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hereinafter referred to as exhibitor.                       Show Management shall conduct a bridal fair and shall make the arrangements thereof and shall conduct a fashion show and exposition in connection therewith on the following date and at the following location:
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hereinafter referred to as the exposition facility.

                      Show Management shall provide at the exposition facility for the use of said exhibitor, an exhibition space approximately   feet wide and approximately 7 feet deep designated by number on the attached diagram of the exposition facility.  One six foot table will be provided for use within the space.

In that space exhibitor shall be permitted to exhibit, during the bridal fair, the following lines of goods or articles:

Exhibitor shall exhibit no other articles in such space, and shall use the space for no other purpose except with written consent of Show Management. Exhibitor is subject to additional cost and possible space relocation if found to be promoting any other business than that indicated.

In consideration for the use of such space, exhibitor shall pay to Show Management the sum of dollars, ($.00), one half of which shall be paid by the exhibitor at the time of the signing of contract, the balance being paid by the exhibitor sixty (60) days before the first day of the bridal fair. All checks for the space drawn on out of town banks must be certified checks or cashiers check.

This agreement is be subject to terms and conditions on the reverse side hereof and binding to the parties hereto, their successors, heirs, executors and administrators, IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this agreement in duplicate on this date .

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This Contract Valid Only if countersigned by a BrideShow Representative.

Exhibitor Contract Terms and Conditions 

For and in consideration of the fees specified in this contract, Show Management  (hereinafter referred to as "Show Management") grants to the business indicated in this contract (hereinafter referred to as "Exhibitor") a revocable license to occupy space in the show indicated in this contract, and Exhibitor, in consideration thereof acknowledges and agrees as follows:

1. Space Relocation:  The exhibit space shall be pro-rated as shown on the floor plan diagram attached here to and made a part hereof.  Show Management reserves the right to relocate and/or renumber Exhibitor's booth for the best interest of the show. 

2. Execution of Contract:  Each Exhibitor must execute a contract for the right to use the allotted space, and must forward such contract, accompanied by the appropriate payment. If any contract and payment are forwarded by mail, Show Management shall have no liability whatsoever to the Exhibitor if the postal service fails to deliver the contract.

3. Payment in Full:  Payment in full for all space must be made thirty (60) days before the first date of the trade show, and under no circumstances will an exhibit be admitted into the exposition facility until all money due for space has been fully paid. Any Exhibitor who shall fail to make full  payment as aforesaid, whether such Exhibitor desires to exhibit or not, shall thereby and thereupon forfeit his rights in and to the use of said space, mailing lists, etc., and shall forfeit the money already paid and Show Management shall have the right to dispose of such space in any such way as it considers to be in the best interest of the trade show without liability of any kind on its part.

4. Assignment of Exhibit Space:   No Exhibitor shall assign, sublet or apportion the whole or any part of a space allotted. Only the lines of goods or articles as set forth in the contract may be exhibited unless the Exhibitor obtains written consent of Show Management.

5. Exhibit Installation:  A  time schedule for installation of exhibits will be provided to the Exhibitor. No installation work will be permitted outside the time allotted for installation without prior written consent of Show Management. All exhibits must be confined to the limits of the Exhibitor’s space, as indicated on the floor plan diagram. Exhibitor shall not install any decoration or item exceeding the allotted space specified on the reverse of this contract. Show Management reserves the right to charge exhibitor an additional charge, pro-rated per foot determined by the cost of the booth space,  for any decoration, table, or item exceeding the allotted booth space.

6. Conduct of Exhibitor:  The trade show is limited to those persons, firms, and corporations which have contracted and paid for exhibit space in the exposition facility. No other persons, firms, or corporations will be permitted to demonstrate products, solicit orders, or distribute advertising material in the exposition facility. Exhibitor acknowledges that he or she may not promote, distribute, or display as part of their exhibit, or in any other way; information about other bridal shows, publications, wedding planners or any other source of advertising, without permission of Show Management. Any person or Exhibitor violating this rule will be immediately ejected from the exposition facility without warning and will forfeit the show's mailing list.

7. Exhibit Removal:  No exhibit may be dismantled in part or in whole, nor may any part of the exhibit or equipment in the Exhibitor space be removed, before the show closes, without the permission of the Show Management. In the event of such breach of contract, Show Management reserves the right to require a $100.00 deposit for future shows from the Exhibitor, refundable only if Exhibitor adheres to terms of this clause. In the event of a breach, Show Management reserves the right to keep the deposit in full.  In addition, Show Management reserves the right to withhold the mailing list for up to 4 weeks after the list is mailed out.

8. Conduct of Event:  This trade show is intended to be educational in character, to show goods and services that are available to and may be desired by potential customers. The right is reserved by and is expressly granted to Show Management, to prohibit and remove from the exhibit and building, with or without notice, any exhibit, or part of an exhibit, or proposed exhibit, or any Exhibitor, or employee, which or who, in  the opinion of Show Management, is not in keeping with the character of the trade show or is in violation of any rule of the show. This reservation covers persons, things, conduct, signs, printed matter, audio visual demonstrations, souvenirs, catalogs, and all matter, which affect the character or constitution of the exhibition.   Show Management may also,  at any time and without assigned cause, and with or without notice, cancel this agreement and remove Exhibitor, his agents, and property from its exhibit space, and from the building. In the event of such cancellation, Show Management shall repay to the Exhibitor, upon request thereafter, an amount of the contract price proportionate to the unexpired duration of said trade show at time of cancellation.

9. Liability: Show management will take reasonable precautions to protect persons and property during the show;  however, neither Show Management, Show nor or representatives of any of the same, shall be responsible for the personal safety of the Exhibitor or its representatives from injury, nor for the safety of the property of the Exhibitor form theft or damage.  Exhibitor waives all claims of every kind against Show Management, show facility and representatives of the same including, without limitation, all claims of damages based on personal property damage, destruction, loss or theft, personal injury or death, and any other act or failure to act of Show Management

10. Liability for Distribution of Edible Items: Distribution of samples of food, cake or other edible items is subject to approval by Show Management, and to any rules or restrictions set forth the show facility.  Distribution of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.  Exhibitors who distribute edible items  agree to assume a liability and indemnify and hold harmless Show Management, show facility and representatives of the same, for damage or injury which might ensue by reason of such distribution, and must provide proof of liability insurance with limits no less than $300,000

11.  Proprietary Information:  Show Management shall provide to Exhibitor the names of brides who register with Show Management which shall  comprise a mailing list.  The Exhibitor acknowledged the mailing list as sole property and trade secret of the Show Management, and that Show Management shall copyright said mailing list. Exhibitor acknowledges that they may not duplicate, copy, disclose or make known the list for resale or distribution in any form or manner. Exhibitor accepts responsibility for safeguarding and providing said list only to those employees who need to use the list. Exhibitor will be held liable for misuse of the list by an employee, past or present. Exhibitor acknowledges that use of the list to promote other businesses or other advertising sources such as shows or publications, even if combined with Exhibitor’s information, is prohibited. In the event of such breach of contract, the parties hereby acknowledge the difficulty in ascertaining the amount of actual damages incurred by Show Management as a result of the said breach, and as such, both parties agree that $10,000 as liquidated damages  shall be immediately due and payable. False names shall be included in each Exhibitor’s list to enforce the provisions of this contract.  Exhibitor agrees that this provision of this contract will be enforceable for TWO (2) years from the date of execution. 

12 Indemnification:   Neither Show Management nor the owner of the exposition facility shall be held responsible for any injuries that may occur to an Exhibitor or his employees, nor for the safety of any exhibit or other property against robbery, fire, accident or any other destructive causes. Exhibition Premises shall cause all Exhibitors to execute an agreement containing the following provisions:  Exhibitor assumes entire responsibility and hereby agrees to protect, indemnify, defend and save the Show Management, and the Exhibition Premises, and their employees and agents harmless against all claims, losses, and damages to persons or property, governmental charges or fines and attorney fees arising out of or caused by Exhibitor's installation, removal, maintenance, occupancy or use of the exhibition premises or a part thereof, excluding any such liability caused by the sole negligence of the Exhibition Premises, their employees, agents or representatives.  In addition, Exhibitor acknowledges that the Show Management, and the Exhibition Premises do not maintain insurance covering Exhibitor's property and that it is the sole responsibility of Exhibitor to obtain business interruption and property damage insurance covering such losses by Exhibitor.  Exhibitor shall obtain and keep in force during the term of the installation and use of the Exhibit Premises, policies or Comprehensive General Liability Insurance and Contractual Liability  Insurance insuring and specifically referring to contractual liability set forth in the foregoing paragraphs hereof, in an amount not less than $1,000,000.00 (one million dollars)  Combined Single Limit for personal injury and property damage.  Indemnities and each of them shall be included in such policies as additional named insured.  In addition, Exhibitor acknowledges that none of the Indemnities maintain insurance covering Exhibitor and that it is the sole responsibility of the Exhibitor to obtain business interruption and property damage insurance insuring such losses by Exhibitor.

13. ATTORNEY'S FEES:  THE EXHIBITOR WILL PAY ALL REASONABLE COLLECTION FEES, COURT COSTS, ATTORNEYS' FEES OR OTHER EXPENSES REQUIRED TO ENFORCE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS CONTRACT.

14. FINANCE CHARGE:   A FINANCE CHARGE OF 1.5% PER MONTH WILL BE ADDED TO ALL PAST DUE ACCOUNTS. THIS IS AN ANNUAL RATE OF 18%.

15.  SHOW CANCELLATION:   SHOW MANAGEMENT CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR AND IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY ACTS OF GOD WHICH NECESSITATE CANCELLATION OF THE SHOW, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO FLOODS, FIRE, INCLEMENT WEATHER OR LABOR STOPPAGES, IN ADDITION, SHOW MANAGEMENT IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR UNAVAILABILITY OF EXHIBIT HALL DUE TO REASONS BEYOND SHOW MANAGEMENT'S CONTROL.  IN SUCH EVENT, SHOW MANAGEMENT WILL REFUND 80% OF ALL PAYMENTS MADE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, AS AND FOR COMPLETE SETTLEMENT AND DISCHARGE OF EXHIBITOR'S CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.

16.  CANCELLATION POLICY:   EXHIBITOR MAY CANCEL THIS AGREEMENT ONLY UPON GIVING WRITTEN NOTICE TO SHOW MANAGEMENT.  THE PARTIES AGREE AND UNDERSTAND THAT IN THE EVENT OF AN EXHIBITOR CANCELLATION, SHOW MANAGEMENT'S DAMAGES WOULD BE DIFFICULT TO DETERMINE.  THEREFORE, THE PARTIES AGREE ON THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS TO BE PAID BY EXHIBITOR TO SHOW MANAGEMENT AS LIQUIDATED DAMAGES IN THE EVENT OF EXHIBITOR CANCELLATION.--CANCELLATION BETWEEN DATE OF SIGNING AND 90 DAYS PRIOR TO EVENT, 10%  OF FULL BOOTH COST.  IF NOTIFIED BETWEEN 89 & 60 DAYS PRIOR TO EVENT, 25% OF FULL BOOTH COST.  IF NOTIFIED BETWEEN 59 & 30 DAYS PRIOR TO EVENT, 50% OF FULL BOOTH COST.  IF NOTIFIED BETWEEN 29 & 8 DAYS PRIOR TO EVENT, 75% OF FULL BOOTH COST.  IF NOTIFIED 7 DAYS OR LESS PRIOR TO EVENT, EXHIBITOR IS LIABLE TO PAY 100% OF CONTRACTED BOOTH COST.