My T&C's

[Dynamic Entertainment]

Angela...this is something that ive been looking as as mine is seriously lacking ...whats the best way to word it?

[Corabar Entertainment]

Well, obviously, it would depend on the rest of your contract / what's covered elsewhere / terms and definitions already within your T&Cs, but mine is worded:-

The Service Provider shall be entitled to terminate this contract without liability if for any reason beyond its control the Disc Jockey is unable to perform, due to fire or theft of equipment, illness or breakdown of vehicle or Act of God. The Service Provider will use all reasonable endeavours to locate a replacement Disc Jockey, but, in the unlikely event of a non performance all monies paid will be refunded, but this will be the limit of the Service Provider's liability to the Promoter.

[Prosoundz]

That would fall under the 'force majeure' clause of your T&Cs (which every contract should have), and should render the situation as if the contract had never existed (ie you don't get any money, but you're not liable for any further damages)

Thanks for that one

Should the client wish to book another date in the future, would it be reasonable to retain any deposit, on the basis that they complete the contract? Or would you encourage them to complete another?

[Corabar Entertainment]

If you want to negotiate a re-scheduling/deposit carry-forward, that's completely up to you, but just make sure you get whatever is agreed in writing to cover yourself.

[Dynamic Entertainment]

Well, obviously, it would depend on the rest of your contract / what's covered elsewhere / terms and definitions already within your T&Cs, but mine is worded:-

Thank you