Freelance Contract Dispute - event venue cancellation policy dispute

Started by remote_work_life_19 · Feb 2, 2023 · 1,437 views · 8 replies

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remote_work_life_19 OP Feb 4, 2023

Has anyone dealt with something like this? I'm not sure what my options are.

event venue cancellation policy dispute. I've been dealing with this for about 3 months now and the situation isn't improving.

The contract was signed 24 months ago. I am not sure I have the original signed copy. The total amount in dispute is approximately $4,000.

Has anyone been through something similar? What worked for you?

plea_bargain_bob_2 Feb 8, 2023

I went through almost the exact same thing.

I ended up filing with the appropriate government agency, which cost about $4-8 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

zach_m_33 Feb 15, 2023

Ngl i work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

hopeful_freelancer_80 Mar 30, 2026

+1 to this. Professional advice made all the difference for me.

also_founder_30 Mar 30, 2026

Have you reviewed the dispute resolution clause? Many contracts require arbitration first.

just_business_46 Mar 30, 2026

Have you reviewed the dispute resolution clause? Many contracts require arbitration first.

need_freelancer_83 Mar 28, 2026

Get everything in writing going forward. Verbal agreements are hard to enforce.

first_client_90 Mar 28, 2026

Have you reviewed the dispute resolution clause? Many contracts require arbitration first.

also_buyer_61 Mar 28, 2026

Check if there's a choice of law provision. That determines which state's law applies.

Freelance Contract Dispute - event venue cancellation policy dispute

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