, provide your tools or equipment, train your staff, or direct the performance of your services.

Each Vendor is solely responsible for determining and fulfilling all tax obligations arising from income earned through the Platform, including federal, state, and local income taxes, self-employment taxes, sales and use taxes, and any other applicable taxes. Events in Minutes may issue IRS Form 1099 (or equivalent) to Vendors as required by applicable law. Vendors may be required to provide a completed IRS Form W-9 (or W-8BEN for non-U.S. Vendors) as a condition of receiving payouts.

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT PROVIDING EVENT SERVICES CARRIES INHERENT RISKS AND AGREE THAT YOU ASSUME THE ENTIRE RISK ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM, YOUR PROVISION OF VENDOR SERVICES, AND ANY INTERACTION WITH EVENT HOSTS, GUESTS, OR OTHER MEMBERS WHETHER IN PERSON OR ONLINE. YOU AGREE THAT YOU HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO INVESTIGATE THE PLATFORM AND ANY LAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, OR OBLIGATIONS APPLICABLE TO YOUR SERVICES AND THAT YOU ARE NOT RELYING ON ANY STATEMENT OF LAW OR COMPLIANCE GUIDANCE MADE BY EVENTS IN MINUTES.

When an Event Host confirms a Booking and payment is successfully processed, a contract for Vendor Services is formed directly between the Event Host and the Vendor. Events in Minutes is not a party to this contract. The terms of the Booking include the Vendor’s listing details, the quoted price, the cancellation policy, any additional terms specified by the Vendor, and these Terms (to the extent they govern the use of the Platform).

Event Hosts and Vendors may agree to modify a Booking (e.g., changes to date, scope, pricing, or headcount) through the Platform. Both parties are responsible for any additional amounts, fees, or taxes associated with a Booking modification. Events in Minutes is not liable for any modifications agreed to between an Event Host and a Vendor, whether on-Platform or off-Platform.

If a Vendor fails to appear at or perform a Booking without prior cancellation (“No-Show”), the Event Host may report the No-Show through the Platform. Events in Minutes may, in its sole discretion, issue a refund to the Event Host and impose penalties on the Vendor, including suspension or removal from the Platform. However, Events in Minutes is not obligated to find a replacement Vendor, and Events in Minutes is not liable for any losses, damages, or costs resulting from a Vendor’s failure to perform.

Each Vendor hereby appoints Events in Minutes as the Vendor’s limited payment collection agent solely for the purpose of accepting payment from Event Hosts on behalf of the Vendor. The Vendor agrees that payment made by an Event Host through the Platform to Events in Minutes shall be considered the same as a payment made directly to the Vendor. The Event Host’s payment obligation to the Vendor for the booked Vendor Services is satisfied upon Events in Minutes’ successful receipt of the payment from the Event Host, regardless of whether Events in Minutes has yet remitted the funds to the Vendor.

In accepting appointment as limited payment collection agent, Events in Minutes assumes no liability for any acts or omissions of any Vendor, and each Vendor understands that Events in Minutes’ obligation to remit payment to the Vendor is subject to and conditional upon the Event Host’s successful payment of funds to Events in Minutes.

Events in Minutes charges Platform Fees for use of the Platform. The applicable fee structure and amounts are disclosed to Members before a Booking is confirmed. Events in Minutes reserves the right to modify its fee structure upon reasonable notice to Members. Fee changes will not affect Bookings confirmed prior to the effective date of the change. Platform Fees are earned upon confirmation of a Booking and are non-refundable except as expressly stated in these Terms, in our Cancellation and Refund Policy, or as required by applicable law.

Payments are processed through third-party payment processors. By submitting payment information, you authorize Events in Minutes and its payment processors to charge the applicable amounts to your selected payment method. Events in Minutes does not store full credit card numbers on its servers. Payment processing is subject to the terms and privacy policies of the applicable payment processor(s).

Events in Minutes will disburse Vendor payouts according to the payout schedule and terms established by Events in Minutes, which may include holding funds until after the Event has been completed. Events in Minutes reserves the right to delay, withhold, offset, or recoup payouts in cases of suspected fraud, violations of these Terms, pending or anticipated disputes, chargebacks, refund obligations, tax withholding obligations, or as otherwise necessary to protect Events in Minutes, Event Hosts, or third parties.

If a chargeback is initiated by an Event Host’s payment provider, Events in Minutes may deduct the chargeback amount (including any fees assessed by the payment processor) from the Vendor’s pending or future payouts. Events in Minutes will use reasonable efforts to notify the Vendor and provide an opportunity to respond, but Events in Minutes is not liable for the outcome of any chargeback proceeding.

Each Member is solely responsible for determining and fulfilling its own tax obligations. Events in Minutes will collect and remit taxes where required by law. Prices displayed on the Platform may not include all applicable taxes, which will be itemized at checkout. Events in Minutes may withhold taxes from Vendor payouts as required by applicable law.

All prices and payments on the Platform are denominated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise specified.

Each Vendor establishes their own cancellation policy, which is disclosed in the Vendor’s listing and at the time of Booking. By confirming a Booking, the Event Host agrees to the Vendor’s cancellation policy. If an Event Host cancels a Booking, the refund amount will be determined by the Vendor’s applicable cancellation policy as in effect at the time the Booking was confirmed.

If a Vendor cancels a confirmed Booking, the Event Host will receive a full refund of all amounts paid (including Platform Fees). Events in Minutes may impose penalties on the cancelling Vendor, including reduced search ranking, suspension, or permanent removal from the Platform. Repeated cancellations may result in termination of the Vendor’s account.

If an Event cannot reasonably proceed due to circumstances beyond any party’s reasonable control — including but not limited to natural disasters, extreme weather events, government orders or restrictions, pandemics or public health emergencies, civil unrest, terrorism, utility failures, or venue closures — Events in Minutes may, in its sole and reasonable discretion, override the applicable cancellation policy and issue a partial or full refund to the Event Host. Events in Minutes is not obligated to do so and will make such determinations on a case-by-case basis.

Refunds will be issued to the original payment method used for the Booking. Processing times for refunds depend on the payment processor and your financial institution and are outside Events in Minutes’ control.

Events in Minutes may, but is not obligated to, offer mediation or a facilitated dispute resolution process for disputes between Event Hosts and Vendors. Any dispute resolution facilitated by Events in Minutes is provided as a courtesy, is not binding (unless the parties agree otherwise), and does not create any liability, obligation, or duty of care on the part of Events in Minutes. If the parties cannot resolve a dispute, the dispute remains between the Event Host and the Vendor, and Events in Minutes is not a party to, and shall not be liable for, the outcome.

You are solely responsible for all Content that you upload, post, or transmit through the Platform. You represent and warrant that: (a) you own or have all necessary rights, licenses, and permissions to submit your Content; (b) your Content does not infringe or violate the intellectual property, privacy, publicity, or other rights of any third party; and (c) your Content complies with these Terms, our Community Guidelines, and applicable law.

By submitting Content to the Platform, you grant Events in Minutes a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual (or for the duration of any applicable copyright), sublicensable, and transferable license to use, store, copy, modify, create derivative works of, distribute, publish, transmit, display, and perform such Content in connection with operating, promoting, and improving the Platform and Events in Minutes’ business. This license continues even if you stop using the Platform, to the extent your Content has been shared with or relied upon by other Members. If Content includes personal information, such use will comply with our Privacy Policy.

The Platform, including all software, code, design, text, graphics, photographs, logos, trademarks, service marks, trade names, and the “Events in Minutes” and “Emma” names and branding, are the exclusive property of Events in Minutes or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, lease, sublicense, reverse-engineer, decompile, or create derivative works of any part of our Platform or intellectual property without our express prior written consent.

If you believe that Content on the Platform infringes your copyright, you may submit a notice to our designated copyright agent under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Your notice must include: (i) a physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative; (ii) identification of the copyrighted work; (iii) identification and location of the allegedly infringing material on the Platform; (iv) your contact information; (v) a statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized; and (vi) a statement under penalty of perjury that the notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

Send DMCA notices to: support@eventsinminutes.com, Subject: “DMCA Notice.”

We will remove or disable access to infringing content upon receipt of a valid notice. We may provide the uploader an opportunity to submit a counter-notice. We may terminate the accounts of repeat infringers in appropriate circumstances.

14.1 EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER EVENTS IN MINUTES NOR ANY OF ITS PARENT COMPANIES, SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, LICENSORS, OR SERVICE PROVIDERS (COLLECTIVELY, THE “EVENTS IN MINUTES PARTIES”) SHALL BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY:

• INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND.
• LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, BUSINESS, GOODWILL, DATA, ANTICIPATED SAVINGS, OR USE.
• DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO: (I) ANY VENDOR SERVICE OR THE FAILURE TO PROVIDE VENDOR SERVICES, INCLUDING THE QUALITY, SAFETY, LEGALITY, OR DELIVERY THEREOF; (II) ANY EVENT, INCLUDING ITS PLANNING, EXECUTION, CANCELLATION, OR OUTCOME; (III) ANY ACT, OMISSION, NEGLIGENCE, WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, FRAUD, OR CRIMINAL CONDUCT OF ANY VENDOR, VENDOR EMPLOYEE OR SUBCONTRACTOR, EVENT HOST, GUEST, OR THIRD PARTY; (IV) FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ALLERGIC REACTION, FOOD CONTAMINATION, OR IMPROPER FOOD HANDLING BY ANY VENDOR; (V) ALCOHOL-RELATED INCIDENTS, INCLUDING SERVICE TO MINORS OR INTOXICATED PERSONS BY ANY VENDOR; (VI) TRANSPORTATION-RELATED ACCIDENTS, INJURIES, OR DAMAGES CAUSED BY ANY VENDOR; (VII) SECURITY FAILURES OR INCIDENTS AT ANY EVENT; (VIII) PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, ILLNESS, DISABILITY, OR DEATH ARISING FROM ANY EVENT OR VENDOR SERVICE; (IX) ANY CONTENT POSTED ON OR THROUGH THE PLATFORM; OR (X) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SERVERS OR YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION.

14.2 AGGREGATE LIABILITY CAP. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF THE EVENTS IN MINUTES PARTIES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS, THE PLATFORM, OR ANY BOOKING, EVENT, VENDOR SERVICE, OR RELATED INTERACTION EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (A) THE AMOUNT OF PLATFORM FEES ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU TO EVENTS IN MINUTES DURING THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM; OR (B) ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS (US $100.00).

14.3 BASIS OF THE BARGAIN. THE LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY AND DISCLAIMERS IN SECTIONS 13 AND 14 APPLY REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE AND STRICT LIABILITY), WARRANTY, STATUTE, OR ANY OTHER BASIS, EVEN IF THE EVENTS IN MINUTES PARTIES HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, AND EVEN IF A LIMITED REMEDY SET FORTH HEREIN IS FOUND TO HAVE FAILED OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. THE PARTIES ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE FEES AND OTHER TERMS HEREIN REFLECT THE ALLOCATION OF RISK SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION AND THAT THE PARTIES WOULD NOT ENTER INTO THESE TERMS WITHOUT THESE LIMITATIONS.

14.4 Jurisdictional Limitations. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental, consequential, or certain other damages. In those jurisdictions, the liability of the Events in Minutes Parties will be limited to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law. Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

15.1 Your Indemnification Obligations. You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Events in Minutes Parties from and against any and all claims, demands, suits, actions, proceedings, investigations, damages, judgments, settlements, losses, costs, liabilities, fines, penalties, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees, expert fees, and court costs) arising out of or relating to:

• Your use of the Platform, attendance at any Event, or participation in any Vendor Service.
• Your Vendor Services, Bookings, Events, or Content, including any claims by Guests, attendees, or other third parties.
• Your violation of these Terms, any incorporated policy, or any applicable law, regulation, or ordinance.
• Your violation of any third party’s rights, including intellectual property, privacy, publicity, or contractual rights.
• Any dispute between you and any other Member, Guest, Vendor, Event Host, or third party.
• Any claim arising from food preparation, food handling, food safety, or foodborne illness related to your Vendor Services.
• Any claim arising from the service, sale, distribution, or consumption of alcoholic beverages in connection with your Vendor Services, including claims under dram shop or social host liability theories.
• Any claim arising from transportation services, vehicle operation, or vehicle-related incidents in connection with your Vendor Services.
• Any employment, labor, wage, benefit, tax, or workers’ compensation claim by any person performing services on your behalf.
• Your failure to obtain or maintain required licenses, permits, certifications, or insurance.
• Any claim that Events in Minutes is a joint employer, co-employer, or employer of record of your employees or subcontractors.

15.2 Indemnification Procedures. Events in Minutes will provide you with prompt written notice of any indemnifiable claim (provided that failure to provide timely notice will not relieve your indemnification obligation except to the extent you are materially prejudiced). You shall have the right to assume the defense with counsel of your choice (subject to Events in Minutes’ reasonable approval). Events in Minutes may participate in the defense at its own expense. You may not settle any claim that imposes obligations on Events in Minutes without our prior written consent.

15.3 Survival. Your indemnification obligations survive termination or expiration of your account and these Terms.

16.1 GENERAL RELEASE. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, YOU HEREBY RELEASE, DISCHARGE, AND HOLD HARMLESS EVENTS IN MINUTES AND THE EVENTS IN MINUTES PARTIES FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, CAUSES OF ACTION, LOSSES, DAMAGES (ACTUAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, AND OTHERWISE), LIABILITIES, COSTS, AND EXPENSES (INCLUDING ATTORNEYS’ FEES) OF EVERY KIND AND NATURE, KNOWN AND UNKNOWN, SUSPECTED AND UNSUSPECTED, DISCLOSED AND UNDISCLOSED, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH:

• DISPUTES BETWEEN YOU AND ONE OR MORE OTHER MEMBERS, VENDORS, EVENT HOSTS, GUESTS, OR THIRD PARTIES.
• THE QUALITY, SAFETY, LEGALITY, PERFORMANCE, OR NON-PERFORMANCE OF ANY VENDOR SERVICE.
• ANY EVENT, INCLUDING ITS PLANNING, EXECUTION, CANCELLATION, OR OUTCOME.
• ANY PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, ILLNESS, ALLERGIC REACTION, FOOD POISONING, INTOXICATION, OR DEATH ARISING FROM ANY EVENT OR VENDOR SERVICE.
• ANY ACT OR OMISSION OF ANY VENDOR, EVENT HOST, GUEST, OR THIRD PARTY.

16.2 CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE § 1542 WAIVER. IF YOU ARE A CALIFORNIA RESIDENT, YOU HEREBY EXPRESSLY WAIVE AND RELINQUISH ALL RIGHTS AND BENEFITS UNDER CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 1542, WHICH PROVIDES:

“A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS THAT THE CREDITOR OR RELEASING PARTY DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE AND THAT, IF KNOWN BY HIM OR HER, WOULD HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR OR RELEASED PARTY.”

YOU UNDERSTAND AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THIS WAIVER IS THAT EVEN IF YOU SUFFER LOSS OR DAMAGE RELATED TO THE PLATFORM, AN EVENT, OR A VENDOR SERVICE THAT YOU DO NOT CURRENTLY KNOW ABOUT OR SUSPECT TO EXIST, YOU ARE GIVING UP YOUR RIGHT TO MAKE A CLAIM FOR THOSE LOSSES AND DAMAGES AGAINST EVENTS IN MINUTES.

16.3 OTHER JURISDICTIONS. IF YOU ARE A RESIDENT OF A JURISDICTION THAT HAS A SIMILAR STATUTE OR REGULATION LIMITING THE SCOPE OF A GENERAL RELEASE, YOU HEREBY WAIVE THE PROTECTION OF ANY SUCH STATUTE OR REGULATION TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting support@eventsinminutes.com. Termination does not release you from obligations arising before termination, including pending Bookings, payment obligations, indemnification obligations, and any other obligations that by their nature survive termination.

Events in Minutes may, at its sole discretion, immediately and without prior notice, suspend, limit, condition, or terminate your account and access to the Platform if:

• You breach or violate these Terms, any incorporated policy, or any applicable law.
• We reasonably believe you pose a risk to Events in Minutes, other Members, Guests, or third parties.
• We receive complaints or reports about your conduct, services, or Content.
• We are required by law, regulation, or legal process to do so.
• You fail to provide requested verification information, proof of insurance, or proof of licensing.
• Your account has been inactive for an extended period.
• We decide to discontinue or materially modify the Platform or any feature.

Upon termination, your right to access and use the Platform ceases immediately. Sections that by their nature should survive termination (including Definitions, Platform Role, Disclaimers, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, Release, Arbitration, General Provisions, and any accrued payment obligations) will survive.

Upon termination, Events in Minutes may retain your information as necessary for legal compliance, dispute resolution, fraud prevention, enforcement of these Terms, and backup/archival purposes, in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Vendors may request export of their listing data for up to thirty (30) days following termination.

By using the Platform, you consent to receiving electronic communications from Events in Minutes, including via email, push notifications, and messages within the Platform. You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications that we provide to you electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

If you provide your mobile phone number and opt in to receiving SMS communications, you consent to receive SMS/text messages from Events in Minutes at the number provided, including booking confirmations, reminders, updates, and (if you opt in separately) promotional messages. By opting in, you understand and agree that:

• Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and plan.
• Message frequency varies based on your activity and preferences.
• You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message.
• You may reply HELP for assistance or contact support@eventsinminutes.com.
• SMS consent is not a condition of purchase or use of the Platform.
• Your consent to receive SMS messages is obtained through a separate, affirmative opt-in process (e.g., a dedicated checkbox) and is independent of your agreement to these Terms.

Events in Minutes and its service providers will not be liable for any delays, failures to deliver, or errors in SMS messages due to carrier network issues or other factors outside our control. For full details regarding how we handle your phone number and messaging data, see our Privacy Policy.

Carriers: Major U.S. carriers are supported. Events in Minutes will never charge you for SMS messages, but your carrier’s standard messaging rates apply.

Events in Minutes complies with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). We will not send automated or prerecorded marketing calls or text messages to your mobile phone without your prior express written consent. Transactional messages relating to your Bookings and account do not require separate TCPA consent but are governed by your agreement to these Terms and your account settings.

Before initiating any formal dispute resolution proceeding, you agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute informally by sending a detailed written notice (“Notice of Dispute”) to Events in Minutes at support@eventsinminutes.com, Attn: Legal Department, 999 Baker Way, San Mateo, CA 94404. Your Notice of Dispute must include: (a) your name, address, email address, and phone number; (b) a detailed description of the dispute; (c) the specific relief you are seeking; and (d) your signature (electronic or handwritten). Events in Minutes will attempt to contact you to resolve the dispute within sixty (60) days of receiving your Notice of Dispute. If the dispute is not resolved informally within sixty (60) days, either party may proceed to arbitration as set forth below.

ANY DISPUTE, CLAIM, OR CONTROVERSY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS, THE PLATFORM, YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH EVENTS IN MINUTES, OR ANY BOOKING, EVENT, OR VENDOR SERVICE (COLLECTIVELY, “DISPUTES”), INCLUDING THE DETERMINATION OF THE SCOPE, ENFORCEABILITY, OR APPLICABILITY OF THIS AGREEMENT TO ARBITRATE, SHALL BE DETERMINED BY BINDING INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION BEFORE A SINGLE ARBITRATOR, ADMINISTERED BY THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION (“AAA”) UNDER ITS CONSUMER ARBITRATION RULES THEN IN EFFECT (AVAILABLE AT WWW.ADR.ORG), EXCEPT AS MODIFIED BY THIS SECTION. THE FEDERAL ARBITRATION ACT (9 U.S.C. §§ 1–16) GOVERNS THE INTERPRETATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THIS ARBITRATION AGREEMENT.

The arbitration shall be conducted in San Mateo County, California, unless you and Events in Minutes agree otherwise, unless the AAA Consumer Arbitration Rules permit you to arbitrate in your county of residence. The arbitrator shall apply Delaware substantive law (consistent with the Federal Arbitration Act) and shall have the authority to award any remedy that a court of competent jurisdiction could award, including injunctive or declaratory relief and attorneys’ fees (where authorized by applicable law). The arbitrator’s decision shall be final and binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction.

If your claim does not exceed $10,000, Events in Minutes will pay all arbitration filing fees, administration fees, and arbitrator fees associated with the arbitration (but not your attorneys’ fees), unless the arbitrator finds your claim is frivolous. If your claim exceeds $10,000, the payment of such fees will be governed by the AAA Consumer Arbitration Rules. Regardless of the outcome, each party shall bear its own attorneys’ fees and costs, unless the arbitrator determines that applicable law entitles the prevailing party to an award of reasonable attorneys’ fees.

YOU AND EVENTS IN MINUTES EACH AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEEDING (WHETHER IN ARBITRATION, COURT, OR OTHERWISE) WILL BE CONDUCTED SOLELY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT IN A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, REPRESENTATIVE, OR COLLECTIVE ACTION. THE ARBITRATOR SHALL NOT HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO CONSOLIDATE MORE THAN ONE PARTY’S CLAIMS AND SHALL NOT PRESIDE OVER ANY FORM OF CLASS, COLLECTIVE, OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. IF A COURT OR ARBITRATOR DETERMINES THAT THIS CLASS ACTION WAIVER IS UNENFORCEABLE, THEN THE ENTIRETY OF THIS ARBITRATION AGREEMENT SHALL BE NULL AND VOID (BUT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THESE TERMS SHALL REMAIN IN EFFECT), AND THE DISPUTE SHALL PROCEED IN COURT.

If twenty-five (25) or more similar Disputes are filed against Events in Minutes within a 60-day period, the parties agree to coordinate the proceedings as follows: (a) counsel for the claimants and Events in Minutes shall each select ten (10) Disputes to proceed to arbitration first as “bellwether” cases; (b) the remaining Disputes shall be stayed pending resolution of the bellwether cases; and (c) after the bellwether cases are resolved, the parties shall engage in a mediation before a mutually agreed mediator, with costs shared equally. If mediation does not resolve the remaining Disputes within sixty (60) days, the remaining Disputes may proceed in batches of no more than fifty (50) at a time.

Notwithstanding the above:

• Either party may bring an individual action in small claims court for claims within that court’s jurisdictional limits.
• Either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to prevent the actual or threatened infringement, misappropriation, or violation of intellectual property rights, trade secrets, or confidential information.
• Events in Minutes may bring a claim in any court of competent jurisdiction to collect amounts owed to it.
• This arbitration agreement does not preclude you from filing a complaint with a government agency (such as the FTC, state attorney general, or state consumer protection agency).

You may opt out of this arbitration agreement and class action waiver by sending a signed, written notice to support@eventsinminutes.com, Attn: Legal — Arbitration Opt-Out, 999 Baker Way, San Mateo, CA 94404, within thirty (30) days of the date you first accept these Terms. Your notice must include your name, address, email address, account username, and a clear statement that you wish to opt out of the arbitration agreement. If you timely and properly opt out, you and Events in Minutes may resolve Disputes in court as set forth in Section 19. Opting out will not affect any other provision of these Terms.

This arbitration agreement survives termination of your account and these Terms.

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, any supplemental Vendor Agreement, and all other policies incorporated by reference, constitute the entire agreement between you and Events in Minutes regarding the Platform and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and communications (whether written or oral) relating to the subject matter.

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. If the invalid provision cannot be reformed, it shall be severed, and the rest of these Terms shall be enforceable.

The failure of Events in Minutes to enforce any right or provision of these Terms at any time does not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Events in Minutes to be effective.

You may not assign, delegate, or transfer these Terms, your account, or any of your rights or obligations under these Terms without Events in Minutes’ prior written consent. Events in Minutes may assign these Terms without restriction, including in connection with a merger, acquisition, corporate reorganization, or sale of all or substantially all of its assets. Subject to the foregoing, these Terms shall bind and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns.

Events in Minutes shall not be liable for any delay or failure to perform any obligation under these Terms to the extent caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, pandemics, epidemics, war, terrorism, riots, civil unrest, government orders, labor disputes, fire, flood, power outages, internet or telecommunications failures, cyberattacks, or actions of third-party service providers.

All notices to Events in Minutes should be sent to: support@eventsinminutes.com or by mail to Events in Minutes, Inc., 999 Baker Way, San Mateo, CA 94404. Notices to you will be sent to the email address associated with your account. Notice is deemed given when sent by email (upon delivery to the recipient’s email server) or when delivered by certified mail.

Under California Civil Code Section 1789.3, California consumers are entitled to the following consumer rights notice: The Complaint Assistance Unit of the Division of Consumer Services of the California Department of Consumer Affairs may be contacted in writing at 1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N-112, Sacramento, CA 95834, or by telephone at (800) 952-5210.

Section headings in these Terms are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect.

Nothing in these Terms creates any agency, partnership, joint venture, employment, or franchise relationship between you and Events in Minutes. Neither party has authority to bind the other or to incur obligations on the other’s behalf.

These Terms do not confer any rights on any third party except as expressly stated. Guests who attend Events are not third-party beneficiaries of these Terms, except with respect to the acknowledgments and assumptions of risk set forth in Section 6.