………….. Terms and Conditions Numbers Booked 1. Provisional numbers will be asked for at the time of booking and the Hotel reserves the right to agree a minimum number to be charged for the event. Final number must be no less that 7 days prior to the event taking place and subject to any minimum number, this will be the number you will be charged for. 2. The Hotel reserves the right to change a designated room after the appropriate consultation if the agreed minimum numbers are not to attend the event. This does not effect any minimum charge. Payment 1. Written confirmation of the booking will be required within 14 days of the booking having been made together with a deposit to the value of £150.00 if one is requested. 2. Weddings and Private functions must be paid at least 7 days prior to the event taking place. 3. Any additional charges for services incurred during the event will become payable on presentation of invoice. 4. We regret we are unable to offer credit facilities to individuals 5. For customers requiring Company Credit Facilities we will require that a credit application form be completed at least 21 days prior to the event taking place. The Hotel is under no obligation to grant credit. Where credit facilities are offered, invoices for facilities become due for payment upon presentation. 6. Company cheques cannot be accepted as a form of payment unless offered 7 working days prior to the event taking place. 7. Twelve weeks prior to your booking you will receive a final invoice for the party (to be settled six weeks before the booking date) together with a meal selector form and pre-order wine list which we ask you to complete and return with your final payment. Cancellation by the Customer 1. Should you cancel your booking a charge must be made equivalent to any loss suffered by the Hotel. Costs incurred for any equipment hired by the Hotel on your behalf will be added to any cancellation fee. 2. The following percentages will be charged. if cancellation occurs less that 7 days prior to the event 100% if cancellation occurs between 8 and 30 days prior to the event 75% if cancellation occurs between 31 and 60 days prior to the event 50% if cancellation occurs between 61 and 120 days prior to the event 25% no charge will be made if cancellation occurs more that 121 days prior to the event Deposits taken to confirm a booking are non-refundable. 3. Reductions in final numbers. Charges will be made based on the numbers indicated at the time of the confirmation of the booking. We regret that no allowance or refunds can be made for non-arrivals. Cancellation by the Hotel The hotel may cancel the booking at any time and without obligation to you in any of the following circumstances: * If the Hotel or any part of it is closed due to fire, alteration or re-decoration, by order of any public authority, or otherwise through any reason beyond the Hotel’s control. * If you become bankrupt or insolvent or enter into liquidation or have an administrator, administrative receiver or receiver appointed over all or a substantial part of your assets. * If you are more than 30 days in arrears with payment to the hotel for previously supplied services. * If the event may, in the reasonable opinion of The Manager, prejudice the reputation of the Hotel. Liabilities 1. Please safeguard your property. The Hotel will not accept responsibility for loss or damage to property or death or illness of or injury to persons however caused. Property cannot be stored on the premises for these reasons and you are advised to consider your insurance cover in these respects. 2. You will indemnify The Golden Lion Hotel against any damage caused to the premises or equipment by any person attending the event and will agree to pay for any such damage in full. I the undersigned have read and understand the above terms and conditions Signature ……………………………. Name …………………………. Position, Company ………………. ...………………………………………..