AGENTS

Agents of the Sumter Expo Committee will be present during the event and will be wearing special identification. They will be available to aid you should questions arise.

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations in writing received before March 1, 2008 will receive a 75 percent refund. Cancellations received after that date will not be eligible for any refund.

SKIRTS FOR TABLES
The six-foot table provided with your booth will come with skirting. You may, however, use your own skirting by removing the skirting provided on set-up day.

EXHIBIT AREAS
Exhibit areas are limited to those booth numbers assigned to each exhibitor. Exhibits must not exceed eight feet in height. Exhibits must be constructed so as not to obstruct the general view or the view of adjoining booths. Permission to display equipment taller than eight feet must be obtained in writing to the Sumter Chamber of Commerce Committee, and the exhibitor will be advised of booth locations which meet those requirements. Exhibitors are encouraged to distribute samples, catalogs, pamphlets, souvenirs, and so forth; however, you may do so only from within your booth.

EXHIBIT BOOTH
Exhibit booths consists of an 8’ deep x 10’ wide space containing drapery, hardware, one six-foot skirted table, one sign bearing the name of the firm, one chair, and 110v electricity (except booths 33-52 in the middle aisle).

LIABILITY
The exhibitor will release, indemnify, and hold harmless The Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce, the Sumter County Exhibition Center,Displays Unlimited, their members, directors, officers, agents, representatives, and employees, against any costs, expenses (including attorney’s fees), and liabilities whatsoever arising from this agreement or the exhibitor participating in the Sumter Expo 2008 events at the Sumter County Exhibition Center.

MOVE-IN/MOVE-OUT DATE & TIME
All equipment and displays must be set up on Friday, March 14, 2008 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Spaces not occupied by 2 p.m., March 14, 2008 will be forfeited by the exhibitor (unless the Sumter Chamber of Commerce received prior notification); and that space may be
resold, reassigned, or used by the Sumter Chamber of Commerce without refund. Displays must not be dismantled until March 15, 2008 between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. All exhibits must be dismantled and removed from the exhibit area by 6:00 p.m., on Saturday, March 15,
2008. The exhibitor authorizes the Sumter Chamber of Commerce to remove, at the exhibitor’s expense, any material in the exhibit area belonging to said exhibitor after 6:00 p.m., March 15, 2008.

BOOTH AWARDS

This year, the Expo Committee will again be presenting awards to five lucky vendors! The theme is “Spring Fling.”

PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Full payment of the total amount due for your booth must be remitted with your completed registration form. The form should be returned to the Chamber of Commerce as soon as possible to guarantee your exhibit space. Remember,
booth rates go up $50.00 after February 15, 2008.

PROHIBITIONS
Subleasing or sharing booths or a part of a booth is NOT permitted. Exhibits, signs, or displays are prohibited in any of the public rooms or elsewhere on the premises of the Sumter County Exhibition Center during the Expo. Aisle space may not be used for exhibit purposes, displays, or signs; or for solicitation or distribution of cards, circulars, samples, or other promotional materials. ABSOLUTELY NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES CAN BE SERVED FROM BOOTHS. THIS WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED. EXHIBITORS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO HAVE A DOUBLE BOOTH ON THE ENDS OF THE ISLES. NO ELECTRICITY WILL BE AVAILABLE IN BOOTHS 33-52.

RESERVATIONS FOR SPACE
Reservations will be made in the order in which signed contracts and payments are received. Available space will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. The Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to relocate display areas for the benefit of Expo 2008 and in accordance with electrical requirements.

SOUND DEVICES
The use of sound devices, megaphones, loudspeakers, or undignified methods of attracting attention is prohibited where such methods interfere with other exhibitors. The volume of noise must be kept to a minimum. The Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce will have final say concerning noise levels.

SECURITY
Exhibitors are responsible for all items in their booths during open exhibition hours. Expo 2008 will provide security guards for non-exhibition hours. Neither the Chamber of Commerce nor the Sumter County Exhibition Center assumes liability for lost, stolen, or damaged items.