- Names of Parties to Agreement: Identifies you and your clients to clarify who is entering into the contract.
- Outline of Package and Services: Details the services, including the date and location, and package you’ll provide to your clients.
- Scope of Services Clause: Outlines exactly what you will be providing to your clients in their package.
- Fees & Retainer Clause: Clarifies your payment terms, including retainers, installments, late fees, and no downgrades.
- Cancellation by Clients Clause: Explains your policy and penalties if clients cancel, and the amount that your clients will be held liable for if they cancel within a certain time frame.
- Rescheduling by Clients Clause: Lays out the process and what happens to the retainer and additional payments if clients reschedule.
- Right to Adjust Pricing Clause: Allows the baker to adjust pricing if ingredient or supply costs rise before the event.
- Changes or Substitutions to Original Order Clause: Details timelines and fees for order changes or flavor/design substitutions.
- Exclusive Cake Baker and Decorator Clause: Prevents the client from hiring additional bakers or decorators for the event.
- Cake Style, Discretion, & Warranty Clause: Gives the baker creative discretion while disclaiming exact replication and limits on guarantees.
- Cake Plates and Additional Items Clause: Covers rentals or additional items (like stands or plates) and who is responsible for returning them.
- Delivery and Set-Up Fees & Responsibilities Clause: Outlines delivery, set-up costs, and client responsibilities (like providing a stable table).
- Cake Decor Clause: Specifies what décor is included, what must be provided by the client, and any restrictions (e.g., non-edible flowers).
- Cake Quantity Clause: States serving sizes, and when the final guest count is due by.
Unused Cake Clause: Explains liability and disposal terms for uneaten cake (baker not responsible once delivered).
- Outdoor Disclaimer Clause: Waives liability for damage caused by heat, insects, or weather when cakes are displayed outdoors.
- Food Allergies Clause: Warns clients of potential allergen exposure and limits baker liability for allergic reactions.
- Insurance & Licenses Clause: Confirms the baker is properly licensed and insured but limits liability beyond agreed services.
- Communication Clause: Explains communication standards between the parties.
- Posting on Social Media Clause: Sets guidelines for clients to credit your work on social media.
- Use of Professional Cake Images Clause: Allows the baker to request the professional photographs of the cake from the photographer.
- Model Release Clause: Allows you to use your images from the event for your portfolio and marketing.
- Harassment Clause: Protects you from any form of inappropriate and harassing behavior during the contractual period.
- Safe Working Environment Clause: Promotes a danger-free work environment.
- Indemnification Clause: Protects you from third-party legal liabilities and claims.
- Maximum Damages Clause: Limits claims to the cost of the agreement.
- Limitation of Liability Clause: Caps your liability in case of issues. Also limits the liability for exemplary damages.
- Force Majeure Clause: Covers unforeseeable, unpredictable events that make it impossible to perform under the contract, like natural disasters and war.
- Cancellation of Services by Company Clause: States your rights and terms for canceling services and the clients options for a backup service provider.
- Sales Tax Clause: Clarifies any applicable sales tax applied to package price.
- Entire Agreement Clause: Confirms this contract is the full and complete agreement between the parties.
- Venue and Jurisdiction Clause: Specifies the legal venue and interpretation of law for any disputes or claims.
- Arbitration Clause: Requires disputes go through arbitration first.
- Severability & No Waiver Clause: Ensures the contract remains valid even if some parts are unenforceable or waived.
- Transfer Clause: Details that the contract cannot transfer to another party without consent.
- Headings Clause: States that headings are for organization, not legal interpretation.
- Notice Clause: Explains how you’ll handle official notifications to clients.
- Counterparts & Facsimile Signatures Clause: Allows for electronic signatures to deem the contract valid.
- Signature Lines: Provides space for you and your client to sign and make it official!
