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Client, Officiant shall be released to make commercially reasonable attempts to re-book the date and time of

the Ceremony.

In the unlikely event that the Officiant is unable to perform the ceremony for unforeseen circumstances (i.e.

hospitalization, automobile accident, and/or transportation breakdown, etc.), Officiant shall be allowed to make

reasonable attempts to provide a replacement Officiant at no additional cost to Client. In the event Officiant

must cancel this Contract for Services, Client shall be refunded the full fees paid for the Services.

MARRIAGE LICENSE:

It is the Client's responsibility to acquire a valid marriage license, if applicable, in the state where the

Ceremony will take place and have the marriage license at the Ceremony when the Services are rendered.

Client agrees that failure to have a valid marriage license at the time of the Ceremony means that the Officiant

cannot legally perform the ceremony. Officiant may at his discretion perform a symbolic ceremony, which will

have no legal merit. The client agrees to provide two witnesses, 18 years of age or older, who must be present

at the Ceremony and who must sign the marriage license.

In the event of a failure to have a valid marriage license at the ceremony, the Clients may arrange a

subsequent meeting which shall include both Clients, both witnesses and the Officiant, at a mutually agreeable

time, and at an additional cost of $50.

Officiant will complete and sign the marriage license on the day of the Ceremony and will return the completed

marriage license within three (3) business days to the county recorder of the county in which the license was

issued. Client will not automatically receive a certified copy of their marriage license unless they request and

pay for a certified copy from the County Clerk or County Recorder. In the event the marriage license is not

received by the county recorder; Officiant will cooperate with the Client and county recorder to resolve the

issue. Cost for replacement license, if any, will be assumed by the Client. The Officiant does not maintain

copies of the marriage license.

ADDITIONAL TERMS:

If the Ceremony includes a sand ceremony, unity candle, flower ceremony and/or any other special feature,

Client is responsible for furnishing all equipment needed to perform such feature(s).

IMAGE RELEASE:

Client agrees that Officiant may use any images and stories from the Ceremony for any means of promotion,

including advertising and display on websites or blogs, unless otherwise stated by Client. Clients waive any

right to payment, royalties or any other consideration for the use of the images or stories.

INJURY/LOSS BY GUESTS:

Officiant assumes no responsibility for injury, damages or losses incurred by the Client or Ceremony

attendees. Officiant also assumes no responsibility for any food, beverage, ﬂoral arrangements, decorative

items, either personal or professional, brought by anyone prior to, during, or after the Ceremony. Client agrees

to be responsible for all guests and attendees at the Ceremony and the acts of the guests and attendees.

Client agrees to pay for any and all injury or damages arising out of the Ceremony, except to the extent of any

negligence or misconduct by Officiant.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:

Clients agree that to the fullest extent permitted by law, Officiant shall not be liable for any claims for emotional

distress, mental anguish, consequential damages, lost profit, loss of enjoyment, lost revenues, replacement

costs, compensatory damages and/or punitive damages, whether or not foreseeable and/or arising from any

negligent act or omission on the part of any person. Officiant's liability for any claim, breach or damage by

reason of any act or omission shall be limited to repayment of sums paid by Clients only.

INDEMNITY:

Clients agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Officiant and its employees, agents, independent

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