1. Deposit Requirement
A refundable security deposit is required to reserve the church facility. The deposit amount will be determined based on the type of event, areas used, and associated risk.
2. Purpose of Deposit
The security deposit is collected to cover any potential:
Damage to church property or equipment
Excessive cleaning requirements
Violations of facility rules or policies
Overtime usage beyond the agreed rental period
3. Payment Terms
The security deposit must be paid in full at the time of booking to secure the event date. Reservations are not confirmed until the deposit is received.
4. Refund Conditions
The deposit will be refunded in full provided that:
The facility is left in the same condition it was received
All trash is properly disposed of
Furniture and equipment are returned to their original positions
No damages, losses, or policy violations occur
The event ends at the agreed-upon time
5. Deductions from Deposit
The church reserves the right to deduct from the security deposit for:
Repairs or replacement of damaged property
Additional cleaning services required
Unauthorized use of restricted areas
Late departure or overtime usage
An itemized list of deductions will be provided upon request.
6. Refund Timeline
Refunds will be processed within 7–14 business days after the event, following inspection of the facility.
7. Non-Refundable Circumstances
The deposit may be partially or fully forfeited if:
There is significant damage or misuse of the property
Church policies are violated (including prohibited activities)
The event is canceled within the non-refundable cancellation period (if applicable)
8. Liability
The renter assumes full responsibility for the actions of all guests and vendors. Any damages caused by attendees will be the responsibility of the renter.
9. Walkthrough Inspection
A pre-event and/or post-event walkthrough may be conducted by church staff to document the condition of the facility.