EXHIBITION AGREEMENT, EXHIBITOR RULES AND REGULATIONS

2024 SNEAKERS ARE ART (“SAA “and/or “Event”)

COMING SOON: RESCHEDULED 2024 DATES

 

1. Agreement for Space: The receipt by the Event of your Agreement to Exhibit accompanied by payment shall constitute a reservation for exhibition space. All approved applications will be accepted on a first come/first serve basis. Once allotted space has been filled, a waiting list will be maintained with space assigned if it becomes available or in the event of a cancellation. The Event reserves the right to cancel all or part of the Event and shall be obligated only to return that portion of prepaid exhibit fees.

2. Exhibitors | All exhibitors must meet the following criteria:

A. Uphold the highest standards, professional image and conduct

B. Exhibit only products or services which directly relate to sneakers or as otherwise approved by Event management.

D. Each exhibitor who desires to sell their product/service on the show floor must register and obtain any local or state sales certificate and comply with all local regulations regarding the sale of such material. SAA is not responsible for obtaining any certificates on behalf of any exhibitor.

1. Exhibit Regulations:

A. No private functions may take place during the Event without prior consent of Event management.

B. Set up displays in accordance with the items specified by the Event. All exhibits must be confined to the space assigned. Storage must remain under the tables or out of public view.

C. No audio presentations are permitted.

D. Occupy the exhibition space rented. At least one representative must be present during all published Event times.

E. Use the official on-site service contractor for drayage, rigging, electrical, plumbing, vacuuming, custom cleaning, and booth furnishings The service contractor will be informed of all accepted exhibitor applications. Exhibitors assume all responsibility for set-up, removal, maintenance, and use of the exhibit area, including fees incurred because of such use. 

F. Security will be onsite from load-in until load-out is complete, including overnight and during Event. Provided Security does not constitute acceptance of liability or responsibility on behalf of SAA or Event management. It remains the responsibility of all Exhibitors to secure all items and belongings at all times. 

G. Agree to abide by all laws, ordinances, and regulations. Exhibitors shall not engage in illegal activities or the marketing, selling, buying or trading counterfeit or unlicensed merchandise.

H. The Event reserves the right to limit or change categories of products which may be exhibited or to prohibit any exhibit which it determines in its discretion may diminish the goodwill of the Event. If an exhibit is prohibited for these reasons the Event may refund exhibit fees.

I. Early breakdown is strictly prohibited. Failure to comply could jeopardize your opportunity to participate in future SAA events.

1. Assignment: Exhibitors are prohibited from transferring, sharing or reassigning their designated Exhibitor space. Any attempt to transfer, share or assign designated exhibition space may result in termination of exhibition privileges with all fees and payments subject to forfeit.

5.      Liability:

A. Exhibitor agrees to assume all risks of loss, injury, theft or damage of any kind to any exhibit or component thereof, and to assume all liability for damage to property, person or persons arising from accidental or other causes incidental to operations of exhibit and hereby releases the Event, attendees, representatives, and employees of Shakers Ink LLC and the Las Vegas Convention Center from all claims of injury, loss or damage. Provided however such liability is limited to fees paid under this agreement.

B. The Event expressly disclaims all liability, expressed or implied, for the truth or legality of the content of any exhibit or material distributed provided however SAA will use commercially reasonable efforts to avoid such injuries or damages.

1. Enforcement: The Event reserves the right to refuse or revoke any person or company from the Event and/or venue. And the Event may amend, add, or delete from these resolutions as it deems necessary, and such shall be fully binding on Exhibitors.

2. No Use of Name: Exhibitor acknowledges that the Event is the sole owner of its name and marks in any advertising or other communication. Exhibitor may not utilize the Event verification/acceptance process in any way to state or imply an endorsement of its products or services by the Event. Exhibitor agrees to indemnify the Event from any loss or damages arising from violation of this rule or from any communication which states or implies endorsement or the exhibitor or its products or services by the Event.

3. Exhibitor Information: Exhibitors agree to have their public information posted on SAA Event materials, website, social media and any additional means SAA deems suitable to promote Event. Exhibitors will not have the ability to approve this information since it will be gathered from information on their website, registration form or participation at SAA.

4. Impossibility: The Event reserves the right to cancel the exhibits if strikes, natural disasters, disruption in the transportation network or other events make it impossible or inadvisable to hold events. If cancellation occurs under this provision, exhibit fees will be returned to the extent funded by SAA insurance.

5. Force Majeure: The parties’ performance under this Agreement is subject to acts of God, acts of war on United States soil, government regulation, terrorism, disaster, strikes, civil disorder, curtailment of transportation facilities, or any other emergency beyond the parties’ control, making performance illegal or which materially affects a party’s ability to perform its obligations under this Agreement, or prohibits at least 40% of anticipated group to attend. Either party may terminate this Agreement for any one or more of the above-noted reasons upon written notice to the other party within three (3) days of such occurrence or receipt of notice of any of the above occurrences.

6. Pandemic: Neither party shall be responsible for failure to perform this Agreement if unanticipated circumstances beyond their control (including, but not limited to: acts of God; government regulation, including, but not limited to, government regulations prohibiting travel to the city in which the Venue is located within 60 days of the Event dates and/or the issuance of a “Level 3 Travel Warning” by the Centers for Disease Control that specifically advises travelers to avoid all non-essential travel to the city in which the venue is located and which travel advisory is in effect over the Event dates; terrorist attacks in which venue is located; or declared war in the United States make it illegal or impossible for venue to hold the

Event. The affected party may terminate this agreement without liability upon providing written notice to the other party within TEN (10) days of the occurrence. 100% of the monies paid will be paid to a new Event of equal or greater value, as long as the new Event is held within nine (9) months of the original date of the meeting. If a new Event cannot be held within nine (9) months of the original date of the meeting, 100% of the monies paid will be issued.

 

 

Acceptance of this Agreement nor acceptance of any deposit or payment to SAA shall not be construed as a guarantee of exhibition space. Exhibitor space purchases are non-refundable and non-transferable.

 

Submission of this Agreement and remittance of any payments or deposits constitute acceptance of all rules & regulations as stated above or amended hereafter.