GV’s 703 LLC d/b/a “Sentence Served”
Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: 09/10/2025
Entity: GV’s 703 LLC, doing business as “Sentence Served” (“GV’s 703,” “we,” “us,” “our”)
Owner/Operator: Ricardo Alomia, Sole proprietor and manager of GV’s 703 LLC
Website: GVfoodservice.com
These Terms govern your access to our website, your purchase of our food and desserts, and any catering or onsite services (collectively, the “Services”). By using the Services, you agree to these Terms.
1. Acceptance & Scope
By using our Services, you agree to these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any additional service-specific agreements. If you do not agree, you may not use the Services.
2. Sole Ownership & Authority
GV’s 703 LLC d/b/a Sentence Served is solely owned and controlled by the Owner listed above.
No third party (including partners, contractors, venues, or agents) may bind GV’s 703 without written authorization signed by the Owner.
Subcontractors and staff, when engaged, act as independent contractors and not as partners, agents, or employees of the client.
3. Products, Allergies & Food Safety
All food is prepared consistent with applicable food safety standards.
Clients are responsible for disclosing allergies or dietary restrictions in writing prior to ordering.
We are not liable for reactions from undisclosed allergies, or from mishandling/storage after delivery.
4. Pricing, Taxes & Fees
Prices are quoted before tax and subject to change until confirmed.
Applicable Illinois state/local sales taxes and food & beverage taxes will be added. Some municipalities impose their own rates.
Additional fees (e.g., delivery, rentals, staffing, cleaning) may apply.
5. Orders, Deposits & Cancellations
Payment: Full payment at checkout unless otherwise agreed. Catering requires a non-refundable deposit (25–50%) to reserve the date, with balance due 7–14 days before service.
Cancellations:
≥30 days before event: refund of amounts paid, less deposit and non-recoverable costs.
8–29 days before event: 50% refund of post-deposit amounts.
≤7 days before event: non-refundable.
Chargebacks: Invalid chargebacks may incur administrative fees.
6. Delivery, Pickup & Risk of Loss
Risk of loss transfers at delivery or pickup.
Clients are responsible for providing venue access, parking, and compliance with site rules.
7. Website Use
You may not misuse GVfoodservice.com. Unlawful, infringing, or unauthorized commercial use is prohibited.
We may modify or discontinue Services or features at any time.
8. Intellectual Property
All recipes, menus, designs, branding, and content are the intellectual property of GV’s 703.
Recipes are treated as trade secrets and may not be reverse-engineered, copied, or disclosed.
9. Independent Contractor Status
For catering and onsite events, we act as an independent contractor. This does not create employment, partnership, or agency with the client.
10. Insurance & Liability
We maintain commercial insurance appropriate for our operations. Certificates may be provided upon request.
Clients may be required to provide insurance coverage for certain venues or large events.
Clients are responsible for loss or damage to our equipment caused by guests, vendors, or venue conditions.
11. Force Majeure
Neither party is liable for delays/failures caused by events beyond reasonable control (e.g., natural disasters, strikes, accidents, supply shortages). Remedies are limited to rescheduling or refunding undelivered services, less non-recoverable costs.
12. Indemnification
Clients agree to indemnify and hold harmless GV’s 703 LLC, its Owner, and contractors from claims, damages, and expenses arising out of:
Breach of these Terms,
Injuries or damages caused by clients, guests, or vendors,
Misuse of Services,
Reliance on unauthorized representations.
13. Limitation of Liability
No liability for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
Our maximum liability is capped at the amount paid for the specific order or service.
Nothing limits liability for gross negligence, willful misconduct, or liabilities not permitted to be limited by law.
14. Dispute Resolution (choose one for final version)
Option A: Arbitration
Disputes resolved by binding individual arbitration under Illinois law.
No class actions or jury trials.
Seat of arbitration: Princeton, Illinois.
15. Compliance with Laws
We comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Illinois Food Service Sanitation Code. Clients are responsible for venue-specific permits (e.g., alcohol service).
16. Travel & Transportation
Risk Transfer: We are responsible during initial transport. Risk passes to the client at delivery or pickup.
Access: Clients must provide parking/loading access. Extra costs from blocked access may be billed.
Mileage & Travel Fees: Services outside [__ miles] are billed at [__ per mile/hour]. Out-of-state or overnight requires written agreement and cost coverage.
Delays: We are not liable for delivery delays due to traffic, weather, or other events beyond our control.
Staff Travel: For events beyond [__ miles], client must cover transportation, lodging, and per diem where required.
Equipment: Client is responsible for venue/guest/vendor damage. Rental vendor terms apply if rentals are provided.
Pickups: For client/courier pickups, risk transfers at pickup. We are not liable for temperature control or delays thereafter.
17. Updates & Severability
We may update these Terms from time to time; continued use after changes means acceptance.
If any part is invalid, the rest remain in effect.
18. Entire Agreement
These Terms, plus any signed invoice or service agreement, are the entire agreement between you and GV’s 703. Signed addenda from the Owner control over conflicts.
19. Contact
GV’s 703 LLC d/b/a Sentence Served
Website: GVfoodservice.com
Mailing Address: 22 park Ave W, Princeton IL, 61356
Email: legal@Gvfoodservice.com