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, disabilities. The Group should advise the Hotel no later than 30 days before the first meeting date of any Group
<br /> Guests who may require such equipment or aids and whether any additional equipment or services are needed. The
<br /> Group or the Group Guest in question will be responsible for the costs of any required equipment or an aid beyond
<br /> what the Hotel has available.
<br /> Parking: There is no charge for nom�al use of the parking areas. Use of the Hotel's parking lot by a Group Guest
<br /> shall not constitute a bailment between the Hotel and any such Guest. All such parking is at the Group Guest's sole
<br /> risk and the Hotel shall have no liability related thereto. Large vehicles and vehicles requiring electrical
<br /> connections must be arranged for through your Catering Sales Representarive. Appropriate charges will apply.
<br /> Credit Arrangements/Master Account: A master account for room,tax, food and beverage, service, incidental,
<br /> and other approved charges related to the Group's meeting(the "Master Account")may be established upon the
<br /> Group's application to and approval by the Hotel's Credit Manager at least two weeks prior to the event. The
<br /> creation and limits of a Master Account are subject to the Hotel's discretion and credit policies. The Hotel, in its
<br /> sole discretion,may require a deposit be made 30 days prior to the Function Date to establish such an account and/or
<br /> a credit card be on file to guarantee all charges. Only those Group Guests who are identified to the Hotel in writing
<br /> no later than 10 days before the First Meeting Date shall be allowed to charge any items to the Master Account. The
<br /> Master Account shall be settled and paid in full no later than 30 days after the Master Account billing statement is
<br /> sent to the Group. Any amounts not paid when due shall bear interest at the rate equal to the lower of(a) 18%per
<br /> annum;or(b)the maximum rate of interest allowed under applicable law from the due date until paid in full(the
<br /> "Default Rate").
<br /> A deposit of 10%of estimated revenue or$500,whichever is greater, will be charged upon booking. If you are
<br /> using a Master Account,the deposit will be charged only in the event of a cancellation.
<br /> Billing Procedure: Accounts may be prepaid or paid upon day of event by cash,check or approved credit card. If
<br /> the hotel's accounting deparhnent has approved proper credit,you may be direct billed for your charges. All direct-
<br /> billed accounts are due and payable within 30 days of the billing date. Balance not paid within 30 days will be
<br /> subject to interest charges of 1 '/z%per month,which is an annual rate of 18%.All room,tax and conference service
<br /> charges are to be paid upon completion by credit card. Tax-exempt groups must submit a copy of their Illinois State
<br /> Tax Exempt certificate including the E99 number to the Catering Department 72 hours prior to their function.
<br /> Cancellation of contract within 30 days of function date will result in a charge of 100%of expected revenues.
<br /> Liability: Neither the GrOup nor any Group Guest shall use any guest room,meering space,or other part of the
<br /> Hotel for any activity that is illegal or prohibited under any applicable law,rule,or regulation. The Group shall be
<br /> liable for any damage to the Hotel caused by any Group Guest or by any of the Group's employees,officers, agents,
<br /> or outside contractors. Further,the Group shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Hotel,its management
<br /> company,and their respective employees from and against any losses, liabilities, claims,or damages that are the
<br /> result of the negligence or intentional misconduct of any Group Guest or of any of the Group's officers, employees,
<br /> outside contractors,or agents except to the extent that such loss,liability, claim,or damage is the result of the
<br /> negligence or intentional misconduct of the Hotel. The Hotel is not liable for samples,displays,property,or
<br /> personal effects brought to the Hotel by the Group,any Group Guest, or any officer,employee,agent, or outside
<br /> contractor of the Group only to the extent so provided under local innkeeper's laws.
<br /> Cancellation of Event and Liquidated Damages: This Agreement may be cancelled by either party without
<br /> penalty or liability on written notice to the other party if any act of God,court or governmental action or regulation,
<br /> disaster,strike, labor strife,civil disorder,criminal activity, casualty,or other event beyond the Hotel's controi or
<br /> group's control,makes it unreasonably dangerous,illegal,or impossible to provide the Hotel's faciliries for the
<br /> purposes intended under this Agreement or to hold the Function at the Hotel(a`force majeure Event"). If any force
<br /> majeure Event occurs during the Meeting Dates,the Hotel shall have the right to ternunate or suspend the Meering
<br /> on oral notice to the Group's Authorized Decision Maker or any other decision maker of the Group. Except for a
<br /> force majeure Event this Agreement shall not be cancelled or terminated by either party except for a breach of the
<br /> terms hereof by the other party. If Group cancels the event within 360 days the following cancellation charges will
<br /> apply.
<br /> 180 to 125 days $ 3,000.00
<br /> 100- 124 days $ 6,000.00
<br /> 72-99 days $ 9,000.00
<br /> 0- 71 days $15,000.00
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