Reviewed venue agreement for 2026 convention. No items were noted that would keep the committee from proceeding with the agreement. Possible items to negotiate were highlighted and include:
Credit card fee is 3.5%, that's on the high end of reasonable, 2.5% is better.
While they have a refund policy, it requires such a long lead time that in practicality there is hardly any chance of a refund.
50% is due at signing and the rest prior to the event so be sure funds are ready.
Indemnification is one sided, on us.