Terms of Service

This document is a firm, binding agreement with Elite Personal Chefs, Inc. By submitting this contract, paying a deposit, or selecting "book now," you agree to this contract and the terms set forward; you agree to purchase, pursuant to these Terms and Conditions, the foods and EPC's services to prepare and cook the foods for the time period (collectively the "Product"). We will accept the offer by telephone, email or other digital communication confirmation indicating that you received the menu, itinerary details and service agreement and agree with and accept the menu suggestions for the duration of the project. By accepting the offer, these Terms and Conditions and the menu offered collectively constitute a legal agreement between EPC and you governing EPC agreed services.

1. Responsibilities.

Once the demo items, themes and/or menu are accepted, EPC shall, in return for your payment, prepare and execute product demonstrations in the requested time period. Elite Personal Chefs, Inc will direct all necessary food items and ingredients to be shopped for. Methods of payment are credit card, cash, or check and full payment is required on the day of the event. The details of this contract are a replication of the details featured on the EPC app and will engage on the acceptance of the below terms. The total payment for which you are fully responsible for include: (1) EPC's services, and (2) any other items, if applicable or requested (such as additional ingredients/food items). EPC's services include preparing and cooking the meals from your provided menu, cleaning up, and if applicable, any other extra services which EPC provides as contracted by you.

2. Remaining Balance.

After the event is completed, you will receive an invoice for the remaining balance. This means any outstanding amount that was not covered by the initial deposit or prepayment. The invoice will be based on the number of guests that you informed the service provider to expect. It does not depend on the actual number of guests who attended, unless more guests attended than originally expected. However, if more guests attended the event than initially expected, the client will be invoiced for the final number of guests, including the additional ones. Any changes to the expected number of guests must be communicated to the service provider at least 7 days before the event. Any changes submitted less than 7 days prior to the event are subject to the service provider's discretion and may be subject to additional charges. Any written agreements (e.g. text exchanges, emails, etc.) made between the client and the chef are considered amendments to the contract. The payment for the invoice is due immediately upon receiving the invoice. If the remaining balance is not received within 7 days of the invoice date, the service provider reserves the right to charge the payment method on file (used for the deposit) to collect the outstanding amount. If charging the payment method on file is not possible (e.g., card declined), the client will be charged a 3% interest on the amount due for each day until the payment is received.

3. Cancellation Policy.

This pertains to all scheduled services offered by Elite Personal Chefs, Inc. ("Company"). Cancellations 90 days or more in advance receive a full deposit reimbursement. For cancellations between 30 and 90 days, a 5% charge of the total quote will be retained unless rescheduled. Cancellations within 2-30 days result in a non-refundable deposit retention. If unforeseen chef circumstances arise, we'll aim to reschedule or provide an alternate chef. Cancellations less than 48 hours before require full payment. Your use of our services, signature, and/or deposit payment implies agreement to this Policy. We appreciate your business and look forward to delivering an outstanding culinary experience.

4. Ticket Sales Threshold.

For ticket-based events, your Chef reserves the right to set the ticket sales threshold (number of sold tickets necessary to host an event) on a per event basis. The minimum ticket sales threshold is set 7 days prior to the event. In the case that the ticket sales threshold is not met, the event will be rescheduled. If your event is rescheduled, you will receive a promotional code to use for rebooking any event or service with your EPC Chef.

5. Non-Solicitation Covenant.

For a period of 24 months after the effective termination of this Agreement, the client will not directly or indirectly solicit, induce or attempt to induce any employee of EPC to terminate his or her employment with EPC. Further, the client will pay compensation to EPC for the covenant of a finder's fee in the amount equal to 10 times the current contracted rate. This compensation shall be payable in a lump sum.

6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.

EPC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY INTERCEPTION OF ONLINE COMMUNICATIONS, SOFTWARE OR HARDWARE PROBLEMS (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, VIRUSES, LOSS OF DATA, OR COMPATIBILITY CONFLICTS), UNAUTHORIZED USE OF YOUR CREDIT CARD, OR OTHER CONSEQUENCE BEYOND THE REASONABLE CONTROL OF EPC. ANY LIABILITY OF EPC (INCLUDING ITS EMPLOYEES, AFFILIATES, OR AGENTS) TO YOU FOR DAMAGES, INJURIES, LOSSES AND CAUSES OF ACTION, OF ANY KIND OR NATURE, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE, EITHER JOINTLY OR SEVERALLY, SHALL BE STRICTLY LIMITED TO THE AGGREGATE DOLLAR AMOUNT PAID BY YOU TO EPC IN YOUR MOST RECENT USE OF OUR SERVICES IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO THE CLAIMED INJURY, LOSS OR DAMAGE.

7. Confidentiality.

EPC values you as a client and your right to privacy. Except as may be otherwise required by law, EPC (i) will exercise reasonable efforts to ensure that your information remains confidential and is available only to personnel who have a need to know such information in connection with providing you with EPC's personal chef services or otherwise for EPC's general business purposes, and (ii) will not sell your name, address or similar personally identifying information to unrelated third parties or permit the use of such information outside the scope of the EPC personal chef service or EPC's general business purposes. EPC may, and reserves the right to, use and disclose internally within EPC and with its affiliated business partners, any aggregated information, including information you provide to EPC, regarding EPC's clients and usage of the personal chef service, for any purpose.

8. Applicable Law.

These Terms and Conditions, collectively constituting the sole and entire agreement between EPC and you regarding the personal chef services, are governed by laws of the United States without regard to conflict of laws and rules. The parties agree to jurisdiction and venue for any dispute hereunder in the United States. This document is a firm and binding agreement, outlining our services, payment details and cancellation policy. In the event that any amount due hereunder is not paid when due and EPC engages an attorney for collection purposes, or is connection with and bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings, whether or not litigation is commenced, then you shall pay the attorney's fees, expenses and court costs in addition to the full amount due hereunder.

9. Terms and Conditions Govern.

These Terms and Conditions, as amended from time to time, shall be the sole terms of the agreement between you and EPC regarding your purchases. All statements otherwise made on our website, or otherwise, are intended only for your convenience and do not form and are not included in the Agreement or the terms for your purchase.