Terms and Conditions for Fireworks & Special Effects Displays
1. Products and Services
1.1 Validity
- Prices quoted are valid and fixed for thirty (30) days only.
- Product availability is subject to change. If a quoted product is unavailable on the event day, it will be replaced with a product of equal value and quality.
- Display content may vary based on on-site conditions to comply with State Regulations. No refunds will be issued for necessary substitutions or omissions.
- As per current legislation, the client contracts Skylighter Fireworks Pty Ltd for a service, not a product. All fireworks products remain the property of Skylighter Fireworks Pty Ltd at all times.
2. Safety and Public Issues
- Skylighter Fireworks staff will determine the safe public viewing area for the display.
- The client is responsible for:
- Monitoring patron behaviour at the venue.
- Providing crowd control, security, and safety fencing before, during, and after the display.
- Preventing unauthorised access to Skylighter’s equipment before, during, and after the event.
- The event organiser must obtain landowner permission for the fireworks display site at least 14 days before the event. By completing the booking form; landowner consent is confirmed.
- The organiser must notify surrounding residents and businesses at least 3 days prior to the event. Skylighter can provide this service for an additional fee.
- Any product malfunctions or client dissatisfaction must be reported at the time of event or within 24 hours to the Display Manager or Skylighter Fireworks Head Office.
3. Insurance
- Skylighter Fireworks holds $20 million in Public Liability Insurance.
- Any specific insurance indemnifications must be requested at least 14 days before the event.
4. Scripted Event Activations with Musical Soundtracks
- The client must submit the Skylighter Fireworks Online Booking Form at least 40 days before the event.
- The client must:
- Provide a pre-approved soundtrack or
- Approve Skylighter’s soundtrack at least 30 days before the event.
- If the client does not meet these deadlines, Skylighter will finalise the soundtrack independently, and no further client input will be accepted.
- The client is responsible for obtaining any necessary APRA and/or AMCOS music licences for their event.
5. Payment Schedule and Terms
5.1 Deposit
- Submitting the Online Booking Form generates an invoice for a 50% non-refundable deposit, securing the event date.
- The event will only be scheduled after the deposit is received.
5.2 Remaining Balance
- The remaining balance is due no later than 14 days before the event.
- Events booked within 4 weeks of the event date require full payment upon booking.
- If payment is not received by the due date, Skylighter may cancel the display unless alternative arrangements are agreed upon.
- Invoices unpaid for more than 30 days after the due date may incur a 5% late fee on the outstanding balance, compounded monthly. This fee will continue to accrue until the balance is paid in full.
6. Postponement and Cancellations
6.1 Postponement
- If the event cannot proceed due to unsafe weather conditions, both parties may agree to postpone or cancel as per the cancellation fee schedule below.
- Postponement requests must be in writing, and the new date must be mutually agreed upon.
6.2 Cancellations by the Client
- More than 14 days (for projects booked on account/post-event invoice): A $250.00 cancellation fee applies. Plus invoice for works completed.
- More than 14 days: Skylighter retains or invoices the 50% non-refundable deposit.
- Less than 14 days: Skylighter retains or invoices the 50% deposit and invoices for any additional costs incurred.
- Less the 7 Days: 75% of the event cost are applicable and invoices for any additional costs incurred.
- Less than 48 hours: Skylighter retains 100% of the event cost and invoices for any additional dismantling costs.
- If third-party services (e.g., barge hire, security services) were booked, the client must pay all subcontractor costs in full within 7 days of cancellation.
- Any event credit notices issued as a result of event postponement must be used within 365 days of original event day.
6.3 Cancellations by Skylighter
- Skylighter reserves the right to cancel a display prior to or during the event due to:
- Public safety concerns (e.g., security breaches).
- Product malfunctions.
- Unsafe weather conditions.
- If Skylighter cancels the display for these reasons, no penalties apply to the client.
7. Use of Event Imagery & Marketing
Skylighter Fireworks may use any photos, videos, or recordings of the event for promotional and marketing purposes unless otherwise agreed in writing.
8. Exclusions & Disclaimer
Skylighter will not be liable for:
- Misuse of hired equipment.
- Cleaning fees before or after the fireworks display.
- Damage due to unforeseen human intervention or natural disasters.
- Costs from fire alarms related to the display.
- Any injuries to people or animals caused by the noise or effects of the display.
- Costs from events running overtime, including $100.00 + GST per hour per technician for delayed site access or egress.
9. Clean-up & Safety Services
- After the display, Skylighter will sweep the site and remove any unfired pyrotechnics.
- Some non hazardous debris (e.g., small paper and cardboard fragments) may remain. Skylighter is not liable for clean-up costs.
10. Example Videos & Illustrative Images
All example videos and images are for illustrative purposes only. Actual displays may differ due to product availability and safety considerations.
11. Client Portal & Compliance Onboarding Fees
- If the client requires Skylighter Fireworks to onboard onto a third-party payment portal, risk management system, compliance platform, or similar service, any associated fees, administrative costs, or additional labour required will be invoiced to the client for payment in full.
- Skylighter reserves the right to decline onboarding if the platform’s requirements are deemed unreasonably complex, time-consuming, or cost-prohibitive.
12. Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure Agreement
- By receiving a quote from Skylighter Fireworks, whether the event is booked or not, the client agrees to adhere to Skylighter’s Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), which is available at skylighter.com.au/nda.
- This includes, but is not limited to, the confidentiality of pricing, technical details, show designs, and any proprietary information provided in the quote or associated documents.
- Any unauthorised sharing, reproduction, or distribution of Skylighter’s confidential information may result in legal action.