POLICIES & PROCEDURES

General Policies

• Bay Harbor Yacht Club Member Sponsorship is required for non-member events.

• Bay Harbor Yacht Club is a private member-only club, surrounded by privately-owned homes. Guests must remain in the designated function space.

• Bay Harbor Yacht Club assumes no liability for damages or loss of property belonging to the host or invitees.

• Should any loss or damage occur to the Club by any guest attending the event, the host will be responsible for reimbursement.

• We are a non-smoking facility, including outdoor restaurants, terraces, and patios. Smoking is permitted in the West end of the parking lot. Cigar smoking is strictly prohibited.

• Parking is restricted to the designated areas on Bay Harbor Yacht Club property only.

• No pets or animals are allowed in the Clubhouse or Banquet Facilities.

• Good order, proper attire, and decorum must always be observed.

BookingPolicy

Before issuing a contract, Bay Harbor Yacht Club must collect a signed sponsorship form. A courtesy hold will be issued for the preferred event date during this time for a maximum of 7 days.

Once a contract has been issued, an official hold will be placed on the preferred event date for a maximum of 14 days. At the end of the hold period, the contract expires, and the event date is released back to inventory. All agreements become null and void at this time.

Bookings are not considered final until a signed contract and booking deposit have been received.

Food&BeveragePolicies

• All pricing contained within this guide is subject to change, and Bay Harbor Yacht Club reserves the right to adjust to market pricing for services and products at any time.

• The use of outside food and beverage is strictly prohibited unless otherwise specified.

• Should you have a special food or beverage request that is unable to be fulfilled by Bay Harbor Yacht Club, you must utilize a BHYC approved vendor.

• Bay Harbor Yacht Club reserves the right to deny alcoholic beverages to any guest that cannot show proper identification, or any guest appearing overly intoxicated. Shots and underage drinking are strictly prohibited.

Tax,Gratuity&Fees

• Sales items are subject to the 6% State of Michigan Sales Tax.

• Food and Beverage items are subject to the 6% State of Michigan Sales Tax, 2% Service Fee, and 20% Gratuity.

• Tax exempt groups must provide a certificate upon signing of the Special Event Contract.

Timelines

Sponsorship

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