Cedar Valley Humane Society Birthday Rental Terms & Conditions

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By your agreement with these terms and conditions, you represent that you are 18 years or older (21 years of age if beer or wine will be present at your event) and that you are authorized to make the reservation on behalf of the group you have listed. You agree to assume full responsibility for the acts, negligence, or omissions of the members of your group while utilizing Cedar Valley Humane Society facilities, and to indemnify CVHS to the fullest extent of the law for any claims, demands, injuries, or lawsuits arising from the use of the facilities, including attorney’s fees. You agree that you have read and understand the cancellation policy concerning this reservation and have also read and understand the Facility Contract information.

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You are reserving a facility at the Cedar Valley Humane Society. All organizational rules and state laws are enforced. Contact the CVHS staff listed on your reservation confirmation email if you have any questions about rules, policies, or special requests. Cedar Valley Humane Society Humane Society also reserves the right to terminate your rental agreement immediately if rules or laws are violated during your event.

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Failure to clean up the facility or surrounding area as outlined, or failure to comply with rules or state laws may result in enforcement action. Cedar Valley Humane Society may take any legal action necessary to recover damages to Cedar Valley Humane Society property. You assume all responsibility to notify members of your group regarding potential allergens and all responsibility for any allergic reactions and treatment therefor.

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Cancellations

Cedar Valley Humane Society adheres to a no-refund cancellation policy, since dates for rentals are reserved. In the event the reservation is cancelled, the reservation fee will be receipted as a donation.

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Reservation Changes

To change the date of an existing reservation, the request must be made at least one month prior to the reservation date. The new reservation date must be within 3 months of the date of the change request. A date change can only be made by calling the Cedar Valley Humane Society at (319) 362-6288. A new reservation would need to be made to change anything other than the date or adding optional amenities.

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Check- In

Access to the party room will be given 30-minutes prior to the start of the reservation time.

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Check- Out

Access to the party room will be given 15-minutes following the reservation end time to allow for clean up.

 

Visitors

All renters and visitors must depart the Cedar Valley Humane Society grounds by 10:00PM closing time.

 

Refuse

The Cedar Valley Humane Society observe a “Carry In Carry Out” refuse policy. However, a limited amount of refuse will be removed by staff as part of your reservation. All refuse must be placed in the containers provided. You will need to remove any refuse in excess of the capacity of these containers to carry out with you.

 

Clean Up

You are required to clean up the facility and grounds and return them to the condition you received them. Plan to have your facility cleaned and people departed prior to your scheduled checkout time.

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Smoking

The Cedar Valley Humane Society is a smoke-free environment. Smoking is prohibited in all buildings. Designated smoking areas are marked throughout the grounds.

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Directional Signs and Decorations

Temporary freestanding directional signs are allowed and not to be attached to furniture, signposts or other facilities. Decorations are allowed as long as they are free standing or not affixed in a manner that would damage a facility or any painted walls (tape, tacks and staples can cause damage to walls - the use of a no-stick adhesive is recommended).

 

Beer and Wine

Only beer with an alcohol content of 5% or less by weight and wine with an alcohol content of 17% or less by weight may be consumed on Cedar Valley Humane Society property. You may not drink these beverages on roads or in parking areas. Hard liquor and wine with alcohol content in excess of 17% by weight or other alcoholic liquors are NOT to be consumed on Cedar Valley Humane Society property. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Cedar Valley Humane Society for any and all obligations or liability associated with any member of your group consuming alcohol, including beer and wine, at CVHS.

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Music

Bands, disc jockeys and other amplified sources of sound are allowed. It is required that you work out the details for your amplified music in advance of your event with the Cedar Valley Humane Society. All sources of sound must be turned off by 10:00 PM.

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Special Requests

Certain activities or items require that you request and obtain special permission from the Cedar Valley Humane Society in advance of your event. These include, but are not limited, to the following: pets on premises (excluding service animals), erection of special tents, inflatable play equipment, hog roasts, or carnival-type activities. Please contact the Cedar Valley Humane Society for additional  information.