The sponsor's morality clause arrived after gates opened because withdrawing money carried maximum leverage once cancellation became impossible. Thirty-five hundred credits funded evening lighting, sanitation, plus final staff payments. Signing their late amendment would convert every lawful private relationship into conduct governed through sponsor approval.
"The original contract contains no reputation clause concerning lawful private life," I said, keeping the unsigned page between us.
Their representative claimed the amendment clarified existing brand expectations rather than changing terms. Our legal consultation line connected within three minutes and rejected that argument.
"Withholding contracted payment after delivery begins may constitute breach, but recovery could take months," the adviser said through speakerphone.
