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the Finery
10 Onisiwo Street, Ikoyi, Lagos
Fine & Country West Africa thefinery@fineandcountry.ng
+234 809 800 8000
www.fineandcountry.ng/thefinery
Document Date: [Document Date]

Event Center Rental Agreement

Reference No: [FIN/EV/YYYY/MMDD-NNN]
This Agreement is entered into as of [Document Date] between:
THE FINERY / FINE & COUNTRY WEST AFRICA ("Venue"), 10 Onisiwo Street, off Lateef Jakande, Ikoyi, Lagos
— and —
Client Name: [Client Name]   ("Client")
Contact Email: [Email]    Phone: [Phone]
Client Identification — To Be Completed by Client
Renter type  ☐ Individual    ☐ Company / Organisation
Full legal name 
Registered address 
Identification reference
Individuals: NIN or Passport No.
Companies: RC Number + Tax ID
 
Event Planner — Mandatory for Events Over 15 Guests
Per Section 5, a qualified Event Planner/Coordinator is required. They become the Venue's day-of operational point of contact.
Planner full name 
Planning company
If different from planner's name
 
Planner phone * 
Planner email * 
The parties, intending to be legally bound, agree to the following terms and conditions.

1.Dates, Times & Access Period

The Finery grants the Client a licence to use The Finery Garden ("Event Space") for the purpose described below:

DetailInformation
Event Name / Purpose[Event Name]
Event Date[Day, DD Month YYYY]
Access Start Time[HH:MM AM/PM] WAT
Access End Time[HH:MM AM/PM] WAT
Duration Category[Half Day · 6 hours / Full Day · 8am–11pm / By the Hour]
Set-Up Access[Within Access Period / Day Before — 30% of block rate]

The Access Period may shift within the operating day (8:00 AM – 11:00 PM) by mutual agreement, subject to Venue availability and the 11:00 PM hard close. Extended hours may be arranged at ₦100,000 per hour, subject to Venue approval.

2.Event Size & Capacity

Estimated guest count: [Number] guests, contracted within the [up-to-100 / 100–250] guest band. Final headcount to be submitted no later than 14 days before the event.

Maximum venue capacity is 250 guests. Should the final guest count exceed the contracted band, the booking moves to the next pricing tier and the difference is due before the event. No refunds are issued if final count is lower than the contracted pricing tier.

3.Facilities & Utilities

The following are included in the rental fee:

  • Power generation and electricity for the day (handled internally by The Finery)
  • Onsite parking (25 spaces)
  • Venue Manager and Finery staff present on the event day
  • Cleaning before and after the event (handled internally by The Finery)
  • Indoor toilet facilities for the use of guests during the Access Period
  • On-site security

The following are the Client's responsibility:

  • Event planner / coordinator running the day — mandatory for events of this size (see Parties block above + Section 5)
  • Set-up and tear-down of all décor, equipment, and vendor items within the Access Period
  • All catering, beverages, and service staff for the event
  • Any rain contingency — tents/marquees are permitted (light footings only; planner to coordinate layout with Venue Manager ahead of the day)

Add-Ons:

  • Changing / Wardrobe Room — ₦100,000 (available on request)
  • Set-Up Day Before — 30% of the block rate
  • Extended Hours past 11 PM — ₦100,000 per hour, by approval
4.Rental Fee & Payment Schedule
DescriptionAmount (₦)
Garden Rental Fee — [Half Day / Full Day], [Guest Band][Rental]
[Low Season Discount (−25%) · July & August booking — delete row if N/A][−Discount]
Revised Rental (where discount applies)[Revised Rental]
VAT (7.5% on rental)[VAT]
Booking Fee (5% on rental)[BF]
Cleaning & Maintenance Fee (non-refundable)500,000
Total Amount Payable to Confirm Booking₦[Total]

The Cleaning & Maintenance Fee covers cleaning, maintenance, and power for the day — all handled internally by The Finery — and is non-refundable. The Low Season Discount (25% off the standard rental) applies to all garden bookings dated within July and August.

Payment must be made in full to confirm the booking. The Venue reserves the right to release the date until full payment is received.

Bank Details: Compound Realty Limited · Optimus Bank · Account No: 1000271531 (NGN). Reference: [Client Surname · Finery · DD Mon].

5.Event Coordination

To ensure smooth event execution, The Finery requires that the Client engage a qualified Event Planner/Coordinator (named in the Parties block above). The Venue Manager will be onsite throughout the Access Period for venue-related matters only and will not assist with décor, catering, or logistics.

6.Set-Up, Tear-Down & Property Rules
  • Client is responsible for full set-up and tear-down of all décor, equipment, and vendor items within the Access Period.
  • All items must be removed before the end of the Access Period. Items left on-site will incur a daily storage/removal fee.
  • Décor may not be affixed to trees, structures, or walls in a manner that causes damage.
  • Tents and marquees are permitted in case of rain — light footings only (no permanent fixings); planner to coordinate layout with the Venue Manager ahead of the day.
  • The Finery staff will not assist with any décor work.
7.Conduct & Good Order
  • Client shall ensure all guests, planners, coordinators, vendors, and any other third parties associated with the Event maintain good order, decorum, and compliance with the Venue’s rules and policies at all times — before, during, and after the Event.
  • Interactions with Venue staff must be respectful and professional at all times. Profanity, verbal abuse, harassment, intimidation, or any conduct that threatens the safety, comfort, or dignity of Venue staff or other guests is not permitted and constitutes a material breach of this Agreement.
  • The Venue reserves the sole and immediate right to (a) require the removal of any individual from the premises for inappropriate conduct, (b) suspend Event operations pending resolution, or (c) terminate the Event without refund at the Venue’s discretion.
  • The assessment of conduct rests with the Venue staff on duty, who have full authority to act on behalf of the Venue. The Venue’s determination in this regard is final and binding.
  • Client acknowledges that they may be held liable for any damage, loss, injury, or costs (including reputational harm to the Venue) arising from the improper conduct of the Event — including that caused by guests, planners, coordinators, vendors, or third parties associated with the Event.
  • Client and their guests must refrain from any behaviour that would bring the Venue or its reputation into disrepute, cause discomfort or risk to others, or interfere with the enjoyment of the premises by neighbouring residents.
8.Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy
Timing Cancellation Rescheduling
More than 60 days before event Cleaning & Maintenance Fee is non-refundable. Rental fee may be refunded subject to administrative deduction (not applicable if previously rescheduled). Rental fee may be applied to new date; Cleaning & Maintenance Fee remains non-refundable.
Less than 60 days before event Non-refundable. No refund on Cleaning & Maintenance Fee or rental fee. Cleaning & Maintenance Fee and rental fee cannot be applied to future date.
9.Force Majeure / Severe Weather

In the event of severely inclement weather rendering The Finery unsuitable for the Event (as determined solely by The Finery), 80% of the amount paid may be applied to a future event date. If the Client elects not to re-book, no refund will be provided. Clients are encouraged to obtain event insurance to mitigate this risk.

10.Late & Rejected Payments

The Client must remit full payment to secure the booking. The Venue reserves the right to release the date if another client makes full payment first. In the event of a returned or failed payment, alternate payment must be arranged within 48 hours and a rejected payment fee will apply.

11.Photography & Media Rights

Photographs taken by guests, vendors, and The Finery staff during the Event may be used by The Finery for promotional purposes. Attendance at an event at The Finery constitutes permission to use images for such materials. Where the Client wishes to opt out of brand-account usage of professional photography, the Client shall notify The Finery in writing prior to the event.

12.Indemnification

The Client shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Finery, Fine & Country West Africa, its owners, management, officers, and employees from and against all claims, damages, losses, fines, and liabilities (including legal fees) arising out of or related to the Event, including claims arising from loss or damage to property or injury to persons caused by the Client, its guests, or vendors.

13.Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Execution

By signing below, both parties agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement.

The Finery / Fine & Country West Africa
Authorised Signatory
Chukuka Okonjo — Business Development Executive
Date
[Date]
Client
Full Name
[Client Name]
Date