LOS ANGELES WEST BEVERLY HILLS.pdf

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This is a Group Sales Agreement between W Los Angeles – West Beverly Hills (located at 930 Hilgard Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90024) and the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Athletics. The agreement covers accommodations and services for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Men's Basketball team's trip to Los Angeles from March 1-4, 2026. The primary contact for the University is Seth Dorsey, Deputy AD-Internal Operations, and the hotel contact is Matthew Gauci of Anthony Travel.

The hotel commits to providing 93 room nights across three nights (March 1-3, 2026) with a specific breakdown: 51 Run-of-House rooms, 36 Spectacular Double Suites, and 6 Spectacular King Suites. Room rates are $289.00 for Run-of-House and Spectacular King Suites and $319.00 for Spectacular Double Suites (net of taxes). The agreement includes special concessions such as two complimentary room upgrades, two VIP amenities valued at $50.00, complimentary Wi-Fi, waived meeting room rental with a $15,000.00 food and beverage minimum, and one complimentary room night per forty revenue-generating room nights. The hotel will charge a 7% commission on utilized room nights payable to Anthony Travel. The University must make advance payments of $15,000.00 on or before contract signature, December 1, 2025, and January 30, 2026, with the remaining estimated balance due seven days prior to the event. Additional charges include function space rental waived with the F&B minimum, porterage gratuities of $8.00 per person, and applicable taxes (14% room tax, 2.0% TMD fee, 0.23% CA Tourism fee). The agreement includes attrition penalties for falling below 90% occupancy and liquidated damages for cancellation ranging from 25% to 100% of total room revenue plus a portion of the minimum banquet food and beverage revenue depending on cancellation date.

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln Athletics University of Nebraska-Lincoln Men's Basketball Feb2026

Sunday, March 01, 2026 - Wednesday, March 04, 2026

MARRIOTT CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION

NO DESTINATION FEE

which include:

-speed Wi-Fi

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Athletics understands that it or its attendees will be responsible for purchasing on an a la carte basis any services or amenities covered by the destination fee, at the rate in effect at the time of the event.

METHOD OF RESERVATIONS

Reservations for the Event will be made by a rooming list in a format provided by the Hotel. Group will forward its rooming list by Monday, February 9, 2026.

GUARANTEED RESERVATIONS

All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card or by Group.

Hotel will not hold any reservations unless secured by one of the above methods.

CUTOFF DATE

Reservations by attendees must be received on or before 5:00 PM, Monday, February 9, 2026 Cutoff Date, Hotel will review the reservation pickup for the Event, release the unreserved rooms for general sale, and determine whether it can accept reservations based on a space- and rate-available basis at the Group rate after this date.

Release of rooms for general sale following the Cutoff Date does not affect Group this Agreement, to utilize guest rooms.

NO WALK

All sleeping rooms included in the rooming list will be guaranteed a room at the hotel for the dates outlined and will not be walked to another property.

NO ROOM TRANSFER BY GUEST

Group agrees that neither Group nor attendees of the Event nor any intermediary shall be permitted to assign any rights or obligations under this Group Sales Agreement, or to resell or otherwise transfer to persons not associated with Group reservations for guestrooms, meeting rooms or any other facilities made pursuant to this Group Sales Agreement

BILLING ARRANGEMENTS

The following billing arrangements apply: Room and tax charges to Master Account. Incidentals to individual sleeping rooms will be turned off.

MASTER ACCOUNT

Hotel must be notified in writing at least fourteen (14) days prior to arrival of the authorized signatories and the charges that are to be posted to the Master Account. Any cancellation or attrition fees will be billed to the Master Account.

ADVANCE PAYMENT

The payment schedule for your Event is outlined below:

Deposit/Payment Amount Time Frame $15,000.00 on or before Contract signature date $15,000.00 December 1, 2025 $15,000.00 January, 30, 2026 Remaining estimated balance 7 days prior to event

FACILITY FEES

would be $17,5000.00. Based upon the Room Night

Commitment and the functions identified on the Function Information Agenda/Event Agenda outlined in this, the Hotel will waive facility fees with met F&B minimum. Reduced function space fees exclude special locations (e.g., outdoor venues, guest rooms or suites, etc.) if applicable.

ROOMS ATTRITION

Hotel is relying upon Group and Beverage Revenue. Group agrees that a loss will be incurred by Hotel if Group ninety percent (90%) of the Room Night Commitment on any night of the Event.

Hotel agrees to allow for a ten percent (10%) reduction in the nightly Room Night Commitment. Each night during the Event, Hotel will subtract the actual room usage for that night and the amount of permissible attrition for that night from the Room Night Commitment for that night. The difference of room nights will be multiplied by the Group (excluding staff and or complimentary rooms) and the resulting amount will be posted as charges to Group Account, plus applicable taxes, at the conclusion of the Event.

These charges represent a reasonable effort on behalf of the Hotel to establish its loss prospectively and shall be due as liquidated damages.

ADJUSTMENTS TO CONCESSIONS

In the event of reductions in the Room Night Commitment of more than 10%, the Hotel may adjust any concessions previously offered in this Agreement, including those concessions offered on a complimentary basis, and may also adjust the Function Space in direct proportion to the reduction in the Room Night Commitment.

MINIMUM BANQUET FOOD AND BEVERAGE REVENUE REQUIREMENT

Group agrees to a minimum banquet food and beverage revenue of $15,000.00, exclusive of tax and house charge (the prices six (6) months prior to Group

At the conclusion of the Event, if the actual banquet food and beverage revenue is less than the Minimum Banquet Food and Beverage Revenue, forty percent (40%) of the difference will be posted to the Master Account.

These charges represent a reasonable effort on behalf of the Hotel to establish its loss prospectively and shall be due as liquidated damages.

OUTSIDE FOOD AND BEVERAGE POLICY

All food and beverages served at functions associated with the Event must be provided, prepared, and served by Hotel, and must be consumed on Hotel premises.

F&B STAFF CHARGE AND F&B HOUSE CHARGE

A 17% F&B Staff Charge and an 10% F&B House Charge are applied to food and beverage. A 27% House Charge is applied to room rental. The F&B Staff Charge and/or the F&B House Charge may increase between the time of this Agreement and the time of the event. The increase may be the result of changing market prices, costs, taxes, or other which notice may be by email. You agree to pay the F&B Staff Charge and the F&B House Charge in existence at the time of the event. The F&B Staff Charge is paid in full to employees servicing the event. The F&B House Charge is retained by the Hotel and is used to offset the costs of utilities and equipment, and other non-labor expenses. The F&B House Charge is not a tip or gratuity for services provided by employees and is not distributed to employees. Banquet managers and other Banquet employees are not customarily tipped, so tips are not expected. All prices are subject to applicable taxes (currently 9.75%).

AV HOUSE CHARGE

An AV House Charge, 25%, is applied to Audio Visual (AV) prices. The AV House Charge may increase between the time of this Agreement and the time of the event. The increase may be the result of changing market prices, costs, such changes, which notice may be by email. You agree to pay the AV House Charge in existence at the time of the competition/event/game due to health and safety protocols and/or mandates imposed by their affiliated university or conference, local or state governments, or the NCAA.

IMPOSSIBILITY

The performance of this Agreement is subject to termination without liability upon the occurrence of any circumstance beyond the control of either party such as acts of God, war, acts of terrorism, government regulations, disaster, strikes, civil disorder, or curtailment of transportation facilities to the extent that such circumstance makes it illegal or impossible for the Hotel to provide, or for Groups in general to use, the Hotel facilities. The ability to terminate this Agreement without liability pursuant to this paragraph is conditioned upon delivery of written notice to the other party setting forth the basis for such termination as soon as reasonably practical - but in no event longer than ten (10) days -after learning of such basis.

COMPLIANCE WITH LAW

This Agreement is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including health and safety codes, alcoholic beverage control laws, disability laws, federal anti-terrorism laws and regulations, and the like. Hotel and Group agree to cooperate with each other to ensure compliance with such laws.

CHANGES, ADDITIONS, STIPULATIONS, OR LINING OUT

Any changes, additions, stipulations or deletions including corrective lining out by either Hotel or Group will not be considered agreed to or binding on the other unless such modifications have been initialed or otherwise approved in writing by the other.

LITIGATION EXPENSES

The parties agree that, in the event litigation relating to this Agreement is filed by either party, the non-prevailing party in

LIQUOR LICENSE

Group oyees or bartenders.

Alcoholic beverage service may be denied to those guests who appear to be intoxicated or are under age.

COMPLIANCE WITH EQUAL OPPORTUNITY LAWS

It does not apply to customers that are not part of the U.S. federal government or using funds from the U.S. federal government for this contract.

Marriott shall comply with all applicable laws, statutes, rules, ordinances, codes, orders and regulations of all federal, state, local and other governmental and regulatory authorities and of all insurance bodies applicable to the Hotel premises in performing its obligations under this Agreement.

Assistance Act, as amended, limited to 41 C.F.R. §§ 60.1-4, 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a), are hereby incorporated by reference, with all relevant rules, regulations and orders pertaining thereto. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 C.F.R. §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

Marriott also shall comply with Executive Order 13496 and with all relevant rules, regulations and orders pertaining thereto, to the extent applicable. The employee notice clause and all other provisions of 29 C.F.R. Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A, are hereby incorporated by reference.

To the extent applicable, Marriott shall include the provisions of this section in every subcontract or purchase order so that such provisions shall be binding upon each contractor, subcontractor or vendor performing services or providing materials relating to this Agreement and the services provided pursuant to the terms hereof.

PRIVACY

s applicable to Marriott under applicable privacy and data protection laws, including to the extent applicable EU data protection laws. Hotel shall comply with the then-current Marriott Group ailable at http://www.marriott.com/about/privacy.mi) with respect to any personal data received under this Agreement.

Without limiting the foregoing obligation, Hotel has implemented measures designed to: (1) provide notice to individuals about its collection and use of their personal data, including through the Privacy Statement; (2) use such personal data only for legitimate business purposes; (3) provide means by which individuals may request to review, correct, update, suppress, restrict or delete or port their personal data, consistent with applicable law; (4) require any service providers with whom personal data is shared to protect the confidentiality and security of such data; and (5) use technical and organizational measures to protect personal data within its organization against unauthorized or unlawful access, acquisition, use, disclosure, loss, or alteration.

Group will obtain all necessary rights and permissions prior to providing any personal data to Hotel, including all rights and permissions required for Hotel, Hotel affiliates, and service providers to use and transfer the personal data to locations both within applicable law.

by, consented to or requested by such individual.

HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES

Hotel has committed to providing the room nights and function space, as applicable, set forth in this Agreement based on information about the event that Group has given to the Hotel. Group agrees that it has presented all material information required in order for Hotel to provide the rooms and facilities set forth in this Agreement. Should Hotel, in its sole reasonable discretion, determine at any time that the Event will include a high-risk activity that was previously undisclosed to the Hotel (including by way of example, and not by limitation, biological agents, pyrotechnics, etc.), Hotel may terminate this Agreement immediately and without liability, upon written notice to Group.

PHISHING

Please be aware that bad actors can impersonate Hotel employees. Group should never rely solely on contact information sent in an email or respond directly to any email requesting a bank account information change. If Group receives a request from Hotel regarding bank account information, Group should contact the Hotel via verified phone number or in person to confirm the request prior to providing such information.

IN-HOUSE EQUIPMENT

Hotel will provide, at no charge, a reasonable amount of meeting equipment (for example chairs, tables, etc.). These house equipment to the point of requiring rental of an additional supply to accommodate Group setups or extraordinary formats are requested, Hotel will present Group two (2) alternatives: (1) charging Group the rental cost for additional equipment, or (2) changing the extraordinary setup to a standard format, avoiding the additional cost.

UNATTENDED ITEMS/ADDITIONAL SECURITY

The Hotel cannot ensure the security of items left unattended in function rooms. Special arrangements may be made with the Hotel for securing a limited number of valuable items. If Group requires additional security with respect to such items or for any other reason, the Hotel will assist in making these arrangements. All security personnel to be utilized during the Event are subject to Hotel approval.

USE OF OUTSIDE VENDORS

If Group wishes to hire outside vendors to provide any goods or services at Hotel during the Event, Group must notify Hotel of the specific goods or services to be provided and provide sufficient advance notice to the Hotel so that the Hotel m and amount reasonably satisfactory to Hotel, an indemnification agreement and proof of adequate insurance, and (ii) approve, using reasonable judgment, the selection of the outside vendor and the goods or services to be provided by such outside vendor to Group, taking into consideration: (a) whether Hotel offers such goods and services; (b) the risk level posed by certain activities;

and (c) the safety and well-being of guests at Hotel.

TECHNICAL SERVICES

audio/visual needs. Because the use of another provider will necessarily involve provider.

PERFORMANCE LICENSES

Group will be solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permission to perform, broadcast, transmit, or display any copyrighted works (including without limitation, music, audio, or video recordings, art, etc.) that Group may use or request to be used at the Hotel.

PORTERAGE

Porterage gratuities are $8.00 per person round trip (includes arrival & departure luggage assistance.) Porterage gratuity is mandatory for groups with a common arrival date utilizing master account billing for Room and Tax. These charges will be posted directly to the Master Account and are paid in full to employees providing service to your attendees.

NOT QUALIFIED FOR MARRIOTT BONVOY EVENTS

Marriott Bonvoy Events provides Points or Miles to eligible Marriott Bonvoy Members who book and hold qualifying meetings and events at Participating Properties. Capitalized terms used in this section have the meanings given to them in the Marriott Bonvoy terms and conditions, available at https://www.marriott.com/loyalty/terms/default.mi.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Athletics and the Contact (as identified on page 1 of this Agreement or the Authorized Signer of this Agreement) acknowledge that the Marriott Bonvoy Events program is only available to certain qualified Marriott Bonvoy Members.

Marriott Bonvoy Events is not available in certain circumstances, including (1) for any government employee or official booking a government event (U.S. government event or non-U.S. government event); (2) for any employee of a state-owned or state-intermediary when booking an event on behalf of a non-U.S. governmental entity or SOE. Hotels in the Asia Pacific region are restricted from awarding Points or Miles to any intermediary booking an event on behalf of any governmental entity or SOE.

In addition, Points or Miles are available only if University of Nebraska-Lincoln Athletic own policies permit the Contact to receive Points or Miles for the Event.

The Contact (as identified on page 1 of this Agreement or the Authorized Signer of this Agreement) is not qualified to receive Points or Miles in connection with the Event, and by entering into this Agreement, hereby waives the right to receive an award of Points or Miles in connection with the Event.

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HOTEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR ALL ORGANIZATIONS

Group agrees to abide by the Hotel's Policies and Procedures incorporated herein by this reference as below, the same may be modified from time to time in the H f any conflict in meaning or interpretation exists between or among the terms and provisions of the Hotel Policies and Procedures and the terms and provisions of the Contract, the terms and provisions of the Contract shall control.

GUESTROOM ACCOMMODATIONS

Run-of-House rooms indicate that your attendees receive the first available room upon arrival for Wonderful or Fantastic Studio guest rooms. A specific room type (king or double/double) or location is not guaranteed, unl .

Run-of-House excludes specialty room types.

INDIVIDUAL RESERVATIONS

All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit, or guaranteed with a major credit card or by the master account. Individual reservations must be cancelled at least 72 hours prior to arrival, subject to change, to avoid cancellation

Rooms modified after check in may be subject to an early departure fee equal to

SMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENT

W Los Angeles West Beverly Hills provides a smoke-free environment for our guests. Smoking is prohibited in all areas of the Hotel including lobby areas, meeting rooms and guest rooms.

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE

Check-in time at W Los Angeles West Beverly Hills is 3:00 p.m. Check-out time has been established at 12:00 p.m. Any variation to these arrival and departure times must be discussed in advance with your Event Manager.

PRE AND POST PROGRAM/BLOCK INCREASES

Special discounted group rates and room types as outlined in size and room types to be utilized. Block increases, upgrades, pre/post stay extensions, room types and ability to extend group

CURRENT TAXES & SERVICE CHARGE

Current taxes and service charges are currently as follows:

Room Taxes and Fees: 14% Tax, 2.0% TMD Fee, 0.23%* per room night CA Tourism Fee Food, Beverage, Room Rental, Audio Visual, House Charge, Staff Charge Tax: 9.75% Food, Beverage, Room Rental and Audio Visual Service House & Staff Charge (taxable): A 17% F&B Staff Charge, a 10% F&B House Charge are applied to Food and Beverage. A 27% House Charge are applied to all Room Rental & Audio Visual charges. House Charges are used to offset the costs of utilities and equipment, and other non-labor expenses. House Charges are not a tip or gratuity for services provided by employees and is not distributed to employees. Banquet personnel are not customarily tipped, so tips are not expected.

Parking Tax: 10% Parking Occupancy Tax

Taxes and House & Staff charge in effect at the time of the event will apply.

SATELLITE CHECK-IN

If a private satellite check-in area is required, costs will be determined with your Event Manager.

PET POLICY

Pets & Service Animals are permitted. The fee for pets is $50 above the daily room charge plus a non-refundable $100 cleaning fee. Maximum Pet Weight: 40 lbs.

OPTIONAL FEES & GRATUITIES

The following are current charges for optional services for the current year. Should you wish these charges to be handled by the Master Account, please advise your Event Manager and inform your attendees. Charges in effect at the time of your event will apply.

Baggage Handling (roundtrip, in and out) $8 per person round trip Amenity Delivery (outside room) $5 per room Amenity Delivery (inside room) $5 per room Cart Delivery Fee (one way, meeting related) $30 per cart Pet Fee $50 per nights plus one time $100 cleaning fee Rollaway Fee $100 per day Package Receiving / Handling Fee $5 per items for standard size; $20 per item for oversized

Porterage charges are allocated to the Staff and are applied to luggage services that will be guaranteed by the Customer and posted to the Master Account.

Should room and tax be charged to the Master Account and guest have a common arrive date or should attendees arrive/depart by motor coach, the above guest room baggage handling service charges will automatically be posted to the Master Account.

PARKING

W Los Angeles West Beverly Hills provides valet parking for all vehicles. Self-parking is not available. There is currently a parking charge of $67.00 plus applicable taxes for each vehicle parked overnight, subject to change. Day rates for local attendees should be discussed with your Event Manager. Parking charges in effect at the time of your event will apply.

BUS STAGING & PARKING

The front drive is restricted to cars, SUVs and 20-person mini coaches. Bus stating is available but should be approved by your Event Manager for staging, pick up and drop off. Location, restrictions, fees, liability and permit requirements for staging and or parking busses should be discussed with your Event Manager at least 30 days in advance.

FURNITURE REMOVAL

To remove furniture from a guest room or a suite to include bed, side tables and accent chairs, a one-time charge per room or suite will be assessed for removal and storage as follows:

Studios & Suites from $300.00 Studios or suites must be booked and will be charged room and tax for the night prior to and night of use to allow for removal and reset of furniture. Requests for removal of furniture other than what is noted above will incur an additional fee. Additional charges may apply for requests made less than 14 days in advance.

HOSPITALITY SUITES

Groups utilizing hospitality suites on guestroom floors of the Hotel must limit the hours to opening after 10:00 a.m. and closing prior to 10:00 p.m. Group may be required to assign rooms adjacent to the hospitality to members of your group. For groups requiring hospitality hours other than those above, meeting space is available. Elevators to guest room floors are restricted to key-access by hotel guests only; group is responsible for providing appropriate staffing to provide access to the guest room floor and hospitality suites by non-hotel guests. Hotel security is available to provide this service for an additional fee with advance notice.

GUEST ROOM INTERNET

In-room high speed internet access is currently provided for $15.95 per day with enhanced high speed at $19.95 per day. Basic in-room WiFi is free for members of Marriott Bonvoy. Membership is free; guests may enroll in advance at www.marriott.com or upon check-in to receive this complimentary benefit. Complimentary wireless is provided in the Lobby and Public areas for all guests. Rates in effect at the time of your event will apply.

MEETING ROOM INTERNET

In order to provide internet access appropriately for simultaneous meetings and multiple users with varying needs, Encore provides the additional equipment and labor needed for high speed internet access in meeting space that is separate from the guest room and hotel lobby networks. Pricing is based upon total number of users and bandwidth needs.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

Meetings at the W Los Angeles West Beverly Hills are carefully designed to create an unparalleled guest experience while protecting natural resources. For meetings and events, we are pleased to offer a complimentary water station; Individual water service is provided upon request.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE

Group agrees that all food and beverage items purchased or consumed by attendees at the Hotel must be supplied and prepared by the Hotel including food and beverage provided in hospitality suites, guest rooms and event space. At least three business days before your Event, you need to inform the Event Manager of the guaranteed attendance for all food and beverage functions.

In the event that Group does not provide a guarantee of attendance, the Hotel will automatically use the contracted number of attendees provided by Group to determine the charges for which Group will be fully responsible. Group shall be responsible for any additional charges if the final attendance exceeds the guaranteed or anticipated attendance. The food and beverage served, whether guaranteed by contracted minimums, by the banquet event orders (BEOs) or by the final event attendance is subject to applicable house and staff charges and taxes in effect at the time of your event. The food & beverage minimum outlined in this agreement is not an estimate of charges; it is the minimum amount required based upon the number of guest rooms and square footage of meeting space being held.

Unless approved in writing by hotel management, outside Food and Beverage is strictly prohibited. In the event the Group consumes outside Food or Beverage in the meeting space, a per person charge equivalent to the minimum catering pricing plus house and staff charges and applicable taxes will be charged to the groups master account for the contracted or guaranteed number of attendees in the meeting.

BANQUET MENU PRICING

4 minimum catering prices are as follows:

Buffet Breakfast Break Plated Breakfast Plated Lunch Buffet Lunch Box Lunch Plated Dinner Buffet Dinner Bar Package (first hour)

$37.00 per person $17.00 per person $24.00 per person $23.00 per person $43.00 per person $44.00 per person $41.00 per person $85.00 per person $20.00 per person

Prices are per person and subject to 9.75% state tax and taxable 10% house and 17% staff charges. Menu prices and offerings are evaluated on a regular basis based upon fluctuations in cost with average annual increases of 3-5% per year; menu prices in effect at the time of your event will apply. Food and beverage prices will be confirmed six (6) months prior to arrival date upon request.

BRANDING & SIGNAGE

No signage or branding of any kind is permitted in the lobby or public areas without prior approval.

SPONSORED FOOD AND BEVERAGE

The Hotel understands there may be companies sponsoring events requesting to utilize their own products on such events. The hotel will charge prevailing rates for requested menu items regardless of receiving donated products. Corkage fees and/or setup fees for donated beverages will apply. Applicable service charges based upon the menu price of the same or comparable item will apply for all donated product. Sponsored items must be approved by Hotel 30 days prior to the event.

MERCHANDISE OR ARTICLES

The Hotel shall not be responsible for damage or loss of any merchandise or articles brought into the Hotel or for any items left unattended.

FUNCTION SPACE

The hotel reserves the right, within its discretion, to assign and, if necessary, reassign the function space to accommodate all parties concerned. Additional facility and/or labor fees may apply for any changes to the meeting space requirements (e.g., additional meeting space needs, daily changes to set up or room turns) other than what is outlined and agreed to under Event Agenda. To ensure compliance with local fire and safety regulations, meeting room diagrams must be approved by the hotel at least two weeks prior to your event. A minimum reset fees of $500.00 will apply for any changes to a meeting room once it has been set according to the specifications agreed to on the Banquet Event Orders. Group may not stay in room past contracted end time without approval by hotel management. Group may be subject to additional fees if meeting ends past contracted end time.

SUBCONTRACTORS POLICY

If Group wishes to hire outside vendors to provide any goods or services at Hotel during the Event (e.g., audio-visual companies, production companies, theme companies, decorators, entertainment companies, etc.), Group must notify Hotel of the vendor and specific goods or services to be provided at least 30 days prior to arrival so that the Hotel can approve, using reasonable judgment, the selection of the outside vendor and the goods or services to be provided, taking into consideration:

(a) whether Hotel offers such goods and services; (b) the risk level posed by certain activities; and (c) the safety and well-being of guests at Hotel. If 30-day advance notice is not provided, the use of outside vendors may not be allowed.

You agree to have all subcontracted companies abide by all Hotel rules and regulations, as implemented from time to time and the code of conduct and policies stated herein. At least 14 days prior to arrival, the contracted company shall furnish to the Hotel a valid certificate evidencing at least one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) of comprehensive general liability coverage prior to the commencement of work or services at the Hotel; additional coverage may be required depending upon nature and scope of work or services to be provided. You hereby assume all responsibility for any damage to Hotel premises or injuries, or group fails to remove all trash associated with set up and tear down, a trash removal fee of $1,000.00 will apply and will be posted to the master account.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Any additional services (e.g. power/electrical charges, internet, furniture removal, decor, etc.) may incur additional costs and should be discussed your Event Manager.

AUDIO VISUAL SERVICES

W Los Angeles West Beverly Hills offers a full service, in-house Audio-Visual department through our on-site provider, Encore. All aspects of audio visual, lighting, production and more are offered on property.

A technical allocation fee of $500.00 per day will apply for the use of an outside audio-visual company. Group must notify

Hotel of intent to use outside audio visual provider at least 30 days prior to arrival date as outlined in Subcontractors Policy above.

The Hotel will not be liable for performance, damage, storage, or delivery of any audio-visual equipment brought in from outside the Hotel.

Encore provides and maintains internet access.

Amplified audio or extensive audio-visual production requirements must be specified in the schedule of conference requirements. Confirmation of this space is subject to approval by any group previously confirmed adjoining conference space. Your Event Manager must be notified immediately of any program changes incorporating amplified audio presentations. The Hotel will attempt to schedule these events at a time that will not interfere with groups in adjoining conference space. The specific nature of your program/presentation must be given to your Event Manager 30 days prior to your major arrival date.

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT & POOL EVENTS

All outdoor entertainment must be approved in advance by the hotel. For the quiet enjoyment of hotel guests and residents, maximum sound levels will be enforced. In accordance with local ordinances, outdoor entertainment must end at 10:00 PM.

Furniture removal fees will apply for all outdoor pool events. Additional guidelines for use of the outdoor pool area are available through your Event Manager.

LOADING AND UNLOADING OF EQUIPMENT

Equipment must be loaded and unloaded at the hotel loading dock or the event loading dock in rules and local ordinances.

SECURITY

The Hotel cannot ensure the security of items left unattended in function rooms. Special arrangements may be made with the Hotel for securing a limited number of valuable items. If Group requires additional security with respect to such items or for any other reason, the Hotel will assist in making these arrangements at the cost of Group. All security personnel to be utilized during the Event are subject to Hotel approval.

DECORATION & DECOR

Due to fire and safety regulations and procedures, the use of fog machines, fire features, confetti, balloons or any other decorations, features or special effects that are deemed a potential hazard or inconvenience to the Hotel or our guests are prohibited unless specific arrangements have been made in advance with the Hotel and approved in writing. Group shall be responsible for all damages suffered by the hotel as a result of any violation of this policy. Please coordinate all decorations, features and special effects with your Event Manager.

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