1- Booking procedure: A provisional booking of one date can be held up to 5 days, after which time it is at the Steeping Leaf’s (Teehüsli Tea LLC) discretion to release the date. A deposit of 50% is required to secure your booking. Perspective clients must always meet a member of our event team by appointment prior to acceptance of the first deposit. Deposits must be made in person to the Steeping Leaf (Teehüsli Tea LLC) otherwise the Steeping Leaf (Teehüsli Tea LLC) reserves the right to cancel the booking. Notwithstanding anything said or written nor deposit paid the booking shall not be deemed to have been accepted by the Steeping Leaf’s (Teehüsli Tea LLC) unless and until the event contract is signed by the concerned parties. Should you be forced to postpone your booked date, the original deposit paid to the Steeping Leaf (Teehüsli Tea LLC) may be transferred to another date subject to availability) within 3 months of the original date. Only one transfer is permitted.
2.1-Cancellations by venue with refund: The Steeping Leaf (Teehüsli Tea LLC) reserves the right to cancel an event and refund the deposit in the following cases:
I. In circumstances when a booking is made through a third party or under false pretenses.
II. When the Steeping Leaf Bistro (Teehüsli Tea LLC) believes the booking might prejudice the reputation of the Steeping Leaf (Teehüsli Tea LLC).
III. Uncontrollable circumstances including but not limited to health department guidelines, necessary equipment failure, etc.  
IV. Any falsification will render the contract null and void.
2.2-Cancellations by venue without refund: The Steeping Leaf (Teehüsli Tea LLC) reserves the right to cancel/shut down an event without refunding deposits or final payment should guests attending the event behave in any way considered to be detrimental, offensive or contrary to normal expected standard of behavior.
2.3-Cancellations by reserving party: Reserving party may cancel the confirmed event at any time.
Cancelation up to 7 days prior to the event - full refund of deposit
Cancelation up to 4 days prior to the event - 50% refund of deposit
Cancelation less than 4 days prior to the event - no refund of deposit

3-Number Policy: Maximum capacity is 50 guests (for private events after business hours).

4-Finalization date: The final numbers are required at least 96 hours (4 days) in advance of your event date, this will be the number of guests charged for. Should your numbers of guests decrease the original confirmed numbers at full menu price will apply. Any increase in your attendance will be charged accordingly. Please note that Steeping Leaf’s (Teehüsli Tea LLC) may not be able to accommodate an increase in the number of guests.

5-Policies: Smoking is prohibited on the entire premise of the Steeping Leaf Bistro (Teehüsli Tea LLC). Consumption of alcoholic beverage (BYOB - see section 6 below) is only permitted if pre-approved by the Steeping Leaf Bistro (Teehüsli Tea LLC) event manager and only for patrons 21 years and older and only after waivers are signed by guests.
Prohibited items include but are not limited to any kind of sparklers, glitter, bird seeds, rice, sand, confetti, smoking devices, candles.

6-Outside Decor and Entertainment: All entertainment and additional decorations not provided by the Steeping Leaf Bistro (Teehüsli Tea LLC) (including any signage or displays) must be approved in advance by the Steeping Leaf Bistro (Teehüsli Tea LLC) event manager. Steeping Leaf Bistro (Teehüsli Tea LLC) reserves the right to reject requests by reserving party and/or guests of reserving party for outside décor and entertainment. Guest shall not enter into any contract for entertainment or decoration rental at the Special Event without Steeping Leaf Bistro (Teehüsli Tea LLC) prior approval. No items may be attached to any furniture, wall, floor, window or ceiling.  
If approved time for decoration brought from the outside can be set-up 60 minutes prior to the event (i.e., events starting at 3pm can start setting up at 2pm). Removal of preapproved outside décor and/or entertainment needs to be completed within 30 minutes after the completion of the event. Events are scheduled for 2 hours (i.e., events scheduled from 3-5 need to complete removal of preapproved outside décor and/or entertainment by 5:30). Any additional half hour is charged at a rate of $175.
Steeping Leaf Bistro (Teehüsli Tea LLC) does not assume responsibility for any personal property or equipment brought by Guest, or Guest’s invitees to Restaurant.
The Reserving party agrees to pay for any and all damages to the Steeping Leaf Bistro (Teehüsli Tea LLC) premises, property or equipment resulting from accidental or deliberate conduct of event participants (including but not limited to guests, reserving party, outside vendors, outside entertainment, outside decoration rental, etc.)

7-Food & Beverage: Only Food & Beverage supplied by the Steeping Leaf Bistro (Teehüsli Tea LLC) may be consumed on the premises unless otherwise agreed upon by the Steeping Leaf Bistro (Teehüsli Tea LLC). Exceptions may include wine provided by the guest (requires the signature of a waiver by all guests in the event), and special decorated cake. Menu & prices are subject to change. Full menu details need to be finalized at least 1 week prior to your event date. Any dietary restriction and allergy information need to be communicated at this point. We will do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions. Please note that when ingredients are handled in the same kitchen it is impossible for us to guarantee that your dish will be 100% allergen-free. Menu items may contain or come in contact with WHEAT, EGGS, PEANUTS, TREE NUTS, SOY, MILK, FISH.
The Steeping Leaf Bistro (Teehüsli Tea LLC) will not be liable for any failure or delay to provide facilities, services, food or beverage as a result of events or matters outside its control. The Steeping Leaf Bistro (Teehüsli Tea LLC) facilities may change or alter at proprietors' discretion.

8-Event Details: Events are scheduled in advance and will take place on the date confirmed. Events are scheduled for 2 hours (additional hours are charged at $200/hour). Event base price includes table decor and flowers, sample pouch tea favor with ribbon and tag (upgraded tea favors in glass charge available for upcharge), menu items as outlined on the event information sheet (additional menu items or special menu request will be charged in addition to base price). In addition, the base price includes unlimited hot or iced tea, and regular coffee (excludes any specialty tea drinks and tea lattes - specialty tea drinks and tea lattes are charged in addition to base price). Sugar, sweetener (monk fruit), milk, lemon slices are provided for guests.

9-Gratuity: In order to be fully compliant with the IRS’ position regarding tips and gratuities, The Steeping Leaf Bistro (Teehüsli Tea LLC) does NOT automatically impose a gratuity on your final bill. The reserving party may include gratuity during check-out. The gratuity will be distributed in its entirety to the team members staffing the event.

10-Final Payment: Final payment will be due in full the day of your event. All invoices are subject to local and state tax. The Steeping Leaf Bistro (Teehüsli Tea LLC) welcomes cash, all major credit cards, cash, or checks.

11-Holding Harmless: The reserving party agrees to hold harmless the restaurant, its partners, associates, agents, officers, directors, affiliates, and independent contractors from any and all claims, actions, suits, or allegations from damages to person or property which relates, emanates, or in any way pertains to the event other than those resulting from the negligence or misconduct of the restaurant or its employees.

Reserving party represents that this Agreement was read in its entirety, that its terms and conditions were fully understood and agrees to be bound by such terms and conditions.