Terms and Conditions

Kitty Johnston Celebrant – Celebrant Services Business Policy

 

"us", "we",  "our" means Kitty Johnstone - Celebrant and those undertaking the Investigation.

"you", "your", "yourselves" means the client who has hired us to undertake a Celebrant Service.

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1. Purpose

This policy outlines the terms and conditions under which we provide a professional celebrant services. These include weddings, naming ceremonies, house blessings, coming-of-age ceremonies, mother-to-be blessings, divorce ceremonies, and other personal celebrations.
Our goal is to provide a respectful, personalised, and meaningful experience for every client.

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2. Services Offered

 We provide a range of personalised ceremonies, including:

• Weddings and Commitment Ceremonies

• Naming Ceremonies (for babies, children, or adults)

• House Blessings and Space Clearings

• Coming-of-Age Ceremonies

• Mother-to-Be Blessings / Blessing ways

• Divorce or Separation Ceremonies

• Other Personal or Family Ceremonies (by request)

Each ceremony is designed collaboratively with the client to reflect their beliefs, values, and intentions.

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3. Bookings and Payments

• A non-refundable booking fee of 20% is required to secure your chosen date and time.

• The booking fee confirms your reservation and covers initial preparation and administrative costs.

• The remaining balance is due no later than 14 days before the ceremony date.

• Payments to be made via bank transfer.

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4. Cancellations and Refunds

• Cancellations made up to 48 hours before the scheduled ceremony are eligible for a full refund, excluding the non-refundable booking fee.

• Cancellations made within 48 hours of the ceremony are eligible for a 50% refund of the total service fee (excluding the booking fee).

• If we must cancel due to illness, emergency, or unforeseen circumstances, a full refund of all fees paid will be issued, or a suitable replacement celebrant will be arranged (where possible).

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5. Changes and Rescheduling

• Requests to change the date or time must be made in writing and are subject to availability.

• If the new date or time cannot be accommodated, the cancellation policy (Section 4) will apply.

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6. Ceremony Planning and Content

• Each ceremony is created in collaboration with the client.

• Clients will be given the opportunity to review and approve all ceremony scripts before the event.

• Any requested changes should be submitted no later than one week before the ceremony.

• For weddings, the celebrant will ensure all legal components required by law are included and completed.

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7. Legal Obligations (for Weddings Only)

• Clients are responsible for providing all required legal documents and identification within the required timeframe.

• [Your Business Name] will not be held responsible for delays or invalid documentation affecting the legality of the marriage.

• All weddings will be conducted in accordance with the Marriage Act 1961 (Australia) and relevant celebrant guidelines.

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8. Professional Standards

• The celebrant will arrive punctually, professionally attired, and perform the ceremony with care, respect, and attention to detail.

• Confidentiality and privacy will be maintained at all times.

• The celebrant reserves the right to refuse service in circumstances that compromise personal safety, legal compliance, or professional integrity.

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9. Force Majeure

We will not be liable for any failure to perform obligations due to circumstances beyond reasonable control, including natural disasters, illness, accidents, extreme weather, or government restrictions.

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10. Agreement

By confirming a booking and paying the required fees, clients acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to this Business Policy.