Fuel Cell 2008
May 21-22, 2008 at the Hyatt Regency Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
General Terms for Milo Media Events:
These terms shall not be considered binding until Milo Media has received a completed Contract for this event, which is properly executed by an authorized representative of Exhibitor/Sponsor. No Exhibitor/Sponsor shall be allowed to participate in the Milo Media event unless the Exhibitor/Sponsor has complied with all of these terms and conditions, including payment to Milo Media of a fifty percent (50%) deposit within 30 days of signing the Contract and payment in full 90 days before the event. Milo Media reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to rearrange the floor plan and/or relocate exhibit spaces in the best interest of the total event up to 24 hours prior to occupancy of the exhibit space by the Exhibitor/Sponsor. Milo Media reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to determine the eligibility of any company, display, or product and based thereon deny access to, or use of, the event, the exhibit hall, and/ or any exhibit space.
RESPONSIBILITIES
DISPLAY: Exhibitor/Sponsor shall not assign, sublet, and/or otherwise permit any other person or entity to use for any purpose all or any portion of Exhibitor's/Sponsor's assigned exhibit space, without the prior written consent of Milo Media, which consent can be withheld at Milo Media’s sole discretion. Exhibitors/Sponsors must display and/or market only goods manufactured or dealt in by Exhibitor/Sponsor in the regular course of its business. Only Exhibitors/Sponsors assigned exhibit space may solicit business within the exhibit hall. Exhibit displays, including all related structures, banners or wall hangings, must comply with specific dimensions and restrictions set forth in material supplied by and/or established by Milo Media and/or the Show Decorator. All exhibit displays, including all related structures, banners or wall hangings, must be approved in advance by Milo Media, which approval may be withheld in Milo Media’s sole discretion. Exhibit displays, including all related structures, banners or wall hangings, must not extend into any passageway in such a way as to obstruct traffic, violate local fire regulations, or reduce the visibility of adjacent exhibit space and exhibit displays. Exhibit display material exposing an unfinished surface to neighboring exhibit space is not permitted and must be finished at the Exhibitor's/Sponsor's expense. All electrical wiring on exhibit space and exhibit display, including all related equipment, must conform to federal, state, municipal and any other applicable codes or laws. Exhibit displays may vary according to advance written agreement with Milo Media.
All hazardous items must be properly safeguarded, protected, registered, and/or avoided in accordance with applicable federal, state, and municipal regulations. As used herein, "hazardous items" includes without limitation, evacuated containers or components, radioactive materials, x-ray producing equipment, high voltage equipment, particle accelerators, and inflammable or explosive materials.
Milo Media reserves the right to restrict or prohibit all or any portion of any exhibit display which it determines, in its sole discretion, is objectionable for any reasons, including but not limited to, aesthetics, noise, method of operation, material, or for any reasons which may relate to, among other things, persons, objects, conduct, or printed matter. Milo Media may also restrict or prohibit, with or without giving cause, any exhibit display which, in Milo Media’s sole opinion, may detract from the character of the event as a whole. In the event of such restriction or prohibition, Milo Media shall not be liable for any refunds or other expenses of the Exhibitor/Sponsor. Exhibitors/Sponsors shall comply with all show guidelines established by Milo Media.
EVENT HOURS: Exhibitors/Sponsors must have their exhibit display set up during the specified exhibitor set up hours. Under no circumstance may Exhibitors/Sponsors dismantle their exhibit displays, including related equipment, prior to the close of the event. Exhibitors/Sponsors who violate these guidelines shall be subject to a penalty of 25% of the total contract price.
SHIPPING: Costs for shipping and insurance of all display materials is the sole responsibility of Exhibitor/Sponsor. A vendor will be provided by Milo Media who is on site to assist with shipping needs. Instructions on using this vendor will be provided by Milo Media in the Exhibitor/Sponsorship service manual.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Accommodation costs are the sole responsibility of the Exhibitor/Sponsor. Hotel room blocks will be made for business events either at the Hotel where the event is held or at a nearby location. To receive the discounted event rate, reservations must be made by the specified room block date, typically 30 days prior to the event. To receive the room rate, mention Milo Media and the name of the event. No guarantee as to availability and/or cost of accommodations is made by Milo Media.
OTHER: Milo Media reserves the right to use Exhibitor's/Sponsor's names and logos for promotional purposes.
CANCELLATION POLICY
MILO MEDIA: If the premises in which the event is conducted becomes unfit for occupancy or substantially interfered with due to any cause not reasonably within the control of Milo Media, the event may, at the sole discretion of Milo Media, be canceled or moved to another appropriate location and date. Milo Media shall not be responsible for delays, damage, loss, increased costs, or other favorable or unfavorable conditions arising out of causes not reasonably within the control of Milo Media including, but not limited to, fire casualty, flood, epidemic, earthquake, explosion, accident, blockage, embargo, inclement weather, government restraints, acts of public enemy or civil disturbance, acts of war, impairment, or lack of adequate transportation, inability to secure sufficient labor, technical or other personnel, municipal, state, or federal laws, or acts of God. Should Milo Media cancel the event pursuant to the provisions of this section, Exhibitor/Sponsor waives claims for damage arising therefrom. Refunds in the event of cancellation shall be made to Exhibitor/Sponsor in the amount of the original fee paid by the Exhibitor/Sponsor, less Exhibitor's/Sponsor's pro rata share of Milo Media’s costs incurred producing the event.
EXHIBITORS/SPONSORS: Exhibitor/Sponsor contracts, and all related rights including the corresponding exhibit space are non-transferable. For purposes of this Contract, a transfer is an acquisition, merger or other transaction which results in a name change of the Exhibitor/Sponsor and/or the Exhibitor/Sponsor is not the surviving entity. Milo Media may in its sole discretion, approve such transfers in writing, subject, however, to satisfaction of certain conditions by the transferee which will be specified by Milo Media, including but not limited to a transfer fee to be established by Milo Media. All cancellations must be received by Milo Media in writing no later than 60 days before the event. Upon cancellation, any unpaid portions of the contract are still due and payable per terms of the original contract. Upon receipt of full payment of contract, credit will be issued for 50% of the value of the current booth space only. This credit may be used for one year, from the first day of the event, at any subsequent Milo Media event. No cancellations will be accepted within 60 days of an event. No cash refunds will be given. In the event of full or partial cancellation, Milo Media reserves the right to reassign the canceled exhibit space and other sponsored items.
LIMIT OF LIABILITY
Neither Milo Media or its officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents or representatives will be
responsible for any injury, loss or damage that may occur to the person, property or business of Exhibitor/Sponsor, its guests, invitees, employees or agents from any cause whatever. Exhibitor/Sponsor expressly holds harmless and releases Milo Media and its officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents or representatives from any and all claims from such loss, damage or injury. In any event, the liability of Milo Media arising out of any kind of legal claim (whether in tort, contract or otherwise) in connection with the event shall not exceed the price paid by Exhibitor/Sponsor pursuant to s contract.
EXHIBITOR/SPONSOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Exhibitor/Sponsor is responsible for all costs related to labor, equipment, and services (other than general heat, lighting and air conditioning) ordered at the request of the Exhibitor/Sponsor from any and all service contractors including, but not limited to, electricians, decorators, shippers, material handling companies, compressed air/gas suppliers, telephone companies, hotels, cleaning services, photographers, parking and all other services and goods. Milo Media suggests that all requests for such services from the contractors be in writing and signed by an authorized representative. Exhibitor/Sponsor agrees to pay promptly for any and all damage to the exhibition hall, its own exhibition space, and the exhibition spaces and exhibition displays of any other Exhibitor/Sponsor, and all related equipment, incurred through carelessness or otherwise, caused by Exhibitor/Sponsor, his employees, agents, contractors and representatives. Should Exhibitors/Sponsors display, including all related material, fail to timely arrive, or any other occurrence prevents Exhibitor/Sponsor from using its exhibit space, Exhibitor/Sponsor is nevertheless responsible for paying Milo Media for its exhibit space.
The Exhibitor/Sponsor acknowledges that Milo Media does not maintain insurance for the benefit of, or covering, Exhibitor/Sponsor including, but not limited to, damage, destruction, or loss of Exhibitor's/Sponsor's property. Accordingly, it is the sole responsibility of Exhibitor/Sponsor to obtain business interruption, property damage and other insurance covering such losses. Additional insurance including, but not limited to, fire, theft, and liability, if so desired, may be obtained at the Exhibitor's/Sponsor's own expense. Valuable exhibit displays, including related materials and products, should be placed in a secure location by Exhibitor/Sponsor. Commercial security will be on duty throughout the event. However, neither the event facility, nor Milo Media will be responsible for the safety of Exhibitor/Sponsor. |