Rules and Regulations for Use of Sri Siva Vishnu Temple's Facilities

1. LESSEE WILL ENSURE THE FOLLOWING:
   1. NO NON-VEGETARIAN FOOD, ALCOHOL, SMOKING of any kind, ILLEGAL DRUGS or Harmful WEAPONS are permitted on the temple premises or its grounds, including Parking Lots.
   2. Parking regulations should be strictly observed, particularly the no parking signs and handicapped areas and fire lanes.
   3. There will be no vendors or sale of any articles unless prior approval is obtained.
   4. Auditoriums, dressing rooms, corridors, bathrooms and outside areas must be maintained clean.
   5. After the function is over, any materials brought in to the facility, including decoration materials should be removed completely, and all furniture should be put back properly. (All spills, spilled food, spilled water etc., should be cleaned). Failure to follow above will mean that temple will have to arrange for the cleaning and any resulting charges will be deducted from the refundable security deposit.
   6. Temple property shall not be damaged. Special care should be taken to protect chairs, tables, kitchen, equipment, bathroom fixtures, curtains and audio-visual equipment. Decorations should be done as to not damage the walls or ceiling tiles while fixing them or removing them. The manager’s decision on determining cleaning charges and repair charges will be final.
   7. Prior notification is required if homam (havan) is required in an area other than the Homakundam to address the issue of fire and smoke hazards.
   8. If rental furniture is used they must be received by the lessee and stored at a place designated by the manager. They must be removed at the end of the event/program either for storage or immediate pick-up.
   9. The auditorium, dining hall and all other facilities shall be restored to original order by putting back tables, chairs etc., in their respective places.
   10. Prior consent is required, if lessee were to use stage props.
   11. If lessee needs risers/platform for use on stage, an additional $50 will be charged. Need to inform manager at the time of booking as prior notice is required for set up.
   12. If the lessee choses an outside decorator, an additional $100 for set up ( allotted time of 4 hrs) and $100 for take down ( allotted time of 4 hrs) will be charged. Please note that there will be an additional charge of $100 if the decorator needs to be in the premises prior to temple opening time or beyond closing time.
   13. No food must be left behind after the event. Lessee is responsible for taking away or disposing of any leftover food after the event.
2. RENTING PERIOD: The renting period is from the time of possession by the lessee to the time of handing over.
3. BOOKING & CANCELLATION:
   1. A refundable security deposit equal to $20 of the total charges is to be paid at the time of booking the facility. Unless the security deposit is paid, the booking is considered tentative and the facility may be rented to other parties.
   2. If the prepayment is not done at the time of booking, the booking will be automatically cancelled.
   3. The booking can be cancelled at least 2 weeks prior to the event date with a penalty of $100/-. No cancellation is permitted during the 2 weeks prior to the event and the security deposit will be forfeited.
   4. There will be appropriate charges levied if the function/event goes beyond the time booked for. These charges will be deducted from the security deposit and if the deposit is insufficient lessee will pay for the additional charges.
   5. If event continues beyond facility closing times or starts prior to the facility opening times an additional charge of $50 per hour for each extra hour will be charged.
4. FACILITY RENTAL AGREEMENT

   6905 Cipriano Rd, Lanham, MD 20706

5. 1. The corridors, common areas plus bathrooms shall remain open for all visitors/devotees when the event / program is going on.
   2. Due to the state and local fire department regulations the capacity of the auditorium and dining hall shall not exceed the posted limits.
6. Outside priests: If an outside priest is brought to conduct any puja or personal service, lessee will be required to pay equivalent amount (which the temple charges for the respective function) to the temple. Please note charges will increase depending on the number of priests required and services conducted.