TERMS OF USE & BOOKING AGREEMENT
Effective Date: June 15, 2026
Last Updated: June 26, 2026
These Terms of Use & Booking Agreement (“Agreement“) govern all Venue reservations, bookings, and services provided by Social Cues Group LLC, doing business as Social Cues (“Social Cues,” “we,” “us,” or “our“).
By executing this Agreement, submitting a Booking request, completing identity verification, entering a Venue, or otherwise using the Services, Client agrees to be bound by this Agreement.
The following policies are incorporated into and form part of this Agreement:
• Identity Verification Policy
• Venue Use Policy
• Music & Entertainment Policy
• Damage & Fee Schedule
• Cancellation, Modifications & Force Majeure Policy
• Venue Privacy & Surveillance Notice
Current versions are available at www.socialcues.com/terms.
Client acknowledges that Client has reviewed, or has had the opportunity to review, these incorporated policies and agrees to be bound by them.
1. DEFINITIONS
For purposes of this Agreement:
“Booking” means a reservation accepted by Social Cues for use of a Venue during a specified Rental Period.
“Client” means the individual who completes identity verification, signs the Agreement, and is responsible for the Booking.
“Guest” means any attendee, invitee, vendor, contractor, entertainer, service provider, or other person associated with the Booking, including any person permitted by Client to enter or access the Venue.
“Rental Period” means the time period identified in the Booking confirmation.
“Services” means the Venue, booking platform, website, and related services provided by Social Cues.
“Venue” means any space, room, or facility made available by Social Cues for reservation and use pursuant to a Booking.
2. ELIGIBILITY AND VERIFICATION
Client must:
• be at least twenty-one (21) years of age;
• possess the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement; and
• successfully complete all identity verification procedures required by Social Cues.
Client must remain responsible for the Booking and, unless otherwise approved by Social Cues in writing, must be present at the Venue throughout the Rental Period.
Social Cues may deny, suspend, cancel, or terminate any Booking where identity verification requirements have not been satisfied or where Social Cues reasonably suspects fraud, chargeback risk, safety concerns, operational concerns, insurance concerns, or legal concerns.
3. BOOKINGS, PAYMENTS, AND INCIDENTAL DEPOSITS
A Booking is not confirmed until:
• identity verification has been successfully completed;
• all required payments have been received;
• all required agreements have been executed; and
• Social Cues has issued a Booking confirmation.
Until a Booking is confirmed, Social Cues may approve or decline any Booking request in its sole discretion.
Client authorizes Social Cues to charge all amounts due under this Agreement, including Booking fees, the Incidental Deposit, overtime charges, cleaning charges, damages, liquidated damages, and any other amounts properly owed in connection with the Booking.
Pricing is based upon the approved Booking details, including the Venue, Rental Period, Guest Count, and any approved add-on services. No refund, credit, or price adjustment shall be provided due to reduced attendance.
Unless otherwise stated in the Booking confirmation, each Booking is subject to a $250 refundable Incidental Deposit, which secures Client’s obligations under this Agreement.
Social Cues may apply all or part of the Incidental Deposit toward amounts properly owed under this Agreement. Subject to any pending damage investigation, charge review, payment dispute, insurance matter, or claim assessment, any remaining balance is generally refunded within five (5) business days following the Rental Period. Depending on Client’s financial institution, the refund may take up to ten (10) business days to appear in Client’s account.
If amounts properly owed exceed the Incidental Deposit, Client authorizes Social Cues to charge the remaining balance to the payment method on file. Social Cues will provide reasonable supporting documentation before assessing damages in excess of the Incidental Deposit.
4. VENUE USE
The Venue may be used only for lawful, private, invite-only gatherings approved by Social Cues.
Client is responsible for the conduct of all Guests and shall ensure that all Guests comply with:
• this Agreement;
• the Identity Verification Policy;
• the Venue Use Policy;
• the Music & Entertainment Policy;
• the Damage & Fee Schedule;
• the Cancellation, Booking Changes & Force Majeure Policy;
• the Venue Privacy & Surveillance Notice; and
• all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and governmental requirements.
Social Cues may deny entry, remove individuals, suspend activities, or terminate a Booking whenever reasonably necessary to protect persons, property, business operations, legal compliance, insurance requirements, landlord requirements, or building requirements.
5. ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RELEASE
Client acknowledges that participation in private gatherings and use of the Venue involve inherent risks, including risks of personal injury, illness, death, property damage, theft, acts of third parties, alcohol-related incidents, equipment failure, and other conditions arising from or relating to event activities.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Client voluntarily assumes all risks associated with the Booking, use of the Venue, and participation by Client and Guests.
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CLIENT RELEASES, WAIVES, AND DISCHARGES SOCIAL CUES, ITS OWNERS, MEMBERS, MANAGERS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, AGENTS, LANDLORDS, AFFILIATES, SUCCESSORS, AND ASSIGNS FROM ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, DAMAGES, LOSSES, OR CAUSES OF ACTION ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THE BOOKING, THE VENUE, OR THE SERVICES, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT DIRECTLY CAUSED BY SOCIAL CUES’ GROSS NEGLIGENCE, WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, FRAUD, OR LIABILITY THAT CANNOT LEGALLY BE WAIVED.
Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to waive any rights or remedies that cannot legally be waived under applicable law.
6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF SOCIAL CUES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SERVICES, THE VENUE, OR ANY BOOKING SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID TO SOCIAL CUES FOR THE APPLICABLE BOOKING GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.
SOCIAL CUES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE, OR LOST-PROFIT DAMAGES, WHETHER ARISING IN CONTRACT, TORT, STATUTE, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Nothing in this Agreement limits liability that cannot legally be limited under applicable law.
7. INDEMNIFICATION
Client shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Social Cues and its owners, members, managers, employees, contractors, agents, landlords, affiliates, successors, and assigns from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, fines, penalties, judgments, settlements, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or relating to:
• the Booking;
• the conduct of Client or Guests;
• conditions created by Client or Guests;
• property damage;
• personal injury or death;
• alcohol-related incidents;
• violation of this Agreement or any incorporated policy;
• violation of applicable law by Client or Guests; or
• claims brought by Guests, vendors, neighboring occupants, governmental authorities, copyright holders, performing rights organizations, licensing organizations, or other third parties arising out of or relating to the Booking,
except to the extent directly caused by Social Cues’ gross negligence, willful misconduct, or violation of law.
The obligations contained in this Section shall survive completion, cancellation, expiration, or termination of the Booking.
8. CANCELLATION, MODIFICATIONS & FORCE MAJEURE
Client acknowledges that all cancellations, rescheduling requests, Booking modifications, refunds, credits, and Force Majeure Events are governed by the Cancellation, Modifications & Force Majeure Policy, which is incorporated into and forms part of this Agreement.
Except as otherwise expressly provided in that Policy or required by applicable law:
• Booking payments are non-refundable once a Booking has been confirmed;
• Bookings may not be cancelled, rescheduled, transferred, or modified without Social Cues’ prior written approval; and
• Social Cues reserves all rights and remedies set forth in the incorporated Cancellation, Modifications & Force Majeure Policy.
9. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the Services, the Venue, or any Booking, including the interpretation, enforceability, performance, or breach of this Agreement, shall be resolved exclusively by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) under its applicable Consumer Arbitration Rules, except as expressly provided below.
Arbitration shall:
• be conducted before a single neutral arbitrator;
• take place in Kings County, New York, unless otherwise required by applicable law or AAA rules;
• be conducted in the English language; and
• permit virtual participation where authorized by the arbitrator or AAA.
Judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, EACH PARTY WAIVES THE RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL AND THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY CLASS ACTION, COLLECTIVE ACTION, REPRESENTATIVE ACTION, MASS ACTION, OR PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL ACTION.
Nothing in this Section prevents either party from:
• bringing an eligible claim in small claims court;
• seeking temporary, preliminary, or permanent injunctive relief where necessary to protect persons, property, confidential information, intellectual property, or contractual rights; or
• enforcing an arbitration award in a court of competent jurisdiction.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the prevailing party in any arbitration, collection action, or court proceeding permitted under this Agreement shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorneys’ fees, costs, and expenses.
10. GENERAL PROVISIONS
This Agreement, together with all incorporated policies, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties concerning the Booking and supersedes all prior discussions, negotiations, understandings, representations, and agreements relating to the Booking.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles.
Electronic signatures, electronic records, and electronic communications shall have the same legal force and effect as original handwritten signatures and paper records.
If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, that provision shall be modified only to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Failure by either party to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.
Client may not assign, transfer, or delegate this Agreement or any rights or obligations under it without the prior written consent of Social Cues. Social Cues may assign this Agreement in connection with a merger, acquisition, financing transaction, sale of assets, affiliate transfer, or similar corporate transaction.
The incorporated policies referenced in this Agreement may be updated from time to time. Unless otherwise required by law or necessary to address legal, insurance, safety, building, or operational requirements, the version of each incorporated policy in effect on the date the Booking is confirmed shall govern that Booking.
Questions regarding the Services, Bookings, or this Agreement may be directed to Social Cues Group LLC at info@socialcues.com or 718.550.3553. Communications, notices, dispute-related correspondence, and service-related communications may be delivered electronically to the email address provided during the booking process.
This Agreement and the incorporated policies may be translated for convenience. In the event of any inconsistency between a translated version and the English-language version, the English-language version shall control.
Headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation. Unless the context otherwise requires, the singular includes the plural and vice versa, references to “including” mean “including without limitation,” and references to applicable law include any amendments, replacements, or successor laws.