Terms & Conditions

These Terms & Conditions govern all bookings and services provided by Artist Factory through its website www.artistfactory.co and through direct agreements with clients.

By booking an artist through Artist Factory, the client agrees to the following terms.

1. Nature of Services

Artist Factory is an artist management and booking company providing services including but not limited to:

• Artist booking
• Talent management
• Corporate entertainment services
• Live music performances
• Event entertainment production

Artist Factory acts as a booking intermediary between the client and the artist.

All bookings are subject to artist availability and written confirmation.

2. Booking Confirmation & Advance Payment

To confirm an artist booking:

• 50% advance payment of the total booking fee is required.
• The booking is considered confirmed only after receipt of the advance payment.
• The advance payment is non-refundable if the client cancels the event.

However, the event may be postponed instead of cancelled, subject to:

• Artist availability
• Mutual agreement between both parties

3. Balance Payment

The remaining 50% balance payment must be cleared before the performance begins.

Payment conditions:

• Payment must be made in cash or bank transfer.
• Cheques and pay orders are not accepted.
• For A-Class artists, the balance payment must be cleared at least seven (7) days prior to the event date.

Failure to clear the balance payment may result in cancellation of the performance without refund of the advance.

4. Artist Unavailability

In rare circumstances where the artist cannot perform due to reasons beyond their control, including but not limited to:

• Serious illness
• Major accident
• Flight cancellation or travel disruption
• Any severe unavoidable circumstance

...the full advance payment will be refunded to the client.

Artist Factory will also attempt, where possible, to offer an alternative artist of similar category, subject to client approval.

5. Equipment & Instrument Damage

The client shall be responsible for any damage caused to the artist’s instruments, technical equipment, or performance gear at the venue due to:

• Negligence
• Mishandling
• Improper venue arrangements
• Crowd interference

The client agrees to fully compensate for repair or replacement costs.

6. Sound System Requirements

• ▪If the client is responsible for providing the sound system, it must meet professional performance standards suitable for the artist.
• ▪If the sound system is not up to the required professional standard, the artist reserves the right to refuse to perform until the issue is resolved.
• ▪Any delay or cancellation caused by poor sound arrangements will be the responsibility of the client.

7. Event Responsibilities

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the client is responsible for:

• Venue arrangements
• Stage setup
• Sound and lighting (if not provided by Artist Factory)
• Security and crowd control
• Event permissions and licenses
• Accommodation and travel arrangements if required

The client must ensure the performance environment is safe and suitable for the artist and technical team.

8. Force Majeure

Neither Artist Factory nor the artist shall be held responsible for failure to perform due to circumstances beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to:

• Natural disasters
• Government restrictions
• Political unrest or riots
• Pandemic or public health restrictions
• War or terrorism
• Venue shutdowns

In such cases, the event may be rescheduled to a mutually agreed date.

Refunds or adjustments will be handled based on the specific circumstances and agreements.

9. Client Liability & Event Safety

The client is responsible for ensuring:

• Adequate security arrangements
• Crowd management
• Compliance with local laws and regulations
• Safety of the artist, crew, and equipment

10. Recording & Broadcasting Rights

The client may not record, broadcast, livestream, or commercially distribute the artist’s performance without prior written permission from Artist Factory and the artist.

Unauthorized recording, broadcasting, or commercial use of the performance may result in legal action and compensation claims.

11. Intellectual Property

All content on the website including:

• Logos
• Videos
• Images
• Artist promotional material
• Text content

...is the intellectual property of Artist Factory or its partners and may not be reproduced without permission.

12. Changes to Terms

Artist Factory reserves the right to modify these Terms & Conditions at any time. Updated terms will be published on the website.

13. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by the laws of Pakistan.