By executing this Agreement, all Private Party Renters and their guests assent and agree to comply with all of the following policies and procedures of TODDLER COUNTRY PLAY CAFE, as set forth herein. The policies, procedures and this agreement may be amended from time to time at TODDLER COUNTRY’S sole discretion and with no notice to Private Party Renter.

1. Deposit and Overtime: Any rental of space from TODDLER COUNTRY PLAY CAFE for a private party must be secured with a nonrefundable security deposit of $100.00. Only upon payment of this non-refundable security deposit shall TODDLER COUNTRY PLAY CAFE securely hold the requested space for the private party rental. The non-refundable security deposit will be applied to the total rental balance. The balance amount due and owing must be paid in full at the end of the scheduled party time.

a. If the party goes over the scheduled party time by more than 15 minutes, the Private Party Renter agrees to pay $50.00 per half-hour or $100 per hour. This amount shall not be prorated.

b. The Private Party Renter and all guests must completely vacate the premises within the 15 minute grace period from the end of the contracted party time to avoid automatically incurring the fees outlined above. If you’d like a longer party, please make your request prior to your event.

2. Play Area Policies for Parties

a. We will be actively enforcing our normal safety rules and policies during parties

b. Our baby/crawler area is designed for guests 23 months and younger. If any older child (including an infant’s sibling) enters this area, TODDLER COUNTRY PLAY CAFE reserves the right to ask the older child to leave the area immediately. If the behavior is repeated, the child and caregiver may be asked to leave the premises entirely

c. Food may be served at any time during the event. If cake and/or dessert will be served at your party AND/OR if presents will be opened, we require that these activities be done LAST, immediately before the party is over. The play area will CLOSE during these events and will NOT re-open.

d. Our play area is STRICTLY for children aged 6 months - 6 years old. Adults and children older than 6 are more than welcome to play WITH the play-area aged children during the event. HOWEVER, anyone over 6 may NOT use our equipment or toys other than while assisting a younger child. This includes but is not limited to play houses, dress-up clothes, and ALL other play equipment and toys.

3. Food and Add-Ons: Food or add-ons provided for the private party must be pre-arranged with TODDLER COUNTRY PLAY CAFE at least seven (7) business days prior to the private party. Any changes made after this deadline must be pre-approved, but shall not be guaranteed and will incur a $25 convenience fee.

a. Substitutions: TODDLER COUNTRY PLAY CAFE, may, at its sole discretion, make reasonable substitutions.

b. A non-refundable deposit for any add-ons will be taken at the time of booking for any add-ons contracted outside of TODDLER COUNTRY PLAY CAFE. Cancellations on add-ons less than two weeks in advance may incur additional cancellation fees.

c. Pricing may be adjusted for market price variations that are beyond the reasonable control of TODDLER COUNTRY PLAY CAFE.

4. Decoration: Nothing may be hung on the walls or ceiling without the express, written permission of TODDLER COUNTRY PLAY CAFE. Helium balloons must be tied down either to a balloon weight or chairs. We do not allow piñatas.

5. Damage & Cleaning: Any excessive damage done to the TODDLER COUNTRY PLAY CAFE premises or to the Party Space or other TODDLER COUNTRY PLAY CAFE property shall be billed to Private Party Renter for either replacement or repair.

a. In the occurrence of an additional mess – as determined by the TODDLER COUNTRY PLAY CAFE management or staff – created or done by the Private Party Renter or any of its party guests (children and adults included) resulting in extra cleaning of the Party Space, TODDLER COUNTRY PLAY CAFE premises or other TODDLER COUNTRY PLAY CAFE property shall result in Private Party Renter to be charged an additional $250.00 non refundable cleaning fee.

b. Any additional damage to the TODDLER COUNTRY PLAY CAFE premises, the Party Space or other TODDLER COUNTRY PLAY CAFE contents or property created or done by the Private Party Renter or any of its party guests (children and adults included) shall be charged to the Private Party Renter accordingly.

c. TODDLER COUNTRY PLAY CAFE cleans and sanitizes its toys, property, Party Space, premises and other property (including bathrooms) on a consistent basis. Private Party Renter and all party guests must ensure that they dispose of all waste materials such as diapers, paper towels and trash in the correct receptacles provided by TODDLER COUNTRY PLAY CAFE.

6. Gratuity: Gratuity is not required but is appreciated and left up to the discretion of the Private Party Renter. Recommended gratuity for excellent service is 18%.

7. Socks: TODDLER COUNTRY PLAY CAFE is a “no shoes, socks required” play space. Socks ARE required in the play space at all times. It is recommended that those who use the slides and stairs wear socks with grips. Both adults and children are required to wear socks as part of the health code. This is necessary for the health and safety of the children. The Private Party Renter is responsible for enforcing that all party guests have socks with them when they enter TODDLER COUNTRY PLAY CAFE. If a guest does not have socks, TODDLER COUNTRY PLAY CAFE can sell them a pair or run a tab for socks that will be charged to the Private Party Renter at the completion of the party.

8. Personal Property: TODDLER COUNTRY PLAY CAFE, its agents and employees are not responsible for the Private Party Renter or any of its Party Guests personal property. It is the sole responsibility of each person entering into the facility to be responsible for all possessions and belongings unless pre-arranged with TODDLER COUNTRY PLAY CAFE and/or its staff. Under no circumstances shall TODDLER COUNTRY PLAY CAFE, its agents or employees, take responsibility for any lost, stolen, missing or damaged personal property or otherwise.

9. Safety: Private Party Renter and the parents of the party guests (invited or otherwise) are completely responsible for the well-being and behavior of their minor child while on the TODDLER COUNTRY PLAY CAFE premises, the Party Space or other TODDLER COUNTRY PLAY CAFE property.

10. Conduct: TODDLER COUNTRY PLAY CAFE reserves the right to ask any child or adult during the Private Party found to be destructive and/or abusive to any other guests (whether party guests or not), TODDLER COUNTRY PLAY CAFE staff or employees to immediately leave TODDLER COUNTRY PLAY CAFE property.

11. Indemnification: The Private Party Renter agrees to hold harmless and indemnify TODDLER COUNTRY PLAY CAFE, its officers, directors, employees, and agents (collectively, the "indemnified Parties"), from and against any and all losses, costs, expenses, including but not limited to, reasonable attorneys' fees, claims, actions, demands, damages incurred by or asserted against the indemnified Parties by reason of the acts, omissions or negligence of the Client, its guests, employees, agents or independent contractors, arising out of or in any way connected with the Private Party Renter’s event (Private Party), except when directly caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnified Parties.

12. Cancellations: Any cancellation within two (2) weeks of scheduled party shall result in a forfeiture of the party deposit, unless Private Party Renter can provide proof of medical emergency (including COVID), family emergency or other emergency circumstances. In addition, Private Party Renter also forfeits any future benefits from the non-refundable security deposit, if emergency terms are not met. If emergency terms have been met, Private Party Renter will have the option to reschedule their party at a later date. However, the party must be rescheduled within 60-90 days of the originally cancelled party.

13. Default: Failure by the Private Party Renter to timely pay TODDLER COUNTRY PLAY CAFE all amounts due shall constitute a default by the Private Party Renter. Upon a default by the Private Party Renter, TODDLER COUNTRY PLAY CAFE, at its sole discretion, may (I) terminate this contract and retain all amounts paid to TODDLER COUNTRY PLAY CAFE as liquidated damages, or (II) enforce the terms of this contract through any and all remedies that it has as defined in this contract. In no event of default shall TODDLER COUNTRY PLAY CAFE be liable to the Private Party Renter for any amount in excess of amounts paid to TODDLER COUNTRY PLAY CAFE. Said payment constitutes the Private Party Renter’s sole and exclusive remedy and the Private Party Renter hereby relinquishes any and all causes of action, which the Client otherwise have in law or in equity as defined in this Contract.

14. Applicable Law and Construction. The laws of the State of Michigan shall govern the validity, performance and enforcement of this rental agreement.

15. Arbitration: By executing this agreement, TODDLER COUNTRY PLAY CAFE and the Private Party Renter agree that any dispute or claim arising under or with respect to this Agreement will be resolved by Arbitration in Genesee County, Michigan before an arbitrator chosen by agreement of the Parties. Each party shall equally bear any costs associated with arbitration. The award shall be final and binding upon the parties. Any award may be entered as a judgment or order in any court of competent jurisdiction.

16. Force Majeure. Neither TODDLER COUNTRY PLAY CAFE nor Private Party Renter shall be liable or responsible for any delays or cancellations of the Private Party due to strikes, lockouts, casualties, acts of God, war, governmental regulation or control or other causes beyond the reasonable control of the TODDLER COUNTRY PLAY CAFE or Private Party Renter. These policies shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan. The undersigned has read and understands the aforementioned Private Party Space Rental Agreement and Regulations and agrees to abide by and be bound by such agreements and regulations.