Exhibit Space:
Space contracted for herein may not be transferred, assigned, sublet or shared with others without written permission of On-Line Publishers, Inc. Booth location on show floor is determined considering all participating Sponsors initially followed by remaining exhibitor business demographics. Only sponsors may request a specific location on the show floor. Upon the publication of the floor plan, all location decisions are final.
Set-up begins at 7:30 a.m. on the morning of the EXPO. Exhibits must be set up by the start of the show at 9:00 a.m, unless extenuating circumstances make this impossible and permission is received from On-Line Publishers, Inc. two weeks prior to the EXPO. Exhibit space must be occupied and attended during all hours of the EXPO. Exhibits must remain intact until the close of the EXPO. Dismantling must be completed no later than 4:00 p.m. on the final day of the EXPO. A $200 fee will be charged for early dismantling and departure.
While certain venues may dictate modifications to booth sizes, On-Line Publishers, Inc. will provide each exhibitor with adequate booth space, typically an 8’ deep x 10’ wide booth space. Each booth will be provided with and separated by dividing drapes at sides and rear. Ten feet high draperies will be provided across the back wall of each booth and three feet high drapes will be used at the sides. No attachments may be made to draperies. Exhibits shall be installed so they do not extend beyond the space leased. Upon review of an exhibitor’s display by On-Line Publishers, Inc., exhibitors may be required to purchase additional booth space(s) to accommodate their display equipment, tables, etc., to avoid excessive congestion in the aisles or interference with the displays of other exhibitors.
Sponsor / Exhibitor shall maintain their displays in a quiet and orderly manner. Exhibits which include the operation of musical instruments, audio/video equipment, PA systems, etc., shall maintain their displays in a manner not to disturb any Sponsor / Exhibitor in close proximity.
Sponsor / Exhibitor is responsible for any damage to building caused by its exhibit, employees or agents. Posting or fixing signs, banners or booths to any permanent wall, woodwork, floor or other permanent portion of the building is prohibited without the express written permission of On-Line Publishers, Inc.
Sponsor / Exhibitor agrees to indemnify On-Line Publishers, Inc. and hold same harmless from any and all claims or causes of action which arise out of or are proximately caused by Sponsor / Exhibitor exhibits, employees or agents.
On-Line Publishers, Inc. does not guarantee or agree to protect Sponsor / Exhibitor against loss of any kind. Sponsor / Exhibitor recognizes and agrees that in entering this Agreement, it is not relying on or expecting On-Line Publishers, Inc. to provide any type of security or protection against loss or damage of any kind and Sponsor / Exhibitor hereby waives any claims or causes of action relating to any such loss or damages.
It is understood, in the event Sponsor / Exhibitor fails to comply with any of the terms of this Agreement, On-Line Publishers, Inc. reserves the right to terminate this Agreement in which case Sponsor / Exhibitor shall immediately remove from Exhibit Hall, at Sponsor / Exhibitor’s expense, its exhibit, employees and agents. On-Line Publishers, Inc. has the right but not the obligation to remove or cause same to be removed at Sponsor / Exhibitor’s expense if Sponsor / Exhibitor fails to do so immediately, and Sponsor / Exhibitor hereby waives and releases any and all causes of action or claims of any nature arising out of such removal and all payments previously made by Sponsor / Exhibitor to On-Line Publishers, Inc. shall be forfeited and retained by On-Line Publishers, Inc. without further obligation to Sponsor / Exhibitor.
If for any reason On-Line Publishers, Inc. determines to cancel or terminate any EXPO which you have contracted to participate in by this agreement, the Sponsor / Exhibitor waives all claims the Sponsor / Exhibitor might have against On-Line Publishers, Inc. for damages or expenses and agrees to accept in complete satisfaction and discharge of all claims against On-Line Publishers, Inc., the Sponsor / Exhibitor’s pro-rata share of the total amount paid by all Sponsors / Exhibitors less all costs and expenses incurred by On-Line Publishers, Inc. in connection with the EXPO, including a reserve for future claims and expenses in connection herewith.
The Sponsor / Exhibitor agrees the charge for Sponsor / Exhibitor space(s) reserved in advance is non-refundable and has been made in consideration of Sponsor / Exhibitor using and paying for all space(s) reserved. The Sponsor / Exhibitor shall not be relieved from such payment by failure to use such reserved space for any cause whatsoever.
Advertising:
The Advertiser agrees the charge for advertising space reserved in advance has been made in consideration of Advertiser using and paying for all space reserved. The Advertiser shall not be relieved from such payment by failure to use such reserved space for any cause whatsoever. It is agreed the space reserved hereunder may be used only by or on behalf of the Advertiser herein named and the Advertiser’s privileges shall not be used directly or indirectly for the promotion of any business, person or organization other than the Advertiser.
On-Line Publishers, Inc. reserves the right at its absolute discretion, at any time, to cancel any advertising order or reject any advertising copy. All restriction, including without limitation, positioning, separations, facing, editorial adjacencies or other stipulations, are at the sole discretion of On-Line Publishers, Inc.
The Advertiser agrees if war, an act of God or of a government agency, shortage of paper, production problems or other extraordinary circumstances render performance of this Agreement by On-Line Publishers, Inc. a hardship or onerous, On-Line Publishers, Inc. shall have the right to cancel this Agreement without penalty. The Advertiser agrees On-Line Publishers, Inc. shall not be liable, nor shall this contract be subject to termination, for any loss or damage sustained by the Advertiser resulting from typographical errors, wrong insertions or omissions in whole or in part. In cases where On-Line Publishers, Inc. has caused a typographical or advertisement error or omission, On-Line Publishers, Inc.’s liability to the Advertiser shall not exceed the amount charged the Advertiser for the advertisement.
The Sponsor / Exhibitor / Advertiser acknowledges a business relationship with On-Line Publishers, Inc. and as such, consents to the receipt of fax, email and other communications and offerings from On-Line Publishers, Inc., and its affiliates.