Exhibitor Terms & Conditions

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1. Exhibitor Covenants

a. The Exhibitor agrees to abide by all rules and regulations adopted by Show Management and contained in this Agreement and in the Exhibitor Guide, which is part of this Agreement.

b. All matters not covered in these rules and regulations are subject to the decision of Show Management. Exhibitor agrees that Show Management shall have the final decision in any disputes between Exhibitors and the adoption of any rule or regulation deemed necessary prior to, during, and after the show.

c. Exhibitor agrees to abide by all rules, requirements and regulations of the official contractors serving the Facility and all rules, requirements and regulations of the Facility. It is Exhibitor’s duty to be familiar with rules, requirements and regulations contained herein and in the Exhibitor Guide which is available on-line and in print.

d. In the event Exhibitor defaults in the performance of any of the terms and regulations contained in this Agreement, and Show Management employs attorneys to enforce any part of the Agreement, Exhibitor shall reimburse Show Management for attorney’s fees incurred whether or not suit is actually filed.

e. Exhibitor agrees to obtain, at its own expense, any licenses and/or permit(s) and/or authorization from government bodies which may be required for the operations of Exhibitor’s trade of business and to pay all taxes that may be levied against Exhibitor as result of the operation and business during the show.

f. Show Management reserves the right, in its sole discretion to: (1) determine the eligibility of Exhibitors and exhibits for the show, (2) reject or prohibit exhibits or Exhibitors which Show Management considers objectionable, (3) relocate Exhibitors or exhibits when in Show Management’s opinion such moves are necessary to maintain the character and/or good order of the show, and (4) should any rented space remain unoccupied on the opening day, or at any time thereafter, Show Management may rent said space to another Exhibitor, but this shall not be construed as affecting the obligation of the no show Exhibitor to pay the full amount of the rental Agreement, whether or not said space is resold.

g. An exhibitor warrants it is properly licensed by the appropriate authorities to sell and operate the products and services it is offering the public at the show.

2. Display & Products

a. Exhibitor agrees to occupy the contracted space during the term of the show and to exhibit only the products described on the Agreement and approved by Show Management.

b. Show Management does not guarantee in any way the attendance figures for any Event or the success of any Exhibitor.

c. Show Management does not offer exclusivity for any products or services.

d. Exhibitors are to have their booth set up and ready one hour prior to show opening unless Show Management gives prior written approval. Failure to occupy a leased space during all of the exhibition hours may be cause for Show Management to remove and replace the display with that of another Exhibitor.

e. Exhibitor shall maintain a responsible individual or individuals in the leased space at all times during the designated exhibition hours. Exhibitor shall be responsible for the conduct of any employee, agent, visitor or guest of Exhibitor in the exhibit space.

f. Exhibitor’s working personnel must display identification credentials provided by Show Management at all times they are working in the exhibit. Credentials are nontransferable, and if transferred or used by any party other than the individual to whom it was issued, they may be cancelled by Show Management.

3. Assignment and Subletting

a. The Exhibitor shall not assign any rights under this Agreement or sublet the space without the prior written permission of Show Management, whose permission may be arbitrarily withheld.

4. Indemnity

a. Exhibitor accepts all risks associated with the use or occupancy of the exhibit space and environs and shall not make any claim or demand or take any legal action whatsoever against Show Management, show sponsors, attendees or Facility for any loss, damage, or injury howsoever caused to the Exhibitor, their officers, employees, agents or their property.

b. Exhibitor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Show Management against all claims, fees, losses, suits, damages, judgments, expense costs and charges of every kind resulting from Exhibitor’s occupancy of the exhibit space or its environs, for any reason or resulting from personal injuries, death, property damages or any other cause sustained by the Exhibitor or its officers, agents.

c. Show Management is not responsible for any errors, omissions, typos, misspellings, etc., in any show publication, advertising or electronic media.

5.Exhibitor’s Property

a. Although security service will be furnished for the show, all of the Exhibitor’s property at the show shall be at the sole risk of the Exhibitor and neither Show Management nor the Facility assumes any responsibility for damage to, loss, or theft of property belonging to Exhibitor, its agent, employees, business invitees, visitors or guests.

b. All video and still photography of any show exhibit and/or exhibit staff taken by any agent of Show Management will remain the property of Show Management for use in promoting current and future events or for use of any other purpose.

c. Any property shipped by an exhibitor to the show city should be sent directly to the decorator’s receiving point as specified in the Exhibitor Guide. Show management will not sign for, nor accept items sent to the show site.

d. Exhibitor agrees to remove its exhibit from show site by the final move out time, or in the event of failure to do so; Exhibitor agrees to pay Show Management for such additional costs as may be incurred. A breach of any conditions of this Agreement, which shall result in damages to Show Management, or a failure by Exhibitor to remove an exhibit equipment at the time determined by Show Management shall cause the Exhibitor to become immediately liable on any unpaid sums owing hereunder.

6. Building

a. Exhibitor is liable for any damage causes to the building or to any property of Show Management, its agents, other Exhibitors, or any other person or entity.

b. Any special electricity, carpentry, wiring, gas, water, steam or drainage connection shall be installed by the Facility at the Exhibitor’s expense.

c. Firearms are not permitted. Any gun, rifle or firearm used for display purposes must have the firing pin removed. No firearms deactivated or otherwise are permitted for a sale in the show.

d. No smoking is permitted inside the facilities at any time. Displays causing smoke or offensive odors must provide an exhaust to the outside of the building.

7. Cancellation and Termination of Contract

a. This Agreement may only be cancelled if a written notice is received and accepted by Show Management prior to November 1, 2007. Upon acceptance of the cancellation of this Agreement, all sums paid will be refunded.

b. If the Exhibitor cancels after November 1, 2007, the Exhibitor is liable for full payment of his space rental, whether or not it has been paid in full as of that date. All sums paid and/or owed will be forfeited and retained by Show Management as liquidated damages.

c. In the event the Exhibitor fails to make payment as aforesaid or fails to comply in any respect with the terms of this Agreement, Show Management reserves the right to cancel this Agreement without notice and all rights of the Exhibitor hereunder shall cease and terminate.

d. Failure to appear at the event does not release the Exhibitor from responsibility for payment of the full cost of the space rented.

e. In the event the Exhibitor’s check is returned by a bank due to insufficient funds, a $25.00 administration fee will be charged.

8. Cancellation or Curtailment of Show

a. Should the premises where the show is being held become unavailable for occupancy, for “cause or causes” not within the control of Show Management, Show Management and sponsors will not be held responsible for any claims which might arise in consequence thereof. The “cause or causes” listed will include, but not be limited to, such items as: fire, lightning, flood, casualty, explosion, weather, epidemic, earthquake, acts of public enemies, acts of terrorism, riots or civil disturbances, strike, lockout, boycott, or other Acts of God.

b. Show Management reserves the right to cancel the exposition before the opening date of show without any liability on the part of Show Management, but the return of all deposits to Exhibitors.

9. Limitation of Liability

a. In addition to the specific provisions in this agreement, ISE and Show Management shall have no liability whatsoever arising out of, or related to, this agreement in particular, but not limited to any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages (including damages for loss of business, loss of profits, litigation, or the like,
whether based on breach of contract, breach of warranty, tort (including negligence), even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

10. Complete Contract

a. This Agreement, together with the Exhibitor Guide and attachments provided by Show Management, constitutes the complete Agreement between Show Management and the Exhibitor. This Agreement supercedes all previous or contemporaneous negotiations, arrangements or understandings between Show Management and the
Exhibitor with respect to the subject of this Agreement.

b. No modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless approved in writing by Show Management.
c. This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the State of Washington and all obligations hereunder shall be performable in Washington. All legal actions brought to enforce rights under this Agreement shall be instituted in the courts of Clark County, Washington.

d. This Agreement shall not be construed against either party.

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