South Burnett Enterprise Centre - the South Burnett's small business, meeting and conference centre
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Hirer's Agreement
When you hire any of the South Burnett Enterprise Centre's facilities we ask you to sign and return a standard Hirer's Agreement to us.

The terms in our standard hirer's agreement are as follows:

1. Booking Confirmation
Once the hirer has provided all information relating to the booking either in person, by phoning us on (07) 4162-9000 or by emailing us, the South Burnett Enterprise Centre staff will provide or forward a copy of the Hirer's Agreement. Confirmation of booking will only occur on receipt of the signed Hirer's Agreement.
 
2. Booking Alterations
All alterations to the booking and agreement information must be agreed to by South Burnett Enterprise Centre. Any requests for changes must be received in writing (either via fax or email) by South Burnett Enterprise Centre at least three (3) days prior to the booking date or as soon as the client is aware that changes will need to be made.
 
3. Final Payment
Final payment will be invoiced to the hirer after the event and is to be paid within seven (7) days of issue of the invoice. Cheques should be made payable to "South Burnett Enterprise Centre" or direct deposit to BSB 084 763, Account No. 679356977. Please quote the invoice number in the Reference #.
 
4. Cancellations
A booking for which a deposit has been requested but which has not been received at least 5 working days prior to the date of hire, may be cancelled at the discretion of the South Burnett Enterprise Centre.

The South Burnett Enterprise Centre has the right not to accept or to cancel a booking at any time.

The Hirer shall notify the South Burnett Enterprise Centre of cancellations in writing not less than 10 working days prior to commencement of hire, failing which the South Burnett Enterprise Centre may impose a cancellation fee of up to 25% of the total quote price. Less than 5 working days' notice may incur a charge of the 50% of hire fee. Less than 2 working days' notice, the full hire fee/s plus any additional expenses incurred may be charged, at the South Burnett Enterprise Centre's sole discretion.
 

5. Charges and Deposits
The charges payable by the Hirer shall be those set by the South Burnett Enterprise Centre and be those in force at the time of the Hirer's use of premises. At the discretion of the South Burnett Enterprise Centre, the Hirer may be required to pay a deposit of ten per cent (10%) of total quote price. Deposits will be shown as a credit on the final tax invoice.
 
6. Indemnity
The Hirer shall indemnify and keep indemnified the South Burnett Enterprise Centre against all losses, expenses, liabilities, claims and damages incurred as a result of, or arising out of, the hiring of the premises, whether caused by any act of omission of the Hirer, its servants agents or invitees, or any other person whomsoever.
 
7. Insurance
All users of South Burnett Enterprise Centre venues must be covered by an appropriate public liability insurance policy. The Hirer must provide evidence of a current public liability insurance policy for an amount not less than $5m. Where this is not possible, the South Burnett Enterprise Centre may, if deemed appropriate, arrange cover under the South Burnett Enterprise Centre's insurance policy. This policy indemnifies casual Hirers and the South Burnett Enterprise Centre in respect of claims brought by third parties arising from the hiring of South Burnett Enterprise Centre facilities.

South Burnett Enterprise Centre takes no responsibility for the condition of products provided by the Hirer. It is the Hirer's responsibility to ensure that all materials used in South Burnett Enterprise Centre premises are delivered to the South Burnett Enterprise Centre venue in good condition.
 

8. Duty of Care
The Hirer is responsible for the adherence to general occupational health & safety standards. If beverages are to be consumed the Hirer must ensure that spillage is immediately cleaned up and take any action required to avoid possible injury by slipping. Areas that cannot be cleaned immediately should be cordoned off.
 
9. Cleaning
The Hirer is responsible for leaving the premises clean and tidy at the conclusion of the period of hire. The South Burnett Enterprise Centre may carry out, at the expense of the Hirer, such cleaning or other work as may be required to restore the premises to a satisfactory condition. Excepting fair wear and tear, the Hirer shall be liable to the South Burnett Enterprise Centre for any damage to premises or to any fittings, equipment, furniture, carpets or other property therein, which occurs during the period of hire. The Hirer must immediately notify the South Burnett Enterprise Centre of any damage. Under no circumstances are adhesive tapes, blue-tack, glue, tacks, nails or other methods of affixing materials to be used.
 
10. Protection of property
The South Burnett Enterprise Centre will take reasonable care to protect the property of guests, but accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage to property in the Conference Room prior to, during or after functions. The South Burnett Enterprise Centre suggests that in planning your function you may wish to consider whether you require insurance.
 
11. Conduct of persons attending functions
The South Burnett Enterprise Centre reserves the right to expel or reject any guest or other person at a function who in the opinion of the South Burnett Enterprise Centre behaves in an objectionable or unreasonable manner.
 
12. Smoking
Smoking is not permitted inside the Conference Room. Guests or other persons must proceed to the designated smoking areas outside the Conference Room should they wish to smoke.
 
13. Hire Charges
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14. Catering Options
Click here to view our current catering options