Kennedy Productions, Inc. Terms & Conditions
Governing This Exhibit Space Agreement
1. Assignment of Exhibit
Space
Space is assigned with due consideration to an Exhibitor’s preference based
upon date of receipt of application along with required deposit. If for any reason the floor plan must be
changed, Kennedy Productions reserves the right to relocate Exhibitors affected
by these changes. Every effort will be
made to make an equitable change based on the receipt of application for said
Exhibitor. Space is not considered
rented until full payment has been received.
Kennedy Productions reserves the right to accept or refuse any company
from exhibiting in the show
2. Cancellation or Withdrawal
Kennedy Productions reserves the right to terminate a
contract and withhold exhibit space where Kennedy Productions has received
complaints that the Exhibitor has engaged in unscrupulous and/or fraudulent
business practices; or where complaints or reports have been received by the
Better Business
Bureau or similar governmental agencies.
Refund of space rental is subject to the following conditions:
a. If written notice is received 30 days prior to show opening, space rental
will be refunded (less a $50.00 processing fee.)
b. If notice is received less than 30 days prior to the event, no refund
will be due Exhibitor.
c. Any refunds and/or credit as a result of a revision in an Exhibitor’s
contract will be at the sole discretion of management.
d. Convenience fees and/or processing fees are non-refundable.
3. Forfeitures
Exhibitors failing to occupy
assigned space by the end of designated setup time, or to make payment as
stipulated on the reverse side of this
contract, or to abide by the
other terms/conditions of the agreement shall forfeit said space and shall be
held responsible for the entire amount due.
4. Reassignment of Space
Exhibitor shall not assign or sublet exhibit space, in whole or in part without
approval from show management. Exhibitors are expressly prohibited from marketing and/or
distributing promotional materials (i.e.: brochures, cards, etc.) for individuals
and/or businesses other than the contracted Exhibitor and his/her business unless
approved by Show Management.
5. Termination of
Exhibit
Show Management reserves the right, without liability for damages, claims or
other demands, to terminate this agreement due to the premises where the show
is being held becoming unfit for occupancy or the conduct of the show being
irreparably interfered with by reason of strikes, injunction or any other legal
authority, an act of God or other calamity, or any cause, act or event beyond
the control and not the fault of Show Management. In the event of such termination, Exhibitor agrees that Show
Management may, after deduction of all costs and expenses, including a reserve
for claims, refund to Exhibitor as and for complete settlement and discharge of
Exhibitor’s claims and demands his/her prorated amount of all funds paid by all
Exhibitors.
6. Insurance and
Liability
Neither Kennedy Productions, nor any employee or representative of Kennedy
Productions, nor any affiliate organization, nor any Sponsor, the
employees thereof, nor their representatives will be held liable for any damage,
injury or loss of any kind to any person or property that may arise from rental
and occupancy of exhibit space.
Exhibitor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless, Kennedy Productions,
its employees, the show facility and
representatives, affiliate organizations, the Sponsors and their
representatives against any and all claims arising out of acts or omissions
which cause, directly or indirectly, such loss, injury, death or damage to
persons or property sustained prior to, during or subsequent to the period
covered by this contract. Exhibitors must provide a certificate of insurance, which
includes liability, theft, property damage and workers compensation coverage.
7. Rules and General Show Conditions
Booth Dimensions and Design
a. Display guidelines require that
exhibits and exhibit materials exceeding approximately three feet (3’) in
height must be confined to the rear of the booth, extending no more than four
feet (4’) from the back wall. Overall
height of display and exhibit should not exceed eight feet (8’.) Exhibitors who wish to vary from these
guidelines must contact Kennedy Productions for approval.
b. Any display
materials exposing an unfinished surface to a neighboring booth must be finished
at the Exhibitors expense.
c. Aisle
space shall not be used for display purposes.
Exhibits may not extend beyond rented space and all sales and
promotional activities
conducted
by Exhibitor must be confined to this space.
Distribution of literature outside of booth, building or on vehicles is
not permitted.
d.
Exhibitors should compliment the nature and purpose of the event.
e. Only
those products listed on Exhibitor’s contract will be permitted.
f.
Occupancy and use of exhibit space shall be subject to Show Management
approval, especially in regard to the character of exhibits, creation of noise
including microphone volume or other offense, the conduct of promotions, dispensing food and beverages, the
operation of machinery and equipment, the use of animals, etc.
g. No
distribution of helium balloons allowed.
h. All
signs must be professionally done.
Installation
and Removal of Exhibits
a. All exhibits must be set up the day before show opening during designated
show set-up hours.
b. No
parking in fire lanes.
c. No
dismantling, packing or vacating booth prior to the official show closing. No tools, loading carts, etc. allowed on the
show floor until after official closing and the floor is cleared of attending
public.
d.
Exhibits not completely dismantled and removed by 10:00 p.m. Sunday will be removed by
an official drayage company at the prevailing rates and charged to the
Exhibitor. Exhibitor does hereby waive
all claims for theft, loss or damage to such goods by reason of said removal.
Exhibitor
Credentials
Badges
will be issued at the show. Management
reserves the right to limit the number of badges to each exhibitor and may
refuse in its sole
discretion
to issue badges to any person whose presence the Show Management deems not to
be in the best interest of the show.
Care of
Exhibit Hall
Exhibitors will be responsible
for any damage done to the building by them, their agents or employees. Do not
attach any materials to the exhibit hall. General
cleaning of aisles will be provided. Exhibitors are responsible for keeping
their space clean and exhibits manned and in good order.
Safety and
Fire Laws
All applicable fire/safety laws of the
venue must be strictly observed by exhibitors.
No flammable materials are permitted.
Exhibits requiring a fuel source must have a 15-pound fire
extinguisher of the ABC class. Wiring
must comply with local Fire Department and Underwriters Rules.
8. Amendments:
Show Management shall have
full power in the interpretation and enforcement these rules and regulations,
and reserves the right to make such changes amendments and additions as it
considers necessary for the good of the show.