Terms of service

By booking our services through our site you are agreeing to the following terms and services, this acts as our contract agreement. More info can be found below our FAQ info: Mobile Bartending terms in Section 20

We highly suggest to first learn about the tent rental process before booking your rental, and what you are agreeing to by booking with us. 

Below we have gathered some of the most frequently asked questions when renting a tent to help you with the process.

Learn About the Tent Rental Process Before Booking

Planning an outdoor event? Here’s everything you need to know before booking your tent rental with us — from how to reserve a tent to setup, delivery, and more.

How Do I Book a Tent in Massachusetts?

Booking your tent is easy using our 24/7 online calendar tool. 

To book:

  1. Go to the product page for the tent or package you want.

  2. Select your event date using the calendar below the product image.

  3. Enter your event address, then click “Book Now.”

  4. Your rental will now be in your cart.

    • Add any extra items the same way before checkout.

  5. Review your cart to make sure the correct date appears under the item title.

    • If it doesn’t, remove the item and re-add it from the product page.

Note: If you need your tent for longer than one weekend, you’ll need to make a separate booking for each date.

Payment Policy:

We require full payment upfront to confirm your booking. Your tent is not reserved or added to our schedule until payment is received. Please do not expect delivery unless you’ve paid your invoice in full.

How Do I Know If the Tent Will Fit in My Yard?

It’s easy to measure your space to see if our packages will fit.

  • Our 40-person package uses a 20'x20' tent and requires at least 22'x22' of clear space (to allow for stakes or water barrels).

  • Our 60- and 80-person packages use a 20'x40' tent and require at least 22'x42' of space.

Still Not Sure? We Can Help!

We offer a free tent layout service using our software.

Just send us:

  • A few photos of your setup area

  • Your event address
    Text them to our number at the bottom of the site.

We'll overlay your photos with our digital layout tool that uses Google Maps to measure your space within a foot of accuracy.

If that doesn't work, we can schedule a site visit for a small fee, which will be added to your rental quote.

Is There A Delivery Fee?


We offer free delivery for all tent and tent party package rentals within 30 miles of Quincy, MA.

Note: Items rented without a tent may be subject to a delivery fee.

Outside Our Delivery Zone?

We charge $4 per mile for every mile beyond the first 30.
Why? Because it typically takes four round trips for setup and takedown.

Example:
If you're 35 miles away, that's 5 extra miles × $4 = $20 delivery surcharge.

 Click Here To View Our Full Delivery Area

Is Setup Included?

Yes — setup and takedown are included with all tent rentals.

Most parties happen on Saturdays or Sundays. We usually:

  • Set up on Thursday or Friday

  • Take down on Monday or Tuesday

So, if you book a weekend rental, you'll typically have the tent from Friday through Monday — giving you plenty of time to enjoy it.

Tip: Host a pre-event cookout or a next-day brunch to get the most out of your rental!

Special Setup Requests

Requests that fall outside our standard setup window (e.g., same-day setup/takedown or specific time blocks) are subject to a minimum $450 fee.

Do You Allow Customer Pickups?

No — we do not allow customer pickups for any of our rental equipment, including tents, tables, and chairs.

All rentals must be delivered and professionally installed by our trained staff to ensure:

  • Safe and secure setup

  • Proper handling of equipment

  • Insurance policy compliance

Any adjustments to our tents or equipment by the customer will void our insurance and shift liability to the renter.

Why No Pickups?

  • To maintain the quality and cleanliness of our tents and equipment

  • To stay on schedule with deliveries and pickups

  • To provide a consistent, elevated experience for all customers

We want every renter to receive clean, damage-free gear — and the safest possible setup.

Do the Tents Come with Lighting?

Yes — all of our tents include waterproof LED lighting at no extra cost.

These lights emit a 2200K color temperature, which gives off a warm, cozy glow — perfect for creating a soft, inviting atmosphere under the canopy. It’s just the right tone for evening events and adds a touch of elegance to any setting.

Need More Lighting?

We also offer string lighting rentals if you want to brighten up the space outside the tent.

You’ll need either:

  • Poles or trees to hang them across

  • Or a nearby structure to drape lights from the tent

Let us know your setup and we’ll help plan your lighting layout.

What Tent Package Is Best for Me?

That depends on how many guests you’re expecting — but don’t stress about getting it exactly right. We understand headcounts can change.

Here’s a good rule of thumb:

  • Choose a package that seats everyone under the tent in case of rain.

  • If you’re unsure, start with a package based on your best estimate — we can always bring a few extra chairs or tables if needed (just let us know ahead of time).

Need help deciding? Reach out and we’ll help recommend the best layout for your event size and style.

Do Party Packages Come With Linens?

Yes — all of our party packages include cotton linens, and the cost of cleaning them is built into your rental price.

Cotton linens provide a higher-end look than synthetic alternatives, and we maintain them carefully so your event looks its best.

Prefer Not to Use Linens?

We’ve recently updated our website to make things even easier.
You can now choose whether or not you want linens directly during the booking process — no discount codes or extra steps required.

Just select your preference when customizing your rental package.

 

Will Applying for Shop Pay Installments Affect My Credit?

Shop Pay Installments are a great way to break up your tent rental into four equal payments, either bi-weekly or monthly, depending on what you qualify for.

According to Affirm (Shop Pay’s payment provider):

  • Bi-weekly payments will not affect your credit score, even if you’re denied.

  • Monthly payment plans might be reported to credit bureaus — especially if payments are missed.

Important Note:

Shop Pay is a separate service from BZ Tent Rentals. We’re sharing this information based on the most recent guidance available to us, but Shop Pay’s policies can change without notice.

For the most accurate and up-to-date info, please review Shop Pay’s official Terms and FAQs before applying.


What should i know about set up? 

General Setup Requirements

We need a completely unobstructed, level area to safely install your tent.

  • Tents can extend over patios, shrubs, or small plants

  • The ground where the tent legs rest must be reasonably level (grass, dirt, or concrete)

  • Make sure the space is cleared of furniture, toys, or yard décor before setup day

Tent Footprint Dimensions

  • 40-Person Tent: 20 ft × 20 ft (requires ~22 ft × 22 ft of clear space)

  • 60- or 80-Person Tent: 20 ft × 40 ft (requires ~22 ft × 42 ft of clear space)

Allow extra clearance around the tent perimeter for stakes or water barrel ballasts.

Underground Hazards

We use a sledgehammer to drive stakes approximately 3 feet into the ground.

If you have any underground elements such as:

  • Septic systems

  • Sprinkler lines

  • Electrical or gas lines

  • Pool piping or drainage

Please notify us in advance.

Important: Even if hazards are marked, we cannot guarantee they will be avoided, and we are not responsible for any underground damage caused during installation.

Call Dig Safe (811)

If you're concerned about underground gas, electric, or utility lines:

  • Call Dig Safe at 811 at least 2 weeks before your event

  • They’ll come mark your utility lines for free

  • 48 hours’ notice is the legal minimum, but 7–14 days’ notice is strongly recommended


Can You Set Up Tents on Concrete, Asphalt, or Patios?

Yes — we can absolutely set up tents on hard surfaces. If we can reach nearby grass or mulch within 10 feet of the tent legs, we’ll use our heavy-duty straps to anchor the tent safely.

If no grass is accessible, we use 50-gallon water barrels (over 400 lbs when filled) to secure the tent.

Here’s What You’ll Need to Know:

  • You must provide hose access on setup day so we can fill the barrels

  • We charge $50 per water barrel for the weekend rental

  • You’ll need 2 barrels per tent leg that cannot reach grass

Important: Tents secured with water barrels cannot be installed with sidewalls. This is part of our safety policy and helps prevent wind hazards.

Need Water Barrels for Your Setup?

Just add them directly to your cart during booking:
👉 Rent Water Barrels Here

How to Avoid Damage Fees

We want every customer to have a great experience — and that means keeping our equipment clean, safe, and ready for the next event.

Please follow these simple guidelines to avoid damage fees:

DO NOT:

  • Use tiki torches or open flames within 50 feet of the tent (the soot leaves permanent marks)

  • Grill or cook under the tent (our tents are flame-resistant but not meant for cooking beneath)

  • Use tape, staples, or adhesives on tents, tables, or chairs (they leave residue or cause damage)

Tip: If you’re planning to hang anything (signs, lights, décor), please ask us how to do it safely before setup.

Only Use Approved Lighting

Please only use the LED lights provided by BZ Tent Rentals unless you’ve discussed other options with us beforehand. Some unapproved lighting poses a fire risk or can damage the tent.

Respect the Setup

Do not move or adjust the tent, straps, stakes, sidewalls, or dance floor for any reason after we’ve installed it.

Doing so:

  • Voids our insurance coverage

  • Transfers all liability to you

  • May result in fees or denial of claims if damage or injury occurs

If you’d like a specific tent placement, you can:

  • Send us a photo of the desired spot before setup and or place some markers in each corner of where the tent will bbe

  • Have someone present on the day of installation to help guide placement

Accidents Happen — We’re Here for You

If something happens that’s truly out of your control (e.g., a tree falls or severe weather causes damage), don’t stress — we’re fully insured, and you won’t be held responsible.

We only assess damage fees when items are neglected or misused.

 

Still unsure or nervous? Call Dig Safe! (811) It’s free! You can also Call or Text us below! 


Do I Need a Permit?

Private Residences

In most cases, you do not need a permit if you're setting up a tent at a private residence or in your backyard — especially if:

  • You're expecting fewer than 100 guests

  • The tent is under 400 square feet

However, always double-check with your town if you're unsure, especially if you live in a dense residential area.

Public Spaces or Rented Venues

If your event is in:

  • A public park

  • A town-owned space

  • A commercial or rented venue

Then a permit is usually required, and you may also need to provide a certificate of insurance.

We Can Help

We’re happy to:

  • Provide the required documents for you to file the permit

  • Or file it on your behalf for a $200 minimum fee (varies by town)

If you have questions about whether you need a permit, just contact us and we’ll guide you through the process.


Where does the name “BZ” Tent Rentals come from? 

Where Does the Name “BZ Tent Rentals” Come From?

BZ Tent Rentals LLC is owned and operated by Brett and Zach — lifelong friends from Marshfield, Massachusetts.

The name “BZ” comes from the first initials of our names. We grew up on the South Shore and built this company as locals, for locals — with the goal of making the event rental process simple, clear, and stress-free.

What Makes Us Different

We designed our packages to include everything up front — delivery, setup, taxes, lighting, and even sidewalls — so there are no surprises or hidden fees.

We want you to spend less time chasing quotes or reading fine print, and more time enjoying your event with friends and family.

We’re also the ones who show up to set up your tent — so when you book with BZ Tent Rentals, you’re booking directly with the owners.

OVERVIEW

This website is operated by BZ Tent Rentals . Throughout the site, the terms “we”, “us” and “our” refer to BZ Tent Rentals . BZ Tent Rentals offers this website, including all information, tools and services available from this site to you, the user, conditioned upon your acceptance of all terms, conditions, policies and notices stated here.

By visiting our site and/ or purchasing something from us, you engage in our “Service” and agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions (“Terms of Service”, “Terms”), including those additional terms and conditions and policies referenced herein and/or available by hyperlink. These Terms of Service apply to all users of the site, including without limitation users who are browsers, vendors, customers, merchants, and/ or contributors of content.

Please read these Terms of Service carefully before accessing or using our website. By accessing or using any part of the site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to all the terms and conditions of this agreement, then you may not access the website or use any services. If these Terms of Service are considered an offer, acceptance is expressly limited to these Terms of Service.

Any new features or tools which are added to the current store shall also be subject to the Terms of Service. You can review the most current version of the Terms of Service at any time on this page. We reserve the right to update, change or replace any part of these Terms of Service by posting updates and/or changes to our website. It is your responsibility to check this page periodically for changes. Your continued use of or access to the website following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

Our store is hosted on Shopify Inc. They provide us with the online e-commerce platform that allows us to sell our products and services to you.

General SMS Services 


When you opt-in to the service, we will send you a message to confirm your signup.


By opting into messages, you agree to receive recurring automated marketing and informational text messages from BZ Tent Rentals . Automated messages may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system to the mobile telephone number you provided when signing up or any other number that you designate.


Message frequency varies, and additional mobile messages may be sent periodically based on your interaction with BZ Tent Rentals . BZ Tent Rentals reserves the right to alter the frequency of messages sent at any time to increase or decrease the total number of sent messages. BZ Tent Rentals also reserves the right to change the short code or phone number or alphanumeric sender where messages are sent


Your usual message and data rates may apply. If you have any questions about your text plan or data plan, it is best to contact your mobile provider. Your mobile provider is not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.


Your consent to receive marketing messages is not a condition of purchase.


Carriers


Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.


Cancellation


Messages will provide instructions to unsubscribe either by texting STOP or through an included link. After you unsubscribe, we will send you a message to confirm that you have been unsubscribed and no more messages will be sent. If you would like to receive messages from BZ Tent Rentals again, just sign up as you did the first time and BZ Tent Rentals will start sending messages to you again.


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For support regarding our services, email us at bztentrentals@gmail.com or, if supported, text "HELP" to +17815660328 at any time and we will respond with instructions on how to unsubscribe. If we include a link in messages we send you from BZ Tent Rentals , you may also access instructions on how to unsubscribe and our company information by following that link.


Transfer of Number


You agree that before changing your mobile number or transferring your mobile number to another individual, you will either reply "STOP" from the original number or notify us of your old number at bztentrentals@gmail.com. The duty to inform us based on the above events is a condition of using this service to receive messages.


Privacy


If you have any questions about your data or our privacy practices, please visit our https://bztentrentals.com/policies/privacy-policy.


SECTION 1 - ONLINE STORE TERMS
By agreeing to these Terms of Service, you represent that you are at least the age of majority in your state or province of residence, or that you are the age of majority in your state or province of residence and you have given us your consent to allow any of your minor dependents to use this site.
You may not use our products for any illegal or unauthorized purpose nor may you, in the use of the Service, violate any laws in your jurisdiction (including but not limited to copyright laws).
You must not transmit any worms or viruses or any code of a destructive nature.
A breach or violation of any of the Terms will result in an immediate termination of your Services.

SECTION 2 - GENERAL CONDITIONS
We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason at any time.
You understand that your content (not including credit card information), may be transferred unencrypted and involve (a) transmissions over various networks; and (b) changes to conform and adapt to technical requirements of connecting networks or devices. Credit card information is always encrypted during transfer over networks.
You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell or exploit any portion of the Service, use of the Service, or access to the Service or any contact on the website through which the service is provided, without express written permission by us.
The headings used in this agreement are included for convenience only and will not limit or otherwise affect these Terms.

SECTION 3 - ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS AND TIMELINESS OF INFORMATION
We are not responsible if information made available on this site is not accurate, complete or current. The material on this site is provided for general information only and should not be relied upon or used as the sole basis for making decisions without consulting primary, more accurate, more complete or more timely sources of information. Any reliance on the material on this site is at your own risk.
This site may contain certain historical information. Historical information, necessarily, is not current and is provided for your reference only. We reserve the right to modify the contents of this site at any time, but we have no obligation to update any information on our site. You agree that it is your responsibility to monitor changes to our site.

SECTION 4 - MODIFICATIONS TO THE SERVICE AND PRICES
Prices for our products are subject to change without notice.
We reserve the right at any time to modify or discontinue the Service (or any part or content thereof) without notice at any time.
We shall not be liable to you or to any third-party for any modification, price change, suspension or discontinuance of the Service.

SECTION 5 - PRODUCTS OR SERVICES (if applicable)
Certain products or services may be available exclusively online through the website. These products or services may have limited quantities and are subject to return or exchange only according to our Return Policy.
We have made every effort to display as accurately as possible the colors and images of our products that appear at the store. We cannot guarantee that your computer monitor's display of any color will be accurate.
We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to limit the sales of our products or Services to any person, geographic region or jurisdiction. We may exercise this right on a case-by-case basis. We reserve the right to limit the quantities of any products or services that we offer. All descriptions of products or product pricing are subject to change at anytime without notice, at the sole discretion of us. We reserve the right to discontinue any product at any time. Any offer for any product or service made on this site is void where prohibited.
We do not warrant that the quality of any products, services, information, or other material purchased or obtained by you will meet your expectations, or that any errors in the Service will be corrected.

SECTION 6 - ACCURACY OF BILLING AND ACCOUNT INFORMATION
We reserve the right to refuse any order you place with us. We may, in our sole discretion, limit or cancel quantities purchased per person, per household or per order. These restrictions may include orders placed by or under the same customer account, the same credit card, and/or orders that use the same billing and/or shipping address. In the event that we make a change to or cancel an order, we may attempt to notify you by contacting the e‑mail and/or billing address/phone number provided at the time the order was made. We reserve the right to limit or prohibit orders that, in our sole judgment, appear to be placed by dealers, resellers or distributors.

You agree to provide current, complete and accurate purchase and account information for all purchases made at our store. You agree to promptly update your account and other information, including your email address and credit card numbers and expiration dates, so that we can complete your transactions and contact you as needed.

For more detail, please review our Returns Policy.

SECTION 7 - OPTIONAL TOOLS
We may provide you with access to third-party tools over which we neither monitor nor have any control nor input.
You acknowledge and agree that we provide access to such tools ”as is” and “as available” without any warranties, representations or conditions of any kind and without any endorsement. We shall have no liability whatsoever arising from or relating to your use of optional third-party tools.
Any use by you of optional tools offered through the site is entirely at your own risk and discretion and you should ensure that you are familiar with and approve of the terms on which tools are provided by the relevant third-party provider(s).
We may also, in the future, offer new services and/or features through the website (including, the release of new tools and resources). Such new features and/or services shall also be subject to these Terms of Service.

SECTION 8 - THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Certain content, products and services available via our Service may include materials from third-parties.
Third-party links on this site may direct you to third-party websites that are not affiliated with us. We are not responsible for examining or evaluating the content or accuracy and we do not warrant and will not have any liability or responsibility for any third-party materials or websites, or for any other materials, products, or services of third-parties.
We are not liable for any harm or damages related to the purchase or use of goods, services, resources, content, or any other transactions made in connection with any third-party websites. Please review carefully the third-party's policies and practices and make sure you understand them before you engage in any transaction. Complaints, claims, concerns, or questions regarding third-party products should be directed to the third-party.

SECTION 9 - USER COMMENTS, FEEDBACK AND OTHER SUBMISSIONS
If, at our request, you send certain specific submissions (for example contest entries) or without a request from us you send creative ideas, suggestions, proposals, plans, or other materials, whether online, by email, by postal mail, or otherwise (collectively, 'comments'), you agree that we may, at any time, without restriction, edit, copy, publish, distribute, translate and otherwise use in any medium any comments that you forward to us. We are and shall be under no obligation (1) to maintain any comments in confidence; (2) to pay compensation for any comments; or (3) to respond to any comments.
We may, but have no obligation to, monitor, edit or remove content that we determine in our sole discretion are unlawful, offensive, threatening, libelous, defamatory, pornographic, obscene or otherwise objectionable or violates any party’s intellectual property or these Terms of Service.
You agree that your comments will not violate any right of any third-party, including copyright, trademark, privacy, personality or other personal or proprietary right. You further agree that your comments will not contain libelous or otherwise unlawful, abusive or obscene material, or contain any computer virus or other malware that could in any way affect the operation of the Service or any related website. You may not use a false e‑mail address, pretend to be someone other than yourself, or otherwise mislead us or third-parties as to the origin of any comments. You are solely responsible for any comments you make and their accuracy. We take no responsibility and assume no liability for any comments posted by you or any third-party.

SECTION 10 - PERSONAL INFORMATION
Your submission of personal information through the store is governed by our Privacy Policy. To view our Privacy Policy.

SECTION 11 - ERRORS, INACCURACIES AND OMISSIONS
Occasionally there may be information on our site or in the Service that contains typographical errors, inaccuracies or omissions that may relate to product descriptions, pricing, promotions, offers, product shipping charges, transit times and availability. We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions, and to change or update information or cancel orders if any information in the Service or on any related website is inaccurate at any time without prior notice (including after you have submitted your order).
We undertake no obligation to update, amend or clarify information in the Service or on any related website, including without limitation, pricing information, except as required by law. No specified update or refresh date applied in the Service or on any related website, should be taken to indicate that all information in the Service or on any related website has been modified or updated.

SECTION 12 - PROHIBITED USES
In addition to other prohibitions as set forth in the Terms of Service, you are prohibited from using the site or its content: (a) for any unlawful purpose; (b) to solicit others to perform or participate in any unlawful acts; (c) to violate any international, federal, provincial or state regulations, rules, laws, or local ordinances; (d) to infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others; (e) to harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, disparage, intimidate, or discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, race, age, national origin, or disability; (f) to submit false or misleading information; (g) to upload or transmit viruses or any other type of malicious code that will or may be used in any way that will affect the functionality or operation of the Service or of any related website, other websites, or the Internet; (h) to collect or track the personal information of others; (i) to spam, phish, pharm, pretext, spider, crawl, or scrape; (j) for any obscene or immoral purpose; or (k) to interfere with or circumvent the security features of the Service or any related website, other websites, or the Internet. We reserve the right to terminate your use of the Service or any related website for violating any of the prohibited uses.

SECTION 13 - DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
We do not guarantee, represent or warrant that your use of our service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure or error-free.
We do not warrant that the results that may be obtained from the use of the service will be accurate or reliable.
You agree that from time to time we may remove the service for indefinite periods of time or cancel the service at any time, without notice to you.
You expressly agree that your use of, or inability to use, the service is at your sole risk. The service and all products and services delivered to you through the service are (except as expressly stated by us) provided 'as is' and 'as available' for your use, without any representation, warranties or conditions of any kind, either express or implied, including all implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, merchantable quality, fitness for a particular purpose, durability, title, and non-infringement.
In no case shall BZ Tent Rentals , our directors, officers, employees, affiliates, agents, contractors, interns, suppliers, service providers or licensors be liable for any injury, loss, claim, or any direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, special, or consequential damages of any kind, including, without limitation lost profits, lost revenue, lost savings, loss of data, replacement costs, or any similar damages, whether based in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability or otherwise, arising from your use of any of the service or any products procured using the service, or for any other claim related in any way to your use of the service or any product, including, but not limited to, any errors or omissions in any content, or any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of the service or any content (or product) posted, transmitted, or otherwise made available via the service, even if advised of their possibility. Because some states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or the limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, in such states or jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

SECTION 14 - INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless BZ Tent Rentals and our parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners, officers, directors, agents, contractors, licensors, service providers, subcontractors, suppliers, interns and employees, harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, made by any third-party due to or arising out of your breach of these Terms of Service or the documents they incorporate by reference, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third-party.

SECTION 15 - SEVERABILITY
In the event that any provision of these Terms of Service is determined to be unlawful, void or unenforceable, such provision shall nonetheless be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, and the unenforceable portion shall be deemed to be severed from these Terms of Service, such determination shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any other remaining provisions.

SECTION 16 - TERMINATION
The obligations and liabilities of the parties incurred prior to the termination date shall survive the termination of this agreement for all purposes.
These Terms of Service are effective unless and until terminated by either you or us. You may terminate these Terms of Service at any time by notifying us that you no longer wish to use our Services, or when you cease using our site.
If in our sole judgment you fail, or we suspect that you have failed, to comply with any term or provision of these Terms of Service, we also may terminate this agreement at any time without notice and you will remain liable for all amounts due up to and including the date of termination; and/or accordingly may deny you access to our Services (or any part thereof).

SECTION 17 - ENTIRE AGREEMENT
The failure of us to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Service shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
These Terms of Service and any policies or operating rules posted by us on this site or in respect to The Service constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between you and us and govern your use of the Service, superseding any prior or contemporaneous agreements, communications and proposals, whether oral or written, between you and us (including, but not limited to, any prior versions of the Terms of Service).
Any ambiguities in the interpretation of these Terms of Service shall not be construed against the drafting party.

SECTION 18 - GOVERNING LAW
These Terms of Service and any separate agreements whereby we provide you Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of United States.

SECTION 19 - CHANGES TO TERMS OF SERVICE
You can review the most current version of the Terms of Service at any time at this page.
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to update, change or replace any part of these Terms of Service by posting updates and changes to our website. It is your responsibility to check our website periodically for changes. Your continued use of or access to our website or the Service following the posting of any changes to these Terms of Service constitutes acceptance of those changes.

Section 20-

obile Bartending Services (Dry Hire)

Scope. This section applies only to bookings that include mobile bartending services ("Bartending Services"). It supplements the General Terms above; in the event of a conflict between this section and the General Terms with respect to Bartending Services, this section controls. For bookings that do not include Bartending Services, this section does not apply.

Definitions

For purposes of this section:

  • "Alcohol" or "Alcoholic Beverages" means any beer, wine, distilled spirits, or other beverage containing alcohol.
  • "Event" means the private gathering at which Bartending Services are provided.
  • "Bartending Services" means the dry-hire mobile bartending services described in the booking confirmation, including bartender labor, bar setup, glassware, ice handling, mixers (if selected), and bar tools.
  • "Dry Hire" means the service model defined below under "Dry Hire Model."

All defined terms in the General Terms (including "Company," "Client," and "Booking") retain the same meaning when used in this section.

Dry Hire Model — Client Provides All Alcohol

BZ Tent Rentals operates Bartending Services exclusively on a "dry hire" basis. The Company:

(a) does not sell, supply, furnish, transport, or provide Alcohol to Client or to any guest;
(b) does not hold a Massachusetts ABCC retail or caterer's liquor license; and
(c) provides bartender labor and equipment only.

Client is solely responsible for purchasing, owning, transporting, and supplying all Alcohol served at the Event. Client warrants that all Alcohol furnished at the Event is lawfully obtained and owned by Client. The Company's invoice will not include any line item, charge, or markup for Alcohol; pricing reflects labor, equipment, mixers, and related non-alcoholic items only.

Client Responsibilities for Bartending Bookings

For any booking that includes Bartending Services, Client agrees to:

(a) procure all Alcohol at Client's own expense and arrange delivery to the Event location prior to service start;
(b) provide an accurate guest count and any known accessibility, dietary, or service constraints at least seven (7) days before the Event;
(c) ensure the Event is a private, non-ticketed gathering — Bartending Services may not be used at events where Alcohol is sold to guests, where admission is charged in a manner that constitutes a sale of Alcohol under Massachusetts law, or that are otherwise open to the public;
(d) confirm with the Event venue that on-premise bartending is permitted and that no additional venue-specific permitting is required;
(e) verify that the Event is held in a Massachusetts municipality that permits Alcohol service (some "dry" municipalities restrict even private service); and
(f) provide reasonable working space, access to potable water, and waste disposal at the Event location.

Service Standards and Massachusetts Law Compliance

Bartenders supplied by the Company are 21 years of age or older and hold current TIPS or equivalent responsible-service certification. Consistent with Massachusetts law and 204 CMR, the Company and its bartenders will:

(a) refuse service to any person under 21 years of age.Bartenders will request government-issued photo ID from any guest who appears under 30 and refuse service if ID is not produced or appears invalid;
(b) refuse service to any visibly intoxicated guest, consistent with Massachusetts social host and dram shop standards, including the principles articulated in McGuiggan v. New England Tel. & Tel. Co. and its progeny;
(c) limit service to no more than two (2) drinks per guest at any one time; and
(d) decline to participate in drinking games, shot rounds for underage attendees, or other activities that promote rapid or excessive consumption.

Client agrees not to instruct, request, or pressure bartenders to deviate from these standards. Bartenders retain unconditional authority to refuse or terminate service to any individual guest in their professional judgment.

Service Duration; Inapplicability of M.G.L. c. 138, §12C 5-Hour Cap

The 5-hour service limit prescribed by M.G.L. Chapter 138, §12C applies exclusively to caterers operating under an annual caterer's license issued by the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission for the sale of alcoholic beverages at private events. The Company does not sell alcoholic beverages, does not hold a §12C caterer's license, and operates strictly as a dry-hire labor and equipment provider. Accordingly, the §12C 5-hour service cap does not apply to Bartending Services provided under this Agreement, and service duration is governed solely by the term selected by Client in the booking quote and any additional hours added thereto.

Termination of Bartending Services for Cause

The Company's lead bartender may suspend or terminate Bartending Services entirely without refund if:

(a) underage drinking occurs or is permitted;
(b) guests become hostile, threatening, or unsafe toward Company personnel;
(c) Client or guests attempt to take over service or self-pour from bartender stations;
(d) the Event location lacks safe working conditions or required utilities; or
(e) Client materially breaches this section.

Bartending Insurance

(a) The Company carries commercial general liability and liquor liability insurance covering its Bartending Services. A certificate of insurance is available on request and may be sent directly to Client's venue if required.
(b) The Company strongly recommends that Client maintain homeowners, renters, or special-event liability insurance covering the Event location for the duration of the Event. Some venues may require Client to add the venue or the Company as an additional insured.

Social Host Liability — Acknowledgment (Bartending Bookings Only)

Client acknowledges that, because Client owns and provides the Alcohol served at the Event, Client is the social host under Massachusetts law and bears primary legal responsibility for harms arising from Alcohol consumption at the Event. The Company's role is limited to professional service mitigation; engaging professional bartenders does not transfer or eliminate Client's social host responsibilities. This provision applies only to bookings that include Bartending Services.

Indemnification — Bartending Services

This indemnification provision supplements (and where inconsistent, supersedes) any indemnification provision in the General Terms with respect to claims arising out of or relating to Bartending Services. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Client shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company, its members, employees, and contractors from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, fines, penalties, and reasonable attorneys' fees arising out of or relating to:

(a) Client's procurement, ownership, storage, or distribution of Alcohol;
(b) consumption of Alcohol by Client or any guest at the Event;
(c) Client's instructions to bartenders that conflict with this section or applicable law;
(d) injury, property damage, or death caused by an intoxicated guest at, en route to, or departing from the Event; and
(e) any failure by Client to obtain required venue permissions or to comply with local ordinances applicable to the service of Alcohol;

except to the extent the loss is caused by the Company's gross negligence or willful misconduct. This indemnification provision applies only to claims arising out of or relating to Bartending Services.

Bartending Equipment

Bartending equipment provided by the Company (bars, glassware, tools, coolers, etc.) remains the Company's property. Client is responsible for the reasonable care of the equipment during the Event and will be invoiced at replacement cost for items damaged, lost, or stolen due to guest conduct or Client negligence. Replacement-cost invoices are due within fifteen (15) days of receipt. This provision supplements any equipment provisions in the General Terms applicable to rental items.

Cancellation of Bartending Bookings

Cancellation terms specific to Bartending Services modify the general cancellation policy as follows:

(a) cancellations more than sixty (60) days before the Event: full refund of Bartending Services payments less the non-refundable deposit of fifty percent (50%) of the Bartending Services booking total;
(b) cancellations between fifteen (15) and sixty (60) days before the Event: 50% refund of Bartending Services payments, less the non-refundable deposit;
(c) cancellations within fourteen (14) days of the Event: no refund of Bartending Services payments;
(d) one reschedule per Bartending booking is permitted at no fee, subject to availability, if requested at least fourteen (14) days before the Event.

Limitation of Liability — Bartending Services

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the General Terms, with respect to claims arising out of or relating to Bartending Services, the Company's total aggregate liability shall not exceed the amount actually paid by Client for the specific Bartending Services booking giving rise to the claim. The Company shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to Bartending Services.

Acknowledgment

By including Bartending Services in a booking and completing checkout through the Company's website, Client expressly acknowledges and agrees to this section in addition to the General Terms.

SECTION 21 - CONTACT INFORMATION

Questions about the Terms of Service should be sent to us at Info@bztentrentals.com.