Contract
Rental Contracts must be signed and returned before costumes can be picked up or shipped out.
The Contract/Costume Rental Agreement
Regardless of your method of payment, costume orders will not be considered final and/or reserved until this agreement is completed, signed and submitted to Morris Creations & Dancewear. A credit card MUST be on file as a form of security deposit to finalize and reserve rental orders.
COSTUME RENTAL AGREEMENT: The rental of costumes is done by The Contract only. Each rental requires a duly executed Costume Rental Agreement. Morris Creations & Dancewear Rentals can also be purchased. All costumes are sold in an “as is” bases.
RENTAL RESERVATIONS: Our Rentals are available by reservation only. To ensure the costume(s) you require will be available, we recommend that you contact us well in advance of all required rental date(s). Last minute rentals will incur a rush fee (see below).
CUSTOMER REPRESENTATION: If The Customer is an organization (dance/theatre school, company, etc.), we prefer to work with one person who will act as agent for The Customer. This should be the person responsible for the selection, receiving, care, and return of the rental costumes. We prefer not to work with individual performers in The Customer's production.
IN-STATE RENTALS: For all rentals within the State of South Carolina, Morris Creations & Dancewear will charge South Carolina sales tax (at the Aiken County rate, currently 8%) on all rental fees.
TERMS OF PAYMENT: Upon execution of the Costume Rental Contract, The Customer agrees to pay all rental fees and deposits within 2 days. We accept VISA, Master Card, American Express, and Discover Card. We do NOT accept checks, money orders, cash, venmo, paypal, zelle, cashapp or billpay for costume rentals. We do NOT accept Purchase Orders as payment.
REFUNDABLE DAMAGE/LOSS DEPOSIT: A refundable security deposit as determined by Morris Creations & Dancewear and specified on The Contract is required for all Rentals prior to shipping/pick-up. Deposit refunds are processed within a week after the Rental(s) are returned to and inspected by Morris Creations & Dancewear. We will still need to have a credit card on file for shipping fees and any late returns/extra days.
RENTAL FEES: All Rental(s) are rented on a per-piece basis, for the term and amounts specified in The Contract. We have a one week minimum of ___$150__________. After one week, rentals can be per day ($25 per day), if for less than one week, or per week. Weekly rate offers 7 days for the price of 6 days. We offer a 20% discount for full-monthly rentals.
LAST MINUTE RENTALS: We have two levels of Rush fees: Rentals done within six days of shipment will incur a last-minute rental fee of $50. Rentals done within 24 hours of when the costume must leave here, will incur a last-minute rental fee of $100.
SHIPPING CHARGES: The Customer is responsible for all shipping charges from Morris Creations & Dancewear to The Customer and for all shipping charges for the return of Rental(s) to Morris Creations & Dancewear from The Customer (see SHIPPING OF COSTUMES, RECEIVING OF COSTUMES, and RETURN SHIPPING OF COSTUMES for details). We can estimate shipping charge prior to shipment, subject to adjustment as necessary.
CLEANING FEE: A Cleaning Fee of $25.00 (USD) will be assessed. Depending on what we determine to be required to appropriately clean and sanitize the costume, it may be necessary to utilize a portion of the Damage/Loss Deposit, in addition to the standard Cleaning Fee.
PENALTY FOR LATE RETURNS: All costumes are to be returned to Morris Creations & Dancewear premises no later than the Rental Return-By Date as specified in The Contract. If any Rentals are returned after this date, The Customer will be charged the Daily Rental Rate for the Rental(s) as specified on The Contract for EACH day until Morris Creations & Dancewear receives the Rental(s). The Late Fees will be deducted from the Damage/Loss Deposit.
LOSS/OR DAMAGE: The Customer assumes all responsibility for any loss-of and/or damage-to all items rented as specified on The Contract for any cause whatsoever. In the event of loss, Morris Creations & Dancewear will NOT refund the Damage/Loss Deposit. In the event of damage, The Customer agrees that Morris Creations & Dancewear will deduct from the Damage/Loss Deposit such amounts as Morris Creations & Dancewear determines necessary for the repair or replacement of the Rental(s). Damage fees will be assessed for, but are not limited to, rips, tears, burns, stains, missing decorations, or improper alterations.
REPLACEMENT COST: The replacement cost for lost or destroyed rental items is three times the rental fee. Paid fees do not apply towards replacement cost. Morris Creations & Dancewear has full authority to charge the card on file.
ADDITIONAL PENALTIES: Costumes that are returned late, require excessive cleaning or repairs, or are severely damaged, lost, or destroyed may impact our ability to deliver another rental. At our discretion, Morris Creations & Dancewear may assess additional penalties.
TERMINATION: Either party may terminate this contractual agreement with cause by giving written notice within 7 days prior to the Begin Rental-Date as specified on The Contract, without financial compensation by either side. If The Customer terminates this agreement by giving less than 7 days’ notice to Morris Creations & Dancewear, The Customer agrees to pay one-half (1/2) of all rental fees as specified on The Contract.
REFUNDS: There are NO refunds for rented costume items shipped but not used, for any reason whatsoever.
SUBSTITUTIONS: In the event any reserved costume item is unavailable for shipment when due, Morris Creations & Dancewear reserves the right to substitute a similar costume item. However, Morris Creations & Dancewear will make every effort to contact The Customer to discuss the substitution prior to shipment.
CARE OF GARMENTS: The Customer agrees that all costumes shall be used only for the purpose and in the manner for which they are intended. Only The Performers who will perform in each specific costume may be allowed to wear the costume. The Costume(s) may not be used for any other purpose than originally intended, or by any other Performer(s) than for whom The Costume was rented.
During the term of The Contract, The Customer agrees to use best effort to care for and protect The Costume(s), and ensure they remain clean and sanitary. The Customer will not allow The Performer(s) or other individuals to take The Costume(s) home, to school, or anywhere else. Costumes must remain in the care of The Customer.
The Customer further agrees that Performers will adhere to the following conditions while wearing The Costume(s).
All Performers wearing The Costume(s) must powder their make-up before wearing these costumes. If the Performer(s) are to be partnered, their partner's make-up must also be powdered.
All Performers wearing The Costume(s) must wear appropriate under-garments (body-liner, trunks, underarm-shields, etc.) to protect The Costume(s) against excessive sweat or other stains. In particular, female performers who are or may be menstruating must also wear, and regularly change, appropriate pads and/or tampons, and take additional precautions to prevent stains or damage.
No one may smoke (cigarettes, vapes, cigars, pipe, etc.) while wearing The Costume(s).
No one may sit on the floor while wearing The Costume(s).
No one may eat or drink anything while wearing The Costume(s).
No one may chew gum while wearing The Costume(s).
No one may use lotion, perfume or cologne while wearing The Costume(s).
No one may use crayons, magic markers, dyes of any kind, paints, pastels, or any other material that colors fabric, paper, or anything else while wearing The Costume(s).
Only The Performer(s) who will perform in each specific Costume will wear The Costume(s)
CLEANING OF COSTUMES: The Customer is expressly DENIED permission to clean, dry-clean, spot-clean, use any stain-remover compound, wash, or dry any costume item. However, we recognize that in certain circumstances rapid attention may remove or alleviate some stains (blood, food, drink, etc.), In particular, blood stains should be immediately rinsed-out with COLD WATER ONLY, and you should contact us for further instructions. You MUST contact us to obtain instructions BEFORE attempting any other cleaning. This does not release The Customer from responsibility and from DAMAGE/LOSS assessment. We recommend that all dancers wear a pair of trunks or a nude under-leotard under any rental costume, both to protect the costume and for personal sanitary reasons.
ALTERATION GUIDELINES: It is understood that costumes are rented AS-IS. Morris Creations & Dancewear costume collection is a valuable resource for Morris Creations & Dancewear and for the dance and theatre community in general. It is our mission to preserve this resource. For fitting purposes, minor alterations are allowed, as follows:
Do NOT use any tape, iron-on bonding web, glue, sticker name-tags, or any other adhesive to make attachments or alterations.
Do NOT use staples, paper-clips, or safety-pins to make attachments or alterations.
Do NOT write in or on any costume item.
No part of any costume may be cut, dyed, painted, glued, or in any other way permanently altered.
No decorations may be added to any costume. No decorations may be removed from any costume.
Only darts and minor hand-sewing or basting may be done to alter any costume.
All Customer alterations must be carefully removed so The Costume(s) is returned to Morris Creations & Dancewear in the original condition. If not, a $40 per hour fee for our shop to restore the costume to original condition will be assessed and taken from the Damage Deposit.
SHIPPING OF COSTUMES: The Customer is responsible for all shipping charges from Morris Creations & Dancewear to The Customer. Morris Creations & Dancewear is responsible for delivery of The Costume(s) to The Customer by the Rental Begin-Date as specified by The Contract. The Customer is responsible for providing accurate delivery information.
We ship most items via USPS Express Mail (1-2 days shipping-time), insured for the Replacement Value. All Rentals are shipped with Adult Signature Required. The Customer must be present to sign-for and accept receipt of Rentals - we will NOT ship with Signature Waiver.
Rentals become The Customer's responsibility once the shipper (USPS, FEDEX, UPS, or DHL) takes possession, and The Customer is responsible to Morris Creations & Dancewear for all damages, replacement costs, and for recovery of those costs from the shipper.
At our discretion, and with advance notice, The Customer may make prior arrangements to take delivery of The Rental(s) at the Morris Creations & Dancewear premises in North Augusta SC, between the hours of 4:00pm and 9:00pm Monday through Thursday ONLY.
RECEIVING OF COSTUMES: Upon receipt of a shipment, The Customer should unpack, inventory, and inspect all items. The Customer should inform Morris Creations & Dancewear IMMEDIATELY of any shipping damage or packing discrepancies. Any damage or discrepancy not reported to Morris Creations & Dancewear immediately upon receipt is presumed to be the responsibility of The Customer.
When unpacking, The Customer should take particular note of how items are packed, and plan to pack them for return the same way to prevent damage. The Customer should retain and reuse all packaging and packing materials for return, unless damaged, in which case suitably similar materials must be obtained and utilized for returns.
RETURN SHIPPING OF COSTUMES: The Customer is solely responsible for the return of all items to Morris Creations & Dancewear, and for all related expenses. The Costume(s) is/are to be returned to Morris Creations & Dancewear premises no later than the Return-By Date as specified on The Contact. The Rental(s) must be shipped prepaid and insured for the Replacement Value as specified on The Contract. All packages must be shipped with Adult Signature Required. Morris Creations & Dancewear, in most cases will send a return label, prepaid by the customer.
If customer elects not to use the return label provided by Morris Creations & Dancewear, The Customer must immediately notify Morris Creations & Dancewear of the shipping method and provide shipping date and Tracking Numbers, either by phone or email at the time of shipment. Customer is responsible for all return shipping payments.
All rentals MUST be returned by OVERNIGHT delivery so that we have time to clean and do any repairs necessary to make the costume suitable for the next renter. If we have sent the return label, it will, in most cases be for EXPRESS 1-2 day shipping through the US Postal Service.
For returns, the Return Ship-To Address and information is:
Morris Creations & Dancewear
2601 Edgefield Road
Trenton, SC 29847
Phone: 803-646-4079
Email: morriscreations@gmail.com
Extreme care should be taken when packing costumes for return shipment. Damage can occur as a result of improper packing. The Customer should reference The Contract to ensure that all items are returned. Costumes must never be packed for return shipping when damp.
At the discretion of Morris Creations & Dancewear, and with prior arrangement, The Customer may return The Rental(s) at the Morris Creations & Dancewear premises in North Augusta SC, between the hours of 4:00 pm and 9:00 pm Monday through Thursday ONLY.
All costumes remain The Customer's responsibility until we receive them at our premises in North Augusta, SC.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT: Although not required, if we are supplying The Costume(s) for a production or Performer, we would appreciate a Credit mention in your Program, as well as a copy of the Program. We would also appreciate you tagging us on all social media platforms.
OWNERSHIP: All costume(s) remain the solely-owned property of Morris Creations & Dancewear regardless of possession.
AUTHORITY AND SERVICE: The customer recognizes and acknowledges that Morris Creations and Dancwear shall have complete authority to determine the purpose for which any and all rented costumes items may be used. Morris Creations and Dancewear reserves the right to refuse to rent any costume item, or to limit the number of costumer(s) rented, to any organization or individual for any reason whatsoever.
INDEMNITY/NON-LIABILITY OF MORRIS CREATIONS & DANCEWEAR: The Customer agrees to use the costumes rented as specified in The Contract at The Customer's own risk. Morris Creations & Dancewear is not liable to The Customer or its employees, independent contractors, agents, or performers for personal injury to any person for any reason whatsoever.
Morris Creations & Dancewear is not liable to The Customer or its employees, independent contractors, agents, or performers for any loss or damages due to the failure or inability of Morris Creations & Dancewear or the shipper to deliver the rented costumes to The Customer on or before the Rental Begin-Date as specified on The Contract for any reason whatsoever.
ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT: If it becomes necessary for Morris Creations & Dancewear to employ an attorney to enforce the terms of this Agreement or collect any sum of money due hereunder, The Customer agrees to pay all costs and expenses of collection or enforcement incurred by Morris Creations & Dancewear, including but not limited to Morris Creations & Dancewear’s reasonable attorney's fees and costs.
Morris Creations & Dancewear WILL ONLY SHIP, OR ALLOW PICKUP OF, ANY RENTAL ITEMS AFTER RECEIPT OF ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
A). The Contract-- Costume Rental Agreement (duly signed and executed);
B). Full payment of all rental fees and deposits.
C). Last-Minute Rental Fee, if applicable.
THE CONTRACT COSTUME RENTAL AGREEMENT
Customer:__________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address:____________________________________________________________________
Shipping Address:__________________________________________________________________
Telephone Numbers:________________________________________________________________
Email Address:______________________________________________________________________
Performer(s):_______________________________________________________________________
Event:______________________________________________________________________________
Item(s) Description and/or Number:_________________________________________________
Ship from Morris Creations & Dancewear Date:______________________________________
Must be received back at Morris Creations & Dancewear Date:________________________
Rental: Weekly (How many Weeks)?______________Daily (How many Days)?____________
Rental Fees:
Last Minute Rental (Less than 6 days -$50)_______________ (24 hours-$100)_____________
Cleaning Fee $25 per costume: ______________________________________________________
SC Sale Tax:________________________________________________________________________
Total Fees Due From Client: _________________________________________________________
(does not include shipping which is invoiced separately)
Damage/Loss Deposit: A DEPOSIT OF ___________WILL BE AUTHORIZED ON THE CREDIT CARD AND RETURNED LESS ANY DAMAGE FEE OR LATE RETURN FEE
Customer authorizes Morris Creations & Dancewear to put a hold (authorize) against their credit card for ________________when costumes are shipped:______________________
The Customer’s Credit Card Information:
(VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover)
Name on Card:______________________________________________________________________
Card Number:______________________________________________________________________
Expiration Date:_____________________________ CVC#__________________________________
Billing Address:_____________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: ________________________________________________________________
The Customer acknowledges that he/she has read, understands, and agrees to the terms outlined in this The Contract – Costume Rental Agreement. Rental is only complete with the return of signed contract and credit card information. Once received, we will sign and send out a copy with the rental. Costumes are not held for your dates without payment and signed contract.
BY: _____________________________________________________ DATE: _____________________
The Customer
BY: _____________________________________________________ DATE: _____________________
Morris Creations & Dancewear