Terms and Conditions
Crater Events LLC
Effective Date: June 5, 2025
Welcome to the Crater Events LLC website ("Website"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of this Website, including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through the Website.
By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Website.
1. General Website Use
This Website is owned and operated by Crater Events LLC ("Crater Events," "we," "our," or "us"), doing business as AVLCRS. We provide professional audio, visual, and lighting services for events. This Website serves as an informational platform, showcasing our services, portfolio, and allowing prospective clients to contact us.
2. Acceptance of Terms
Your access to and use of this Website is conditioned upon your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Website. By continuing to use the Website, you indicate your acceptance of these Terms.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, photographs, audio clips, video clips, data compilations, and software, is the exclusive property of Crater Events LLC or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.
The compilation of all content on this Website is the exclusive property of Crater Events LLC and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Website for your personal, non-commercial purposes only, in accordance with these Terms. Any other use, including the reproduction, modification, distribution, transmission, republication, display, or performance, of the content on this Website is strictly prohibited without the express written permission of Crater Events LLC.
4. User Conduct and Prohibited Uses
You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of the Website. Prohibited behavior includes harassing or causing distress or inconvenience to any person, transmitting obscene or offensive content, or disrupting the normal flow of dialogue within the Website.
You agree not to:
- Use the Website in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation.
- Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Website, or which, as determined by us, may harm Crater Events LLC or users of the Website or expose them to liability.
- Use the Website in any manner that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair the Website or interfere with any other party's use of the Website, including their ability to engage in real-time activities through the Website.
- Use any robot, spider, or other automatic device, process, or means to access the Website for any purpose, including monitoring or copying any of the material on the Website.
- Use any manual process to monitor or copy any of the material on the Website or for any other unauthorized purpose without our prior written consent.
- Introduce any viruses, Trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any parts of the Website, the server on which the Website is stored, or any server, computer, or database connected to the Website.
- Attack the Website via a denial-of-service attack or a distributed denial-of-service attack.
- Otherwise attempt to interfere with the proper working of the Website.
5. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE WEBSITE AND ALL INFORMATION, CONTENT, MATERIALS, PRODUCTS, AND OTHER SERVICES INCLUDED ON OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU THROUGH THE WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED BY CRATER EVENTS LLC ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. CRATER EVENTS LLC MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE OPERATION OF THE WEBSITE, OR THE INFORMATION, CONTENT, MATERIALS, PRODUCTS, OR OTHER SERVICES INCLUDED ON OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU THROUGH THE WEBSITE.
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY APPLICABLE LAW, CRATER EVENTS LLC DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. CRATER EVENTS LLC DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE, ITS CONTENT, OR ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE WEBSITE WILL BE ACCURATE, RELIABLE, ERROR-FREE, OR UNINTERRUPTED, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, THAT OUR WEBSITE OR THE SERVER THAT MAKES IT AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS, OR THAT THE WEBSITE OR ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE WEBSITE WILL OTHERWISE MEET YOUR NEEDS OR EXPECTATIONS.
6. Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT SHALL CRATER EVENTS LLC, ITS AFFILIATES, LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, OR DIRECTORS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE WEBSITE, ANY WEBSITES LINKED TO IT, ANY CONTENT ON THE WEBSITE OR SUCH OTHER WEBSITES, INCLUDING ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PERSONAL INJURY, PAIN AND SUFFERING, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR ANTICIPATED SAVINGS, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF DATA, AND WHETHER CAUSED BY TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF FORESEEABLE.
THE FOREGOING DOES NOT AFFECT ANY LIABILITY WHICH CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.
7. Links to Third-Party Websites
This Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Crater Events LLC.
Crater Events LLC has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We do not warrant the offerings of any of these entities/individuals or their websites.
You acknowledge and agree that Crater Events LLC shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods or services available on or through any such third-party web sites or services. We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit.
8. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Crater Events LLC, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Website, including, but not limited to, any use of the Website's content, services, and products other than as expressly authorized in these Terms or your use of any information obtained from the Website.
9. Governing Law, Intellectual Property, Data Privacy & Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, and, where applicable, the federal laws of the United States, including but not limited to federal copyright law (Title 17 U.S. Code), data privacy regulations, and payment processing standards under PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard).
9.1. Service Area & Legal Jurisdiction
Crater Events LLC operates throughout Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and offers nationwide virtual services. Regardless of the User’s location or where the Website is accessed, all legal matters related to these Terms shall be governed by Illinois state law and applicable U.S. federal law.
9.2. Intellectual Property & Content Use
All content provided on this Website is owned by Crater Events LLC or its licensors. You are responsible for ensuring you have appropriate rights or licenses for any third-party content you may submit or link to on our Website (if applicable). Crater Events LLC abides by U.S. Copyright Law and shall not be held liable for any unlicensed content submitted or used by users of the Website. Users agree to indemnify Crater Events LLC for any claims arising from unauthorized or infringing materials they may use in connection with their use of the Website.
9.3. Data Privacy
Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which can be found at [Insert direct link to your Privacy Policy here, e.g., www.craterev.com/privacy-policy]. Our Privacy Policy details how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit and interact with our Website.
9.4. Payment Security & PCI Compliance
If the Website facilitates any payment transactions (e.g., for initial deposits or direct service payments), all credit card transactions processed on behalf of Crater Events LLC are handled via PCI DSS-compliant third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, Zelle, and Payments AI). Crater Events does not store or transmit full cardholder data directly on its servers or systems for website transactions. By making a payment through the Website, you agree to the terms and privacy policy of the designated payment processor. Crater Events LLC is not responsible for payment failures, chargebacks, or processing errors caused by third-party platforms, user input errors, or insufficient funds.
9.5. Dispute Resolution Procedure
Before any formal proceedings, both parties agree to attempt good-faith resolution through direct communication. If a mutual agreement is not reached within 30 calendar days: the dispute shall be submitted to mediation, and, if unresolved, to binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA). Unless otherwise agreed in writing, mediation or arbitration shall be conducted in Cook County, Illinois.
9.6. Venue & Jurisdiction
If arbitration is not applicable or enforceable, all legal claims or proceedings must be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Cook County, Illinois. You waive any objections based on venue or forum non conveniens.
9.7. No Class Actions
All disputes shall be resolved on an individual basis. You agree not to participate in or initiate any class action lawsuit, mass arbitration, or collective legal proceeding against Crater Events LLC.
10. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Website after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, you are no longer authorized to use the Website.
11. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms. All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.
12. Miscellaneous
- Entire Agreement: These Terms and our Privacy Policy constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and Crater Events LLC regarding the Website and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding the Website.
- Waiver and Severability: No waiver by Crater Events LLC of any term or condition set forth in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition, and any failure of Crater Events LLC to assert a right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. If any provision of these Terms is held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent such that the remaining provisions of the Terms will continue in full force and effect.
13. Contact Information
For questions regarding these Website Terms and Conditions, please contact:
📧 service@craterev.com
📞 (312) 205-0287, (833) 860-4954