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These are the Terms and Conditions for exhibitors that govern our contract with you:
Exhibitors must book a stand via our online booking system. Exhibition stands and their location is allocated on a first come, first served basis. The organiser reserves the right at any time to re-arrange the stand layout or allocation and compensation will not be given.
Payment is due in full at the time of booking. Payment can be made by credit/debit card. You will receive a receipted invoice.
No refunds are available for any cancellations.
The organiser reserves the right at any time to change the date and/or venue of the event or to cancel it altogether if they deem it necessary by reason of Covid-19 restrictions, fire, flood, extreme weather conditions, acts of war or violence, malicious damage, explosion, earthquake, strike, civil disturbances, political unrest, riot, labour dispute, power cuts or any other cause beyond the organiser’s control; or if the organiser for any other reason deems it necessary or advisable. In such cases, the exhibitor waives any and all claims you might have against the organiser for refunds, damages or expenses. In the event that the event is cancelled by the organiser for commercial reasons then all sums paid by the exhibitor for the stand will be refunded. The exhibitor agrees that under these circumstances he will have no further claims against the organiser.
No exhibit can be dismantled, packed away or removed until the event has finished. The exhibitor must ensure that all exhibits are removed from the premises by 6pm on the day of the event. Failure to do so may render you liable for all costs incurred in storing and handling the said exhibits together with additional site rental costs imposed by the venue and/or their contractors.
No exhibitor may dismantle, pack up or abandon their space prior to the advertised closure time.
The event will be open to visitors during the times advertised and the exhibitor must ensure that their stand is ready at least 30 minutes prior to the opening of the event. Stands must be fully staffed at all times. The organiser reserves the right to remove any materials or literature considered to be of an obscene or objectionable nature and remove any exhibit it considers to be unsafe and compensation will not be given. In case of any dispute, the organiser’s decision is final. The exhibitor shall make good, indemnify and hold both the organiser harmless for any damage to the furniture, carpet or the premises by the exhibitor, his agents, contractors or employees.
Any electrical equipment or appliances, which the exhibitor proposes to use for the event, require a current Portable Appliance Test (P.A.T.) Certificate. All stands, fittings and materials, which the exhibitor proposes to use for the event, must be fire-retardant in accordance with the appropriate legislation. The organisers reserve the right to require the exhibitor to remove anything from its stand which is not appropriately certified or which it deems unsuitable, in its absolute discretion. The exhibitor will indemnify the organiser against all actions, costs, claims and demands in respect of any breach of the provisions of this clause.
No part or whole of any site may be sublet by the exhibitor without prior written permission from the organiser.
Canvassing for orders and the distribution or display of printed materials, except by the exhibitor within the venue building is strictly prohibited.
The exhibitor must ensure that any sound coming from their stand is kept to a volume that does not cause any annoyance to other exhibitors. In case of any dispute, the organiser’s decision is final.
Electrical equipment; Business Doncaster has a reasonable expectation that the electrical equipment brought onsite by exhibitors is intrinsically safe and suitable for use. All exhibitors are expected to satisfy this through their own checks (e.g. portable appliance testing, visual inspections) and health and safety precautions where necessary. Business Doncaster accept no responsibility for the correct use and installation of such equipment and reserve the right to prevent the use of electrical equipment considered unsafe. Exhibitors are requested not to overload sockets and to have consideration of other exhibitors using the same temporary electricity supply so as not to trigger any electrical fuses.
Mechanical equipment
Business Doncaster has a reasonable expectation that any mechanical equipment brought onsite by exhibitors is intrinsically safe and suitable for use, including fold-out displays, stands, lighting rigs, tables, chairs etc.. All exhibitors are expected to satisfy this through their own checks (e.g. visual inspections, testing, and training) and health and safety precautions where necessary. Business Doncaster accept no responsibility for the correct use and installation of such equipment and reserve the right to prevent the use of mechanical equipment considered unsafe.
Food hygiene and safety
Business Doncaster has a reasonable expectation that all food and drink brought on site by exhibitors for promotional gifts, demonstrations etc. is safe for consumption in accordance with relevant food hygiene standards. This includes but is not limited to hot drinks, alcoholic drinks, sweets and confectionery, raw and cooked meats. Awareness of potential food allergies caused by ingredients within such food items is encouraged. Business Doncaster accept no responsibility for promotional or demonstration food and drink brought by exhibitors and reserve the right to prevent the distribution of foodstuffs considered unsafe.
Generic health & safety
Business Doncaster makes best efforts to ensure the health and safety of exhibitors and attendees is protected at the Doncaster Business Showcase by undertaking site specific health & safety risk assessments beforehand and working with the venue to make sure fire precautions, welfare facilities and general environment are acceptable. The potential hazards considered include; • slips, trips and falls (potentially caused by trailing cables, tablecloths and boxes lying untidily on the floor, as well as on poor ground surfaces and stairs); • manual handling of heavy items; • sharps (scissors, knives etc.) used when opening containers; • crushing/trapped fingers in folding tables, chairs and equipment; • scalds (hot liquids, steam) and burns (hot lights); • electric shock from electrical equipment. Exhibitors are expected to take all reasonable precautions against these common hazards through the considerate use of equipment, careful movement through the exhibition space and by maintaining a tidy display area.
Security
Business Doncaster takes all reasonable steps to ensure the safety and security of people and belongings at the Doncaster Business Showcase by allowing only named attendees, exhibitors and staff into the exhibition area. Exhibitors are asked to be watchful for opportunistic thieves throughout the duration of the event and to take precautions for the safety of their personal belongings at all times.
The organiser shall not be liable to the exhibitor for loss of profit, loss of business or depletion of goodwill in each case whether direct, indirect or consequential, or any claims for consequential compensation whatsoever (howsoever caused) which arise out of or in connection with the event or these terms and conditions.
The organiser’s liability to any exhibitor shall be limited to the amount paid by the exhibitor to the organisers in any event.
The organiser shall not be in breach of this agreement, or liable for any failure or delay in performance of any obligations under this agreement arising from or attributable to acts, events, omissions or accidents beyond their reasonable control.
The organiser cannot be held responsible for any third party, including but not limited to venues, performers, promoters, sponsors, exhibitors, artists and speakers.
Event Management reserves the right to create or have created photographs, video or audio of the show including Exhibits, Exhibitors and Attendees. You agree that Management may use these recordings for but not limited to advertising, sales, publicity and editorial, without compensation to you and all rights title and interest, including all worldwide copyrights therein, will be the Event Management's sole property, free of any claims by you.
Please note: official photographers/videographers will be present on the day, filming videos and taking photographs. By attending the event, visitors consent to such filming and photography and Business Doncaster is entitled to use all videos and photographs of visitors, for marketing and promotional purposes in all or any media, without compensation or liability.
Filming, videos and photography are prohibited (with the exception of the official comany appointed to do so). Exhibitors are permitted to film, photograph and/or videotape their own exhibition stand and activity within the Exhibition Hall for their own use and promotion.
By registering for this event you grant "Event Management” and the show's exhibitors permission to contact you with updates, announcements and promotional materials.
You agree that Business Doncaster is expressly permitted to contact you by mail, email or by telephone.
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