Frequently Asked Questions about der-dj.com
Here you will find the most important answers about searching, requests, bookings, registration and verification. The FAQ is separated into customer and service provider sections.
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Getting started and your account
How to sign in and manage your access.
What is der-dj.com?
der-dj.com is a platform for events. Customers can find service providers and venues. Providers can present their services and manage their jobs.
Who can use der-dj.com?
Customers, artists, event service providers and venue owners can use the platform. During registration, choose the account type that fits you.
How do I create an account?
Open the registration page, choose your account type and fill in the fields. You will then receive an email with a confirmation link.
What do I do if I forgot my password?
Open the login page and choose “Forgot your login details?”. Enter your email address. You will receive a secure link to set a new password.
Can I change my details or delete my account?
Yes. You can edit your details in your account area. You can also delete your account there. Deleted data cannot simply be restored later.
Find service providers and artists
Search, SetCards, services, comparisons and direct requests.
Which providers can I find on der-dj.com?
You can find DJs, live bands, musicians, singers, photographers, celebrants, catering, bar services, photo booths, decoration, floristry, event technology, show acts, walking acts and event planners.
How do I find a suitable provider?
Use the search and choose, for example, a service, location, radius or music style. Then open the profiles that fit your event well.
What is a SetCard?
A SetCard is a provider’s public profile. It shows important details such as services, pictures, service area, music styles and reviews.
Can I compare providers and save favorites?
Yes. You can view several SetCards and save suitable providers as favorites. This helps you find them again later.
How do I send a direct request?
Open a provider’s SetCard and start the request there. Enter the date, location and your wishes as clearly as possible.
Can I contact several providers?
Yes. You can contact several suitable providers and compare their replies. Search and requests are free and non-binding for customers.
Venues
Find, view and add event venues.
How do I find a venue?
Open the venue search. You can search by name, location, equipment or a keyword.
What information does a venue profile show?
A profile can show a description, capacity, equipment, pictures, video, location, route and reviews. This helps you decide whether the venue fits.
Can I add my own venue?
Yes. You need an account as a venue owner. You can then create a venue profile with pictures and important details.
When does a new venue become public?
The listing is published after the required payment and a review. You can see the current price and duration directly on the listing page.
Requests and event assistants
Publish requests and get useful help with planning.
What is a public request?
A public request describes your event and the service you need. Suitable providers can see it and reply.
Who can reply to a public request?
Providers see suitable requests in their account area. Whether they can apply depends on their active plan and the available features.
What does the Event Matchmaker do?
The Event Matchmaker uses your details to find suitable providers. The more clearly you enter the date, location and wishes, the better the selection.
What does the AI Event Assistant do?
The AI Event Assistant helps you plan step by step. It asks for important details and shows which information is still missing.
What is the difference between a direct request, a public request and the Event Assistant?
A direct request goes to one provider. A public request can be seen by several suitable providers. The Event Assistant first helps you collect and organize your wishes.
Events, calendar and planning
Discover public events and organize your own events.
What can I find in the public event calendar?
You can find published events with a date, location and more details. Open an event to read all information.
Can I show interest in an event?
Yes. You can mark an event with the interest feature. You can find your marked events again in your customer area.
Can I create my own event?
Registered users with the right feature can manage their own events. Depending on the settings, an event can be public or used only for personal planning.
What is event planning?
Event planning helps you keep important steps, dates and tasks in view. This makes it easier not to forget anything during preparation.
What is the magazine for?
The magazine contains tips and ideas about music, providers and event planning. The articles can help you make decisions and prepare your event.
Favorites, reviews and verification
Features that help you make a safer choice.
How do favorites work?
A favorite lets you save a provider. You can find saved favorites later in your customer area.
How do reviews work?
A review may be possible after a suitable completed process. Reviews should be honest, fair and factual. They may be checked before publication.
What does “verified” mean?
A verified provider has had their identity and required documents checked. The verification status is shown on the profile.
Are identity documents and business certificates shown publicly?
No. These documents are only used for the internal check. Only the result of the check is shown publicly.
Is verification a guarantee?
No. It gives more clarity, but it does not replace your own checks. Always agree on the service, price, payment and contract directly with the provider.
Customer area
Your personal area for your profile, planning and overview.
What can I see in the customer area?
You can see important numbers and quick links. For example, you can open requests, offers, bookings, messages and documents.
Can I edit my customer profile?
Yes. You can change your contact and address details. Check them regularly so providers can reach you.
What is “My event”?
This is where you collect important information about your event. The details help with requests, planning and coordination.
Which lists can I manage in the customer area?
Depending on how you use the platform, you can manage public requests, requests, events, favorites, venues and events you are interested in.
Where can I see the status of my request or booking?
Open the matching request, offer or message thread. You can see replies and the current status there.
Messages, offers and bookings
From the first contact to the confirmed event.
Where can I read messages from providers?
Messages are in your inbox and in the related conversation. Questions, replies and offers stay together there.
How do I receive an offer?
A provider can send you an offer after your request. It contains the message and the offered price.
Can I accept or reject an offer?
Yes. First check the service, date and price. You can then accept or reject the offer.
Is a booking final as soon as I accept an offer?
After you accept, the provider can confirm the booking. Only then is the process shown as booked.
Why can a date not be confirmed?
A date may be blocked if there is already a booking or blocked time in the calendar. The system helps prevent double bookings.
What happens after the event?
The provider can mark the event as completed. A review may then be possible, and the process can be closed.
Schedule, music and documents
Details for a well-prepared event.
What is the event planner for?
The event planner helps you organize important details and agreements. This gives the customer and provider a clearer view of the day.
Can I create a music list?
Yes. You can collect and organize music wishes. Also add music you do not want to hear.
Can I upload music or files?
For suitable events, files or music information can be uploaded. Only use files that you are allowed to use and share.
Where do I enter the schedule and contact persons?
In your event area, you can save the schedule, times and contact persons. A contact person at the venue can help with questions on the event day.
Where can I find offers, contracts and invoices?
You can find these files in the document area or directly in the matching job. Only download documents that belong to your own process.
SetCard and provider profile
How to present your services publicly.
How do I create my SetCard?
Register as the suitable provider type and open “My profile”. Fill in the details and save them.
Which services can I choose?
Choose all services that you really offer. Your main group stays active. Extra services help you appear for suitable requests.
Can I show pictures, video and links?
Depending on your plan, you can add photos, a video, social media links and your website. Only use content for which you have the required rights.
How can my profile be found more easily?
Complete the description, location, service area, services, music styles and pictures. A well-kept profile is easier for customers to understand.
Can I change or delete my profile later?
Yes. You can edit your profile. Depending on its status, it can also be deactivated or deleted. First check whether there are any open requests or jobs.
Requests, jobs and dates
Tools for the daily work of event service providers.
Where can I find suitable customer requests?
You can see suitable customer requests in the “Requests” area. A match score may show how well your profile fits a request.
How do I reply to a customer request?
Open the request or message thread. You can write there and, when available, create an offer.
Can I create offers and templates?
Yes. With the suitable membership, you can create offers and use templates. This means you do not have to write common texts again each time.
What can I do in job management?
You can manage event details, services, costs, deposits, status and important notes in one place.
Can I create contracts, invoices and other documents?
Yes. Depending on the feature, a job can create offers, contracts, deposit invoices and invoices. The documents stay with the matching job.
What are the calendar and own events for?
Enter bookings and blocked times in the calendar. You can manage your own events and, if you wish, publish them in the public event calendar.
Recommendations, network, credit and advertising
Extra features for reach and cooperation.
How does the referral program work?
Eligible providers can invite DJs, bands or solo artists they know. A Premium bonus may be added after a confirmed registration.
What is the artist network?
In the artist network, you can pass a job to suitable colleagues. You can select several providers.
Who receives a job from the artist network?
Several selected colleagues may receive the request. According to the planned process, the first suitable provider who accepts receives the job.
What is the credit balance for?
You can add credit with PayPal. It is used for planned platform fees in the artist network. Reserved amounts are temporarily not available.
Can I book advertising on the homepage?
Yes. There is a feature for public advertising. You enter text, a link and an image, pay, and wait for review and approval.
Can I also advertise my venue?
Venue owners can book homepage advertising for their own venue. The price, duration and process are shown directly in the advertising area.
Privacy, security and help
Important information about data, contact and responsibility.
How does der-dj.com protect my data?
The platform uses protection features for login, forms and protected areas. Even so, never share your password with anyone.
Are my documents public?
No. Job documents should only be opened by authorized users. Do not share a download or account access with other people.
Where can I find the privacy policy, terms and legal notice?
You can find the links in the website footer. They contain the legal information and platform rules.
How do I contact the der-dj.com team?
Use the contact page and describe your problem as clearly as possible. Do not include passwords, and only send sensitive documents through the intended secure route.
What is the newsletter for?
The newsletter can send you news. You must confirm your subscription. You can unsubscribe later.
Is der-dj.com my contract partner for a booking?
Usually not. der-dj.com provides the platform and contact. The customer and service provider agree directly on the contract, price and service.
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