Purchasing any flower preservation frame means you agree to the following:
PETAL COLLECTIVE, INC.
Wedding Florals & Pressed Flowers Terms and
Conditions (Nebraska)
1. Parties & Key Details
Vendor: Petal Collective, Inc., a Nebraska corporation,
Client: The individual(s) or entity identified on the Wedding Floral or Pressed Flower
Proposal/Invoice ("Client").
2. Definitions
Agreement: These Terms and Conditions together with the Order Documents.
A La Carte: Orders picked up by Client at Vendor's studio without onsite setup.
Deliverables: Floral designs, arrangements, installations, rental items, and/or any pressed-flower
frames supplied by Vendor.
Deposits: Non-refundable booking deposits or initial payments stated on the Order
Documents.
Event: Wedding or event as stated in paragraph 1, above.
Full-Service: Event floral services where Vendor provides delivery of floral and onsite
setup/installation and, if requested, tear down.
Order Documents: Proposal, Statement of Work, and/or Invoices.
Rental Items: As agreed upon by Vendor and Client and identified at time of signing Order
Documents
3. Order of Precedence
If there is any conflict between these Terms and Conditions and the Order Documents, the
following order of precedence applies: (1) a mutually signed Statement of Work; (2) the
Proposal/Invoice (including quantities and pricing); then (3) these Terms and Conditions.
4.Booking, Payments, and Taxes
(a) Booking Deposit. A non-refundable deposit of 10 percent (%) of the total estimated order
is due upon booking to reserve the Event date. Vendor does not commence wholesale ordering
or custom preparation until required payments are received.
(b) Remaining Balance. The remaining balance is due no later than thirty (30) days prior to the
Event. Payments may be split according to a payment schedule selected at booking.Failure to
pay any amount when due per this paragraph or per an agreed-upon payment plan shall be
treated as Client's cancellation under Section 10.
(c) Invoices & Methods. Vendor invoices are issued by email with payment by card or ACH
available.
(d) Taxes. Prices are exclusive of applicable taxes. Client is responsible for all sales and use taxes,
if any, associated with the order.
(e) Late Charges. Any past-due amounts shall accrue a late fee of 1.5%/mo. (18%/yr) .
5. Changes, Additions, and Reductions
(a) Additions. Client may add items up to seven (7) days before the Event, subject to
availability and Vendor's additional charges.
(b) Reductions. Client may reduce or remove items from the Order Documents up to thirty (30)
days prior to the Event, provided that the reduction or removal does not decrease the
committed minimums set forth in the Order Documents Within 30 days of the Event, items may
not be removed, but substitutions of comparable value may be permitted at Vendor's
discretion.
6. Flower Availability, Substitutions, and Artistic Discretion
Client acknowledges that fresh flowers are seasonal and perishable, and that wholesale
availability, color variation, and weather/transport conditions may necessitate substitutions.
Vendor will use commercially reasonable efforts to honor the aesthetic, color palette, and
design style agreed in the Order Documents, but exact flower varieties and shades cannot be
guaranteed. Substitutions by Vendor of comparable value and style do not constitute a defect
or grounds for refund.
7. Rentals (If Applicable)
If the Order Documents state Client will use Vendors Rental Items:
(a) Ownership, Stands, containers, mechanics, candle vessels, bud vases, and other "Rental
Items" remain Vendor's property. An exact list of "Rental Items" will be agreed upon by
Vendor and Client at the time of executing Order Documents.
(b) Return. Client must return Rental Items within 2 days after the Event to the location
designated by Vendor (e.g., 5417 S 145th St, Omaha, NE 68137) or arrange for Vendor
pickup/teardown if Full Service purchased. Client is responsible for ensuring rental items are
available for pickup at the agreed time.
8. Delivery, Setup, and Teardown
(a) Full Service, Delivery and onsite Installation/setup fees are stated in the Order
Documents and are based on distance from the Omaha studio, length of onsite time, and
complexity (including any repurposing between ceremony and reception). Teardown is
included only if specified; in the Order Documents. Otherwise, it may be added upon
request.
(b) Post Event If Client informs Vendor post-Event that Vendor may keep any or all Event
floral arrangements, Vendor may dispose or re-purpose the Event floral arrangements at
Vendor's discretion.
(c) A La Carte, Client pickup is required from Vendor's studio (currently in Blair, Nebraska) and
returns of any Rental Items must be made to Vendor's designated drop-off location in Blair,
NE or Omaha, NE.
(d) Access & Cooperation. Client must ensure timely Event venue access, loading/unloading
permissions, and a safe work area during the Event setup window. Delays caused by Event
venue access or schedule changes may incur additional Vendor charges.
9.Pressed Flower Preservation (If Purchased)
(a) Booking. If Client wishes Vendor to create a Pressed floral arrangement, separate Order
Documents will be created for a Pressed Floral arrangement.
(b) Deposit and Payment. The first payment for floral preservation/pressing is a non-
refundable booking deposit of 100% of the total order. This initial payment by Client is required
to reserve Vendor's preservation capacity. Vendor may limit bookings at its discretion. The
balance of payment(s) will be agreed upon by Vendor and Client and will be payment in
full at time of signing Order.
(c) Submission. Client is responsible for delivering or shipping flowers to Vendor within three
(3) days after the Event UNLESS Client selected a Full-Service package. With the Full-Service
package Client is responsible for delivering to Vendor at the time of Tear-Down the floral
arrangement Client wishes preserved/pressed. If no Full-Service package is selected, Vendor is
not responsible for damage or loss to the floral arrangement which may occur prior to or
during Client's transit of flowers or floral arrangements to Vendor's studio.
(d) Timeliness, If Client does not select the Full Service package and if more than 3 days
have elapsed since the completion of the Event, Client tay snd Vendor a photograph
depicting the condition of the floral arrangement. Vendor will determine if the floral
arrangement may be preserved. If, in Vendor's sole discretion
preservation/pressing is not feasible, a refund may be issued to Client per Paragraph
9(g) of this Agreement.
(e) Completion Timeline. The typical turnaround for preservation/pressing is 4-8
months. For frames larger than 18x24 inches, completion may take up to 12 months.
Delays due to Clients failure to timely respond to Vendor inquiries will extend delivery
accordingly.
(f) Artistic & Natural Variations Client agrees that pressed/preservation quality may vary
by flower type, freshness, and color. Pressed or preserved flowers may lighten, darken, or
fade over time: Client understands and agrees such natural changes are expected and
are not defects arising because of Vendor's handling, storage or creation of the
pressed/preserved arrangement.
(g) Custom Work & Refunds. Vendor will not begin designing Client's preservation or
pressed arrangement until all payments have been made per payments have been
made per Paragraph 9(c) of this Agreement. Custom pressed-flower pieces are non-
refundable once design work has begun, or if materials to create the arrangement have
been ordered. If Client cancels the preservation/pressing order within seven (7) days of
placing the order, Vendor will refund amounts paid other than the non-refundable
booking deposit.
(h) Communications. Vendor will communicate with the contracting Client by
email. If flower preservation/pressing is purchased as a gift, Client must notify
Vendor if Vendor may communicate with the recipient.
10.Rescheduling and Cancellation
(a) Rescheduling Event. Client must notify Vendor as soon as possible of a request for
a new Event date. Rescheduling of the Event is subject to Vendor availability. The
pricing in the Order Documents may be adjusted by Vendor because of seasonal
changes in wholesale costs, and availability of labor.
(b) Client Cancellation Greater Than 30 Days Before Event. If Client cancels this
Agreement more than Thirty (30) days before the Event, Vendor will retain the non-
refundable booking deposit of 10 percent (%) to cover planning, plus 20 percent (%) for
lost opportunity. Any amounts paid beyond the deposit and lost opportunity charge will
be refunded to the Client within fifteen (15) days.
(c) Client Cancellation Less Than or 30 Days Before Event. If Client cancels this
Agreement less than Thirty (30) days before the Event, Vendor may retain, or still
charge for, fifty percent (50%) of the total order to cover wholesale procurement,
labor and lost opportunity. Any balance paid above 50% will be refunded to client within
fifteen (15) days. If wholesale orders have been placed and paid, and labor costs have
already been paid, and if such costs exceed 50%, Vendor may retain documented actual procurement and labor costs in lieu of the 50%.
(d) Client Cancellation Seven or Less Days Before Event or After Delivery. If Client cancels
this Agreement seven (7) or less days before the Event, no refunds are available to Client
due to the perishable nature of florals and the time and expense Incurred by Vendor in such
proximity to the Event date.
(e) Non-Payment. Failure to timely pay any required amount as set forth in this Agreement
and/or Order Documents may be deemed a cancellation by Client under Section 10 (b),
(c)or (d) of this Agreement, as applicable.
11. Risk of Loss; Inspection
(a) Risk of loss passes to Client upon delivery to the venue (Full-Service) or upon pickup by
Client (A La Carte). Client or its designated-In-writing event coordinator must inspect items
upon delivery/pickup and promptly notify Vendor in writing of any material non-
conformity that prevents the use of floral goods or Rental Items at the Event. Vendor will
in good faith attempt to cure any agreed-upon non-conforming goods or item(s) within
available time and resources.
12. Warranties; Limitation of Liability
(a) Warranties. Vendor will perform services in a professional and workmanlike manner
consistent with industry standards. Except as expressly stated, deliverables are provided
"as is" due to the natural and perishable characteristics of florals and foliage.
(b) Limitation. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Vendor's total aggregate liability
arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall not exceed the amounts actually paid by
Client under the applicable Order Documents. In no event shall Vendor be liable for
indirect, special, incidental, exemplary, or consequential damages, including, but not limited
to, lost profits, emotional distress, or replacement vendor costs.
13. Indemnification
(a) Client shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Vendor and its personnel from and
against any third-party claims, damages, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys'
fees) arising from any of the following occurring before, during or after the Event and in
relation to this Agreement: (i) Client's misuse of Rental Items; (ii) property damage or
personal injury caused by Client or guests; (iii) Client-provided instructions, materials, or
access conditions; or (iv) Client's breach of this Agreement.
14. Force Majeure
(a) In General. Neither party is liable for delay or failure to perform due to events beyond its
reasonable control, including severe weather, transportation delays, strikes, acts of
God, public health emergencies, supply shortages, or government actions. The affected party
will promptly notify the other party if such an occurrence arises and use reasonable efforts
to mitigate.
(b) Day of Event. If a Force Majeure event prevents performance on the Event date, the parties
will work in good faith to reschedule. If Event rescheduling is not feasible, Vendor will refund
amounts paid for undelivered goods/services less documented non recoverable costs already
incurred by Vendor.
15. Intellectual Property;Marketing
Vendor retains all rights in its pre-existing materials, methods, and designs Client grants
Vendor permission to photograph and use images of Vendor's floral work from the Event and
to use Client-provided images referencing Vendor's work for Vendor's portfolio, website,
and/or social media, unless Client notifies Vendor in writing prior to the Event requesting no
public use of Client provided images or references to the Event.
16. Confidentiality & Data
Each party will use the other's non-public information solely to perform this Agreement and
will exercise reasonable care to protect it. Vendor may use Client contact informmation to
communicate about the Order Documents. If Vendor experiences a data incident implicating
Client's personal information under applicable law, Vendor will provide notices required by
law and cooperate in good faith in accordance with such requirements.
17. Notices
Notices under this Agreement must be in writing and delivered by email, recognized
courier, or U.S. mail to the contacts listed on the Order Documents. Email notices are
effective when sent if no bounce-back is received; physical notices are effective upon
delivery confirmation.
18. Assignment
Neither party may assign this Agreement without the other's prior written consent, except
Vendor may assign to an affiliate or in connection with a merger, reorganization,or sale of
assets. Any prohibited assignment is void.
19. Independent Contractor
Vendor is an independent contractor. Nothing herein creates a partnership, joint venture, or
employment relationship.
20. Governing Law; Venue; Electronic Signatures
This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Nebraska. The parties agree that any legal action arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Nebraska, and each party consents to the jurisdiction of such courts. The parties' consent to conduct transactions by electronic means and agree that electronic signatures and records are legally binding to the fullest extent permitted by
applicable law.
21. Miscellaneous
(a) Severability, If any provision of this Agreement is unenforceable, the rest of the Agreement remains in effect.
(b) Waiver. A waiver of any provision or paragraph of this Agreement must be in a signed writing and is not a continuing waiver.
(c) Amendments, Any amendment to this Agreement must be in a document signed by both parties.