Terms & Conditions

1. Who these terms cover

These terms apply to any organization ("you") that books a fundraising event with ZingerZ Fundraising ("we", "us"), based in Arlington, Texas. We are the fundraising arm of ZingerZ Comedy Club. Your signed event agreement and these terms together form the whole arrangement. If the two differ, your signed agreement wins.

2. Booking and deposit

A $500 deposit reserves your date. It is non-refundable, but you do not lose it if you postpone. It carries over to your new date, subject to availability. Your date is not held until the deposit arrives. A no-deposit option may be available for some groups and dates. Just ask.

3. Fees and the profit split

Comedy FUNdraisers: Event proceeds split 50/50 on the first $2,500 raised: $1,250 to your organization and $1,250 to us. Our event fee is capped at $1,250. After $2,500, your organization keeps 100% of everything else.

Your organization keeps a minimum of 50% of all funds raised, whatever the total. This guarantee applies to the fundraiser fee only and does not include travel costs, which are covered separately under section 4.

Theatre FUNdraisers: The first $700 raised covers the improv workshops. After that, proceeds split 70/30 in your school's favor until our maximum fee is reached, and your school keeps 100% of everything after that. The maximum fee varies by show type and is stated in your quote.

Card processing on the online ticket store is 5% plus $0.75 per ticket. You may pass that to ticket buyers or absorb it.

4. Travel and long-distance events

If your venue is within roughly 75–100 miles of our home base in Arlington, TX (depending on your choice of show), there is no travel charge. Beyond that, travel costs apply and are quoted to you in writing before you book. They cover vehicle and mileage, lodging where an overnight stay is required, crew meals while away, and the additional crew day a long-distance date requires. Air travel, where appropriate, is quoted case by case.

Travel costs are deducted from your event proceeds and are not part of the 50% profit guarantee. You are not out of pocket for travel: only the $500 deposit is due when you book your date. We are not obliged to travel to or perform at an event where the deposit remains outstanding on the day of the event.

If an event is canceled or rescheduled, unused travel is not charged. Where an event is rescheduled, the deposit carries over to the new date and travel for the new date is quoted with it. If we are unable to perform for reasons within our control, no travel is charged.

Full detail, including which areas fall inside our travel range, is on our travel & distance page.

5. What we provide

• Professional performers, host, emcee and auctioneer for your event
• An online ticketing store set up for your event
• A digital flyer and a Facebook event page
• A step-by-step fundraiser guide and promotional guidance
• Regular check-ins from booking through to show night

6. What you provide

• A suitable venue with a stage or stage area, and any associated venue costs
• Ticket sales and promotion to your community. We provide the tools and coaching, and you know your people
• Raffle and auction items, and volunteers to run the tables
• Any food, drink, décor or additional entertainment you choose to add
• Any permits, licenses, or insurance your venue or jurisdiction requires

7. Content and audience rating

We perform clean comedy. Before your event you pick a rating: Family-Friendly, Clean, or PG-13. We perform to that standard. The show is improvised from audience suggestions, so exact material cannot be previewed. We do not accept bookings for politically motivated causes.

8. Rescheduling and cancellation

Need to move your date? Tell us as early as you can and we will apply your deposit to the new date, subject to availability. If you cancel outright, the deposit is not refunded. Any proceeds already collected are settled using the split above. Unused travel is not charged on cancellation or rescheduling, as set out in section 4.

Sometimes things happen that are outside our control: severe weather, illness, a venue failure. If we cannot perform, we will first offer a replacement date. If no replacement date works, we refund your deposit, and no unused travel is charged, as set out in section 4.

9. Payment of proceeds

We reconcile online ticket store funds after your event. Your share is paid out, less the event fee, any travel costs and the processing costs above. Cash and checks you collect on the night stay with you and count toward the reconciliation.

10. Photography and media

We may photograph or record parts of the event for promotional use. We may also use your organization's name and results in our marketing. Tell us in writing beforehand if you would rather we did not, and we will respect that.

11. Liability

We are responsible for delivering the performance and services in your agreement. We are not responsible for the venue, attendee conduct, or items donated to your raffle or auction. We are also not responsible for how much your event raises beyond the guaranteed minimum above. Nothing here limits liability that cannot lawfully be limited.

12. Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas.

13. Questions

Anything here you want explained before you sign? Call (817) 609-1715 We would much rather talk it through first. See also our pricing page and FAQs.