1. It is agreed that the Cabin John Ice Rink facility is to be used during the stated dates and time periods by the Licensee
2. The Rink Management agrees to furnish a standard skating music program and to operate the Rink sound system. Any special music requirements must be furnished by the Licensee.
3. The Licensee assumes personal liability for the cost of any excessive clean-up of the premises (including the loss, breakage or removal of park property) and assumes responsibility for the orderly conduct of the group.
4. The Licensee will ensure that any and all members of the group will use appropriate restrooms or “hockey changing rooms” to change clothes. Disrobing to underclothes or bare skin will not be permitted in public areas. Individuals in violation of this regulation may be asked to leave the facility and are subject to appropriate civil/criminal charges. Repeated violations of this regulation by members, invites or agents of the same group may lead to immediate termination of this Agreement.
5. The Licensee shall indemnify and save harmless the Commission from and against all actions, liabilities, claims, suits, damage costs or expenses of any kind which may be brought or made against the Commission of which the Commission must pay and incur by reason of or in any manner resulting from injury, loss or damage to persons or property resulting from the Licensee negligence.
6. The Licensee will not discriminate against any employee and will take affirmative action to ensure that employees are treated fairly without regard to their age, sex, race, creed, national origin, or physical or mental disability. In the event a party is determined by the final order of an appropriate agency or court to be in violation of the non-discrimination provision of Federal, State, or Local laws, this Agreement may be canceled, terminated or suspended, in whole or in part, by the Commission, and that party may be declared ineligible for further Commission Agreements.
7. For hockey league play or in other instances, at the sole discretion of the Commission, the Licensee shall provide a Certificate of Insurance verifying the existence of liability insurance in the amount determined necessary by the Commission’s Risk Management Office. Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of this Agreement and the Certificate shall provide for thirty (30) days advance notice in the event of termination or cancellation of coverage. The Certificate must be current and on file prior to the Licensee use of the facility.
8. The Commission reserves the right to cancel, with just cause, all reservations with as much notice as practicable and holds the Licensee responsible for notifying the Commission of any cancellations at least three (3) weeks prior to the scheduled session.
9. All seasonal rental fees must be paid one (1) week in advance, of the first session, in each month and this payment is to cover all sessions reserved by the group for that month. Single-time rentals must be confirmed by full payment prior to rental.
10. Once a contract has been signed, no ice time will be refunded, credited or rescheduled.
11. Unless otherwise stated and provided for herein, this Agreement does not guarantee the Licensee exclusive use of the entire facility: only the designated rink for the expressed purpose or activity listed.
12. The Licensee understands that the use of the Park facilities by any individual or group for commercial enterprise, for private profit or for fund-raising purposes, is strictly prohibited unless authorized in advance by permit. Furthermore, the Licensee and group are responsible for knowing and are subject to all applicable Park Regulations while using said facility. Failure to obey the regulations may result in immediate cancellation, suspension or revocation of this Agreement. These regulations are posted at the ice rinks and/or are available upon request from the Rink Manager or from the Park Enterprise Office, 14500 Clopper Road, Boyds, MD 20841, (301) 495-2530.
13. It is understood that this Agreement is between the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) and the Licensee, for the purposes stated herein and is non-transferable. The Licensee may not sell or transfer ice time, in part or in whole, to any other individual or group, for the same or different purposes or activity.