A handshake booking works until the host cancels the night before, or it rains and nobody agreed on what happens next. A short written agreement and a deposit turn those arguments into a sentence you can point to.
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Deposits, Contracts, and Rain Policies
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The rest of this lesson covers:
- Why every booking gets a written agreement
- What the agreement covers
- Deposits: how much and when
- Cancellation and reschedule terms
- Rain, heat, and wind calls
- Getting it signed and paid
Includes the printable Rate Sheet Template for Petting Zoos, Pony Rides & Mobile Farms, stamped with your business name.
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