This class teaches you how to protect your event business by using strong contracts and understanding key legal risks. You’ll learn why contracts are essential for setting expectations, avoiding disputes, and safeguarding your business when working with clients, vendors, performers, and venues. We’ll break down the must-have clauses every event contract should include—from scope of services and payment terms to cancellation, force majeure, liability, indemnification, and intellectual property rights.

You’ll also learn how to use confidentiality agreements, tailor clauses for suppliers and venues, and spot the unique legal risks that come with hosting events such as permitting, licensing, and managing attendee liability through waivers or Terms & Conditions. Finally, the class explains the importance of working with an attorney to draft or review your templates, ensuring your contracts remain enforceable and matched to your risk level. By the end, you’ll have the legal framework needed to operate confidently and protect your business as it grows.