Paying the Piper

Payment for services is typically comprised of two transactions: 1) a deposit payment to reserve the date and time against future inquiries, and 2) a payment for the remaining balance made on the day of the performance. Once availability is confirmed, Piper Jonas will issue an invoice specifying the amount for the reservation deposit (if any) and the total balance. For the convenience of our clientele, Piper Jonas accepts a variety of payment methods.

I. Reservation Deposits

A non-refundable deposit is used to reserve a date and time in the booking calendar. Payment of the reservation deposit serves as implied consent to the terms outlined in the Universal Service Agreement. Deposits are typically $100 or 30% of the total quote (whichever is greater) and applied to the total balance. 

I.I Exceptions

All events require a reservation deposit be paid prior to a booking confirmation. Unless a reservation deposit is paid, the date is considered "non-reserved" and available for booking by others on a first come, first serve basis. Exceptions to this policy include, but are no limited to: events booked on short notice (i.e. less than one (1) week in advance), repeat or recurring business, and new partnerships with organizations and/or companies that require additional accounting and payments paperwork. These exceptions are granted and/or amended at Piper Jonas’ sole discretion.

II. Payment Methods

Once availability is confirmed for a date and time, Piper Jonas will issue an invoice. The invoice provides links for secure online payments (serviced via Stripe) using major credit cards, debit cards, and bank ACH transfers. In addition to those options, payment is also accepted via: PayPal, personal or corporate checks, Venmo, and Bitcoin. Once a client pays a reservation deposit, they knowingly and willingly enter into and agree to the terms under the Universal Service Agreement.

III. Remaining balances

Remaining balances are due on the date of the event unless otherwise agreed to in advance by Piper Jonas and the client. In addition to payment methods accepted for the reservation deposit, remaining balances may also be paid in cash (USD).

iV. Late Payments

Payments are considered past due the day following the date of the event. Piper Jonas will work with clients in good faith to resolve any issues or delays that could result in a late payment, but communication is an important part of the process. Invoices that remain unpaid one (1) week following the date of the event with no communication as to the status of the payment will begin accruing compounding weekly late fees at 5% of the total invoiced amount. Late fees will continue accruing until the late fees reach 50% of the total invoices amount.