Disclaimer

General Disclaimer

The information provided by GigBand (“https://www.gigband.com”) is for general informational and educational purposes only. All information on the site is provided in good faith; however, we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information on the site.

The use of any information or tools from this website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your responsibility to ensure that any information or tools available through this website meet your specific requirements and circumstances.

Verify With Official Sources When Needed

Live-music guidance, calculator results, and technical information on GigBand is informational only and may be incomplete or out of date. Real-world outcomes vary by your specific venue, current schedules, the kind of show you play, and individual circumstances, and rules and prices change over time. Before you make significant decisions about your show, a booking, or a contract, you should use your own judgment and confirm booking terms, fees, schedules, and venue rules with the venue, promoter, or your own advisors. Venues, fees, and schedules depend on many factors; always do your own due diligence.

Not Professional Legal, Financial, or Contractual Advice

Content and tools on GigBand, including our set, tour, and gig calculators, are for educational and informational purposes only and are not a substitute for advice from the venue, promoter, or your own advisors. They do not constitute professional legal, financial, or contractual advice of any kind. The figures and suggestions our tools provide are general estimates, not guarantees of results. Always confirm booking terms, fees, schedules, and venue rules with the venue, promoter, or your own advisors before committing your money, time, or plans.

Tool Accuracy and Limitations

Calculation Accuracy

Our live-music calculators and tools provide estimates based on standard conventions, the figures you enter, widely-accepted formulas, and common guidelines. Results should be used as starting points and planning aids, not absolute values or guaranteed outcomes.

Factors Affecting Accuracy

Actual results may vary significantly due to:

• Schedule Factors: Venue calendars, fees and guarantees, demand and seasonality, and how offers and timetables change over time.
• Venue & Conditions: Location, distance, capacity, and local circumstances, and how each affects cost and timing.
• Show Choices: The lineup, backline, and production you choose, and how each suits your needs and goals.
• Measurement Factors: Self-reported figures, rounding, estimation, and differences between estimated and actual numbers.

Our Recommendations

For best results on your shows:

• Use tool results as starting points and planning aids, not absolute values.
• Always consider your specific venue, goals, and circumstances.
• Check important decisions with the venue or promoter before you act.
• Consult trusted live-music resources and your own advisors for specific questions.
• Compare multiple sources to improve future decisions.

Not Professional Advice

GigBand tools and content do not constitute:

• Legal or Contractual Advice: Information about venues, fees, and bookings is general only and is not a substitute for advice from the venue, promoter, or your own advisors. Confirm critical concerns with the appropriate party.
• Safety Guidance: Our tools and content are educational only and never replace sound judgment, official venue and event guidance, and advice from qualified professionals.
• Guaranteed Outcomes: Calculator outputs are planning aids only and are not a guarantee of cost, schedule, fee, or results.
• Certified Expertise: Our content supplements but does not replace professional legal, financial, or contractual guidance.

Consider consulting the appropriate professionals for:

• Booking contracts, performance agreements, or licensing questions
• Insurance, permit, tax, or regulatory requirements
• Venue policies, safety rules, or event restrictions
• Health or accessibility concerns affecting your show
• Safe load-in, staging, and equipment use at your venue
• Major booking or financial decisions specific to your situation

Live Event Safety Disclaimer

Our tools provide general guidance only. Important booking and financial decisions can have lasting consequences and benefit from professional advice. Always:

• Consult the Right Sources: Check the venue, promoter, or relevant authority for any significant concern, restriction, or persistent problem.
• Respect Local Rules: Treat venue policies, permits, and local laws with caution; do not assume.
• Use Good Judgment: Plan shows carefully and notice how schedules and conditions actually play out.
• Compare Widely: Weigh guidance against multiple trusted sources and follow professional advice.
• Confirm With the Venue: Validate concerns with the venue or promoter before you commit to a booking or show.

If you have any concerns about your show:

• Have significant concerns reviewed by a qualified professional.
• Follow venue guidance and applicable rules carefully.
• Avoid committing to non-refundable costs without due diligence.
• Follow safe and sensible staging and load-in practices.
• Treat unfamiliar venues and procedures with extra care and caution.

No Warranty

GigBand expressly disclaims all warranties, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that our tools, calculations, or information are error-free, accurate, or complete, or that our website will be available without interruption at all times.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall GigBand be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including without limitation damages for show cancellation, lost earnings, booking-related costs, goodwill, use, or data arising out of or related to your use of our tools and services.

User Responsibility

By using GigBand tools and services, you acknowledge and agree that:

• You will use your own judgment, and consult a qualified professional, when applying our recommendations to your specific situation.
• You will verify calculation results and seek additional sources of information before making important decisions.
• You are responsible for seeking professional advice for any legal concern, contract issue, or persistent problem that may apply to you.
• You assume all risks associated with booking shows and venues, playing gigs, and touring, and the use of our tools and information.

External Links Disclaimer

The site may contain links to other websites or content originating from third parties. Such external links are not investigated, monitored, or checked for accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness by us. We do not warrant, endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of any information offered by third-party websites linked through the site.

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Changes to This Disclaimer

We reserve the right to modify this disclaimer at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of our website and tools after any changes indicates your acceptance of the modified disclaimer.

Contact Us

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