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dj contract question -- is this standard?

Kim, on August 8, 2018 at 11:22 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 12

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Hello! I'm currently going through the process of securing a DJ for the wedding. They sent a contract and it seems good, but I have one concern.

In the contract, It says that if anyone damages any of their equipment, we would have to pay for it. Is this a standard thing? I just want to make sure I'm not getting anything shady from this. Thank you!

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Latest activity by SB, on August 10, 2018 at 10:54 AM

Super September 2018
Kate · on August 8, 2018 at 11:28 PM
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I can understand that one. I mean it's their equipment and if your guest mess it up. I guess you are responsible if your guest refuse to pay for it, which hopefully as adults if they break something they would pay for it
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Master July 2018
Cuoghi · on August 8, 2018 at 11:31 PM
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Very standard.
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Super April 2019
Emilie · on August 8, 2018 at 11:44 PM
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Yep, ours says that too. And FH's cousin had his kids running around the DJ equipment at their wedding and sure enough they knocked over and broke a light... they got a bill! (Which I totally think is fair)
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Super November 2018
Kay · on August 9, 2018 at 12:44 AM
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Yeah, thats standard...
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Expert September 2019
Realynn · on August 9, 2018 at 3:28 AM
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Sounds standard but, please correct me if I’m wrong, some DJs come with insurance that could cover damages to their equipment or you can buy insurance for them for the event (~$100 per day) so that could be an option
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B11 · on August 9, 2018 at 8:08 AM
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Yup, that’s standard.
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Super August 2018
Mrs.Bee · on August 9, 2018 at 8:12 AM
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Yes!!! Look into insurance with a low deductibles. Good luck!
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Dedicated October 2018
SoonToBeMrs. · on August 9, 2018 at 8:46 AM
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It is absolutely standard. Their equipment is like super expensive to replace so they gotta make sure it's understood that if someone breaks something, someone has to pay. Just tell people not to go anywhere near your DJ!!! Lol
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MrsD · on August 9, 2018 at 12:17 PM
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I think that's typical, just in case a guest spills their drink over their $1,000 speakers or something. You could look into wedding insurance to see if it would cover that too.
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VIP October 2018
queenbee · on August 9, 2018 at 4:27 PM
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Yeah, definitely standard. Even my contract for the room block at our venue’s hotel says if guests damage the rooms we have to pay for damages 😑
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Super October 2018
FutureMrs.Jacobs · on August 9, 2018 at 7:05 PM
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Someone may have too much to drink and get crazy... I get it!
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VIP March 2019
SB · on August 10, 2018 at 10:54 AM
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That's in our DJ's contract as well and I totally agree with it. I'd want someone to pay for my stuff if they damaged it.
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