Patron may cancel a reservation only upon giving a written notice. The parties agree and understand that in the event of a cancellation, a forfeiture of the retainer fee and any deposits made will be assessed. The booking retainer is non-refundable. Cancella- tion of the function or items reserved for the function after payment has been received will result in the forfeiture of the payment amount in its entirety. Patron agrees that they are responsible for all charges incurred due to lost wages as well any cancellation charges made by vendors that have been booked for the function. Additional fees may apply to reschedule on a different date or time due to weather, illness, travel or any un- foreseen circumstance. Client agrees to not dispute authorized credit card charges paid as agreed upon by confirmation of invoice for said event booked.
Indemnity and Release- I/we hereby remise, release and forever dis- charge Diana J. Gardner/Alohanas and their agents, successors, employees, and representatives, offi- cially or otherwise, from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, or damages arising from or in any way related or incidental to the activities contemplated by this contract, including but not limited to a wedding and/or reception and use of certain premises by the undersigned, our agents, family members, and/or invitees (guests I/ we further agree to indemnify and hold harmless Diana J. Gardner/Alohanas and their respective agents, employees, and representatives from any and all costs, expenses, hospitalization, judgments, amounts paid in settlement, attorney's fees or other dam- ages of any kind or nature which may arise or which are incurred in connection with any action, suit or proceeding or any claim, liability, damage or loss occurring or aris- ing out of any action or failure to act by Patron, Diana J. Gardner/Alohanas, or any of their respective employees, agents, subcontractors, guests, or invitees or arising direct- ly or indirectly from this contract or the wedding and/or reception it may contemplate.
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, in no event shall Diana J. Gardner/ Alohanas be liable for any loss, damage or injury to Patron or Patron's guests or invi- tees persons or items for any cause, by the actions of vendors or third parties, fuel or