These standard conditions apply to all hiring of the Village Hall; if the hirer is in any doubt as to the meaning of the following, the Village Hall Management Committee should be consulted.
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Age
The Hirer, not being person under 18 years of age, hereby accepts responsibility for being in charge of and on the premises at all times when the public are present and for the ensuring that all conditions under this Agreement, relating to the management and supervision of the premises are met.
2. Supervision
The Hirer shall, during the period of the hiring, be responsible for the supervision of the premises, the fabric, and the contents; their care and safety from damage, however slight. They shall also be responsible for the behaviour of all persons using the premises whatever their capacity, including proper supervision of car parking arrangements, so as to avoid obstruction of the highway. As directed by the Village Hall Management Committee, the Hirer shall make good or pay for all damage (including accidental damage) to the premises or to the fixtures, fittings, or contents and for loss of contents.
3. Use of premises
The Hirer shall not use the premises for any purpose other than that described in the Hiring Agreement and shall not sub-hire or use the premises or allow the premises to be used for any unlawful purpose or in any unlawful way nor do anything or bring onto the premises anything which may endanger the same or render invalid any insurance policies in respect thereof nor allow the consumption of alcohol thereon without written permission.
4. Gaming, betting and lotteries
The Hirer shall ensure that nothing is done on or in relation to the premises in contravention of the law relating to gaming, betting and lotteries.
5. Licensable activities
The Hirer shall ensure that the Village Hall holds a Performing Society Rights License which permits the use of copyright music in any form, e.g. record, compact disc, MP3 tapes, radio, television or by performers in person. If other licences are required in respect of any activity in the Village Hall, the Hirer should ensure that they hold the relevant licence or the Village Hall holds it.
6. Public safety compliance
The Hirer shall comply with all conditions and regulations made in respect of the premises by the Local Authority, the Licensing Authority, the Hall's Fire Risk Assessment or otherwise, particularly in connection with any event which constitutes regulated entertainment, at which alcohol is sold or provided or which is attended by children. The hirer shall also comply with the Village Hall Health and Safety policy.
(e) The Hirer acknowledges that they have acquainted themselves in the following matters:
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The action to be taken in event of fire.
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This includes calling the Fire Brigade and evacuating the Centre.
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The location and use of fire equipment.
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Escape routes and the need to keep them clear.
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Method of operation of escape door fastenings.
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Appreciation of the importance of any fire doors and of closing fire doors at the time of a fire.