MCA Terms and Conditions
I. Relationship of Parties
The Client and Artist understand and agree that an independent contractor relationship will be created by this Contract. Client is interested only in the results to be achieved and the conduct and control of the work will lie solely with the Artist. The Artist is not being considered an agent or employee of the Client for any purpose.
II. Artists Obligation to the Client
Artist shall provide Services with time and care.
Artist shall contract in any hairstylist and or barber if requested.
Artist shall perform the Services promptly on the date and time agreed.
Artist shall use their own products in the provision of the Services, unless otherwise agreed upon.
Artist will arrange a means of transportation to get to and from location.
If Artist is unable to perform agreed Services for any unforeseeable reason, or unavoidable situation, Artist agrees to arrange for an equally qualified Makeup Artist/Assistant to complete the agreed upon Services for the same agreed upon terms of payment in accordance with the Services provision.
Artist shall use appropriate sanitary practices, and only use professional cosmetic products that give high quality results.
Artist will conduct themselves in a professional and friendly manner to all recipients of Services rendered.
Artist shall be responsible for sub-contracting additional Makeup Artists/Assistants for large parties in order to perform the Services required in an appropriate time frame in accordance with the Services provision.
III. Client’s Obligation to Artist
Client agrees to pay all rates and fees in accordance with the Payment provision.
Client agrees to provide notice in advance of any and all allergies or conditions in accordance with the Liabilities provision. Client also agrees to have any of the Client’s Party receiving services from Artist or their Assistants to give notice in advance, and in writing, of any and all allergies or conditions in accordance with the Liabilities provision.
Regardless of any personal agreements made between Client and any of their Party, the Client agrees to assume all responsibility for fees not paid by their Party to Artist in accordance with the Payments provision.
Client shall provide the Artist with a safe and private work area at the location where Services are to be performed. This location will also provide the Artist with the capability to perform services as described, by providing a space with appropriate electrical outlets, ventilation, and lighting.
IV. Services
Services Offered – Traditional Brush Makeup Application, Specialty/Face Painting, when specified, and False Eyelash Application (strips only) with all traditional makeup unless otherwise specified. Organic Spray Tan (coming soon) in-studio or on site.
Client agrees that Artist is only obligated to provide the Services that are specified in this Contract. Any additional Services added on the Event Date will only be accommodated if time allows and an additional fee will be charged. Artist cannot be held liable for any problems this presents abiding to the original time set in place.
V. Non-Refundable Retainer
Client understands and agrees that in order for Artist to hold Client’s Appointment/Event Date in their calendar, a minimum retainer of 50% must paid in advance to book This payment is non-refundable and will be deducted from the total balance that the Client will owe one week before the scheduled event date. This payment will be deducted from the balance due on the date of a regular in studio makeup appointment that is not an event. Full payment (100%) will be required if booking less than 2 weeks prior to a wedding or major event. Full payment will be required 24 hours or less away from a regular makeup appointment. Client also understands and agrees that Artist has the right to consider other paid job offers until the non-refundable retainer has been received and the contract is signed.
Client understands and agrees that a non-refundable retainer will be due at the time of booking the service.
Client understands and agrees that this non-refundable retainer may be remitted to the Artist in the forms of payment allowed on the site unless other arrangements are made with the Artist.
NO CHECKS ARE ACCEPTED.
VI. Balance Due Date
Client understands and agrees that the remaining Balance (minus the 50% paid) will be due in full on the date of the regular makeup appointment. It is due 1 week prior to an event, such as a wedding, vendor fair, etc. Unless already paid in full.
Client understands that once the balance is paid no refunds of any costs will be issued back to the Client by the Artist.
Client understands that the balance due can be paid in the same manner as the retainer fee, cash or any other acceptable form of payment as stated above.
Gratuity is not included in pricing, and is at the discretion of the Client.
VII. Cancellation Policy
Appointment Cancellation
ALL appointment cancellations must be done within 24 hours of the date of the scheduled appointment date. All appointment that are not timely cancelled results in forfeiture of initial non-refundable retainer amount to transfer to a future appointment. A cancelled appointment that is done within the set time frame may be rescheduled. The remaining balance of the original appointment must be remitted to Marliceia J. Chavers (Marliceia Chavers Artistry) in order to reschedule with no additional fees charged.
Should a client be a NO SHOW/NO CALL, full payment of a new appointment must be remitted in order to reschedule.
VIII. Late Clause
The Client understands and agrees that they and all receiving services are required to be on time. If the client is more than 15 minutes late an additional charge of $15.00 is required for every 15 minutes beyond the appointment time up to 30 minutes. Once 60 minutes have passed, the client will be considered a no-show and all contractual agreements will be considered null and void. No payments received by the Artist will be refunded to the Client.
The Client also understands and agrees that in order for them to reschedule after being considered a no-show, a “no-show” full appointment fee must be paid at time of booking in addition to the fee for the needed service.
The Client understands and agrees that if the Artist is more than 15 minutes for any reason. That time will be made up by the Artist at no additional cost to the Client and the same quality of work will be rendered to the Client and all receiving services under this contractual agreement.
IX. Weather and Unforeseen Calamity
Client understands and agrees that due to the inability of the Artist to predict the weather of the Event date, Artist shall not be responsible for inability to make the event date.
Artist will provide another comparable artist for any reasons she cannot render services for the event date.
X. Date Change
Client understands and agrees should for any reason, the date for the Event changes, best efforts will be made by Artist to accommodate the new date.
Client understands and agrees that in the event that they change the date, all payments made up to date are non-refundable and non-transferable except at the discretion of the Artist.
Client understands and agrees, should the Event not take place due to a date change or cannot be accommodated due to a date change after the contract has been signed, the Client will be responsible according to the terms set forth in the aforementioned cancellation policies.
XI. Liabilities
Client understands and agrees to give Artist notice of any and all known allergies that Client and/or Client’s Party (that are receiving services) have to ingredients that could potentially be found in cosmetic products of any kind. These allergies are to be listed next to the person(s) name on the Service Sheet.
Client understands and agrees that if notice is not given to the Artist regarding any known allergies or if Client or Group has no knowledge of allergies, the Artist nor any Assistants can be held liable for reactions, injuries, losses, damages, costs, claims, and actions that may occur to the Client or any party to receive services under this contract, individually or as part of the Client’s Group.
Client understands and agrees to give Artist 24 hours’ notice, prior to any Consultation or Event Date of any animals that could cause allergic reactions to Artist. If notice is not given, then the Artist retains the right to refuse Service at the safety of their health and all fees paid will remain non-refundable.
Client agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Marliceia Chavers Artist, and Assistants from any and all claims from allergic reactions, injuries, losses, damages, costs, incidental claims, and actions that may occur to Client or Group and any that may arise under the terms and conditions of this contract.
Client agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Marliceia Chavers Artist, Assistants, and Independently Contracted Affiliates from any Errors or Omissions.
XII. Respect Clause
Client understands and agrees that a mutual respect will be shown by and between the Artist and any additional makeup Artists and independently contracted affiliates rendering services and the Client and their Party at all times.
Client understands and agrees that the Artist, staff, and independently contracted affiliates of the Artist reserves the right to respectfully address any issues that may arise and if they cannot be resolved, Artist and staff have the right to refuse further services. Any payments received will be non-refundable if disrespect continues.
XII. Entire Agreement
This Contract between Marliceia Chavers Artistry and Client shall not become effective until it is signed/agreed upon in booking form and the initial amount due has been paid. At the time the contract takes effect, Marliceia Chavers Artistry, staff and those contracted by MCA shall reserve the date and time agreed upon, and not make any other reservation or accept any other clients for said date and time. For this reason, in the event that the Client cancels the contract for any reason or is a no-show/no call, all monies paid shall be retained by Marliceia Chavers Artistry in order to offset its loss of business. This Contract represents all the Terms and Conditions agreed upon by the parties specified. No other understanding or representations, oral or otherwise, regarding the agreement shall bind any of the parties. This Contract may be amended only by written request, approved and signed by both parties. Any alteration of this Contract other than as stipulated in this clause will render this document null and void in its entirety and any previous payments will be non-refundable. In any action or proceeding involving a dispute between the Client and the Artist arising out of this Contract, the prevailing party will be entitled to receive from the losing party reasonable attorney’s fees. Any dispute that may arise under this contract may be resolved through Mediation (i.e. a neutral third party) on agreement by Artist and Client.
*NOTE: By continuing with booking and checking the "I agree to the terms and conditions" box on the intake form, you certify that you have read, understand, and agree to all of the terms and conditions as set forth.