Last updated: June 2026

1. CONCLUSION OF THE CONTRACT

A contract is deemed concluded when a written reservation confirmation from McCormacks Irish Pub is available and signed by the contractual partner. The contractor is McCormacks Irish Pub. The reservation of rooms or spaces establishes a tenancy. Subletting or re-renting of these requires the written approval of McCormacks Irish Pub.

2. SERVICES; PRICES

All prices stated for services at McCormacks Irish Pub are inclusive prices. They include the statutory value-added tax (VAT) and service charges. If the statutory VAT rate changes after the conclusion of the contract, the agreed price shall change accordingly. The provision costs for the rooms or spaces apply as stated in the respective concluded contract.

Refunds for paid but unused services are not possible. If the period between contract conclusion and service provision exceeds 4 months, McCormacks Irish Pub reserves the right to make price changes without prior notice.

3. CANCELLATION PERIODS / WITHDRAWAL

We require written notification of the exact number of participants at least 2 days prior to the event. After that, we charge 80% of the booked order value, factoring in a goodwill deduction. In this case, the compensation for food is based on the guaranteed number even if fewer participants attend. If the specified number of participants is exceeded, the actual number of participants shall be decisive for the calculation of food and beverages.

If the organizer has booked McCormacks Irish Pub exclusively, a cancellation period of 2 weeks prior to the start of the event applies. In the case of a later cancellation, we apply a goodwill deduction and charge 80% of the booked order value.

Furthermore, the conditions laid down in the catering contract apply. If a minimum turnover was agreed upon in the catering contract and this minimum turnover is not achieved, the difference will be billed as room rental.

4. PAYMENT TERMS

Our invoices are due immediately and payable without deductions. The contractor is entitled to charge default interest at 8% above the respective ECB base rate. The client is liable for the payment of any additional food and beverages, etc., ordered by the event participants. For the reservation of premises, an advance payment of 30% to 50% of the expected turnover may be required.

5. LIABILITY

The contractual partners of McCormacks Irish Pub or the guest as such or as a host are fully liable to McCormacks Irish Pub for damages caused by themselves, their guests, or third parties commissioned by the client, with joint and several liability. It is the responsibility of the organizer to obtain the appropriate insurance policies for this. McCormacks Irish Pub may request proof of such insurance. Any use of the premises provided to the guest that deviates from the agreement entitles McCormacks Irish Pub to terminate the contract immediately without notice, without reducing the claim to the agreed remuneration.

Insofar as McCormacks Irish Pub procures external services, technical or other equipment from third parties for the organizer, it acts in the name and for the account of the organizer; the organizer is liable for the careful handling and proper return of this equipment and indemnifies McCormacks Irish Pub from all claims of third parties arising from the provision of this equipment.

Delivery, setup, dismantling, and removal of exhibition and other items are carried out by the client at their own risk. Details must be coordinated with McCormacks Irish Pub one week before the start of the event. Upon request, auxiliary personnel for transport and setup can be provided within the bounds of possibility for a separate fee. McCormacks Irish Pub is not liable for damage to or loss of items brought in.

McCormacks Irish Pub is only liable for lost or damaged exhibition pieces of the orderer if its legal representatives or vicarious agents acted with intent or gross negligence.

For damage to and/or loss of equipment and/or inventory of McCormacks Irish Pub in connection with the event, the orderer and organizer are liable regardless of fault.

6. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Bringing your own food and drinks requires the prior approval of the management. In these cases, a service fee or corkage fee of at least €15.00 incl. VAT will be charged.

Decorative material must comply with fire safety requirements and may only be attached with the consent of McCormacks Irish Pub. Attaching decorative material to the walls using adhesives, adhesive strips, furniture staplers, nails, or screws is prohibited. Any damage will be billed to the organizer. At the end of the event, items brought in must be removed from the restaurant.

Should disruptions or defects occur in the technical or other facilities provided by McCormacks Irish Pub, the pub will, as far as possible, take immediate corrective action. McCormacks Irish Pub is only liable for any damage suffered by the orderer if it is based on intentional or grossly negligent behavior.

The use of the name and/or trademark "McCormacks Irish Pub" for any purpose requires written permission. All audio and image rights for recordings within McCormacks Irish Pub are transferred to McCormacks Irish Pub.

7. CONSUMER DISPUTE RESOLUTION ACT / ODR REGULATION

The entrepreneur (McCormacks Irish Pub) does not commit to participating in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board.
https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr

8. GENERAL PROVISIONS

All amendments must be made in writing. The orderer and organizer are jointly and severally liable for all obligations arising from this contract. Should individual provisions of the contract be invalid, this shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions.

The contract is subject to the law of the Federal Republic of Germany. The place of performance and exclusive venue for all disputes arising from the business relationship is Leipzig.