SHOW MANAGEMENT: The words “Show Management” as used herein shall
mean the sponsoring organization, association or institution, or its officers, agents
or employees acting for it, in the management of the exhibit. All matters and questions
not covered by the Exhibit Space Agreement or these Rules and Regulations
are subject to the decision of Show Management.
ELIGIBLE EXHIBITS: The Show Management reserves the absolute right, at any
time, to determine the eligibility of any company or product for inclusion in the
Exhibit. No approved exhibitor may assign or transfer such approval without the
written consent of Show Management. No subleasing or sharing of space with
another business or firm is permitted, unless approved by Show Management.
EXHIBITOR REPRESENTATIVE'S RESPONSIBILITY: Each exhibitor must name
at least one person to be a representative in connection with installation, operation
and removal of the exhibit. Such representative shall be authorized to enter into such
service contracts as may be necessary and for which the exhibitor shall be responsible.
Booths MUST be carpeted at the expense of the exhibitor. All booths MUST be
set up by 3:00pm on Sunday, May 18. If set up is not complete, show management
will have the installation performed at the expense of the exhibitor.
CHARACTER OF DISPLAY: Distribution of samples and printed matter of any
kind or any promotional material is restricted to the confines of the booth. Exhibitors
may not leave merchandise or printed matter in the registration areas, lounges,
meeting rooms or other facilities of the convention hotels. No noisemakers or items
not in keeping with the character and high standards of Show Management may be
distributed or used by any exhibitor.
HOSPITALITY SUITES AND PRIVATE PARTIES: Exhibitors shall be authorized
to use Hospitality Suites in the Official Hotel(s). Exhibitors agree not to host hospitality
suites and private parties during scheduled hours of NACM’s meetings,
exhibits or other functions. No exhibit eligible for the exposition will be permitted in
a hotel room.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: The exhibitor agrees to make no claim for any reason
whatsoever on its members, agents, employees, lessors or owners of the exhibit
premises, for loss, theft, damage or destruction of property; nor for any injury to
himself/herself or any employees of the lessors or owners of the exhibit premises
while in the exhibit facilities. Each exhibitor should have separate insurance to protect
it against such liabilities.
SIGNAGE: All signs must be freestanding. No sign may be strung between posts
or hung from the ceiling. Signs must be professionally made. No pennants are to be
used unless approved by Show Management and no sign may be placed outside
the booth area, in doorways, hallways or aisles.
DAMAGE TO PREMISES: Exhibitors or their agents may not allow any article to be
brought into the exhibition, or any act done on the premises that would invalidate
the insurance or increase the premium of the policies held by the management of
the convention facility. They will also not permit anything to be done by their employees
that will damage the premises, property or equipment of other exhibitors. No
signs or articles can be affixed, nailed or otherwise attached to walls, doors, etc. in
such a manner as to deface or destroy them. Likewise, no attachments can be
made to the floors by nails, screws or any other devices that would damage them.
EXHIBIT SPECIFICATIONS: Show Management shall supply, at no charge to the
exhibitor, the following standard booth decorations for each exhibitor: 8’ high curtain
background, 33” high curtain sidewalls and one line 44” long x 7” high identification
sign. The booth back wall height may not exceed 8’, including signs, electrical
lighting holders or other display items. The 8’ height may be maintained at
the sides of an exhibit, but no more than 4’ from the back wall. When an unfinished
portion of an exhibit is exposed, the offending surface must be made presentable
at the expense of the exhibitor. Island booth specs vary. Please call show management
for details.
SOUND DEVICES AND PERFORMERS: The use of devices for mechanical
reproduction of sound or music is permitted, but must receive advance approval
from Show Management. Sound of any kind must not be projected outside the
confines of the exhibit booth. Exhibits featuring performers or attractions must be
large enough to contain the audience within the exhibit. Aisles must be kept clear.
REJECTED DISPLAYS: The exhibitor agrees that the exhibit shall be admitted
and remains, from day-to-day, solely in strict compliance with the rules set forth
herein. Show Management reserves the right to reject or prohibit any exhibit in
whole or in part, any exhibitor or its representative, with or without giving cause; and
Show Management shall have no liability to the exhibitor as a result of the cancellation
of the exhibit. If cause is not given, liability shall not exceed the return to the
exhibitor of the amount of rental unearned at the time of rejection. If an exhibit or
exhibitor is rejected for violation of these rules or for any other stated reason, no
return of rental shall be made.
INSURANCE: Exhibitor and exhibitor’s contractors shall, at their sole cost and
expense, procure and maintain through the term of this License Agreement the
following insurance: (a) Commercial General Liability insurance against claims for
bodily injury or death, property damage as well as personal and advertising injury
occurring in or upon or resulting from the exhibition, with combined single limits of
liability of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, with Show Management added
as an additional insured; and (b) Workers Compensation insurance as required by
statutory law. Exhibitor shall obtain and shall furnish upon request a certificate of
insurance evidencing the required insurance.
LABOR: lt is mutually agreed that it is the duty and responsibility of each exhibitor
to install their exhibit before the opening of the exhibition and to dismantle their
exhibit immediately after the close of the exhibition, in accordance with local union
regulations. Labor will be made available at exhibitor’s cost and expense.
OFFICIAL SERVICE CONTRACTOR/DECORATOR: The official service contractor
will be designated by Show Management and will provide all services
required: drayage, furnishings, carpet, accessories, tables, drapery, electrical
power, labor to erect and dismantle your exhibit, signs, etc. An exhibitor service kit
will be mailed with order forms, rates and instructions on the services provided.
ATTENDANCE: Show Management shall have sole control over attendance policies
at all times.
EXHIBIT HOURS: All exhibits must be in place ready for opening of show. No part
of an exhibit shall be removed during the showing without special permission from
Show Management. An exhibitor is not allowed to dismantle or pack any part of his
or her exhibit until after the official closing of the exhibition. Exhibitor’s booths must
be staffed at all times during exhibit hours.
SECURITY: Show Management will employ reputable guards during the course
of the Exposition. The duty of the guards will be to protect the general exhibit
against fire or other catastrophes. Neither Show Management, exposition management,
nor the owner or lessors of the exhibit premises will assume any responsibility
for exhibitor’s property. It is suggested that the exhibitor insure its property
against loss and theft.
FIRE AND SAFETY LAWS: Federal, state and city laws must be strictly observed.
No combustible decoration, such as crepe paper, cardboard or corrugated paper,
shall be used at any time. All packing containers, excelsior or wrapping paper,
which must be flameproof, are to be removed from the floor and must not be stored
under tables or behind displays. All muslin, velvet, silken or any other cloth decoration
must stand a flameproof test as prescribed by fire ordinance of the city and/or
state in which the show is held. All materials and fluids, which are inflammable, are
to be kept in safety containers. Open flames, butane gas, oxygen tanks, etc., are not
permitted. Exhibits cannot block aisles and fire exits.
AMENDMENT TO RULES: The exhibitor agrees that Show Management shall
have the right to make such rules and regulations or changes in floor plan arrangements
of booth for said exhibition as it shall deem necessary and to amend same
from time to time. Show Management shall have the final determination and
enforcement of all rules, regulations and conditions.
CANCELLATION OF EXHIBIT SPACE: Payment in full is due upon assignment of
space as stated in this Prospectus. In the event of a written cancellation received on
or after February 4, 2008, booth payments are not refundable. Written cancellations
made prior to February 4, 2008 are subject to a $200 deduction from booth fee.
NACM shall not be liable for interest on any amount refunded.
ACTS OF GOD, FIRE, STRIKES: In case the exhibit hall shall be destroyed or
damaged, or if the show fails to take place as scheduled or is interrupted and/or
discontinued, or access to the premises is prevented or interfered with by reason of
any strike, lockout, injunction, act of war, act of terrorism or threat of terrorism, act of
God, emergency declared by any governmental agency or by Show Management,
or for any other reason, this contract may be terminated by Show Management. In
the event of such termination, the exhibitor waives any and all damages and claims
for damages, and agrees that the sole liability of Show Management shall be to
return to each exhibitor its space payment, less its pro-rata share of all costs and
expenses incurred and committed by Show Management.
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS: Exhibitors must comply with all laws, rules, regulations
and ordinances. |