Moonlight.agreement.pdf

J moo;nLIGHT STUDIOS

CONFIRMATION & BOOKING AGREEMENT

Name: Alexi Giannoulias by Katherine Tople

Company Name: Illinois Secretary of State

Address: Moonlight Studios Chicago

Email: ktople@ilsos.gov

Name of Event: Press Conference

Number of guests: SO

Event Date: 11/18/25

Event Time: 10:00 AM -11:00 AM

Load-In & Setup: 7:00 AM

Strike: 12:00 PM

VENUE INVOICE: 1321

VENUE PROPOSAL: 1857

MOONLIGHT STUDIOS ("MS"), an Illinois limited liability company, is pleased to confirm the following reservation, subject to the following terms and conditions:

MS VENUE RENTAL INVOICE#

TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $4,000

*FINAL BALANCE DUE ON OR BEFORE: 11/14/25

STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS

EVENT SPACE RESERVATION: The event space(s) indicated on estimate of this contract; the premises will be held for you upon receipt of the signed contract and security deposit.

Rental Timing: 8am-12am daily rental

Inclusions: (9) High Top tables, (15) 72in dining rounds, (2) long back bar tables and basic LED lighting in all spaces.

Includes full dimmable track lighting system in both galleries.

CANCELLATION AND PERFORMANCE: The parties acknowledge that in the event of a cancellation, MOONLIGHT

STUDIOS's actual damages would be difficult to determine. The parties further agree that the following cancellation fee constitutes reasonable liquidated damages to MOONLIGHT STUDIOS for such cancellation . In the event of a cancellation, you will be charged your total event space rental fee. The final cancellation fee shall be determined on a sliding scale and based on the date of cancellation. The full cancellation fee structure is listed below.

Date of Cancellation Percentage Amount Owed:

Up to 180 days in advance 50%

179 days to 30 days in advance 75%

29 days or less in advance 100%

PAYMENT IN ADVANCE: CLIENT will pay a 50% deposit via cash, ACH/Wire transfer, personal check, credit card (Visa, Mastercard or American Express) or by certified check upon receipt of invoice. The remaining balance will be paid two (2) weeks prior to your function. CLIENT will be unable to load in and set up for the event until balance is paid in full.

USE OF APPROVED VENDORS/CATERS: All vendors for any event must be approved by MOONLIGHT STUDIOS, including but not limited to vendors providing catering, equipment rental, flowers, decor, valet parking and or other ancillary services for any event.

CLIENT cannot bring to MOONLIGHT STUDIOS any food or beverage (alcoholic or nonalcoholic) from any outside sources other than those approved by MOONLIGHT STUDIOS. Any and all food and beverage issues including licensing, service and safety are your responsibility. Vendors are responsible for their own equipment, (flatbeds, dollies), which will be in good condition so as not to cause damage to floors and walls.

CONDUCT OF EVENT: CLIENT assumes full responsibility for the conduct of all persons in attendance at or serving the event and for any damage done to the facilities or any person because of the event. CLIENT will conduct the event in an orderly manner, in full compliance with all applicable laws, and the Premises rules and regulations set forth in this contract. The event shall begin promptly as scheduled and the event space shall be vacated at the agreed upon time.

DISPLAYS AND DECORATIONS; YOUR PROPERTY: We are not responsible for any loss or damage to your property and do not maintain insurance covering it. All displays and/or decorations will be subject to our prior written approval; however, this does not include tables, linens, flowers, centerpieces, and other generic wedding and/or event decor. The installation of any items, including but not limited to, displays, decorations, lighting, staging, may not be affixed to any walls, ceilings or other areas of the Premises without the written approval of MOONLIGHT

STUDIOS.

FIRE SAFETY: Tables, chairs, decor, bars and any other equipment brought into the Premises must follow the local

Fire Department regulations pertaining to mandatory aisles and fire exits. You acknowledge that decorations, props, etc .... brought into MOONLIGHT STUDIOS may be subject to approval by the city and local Fire Department.

In addition, you undertake full responsibility and agreed not to exceed the posted attendance limitations imposed and set forth by the local fire department.

INSURANCE: CLIENT further agrees that it is a constitutional office of the State of Illinois and subsequently self insured by the State of Illinois. See Exhibit B for CLIENT insurance requirements and Exhibit C for Vendor Insurance

Requirements.

ACTS OF GOD: Neither party shall be responsible for any failure of performance due to acts of God, shortage of commodities or supplies to be furnished by MOONLIGHT STUDIOS, or governmental authority, that make it illegal or impossible for MOONLIGHT STUDIOS to hold the event. Should event need to be canceled due to an ACT OF

GOD, CLIENT may reschedule the event on a date to be determined, and all monies paid to MOONLIGHT STUDIOS will be applied to that date.

AUXILIARY AIDS: MOONLIGHT STUDIOS represents, and CLIENT acknowledges that MOONLIGHT STUDIOS facilities being rented to CLIENT including event rooms and common areas will follow our public accommodation requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act. CLIENT agrees that one-week in advance of the event it will furnish MOONLIGHT STUDIOS with a list of any auxiliary aids needed by your attendees in meeting or event space.

CLIENT agrees to pay all charges associated with the provision of such aids. CLIENT is responsible to obtain and furnish auxiliary aids to their attendees.

PROMOTIONAL CONSIDERATIONS: Any advertisements or promotional materials proposed to be used in connection with your function that specifically reference any logo or photograph of MOONLIGHT STUDIOS must be received and approved in advance by MOONLIGHT STUDIOS. MOONLIGHT STUDIOS reserves the right to photograph or audio videotape your event and CLIENT authorizes MOONLIGHT STUDIOS to use such photos or video footage for promotional purposes, subject to attendees' right of privacy and/or publicity.

ARBITRATION: The parties agree that any dispute in any way arising out of or relating to this contract will be resolved pursuant to the law of the State of Illinois, and through arbitration before JAMS/EN DISPUTE® or American

Arbitration Association, with the prevailing party entitled to an award of its reasonable attorney fees. The parties further agree that in any arbitration proceeding they may conduct reasonable discovery pursuant to the Federal

Rules of Civil Procedure, that the law of the State of Illinois will be the governing law, and any arbitration award will be enforceable in state or federal court.

AMENDMENTS/CHANGES: The parties agree that any amendments or changes to the arrangements described in this contract and/or amendments must be made in writing, signed by all parties.

ATTORNEY'S FEES: The parties agree that if any dispute arises in any way relating to or arising out of this contract, the prevailing party in any arbitration or court proceeding will be entitled to recover an award of its reasonable attorney's fees and costs.

GOVERNING LAW: This contract shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of

Illinois.

EXHIBIT A- PREMISES RULES AND REGULATIONS

Sidewalks, doorways, vestibules, halls, stairways, and other similar areas shall not be used for the disposal of trash, be obstructed by CLIENT or be used by CLIENT for any purpose other than ingress and egress to and from the

Premises and for going from one part of the Premises to another part of the Premises.

Plumbing fixtures and appliances shall be used only for the purposes for which designed, and no sweepings, rubbish, rags, or other unsuitable material shall be thrown or placed therein. Such CLIENT shall pay damage resulting to any such fixtures or appliances from misuse.

All signs, advertisements, or notices shall be subject to MS's prior written approval. Without MS's prior consent, no nails, hooks, or screws shall be driven or inserted into any part of the Premises, and no curtains or other window treatments shall be placed between the glass and the Premises' standard window treatments.

Movement in or out of the Premises of furniture, equipment, or the dispatch or receipt by CLIENT of any bulky material or merchandise, or materials which require use of elevators or stairways or movement through the

Premises' entrances shall be restricted to such hours as MS designates. All such movement shall be under the supervision of MS and in the manner agreed between CLIENT and MS by prearrangement before performance.

Such prearrangement, to be initiated by CLIENT, will include determination by MS as to the time, method, and routing of such movement and as to limitations for safety or other concerns. CLIENT assumes all risks of damage to articles moved and injury to persons engaged or not engaged in such movement. CLIENT shall be liable to personnel of MS damaged or injured because of acts in connection with carrying out this service for CLIENT, and MS shall not be liable for the acts of any person engaged in, or any damage or loss to any property or persons resulting from any act in connection with, such service performed for CLIENT. CLIENT is responsible for their own equipment

(flatbeds, dollies), which will be in good condition so as not to cause damage to floors and walls.

Premises' management shall have the right and authority to prescribe the maximum weight and position of heavy equipment, which may overstress any portion of a floor. All damages done to the Premises by taking in or putting out any property of CLIENT, or done by CLIENT's property while on the Premises, shall be repaired at the expense of

CLIENT. CLIENT's space visible from a public area must be kept neat and clean.

Should CLIENT require telegraphic, telephonic, enunciator, or other communication services, MS will direct the electricians as to where and how wires are to be introduced and placed, and none shall be introduced or placed except as MS shall direct. Electric current shall not be used for power or heating without MS's prior written permission. Any electrical requirements and set up must be coordinated with MS's venue director TWO WEEKS IN

ADVANCE. Any changes, additions and or supervision by an electrician is subject to a fee.

No animals shall be brought into or kept in, on, or about the Premises except individuals with disabilities who use service pets.

All routine deliveries to the Premises on weekdays shall be made through the back alley unless otherwise approved by MS's venue director. Premises personnel and MOONLIGHT STUDIOS employees will, on a case-by-case basis, accept deliveries on behalf of CLIENT and allow storage for additional fees. This must be pre-arranged with

MOONLIGHT STUDIOS venue director. Special arrangements must be made for MOONLIGHT STUDIOS employees to sign for packages. MOONLIGHT STUDIOS employees will only be responsible for acknowledging the receipt of a delivery, not for contents. MOONLIGHT STUDIOS employees will not be responsible for returning or resolving any deliveries made in error.

Any and all spills must be cleaned up immediately throughout the function . All event, storage, and kitchen space, if used, must be immediately cleaned after event and returned to its original state. MOONLIGHT STUDIOS will be cleared of all debris, to include, but not limited to promotional material, signs, posters, confetti, party favors, streamers, balloons, etc. All spills/puddles and obvious sticky and soiled floors should be mopped up before departure. Any stains should be noted to the venue director on duty for proper and timely treatment.

CLIENT shall not tamper with or attempt to adjust temperature control thermostats. MOONLIGHT STUDIOS shall adjust thermostats as required to maintain the Premises temperature.

CLIENT will comply with all security procedures during business hours and after hours and on weekends.

No flammable or explosive fluids or materials shall be kept or used within the Premises except in areas approved by

MOONLIGHT STUDIOS, and MOONLIGHT STUDIOS shall comply with all appl icable Premises and fire codes relating thereto.

No smoking shall be permitted inside the Premises at any time. Smoking shall only be permitted in outdoor areas, expressly designated by MOONLIGHT STUDIOS.

MOONLIGHT STUDIOS reserves the right to rescind any of these rules and regulations and to make such other and further rules and regulations as in its good faith judgement shall from time to time be needed for safety, protection, care and cleanliness of the Premises, the operation thereof, the preservation of good order therein, and the protection and comfort of the MOONLIGHT STUDIOS and their its agents, employees, and invitees, which rules and regulations, when made and written notice thereof is given to CLIENT, shall be binding upon MOONLIGHT

STUDIOS in like manner.

MOONLIGHT STUDIOS Employees are not available for event breakdown. All dismantling and clean-up must occur immediately after each event, and all rental furn ishings/equipment and decorations/equipment removed from the

Premises the same day, within four (4) hours of the scheduled end of an Event, unless special arrangements are made prior to event. CLIENT must clean all areas used including kitchen areas and other related facilities thoroughly and vacate the Premises no later than four (4) hours after the scheduled end of the Event.

The use of confetti rice, birdseed, sparklers and bubbles or other projectiles during weddings, or other celebrations is permitted only with the explicit consent and approval of MOONLIGHT STUDIOS. Additional maintenance cost may be incurred.

CLIENT agrees to provide a schedule/timeline for each event indicating all companies and or persons provid ing services to an event (from arrivals to completion of cleanup) not less than three days prior to the event.

Any music, entertainment or tenting are subject to MOONLIGHT STUDIOS sole approval and may need a City of Chicago permit, which is CLIENT'S responsibility.

EXHIBIT C - VENDOR INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR VENDORS AND/OR CONTRACTORS WORKER'S COMPENSATION

INSURANCE:

Bodily Injury by Accident $500,000.00 Each Accident Bodily Injury by Disease $500,000.00 Each Employee Bodily

Injury by Disease $500,000.00 Policy Limit COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE:

$1,000,000.00 Bodily Injury and Property Damage Combined Single Limit Each Occurrence

$1,000,000.00 Personal Injury and Advertising Injury

$1,000,000.00 Products and Completed Operations Aggregate

$1,000,000.00 General Annual Aggregate Per Project

$ 50,000.00 Fire Damage (Any one fire)

$ 50,000.00 Med Expenses (Any one person) AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE:

$1,000,000.00 Bodily Injury and Property Damage Each Accident UMBRELLA LIABILITY INSURANCE:

$2,000,000.00 Each Occurrence

$1,000,000.00 Combined Single Limit (CSL)

The General Liability Policy must include the following as

Additional Insureds on a Primary and Non-Contributory: MOONLIGHT STUDIOS and DDP Enterprises, LLC, Sound

Investment Audio Ltd; Sound Investment A/V Dept Ltd, Sound Investment LV 1438 W Kinzie Suite 200 Chicago, IL

60642

FEES & PAYMENT INFORMATION

Please make check(s) payable to:

Moonlight Studios Attn: Account ing

1446 W Kinzie t Chicago, ll 60642

The function space. rental fees, miscellaneous fees listed In Attachment A will be considered definite commitments upon Signing of this agreement by both parties and will be subject to all terms and conditions set forth in th is agreement. Faxed signatures will be accepted. The persons signing below agree that they are authori,ed representatives of the above indicated group and MOONLIGHT STUDIOS who have authority to enter into this contract . This agreement and the terms and conditions of this contract may not be changed or amended unless done so in writing. By signing and returning this agreement, you will enable MOONLIGHT STUDIOS to establish these arrangements on a definite basis. Please sign via OocuSign or fax or scan and email a copy of both the Agreement and a signed copy of Attachment A to: 312-733-6290.

The fees and space offered in this Confirmation & Booking Agreement and the Attachment A are valid until (11/18/ 25) thereafter th is Agreement is void.

ACCEPTED AND AGREED TO:

Client Signature:

Moonlight Studios Signature: HAILEY KOWALSKI-VENUE DIRECTOR Print Name

~9rowaldd Sign Name

11/18/25 Date