Terms and Conditions.

Effective Date: May 2, 2025

Welcome to Ampersand Events! These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website and services. By accessing our site or engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our site.

1. Services

AmpersandEvents offers luxury event planning services, including but not limited to weddings, corporate events, and bespoke celebrations. Specific details of each engagement will be outlined in a written proposal or contract.

2. Booking and Payment

A signed service agreement and non-refundable retainer are required to reserve your date. Final payments are due as outlined in your individual contract. Late payments may incur additional fees.

3. Cancellation and Refund Policy

Due to the customized nature of our services, all retainers are non-refundable. Cancellations must be made in writing. Refunds (if applicable) for other payments are at our sole discretion, based on services rendered to date.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this site, including logos, photos, and copy, is owned by Ampersand Events unless otherwise noted. You may not use, reproduce, or distribute our content without written permission.

5. Client Content and Testimonials

By submitting testimonials, reviews, or event imagery to Ampersand Events, you grant us a non-exclusive right to display this content for marketing purposes, including on our website and social media, unless otherwise requested in writing.

6. Use of the Website

You agree not to use this site in any way that could damage, disable, or impair it, or interfere with any other user’s experience. We reserve the right to block or terminate access for any abuse or misuse.

7. Privacy

Please refer to our [Privacy Policy] for information on how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Ampersand Events will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of our website or services.

9. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website means you accept the revised terms.