1. Definitions
In these Rules the following definitions apply:-
"The Allotment Form" means the Organisers' form of agreement for the allotment of a stand at the Exhibition;
"The Authorities" means the Authorities stated on the Information Schedule for the Exhibition;
"The Contract" means the agreement made between the Exhibitor and the
Organisers for allotment of a stand at the Exhibition on the terms of
these Rules;
"The Exhibition" means the Exhibition named in the Information Schedule;
"The Exhibitor" means the person, firm or company agreeing to take a stand at the Exhibition under a Contract;
"The Exhibitors' Manual" means the manual produced by the Organisers in relation to the Exhibition;
"The Licence Fee" means the amount shown as the total price payable by the Exhibitor in the Contract;
"The Organisers" means Turret Group Ltd;
"These Rules" includes the provisions set out in the Allotment Form and the Exhibitors' Manual;
"The Venue" means the venue stated in the Information Schedule.
2. Regulations
The Exhibitor must comply with the requirements of all Local, County and
other public Authorities and where applicable with the Regulations
issued by the Venue in force at the time of the Exhibition.
The Exhibitor undertakes to comply with the obligations and duties
contained or referred to in the Contract including (without limitation)
those contained or to be contained in the Exhibitors' Manual.
Exemptions from any of the Rules may be granted at the Organisers'
discretion. No exemption given by the Organisers will be effective
unless in writing.
The Contract comprises the terms set out in these Rules (including the
Allotment Form and the Exhibitors' Manual) except as varied in writing
signed by the parties.
3. Stand Allotment
(a) A stand will be held as let for 28 days after the date shown on the
Allotment Form issued by the Organisers for that stand, subject to these
Rules. If the signed Allotment Form together with the deposit is not
received by the Organisers within that period, the Organisers may
allocate the stand elsewhere without notice to the Exhibitor.
(b) The Contract constitutes a licence to exhibit and not a tenancy. The
Organisers reserve the right at any time to make such alterations in
the floor plan of the Exhibition as may in their opinion be necessary in
the best interests of the Exhibition as a whole and to alter either or
both of the shape and size of the space allotted to the Exhibitor. If,
as a result, the space allotted to the Exhibitor shall be reduced, a
proportionate allowance will be made to the Exhibitor by adjustment of
the Licence Fee. No alteration to the space allotted will impose on the
Exhibitor any greater Licence Fee than that undertaken in the Contract.
The Organisers further reserve the right at any time to substitute for the stand allotted a different stand.
(c) Allotment of space by the Organisers shall not imply that they
accept the proposed exhibits, and the Exhibitor must ensure that
exhibits on the allotted stand comply with these Rules. The Organisers
reserve the right to exclude and/or require to be removed any exhibit
which in their opinion is not germane to the Exhibition. The decision of
the Organisers as to the eligibility of the exhibits will be absolutely
final and binding.
(d) The Contract is personal to the Exhibitor and may not be assigned,
subcontracted or sublet by him. Neither may the Exhibitor, without
having first obtained the consent in writing of the Organisers:-
(i) have or display on the stand or at the Exhibition the goods of any other person, firm or company; or
(ii) display or permit to be displayed on the stand or at the Exhibition
the name or mark of any other person, firm or company or literature or
other items relating to the goods or services of any such other person,
firm or company.
(e) Notwithstanding the allocation of a stand to the Exhibitor, the
Organisers reserve the right to forbid the Exhibitor to erect or occupy
that or any other stand if, on the date of the opening of the
Exhibition, there is subsisting any material breach of the obligations
of the Exhibitor under the Contract including (without limitation)
failure to pay any instalment of the Licence Fee or if there then
remains outstanding any notice served by the Organisers under Rule 5(b)
or Rule 6.
4. Cancellation by the Exhibitor
The Exhibitor may, by not less than 30 days' notice in writing, and sent
by recorded delivery, to the Organisers given to expire not later than
the due date of an instalment, terminate its obligation to take up the
stand under the Contract and to pay that same instalment.
The Organisers shall be entitled to retain, or (if not already paid)
require payment forthwith of the Deposit together with any other
instalment due under contract.
5. Payment
(a) The Exhibitor shall pay the Licence Fee to the Organisers by the
instalments and by the dates set out in the payment schedule on the
Allotment Form.
(b) If the Exhibitor fails to pay any Instalment on the due date for payment, the Organisers may at any time thereafter either:-
(i) by notice to the Exhibitor declare the balance remaining unpaid of
the Licence Fee immediately payable, whereupon the Exhibitor shall pay
such balance to the Organisers forthwith on demand; or
(ii) terminate the Contract forthwith by notice to the Exhibitor served at any time after the due date for payment.
(c) If the Organisers terminate the Contract under Rule 5(b)(ii), the
Exhibitor shall pay to the Organisers forthwith on demand by way of
agreed liquidated damages for the loss of the Exhibitor's booking under
the Contract (but without prejudice to the Organisers' other rights
hereunder) a sum calculated as follows:-
(i) the Licence Fee less such parts thereof as may have already been paid to the Organisers; and
(ii) interest payable under Rule 5(e);
but after deduction of an allowance for early payment (if applicable) at the rate of 5% per annum, calculated on a daily basis.
(d) If the Contract is terminated by the Organisers under Rule 5(b)(ii),
the Organisers shall further, against the sum payable under Clause
5(c), allow to the Exhibitor an amount equal to the net sum received by
the Organisers from the reallocation of the stand allocated to the
Exhibitor (after the deduction of all costs expended in relation to the
reallocation of the stand) if such reallocation is made to an intending
Exhibitor not otherwise exhibiting at the Exhibition. This allowance
shall not exceed the balance of the Licence Fee unpaid and shall be
allowed only after receipt by the Organisers of the sums due under Rule
5(c).
(e) The Exhibitor shall pay to the Organisers on demand interest on all
sums overdue, from the due date for payment until actual payment is
made, at the rate of 2% per annum over Barclays Bank plc's base rate
from time to time, as well after as before any judgement.
(f) The Licence Fee is inclusive of value-added tax and may be varied by
the Organisers at any time to take account of any increase or decrease
in the rate of value-added tax applicable to the Contract and payments
to be made thereunder.
(g) By way of security for any sums from time to time due hereunder to
the Organisers from the Exhibitor, the Organisers shall have a lien on
all goods and other items of the Exhibitor from time to time in the
possession of the Organisers or under their control. The Organisers
shall be entitled, after giving notice to the Exhibitor, to sell all or
any such goods or other items and to apply the proceeds of sale first in
payment of the costs of sale and secondly in satisfaction or part
satisfaction of such sums and the Organisers shall account to the
Exhibitor for any balance remaining of such proceeds of sale.
6. Breach of Contract
(a) Without prejudice to their rights under Rule 5(b), the Organisers
may terminate the Contract forthwith by notice to the Exhibitor:-
(i) If the Exhibitor shall in the opinion of the Organisers become or
threaten to become insolvent or shall commence or suffer the
commencement of proceedings against it by reason of insolvency; or
(ii) if the Exhibitor shall fail to make payment of any Instalment on or before the due date for payment; or
(iii) if the Exhibitor shall be in breach of any other of its
obligations under the Contract and, if the breach is capable of remedy,
shall have failed to remedy the breach within 14 days after the service
of notice upon it by the Organisers specifying the breach complained of
and requiring it to be so remedied.
(b) Termination under this Rule or Rule 5 shall be without prejudice to
the rights of the parties in respect of any antecedent breach of
contract or to those provisions of the Contract intended to subsist
after termination.
(c) If the contract is terminated by the Organisers, the Organisers
shall be entitled (without prejudice to their other rights) to:-
(i) require the Exhibitor to remove forthwith from the Venue all
property of the Exhibitor or its contractors at a time stated by the
Organisers or, at risk and cost of the Exhibitor, to remove such
property and deliver or dispatch it to the address of the Exhibitor
given in the Allotment Form; and
(ii) erect on the stand a board or other device carrying the name, title and/or marks of the Exhibitor.
(d) The exhibitor shall reimburse to the Organisers on demand all legal
and other costs incurred by the Organisers in connection with the
termination of the Contract or the enforcement of the Organisers' rights
hereunder and any costs incurred by the Organisers in the dressing,
furnishing or alteration of the stand vacated by the Exhibitor in order
to maintain an orderly and visually pleasing Exhibition.
7. Cancellation of Exhibition
(a) If the Exhibition is abandoned, cancelled or suspended in whole or
in part by reason of war, fire, national emergency, labour dispute,
strike, lockout, civil disturbance, inevitable accident, the
non-availability of the Exhibition premises, or any other cause not
within the control of the Organisers whether ejusdem generis or not, the
Organisers shall be under no obligation to repay the whole or part of
the Licence Fee, and shall be under no liability to the Exhibitor in
respect of any such abandonment, cancellation or suspension. In such
event, the Organisers reserve the right to change the Venue for the
Exhibition and to substitute the new Venue for the Venue named in the
Information Schedule.
(b) If the Organisers come to believe at any time up to 14 days before
the Exhibition that the holding of the Exhibition is unprofitable for
the Organisers or not in the best interests of the industry concerned,
the organisers may cancel the Exhibition.
If the Organisers cancel the Exhibition under this sub-clause, the
Organisers shall promptly notify the Exhibitor of cancellation and shall
within 30 days refund to the Exhibitor such part of the Licence Fee as
may then have been paid, in full settlement of the Exhibitor's rights
against the Organisers under the Contract or otherwise in relation to
the Exhibition.
8. Failure of Services
The Organisers will endeavour to ensure the supply of the services of
the Venue and of those mentioned in the Exhibitors' Manual but as the
supply of such services is not within the control of the Organisers they
shall not incur any liability to an Exhibitor for any loss or damage if
any such services shall wholly or partially fail or cease to be
available nor shall the Exhibitor be entitled to any allowance in
respect of the Licence Fee due or paid under the Contract.
9. Copyright and Patents
The Organisers will not be liable for any damages the Exhibitor, his
servants or agents may sustain in respect of the infringement of any of
his copyright arising out of his participation in the Exhibition.
Certificates shall be obtained from the Department of Industry
certifying the Exhibition for the purposes of section 6(2) of the
Registered Design Act 1949. The Exhibitor wishing to avail himself of
the protection afforded should make formal application for the
registration of a design not later than six months after the opening of
the Exhibition. The Exhibitor wishing to avail himself of protection
under the Patents Act of 1977 should make a formal application for the
grant of patent prior to the Exhibition. This can be done initially by
lodging an application.
10. Rights of Organisers and Venue Owners
The Organisers and the owners of the Venue or of interests therein and
those authorised by them respectively have the right to enter the Venue
at any time to execute works, repairs and alterations and for other
purposes. No compensation will be payable to the Exhibitor for damage,
loss or inconvenience so caused.
11. Amendments, Applications and Interpretation of Rules
(a) The Organisers reserve the right to add to, alter or expunge any of these Rules at any time.
(b) In the event of any dispute as to the interpretation of these Rules
as a result of their translation into a foreign language, the English
version shall be taken as authentic.
(c) Each Exhibitor must bring to the notice of all agents or contractors
employed by him such of the provisions of these Rules as may affect
such agents or contractors, and any claim arising from the failure of
the Exhibitor to give such notice shall be the sole responsibility of
the Exhibitor concerned.
(d) The Contract shall be constructed in accordance with and governed by
English law and the parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the
English Courts.
(e) All agreements, consents, notices, individual permits and special
arrangements must be in writing, signed by the party or parties giving
the same and, in the case of service on the Exhibitor, may be served by
posting the same by first class post to the address given on the
Allotment Form or by sending the same by facsimile transmission to the
fax number so given. Any communication so transmitted shall be deemed to
be served on the day of transmission provided that a signed copy of the
fax is sent by first class post on the same day to the person to be
served. Any communication sent by first class post shall be deemed to be
served on the day following the date of posting.
12. Opening Hours
(a) The Exhibition will be open to visitors daily for the period and
during the opening hours stated in the Information Schedule.
(b) All dust covers must be removed and stands ready for display
purposes by the readiness time stated in the Information Schedule on
each open day. No exhibits shall be removed from their positions until
the close of the Exhibition without the Organisers' permission in
writing, nor shall any stand be covered up or closed during the
Exhibition before the official closing time.
13. Admission to the Exhibition
(a) The Organisers reserve the right to expel from or refuse to admit to
the Exhibition premises any person at any time notwithstanding that
person's possession of an official pass or ticket.
(b) The Organisers will issue official tickets of admission and no other form of admission ticket will be valid.
14. Passes
No Exhibitor will be admitted to the Exhibition without producing to the
gate officials the Exhibitor's pass issued to him by the Organisers,
who reserve the right, at their discretion, to withdraw the pass issued
to any person if complaints have been received concerning that person's
conduct.
15. Gangways
It is the responsibility of the Exhibitor to ensure that gangways in
front of the allocated stand are kept free from obstruction during the
whole of the time the building is open for the purpose of the
Exhibition.
16. Directional Signs
The Organisers reserve the right to affix stand numbers or directional signs on any stands in any position.
17. Advertising in the Venue
The Exhibitor is not allowed to place or affix advertisements anywhere
in the building except on the allotted stand. Exhibitors should only
distribute matter in relation to their own goods. Such matter may only
be distributed from the allotted stand. Distribution of such matter from
gangways or any areas outside the allotted stand is not permitted.
18. Official Catalogue
An official catalogue will be issued. The Organisers will not accept
responsibility for any omission, misquotations or other errors which may
occur in the compilation of the catalogue.
19. Eligibility of Exhibits
(a) Exhibits must fall within the defined scope of the Exhibition and
may represent all forms of materials, machinery, plant equipment and
ancillary services related to the Exhibition as approved by the
Organisers and Authorities. Exhibitors may be asked to provide details
of the types of products or service they intend to display.
(b) Exhibitors are not allowed to sub-let the stand allotted to them nor
to permit the stand to be utilised by any other person or company
without the Organisers prior consent in writing.
(c) Where Exhibitors wish to use borrowed equipment on the allotted
stand to demonstrate their own products, the display of the name of the
firm lending the equipment is not permitted without the written consent
of the Organisers, unless that firm is also exhibiting.
20. Conduct of Exhibitors
Every Exhibitor shall ensure that the allotted stand is open to view and
staffed by competent representatives during the Exhibition hours. In
the event of an Exhibitor failing to open the allotted stand or uncover
exhibits thereon, the Organisers may do so or arrange for the stand and
exhibits to be removed and the Exhibitor shall be liable for any charges
that may thereby be incurred. The Organisers will not be liable for any
losses, including consequential losses, sustained by the Exhibitor as a
result of this action.
Exhibitors and all persons for whom they may be considered responsible
in any way whatsoever, must conduct themselves in such a manner as shall
not be objectionable to any other Exhibitor, Exhibitor's employee,
visitor or the Organisers, and shall not create any disturbance or
obstruction. Any person who does not comply with these requirements
shall be liable, at the discretion of the Organisers, to be removed from
the Exhibition buildings and refused re-admission during the period of
the Exhibition.
Exhibitors must conduct their business only from their stand and must
not, under any circumstances, canvas visitors in the aisles, or in any
other areas. Exhibitors should only distribute advertising matter in
relation to their own goods. Such matter may only be distributed from
the allotted stand. Distribution of such matter from gangways or any
areas outside the allotted stand is not permitted.
No item of stand stock sold during the Exhibition may be removed before
the Exhibition is finished, without the written permission of the
Organisers.
21. Working Machinery and Exhibits
Moving machinery shall, at the expense of the Exhibitor, be installed
and protected to the satisfaction of the Organisers, the Venue and the
Authorities. If such machinery shall, in the opinion of the Organisers,
be too noisy or cause annoyance to other Exhibitors or to visitors, it
shall be switched off on request by the Organisers.
No motors, engines, furnaces, contrivances or power-driven machinery may
be exhibited in operation without adequate protection against fire
risks and without the written permission of the Organisers. Such
permission may be withheld or withdrawn at any time should such
operating exhibits be of a nature likely to cause danger, annoyance or
inconvenience to other Exhibitors or visitors.
Safety devices may be removed only when the machines are not in
operation and not connected to the source of power and only for the
purpose of showing a visitor the design and construction of the
uncovered part or parts. In such a case, however, the safety devices
which are removed must be placed immediately beside the machine.
22. Video and Cinematograph Displays and Amplifiers
(a) Cinematographs and Photographic slides may not be used without the
written consent of the Organisers. Where permission is granted, the
following conditions will apply:-
(i) Non-flammable film must be used.
(ii) The projector housing and covering must be of non-flammable
material in accordance with the requirements of the Authorities and the
Venue.
(b) Where sound film or video is used, adequate soundproofing must be
carried out so that no annoyance is caused to Exhibitors and visitors on
adjacent stands.
(c) Any seating must be in accordance with the Authorities Regulations.
(d) The placing of the equipment shall be arranged in such a way the
obstruction of gangways is not caused by persons viewing the display.
NB. See also 35(f)
23. Demonstrations
(a) All efforts to advertise, promote sales and operate exhibits must be
conducted so as not to cause any danger, annoyance or inconvenience to
other Exhibitors and visitors. Any practice resulting in a complaint
from a fellow Exhibitor or visitor which, in the opinion of the
Organisers exposes them to annoyance or danger will be prohibited.
(b) No competitions or the like may be held without the written permission of the Organisers.
24. Liability
(a) The Exhibitor exhibits entirely at its own risk and the Organisers
accept no liability, whether in contract or in tort (including
negligence), to the Exhibitor arising out of or in connection with the
Exhibition or the acts or omissions of the Organisers or its officers,
servants, subcontractors, agents or visitors in relation thereto save as
regards the contractual obligations of the Organisers hereunder. In
particular (but without limitation) the Organisers do not accept
responsibility for the performance by any Exhibition contractor in
carrying out his obligations to the Exhibitor or for any other act or
omission of any such contractor, whether or not the contractor has been
appointed as the exclusive provider of any class of goods or services to
the Exhibitor.
(b) All conditions and warranties, express or implied, statutory or
otherwise, in relation to the performance by the Organisers of its
obligations hereunder are hereby excluded except as expressly stated
herein. The Exhibitor acknowledges that, in entering into the Contract,
it has not relied upon any representation made by or on behalf of the
Organisers not contained in the Contract.
(c) The liability of the Organisers, whether in contract or in tort
(including negligence), and any liability the Organisers may have for
the acts or omissions of its officers and servants in relation to such
contractual obligations, arising out of or in connection with the
performance of its contractual obligations hereunder shall not exceed
one half of the Licence Fee actually paid by the Exhibitor to the
Organisers under the Contract. The Organisers shall in no event be
liable for any indirect or consequential loss of profit.
(d) The Organisers have no liability to the Exhibitor for the
performance by other persons at the Exhibition of their obligations to
the Organisers.
(e) The Exhibitor shall hold harmless and indemnify the Organisers from
and against all actions, proceedings, losses, claims, demands and
liabilities (including costs on an indemnity basis) suffered or incurred
by the Organisers arising out of or in connection with any act or
omission of the Exhibitor or its officers, servants, contractors, agents
or visitors.
(f) The provisions of this clause shall not apply to exclude or restrict
the liability of the Organisers for death or personal injury resulting
from negligence of the Organisers.
25. Insurance
(a) It is the responsibility of the Exhibitor to ensure that it takes
out and maintains insurance to cover its losses or liabilities arising
out of or in connection with the Exhibition including:
(i) insurance of the Exhibitor's property;
(ii) liability for injury sustained by employees or third parties.
(iii) liability for loss or destruction of or damage to property of the Venue, the Organisers and any third party; and
(iii) insurance against losses arising out of the cancellation of the
Exhibition due to causes beyond the control of the Organisers.
(b) The Organisers have arranged for insurance to be made available to
persons exhibiting at the Exhibition by the party named in the
Information Schedule, such insurance to be at the request and cost of
the person requiring insurance.
(c) It is noted that the Exhibitors' Manual may include further provisions regarding the insurance obligations of the Exhibitor.
26. Character of Exhibits
The Organisers reserve the right to refuse accommodation for any exhibit
the character of which, in the opinion of the Organisers and/or the
Venue is unsuitable or unsafe for the site allocated to the Exhibitor or
might constitute a health/safety hazard.
27. Dangerous Materials or Exhibits
(a) No naked lights, oil lamps or temporary gas or electrical fittings
may be used in the Exhibition building, unless agreed in writing by the
Organisers in conjunction with the Venue and/or the Authorities.
(b) No petrol, dangerous gases or highly flammable substances are
allowed in the building, unless agreed in writing by the Organisers in
conjunction with the Venue and/or Authorities.
(c) The Exhibitor must conform to the conditions concerning explosives
and dangerous combustible materials as laid down by the Authorities.
(d) The Exhibitor shall do nothing to jeopardise the current insurance
policies or the licences of the Venue or the Organisers and the
Exhibitor shall in all cases comply with any requirements of the Fire
Officer or other Authorities concerned.
(e) Non-flammable material must be used for lamp shades. Celluloid or
any other highly flammable exhibits may only be shown under special
conditions approved by the Organisers and then only in limited
quantities.
(f) Equipment involving the use of lasers may not be exhibited without
the prior written agreement of the Organisers. Such laser installations
must comply with Guidance Note P.M. 19 "Use of Lasers for Display
Purposes" from the Health and Safety Executive. A rehearsal before the
Exhibition opens may also be required.
(g) Sources of ionising radiation's (e.g. X Ray equipment or any
radio-active materials), shall not be brought on to the premises except
with the prior consent of the Organisers and the Authorities, and shall
comply with "Code of Practice for the Display of Sources of Ionising
Radiation at Exhibitions."
28. Fire Precautions
The Exhibitor shall observe the following provisions:-
(a) Fireproofing. All display material must be made from fireproofed
materials to the satisfaction of the Authorities. Cloth materials used
in the decoration of stands must be non-flammable and stretched against
solid backing. Counter backs and curtains shall be cut off at least 150
mm (six inches) clear of the floor.
(b) Flammable Goods. Explosives or highly flammable substances may not
be exhibited or brought into the Exhibition unless agreed in writing by
the Organisers beforehand, but celluloid or articles mainly consisting
of that material may be shown in glass showcases or otherwise protected
from risk of fire in an approved manner.
(c) Naked Lights. No naked lights or lamps may be used during the period
of the Exhibition or the periods of fitting up and dismantling, except
when permission is given in writing by the Organisers after obtaining
the approval of the Authorities and the Venue.
(d) Fire Extinguishers. Fire Extinguishers are distributed throughout
the Venue to meet statutory requirements. If required, Exhibitors must
agree to have an Extinguisher in a prominent position on their stand.
Exhibitors must acquaint themselves with the position of the nearest
fire alarm station in the Exhibition building.
An Exhibitor committing a breach of any of the afore-mentioned
provisions will be liable for all claims, loss and damage thereby caused
and will indemnify the Company in respect thereof.
29. Photographs
An official Photographer will be appointed for Exhibitors who desire
their stands or goods photographed. No other Photographer will be
allowed to take photographs, draw, copy or reproduce any stand or
article in the Venue without the permission of the Organisers.
30. Catering
All food and drink for serving on stands or to be consumed within the Venue must be obtained from the official Venue Caterer.
31. Cleaning
Exhibitors are responsible to the Organisers for seeing that their stand
is maintained in a clean state throughout the period of the Exhibition.
Exhibitors may not carry out their own stand cleaning and accordingly
such stand cleaning will be carried out by the official Stand Cleaning
Contractor. Cleaning of the stand is free of charge but cleaning of
exhibits is extra. Cleaning charges for multi-storied stands are
available on request.
32. Other Services
Other than Site-only stand construction and Shell stand interiors,
Exhibitors may only use the official Contractors appointed by the
Organisers for the services they may require. The Organisers reserve the
right to change or appoint additional official Contractors as may be
found necessary.
33. Shell Stands
(i) The stands, which will be provided by the Organisers, will be in
accordance with the specification given in the Exhibitors' Manual, which
will be sent to all Exhibitors. The conditions governing all additional
construction work are also contained in the Exhibitors' Manual.
(ii) All additional stand fitting must be contained within the Shell
stand structure, i.e. no fittings may exceed the height specified by the
Organisers.
34. Space-only Sites
(a) Exhibitors must make their own arrangements for stand design and
construction. All stands on Space-only sites will be subject to the
approval of the Organisers, although the Exhibitor has freedom of design
and choice of stand fitting contractor provided that the contractor
selected is party to the terms of the Working Rule Agreement for the
Exhibition Industry currently in force.
(b) Special permission must be obtained from the Authorities through the Organisers where an Exhibitor intends to:-
(i) Erect a multi-storied stand
(ii) Erect any stand of such construction or containing any area where:-
(a) Provision is made for a closely seated audience.
(b) Any part of the stand or exhibit exceeds (variable information) m in height.
(c) The travel distance from any part of a stand to an open side or exit or to a gangway on the stand is greater than 10 m.
(d) Foundation or cutting of the floor is required.
NB. Approval has to be given by the appropriate Authorities for the design, and for the structure. Approval of one does not imply approval of the other. Approval for the structure is conditional upon satisfactory inspection on site. In either case three copies of plans with structural calculations must be submitted to the Organisers, for distribution to the Authorities. Exhibitors are reminded that they must satisfy the Organisers that the erection and demolition of the stands can be safely carried out within the allotted time.
(c) All stand fitting is backed-up to present a clean appearance from
gangways and adjoining stands. The Exhibitor erecting a stand over 2.5 m
in height is responsible for ensuring that the rear of any dividing
walls over this height is backed-up and decorated where visible from
adjoining stands.
(d) Long runs of walling should be avoided, particularly along open perimeters of stands.
(e) Full dimensional drawings showing all constructional details and
positions and dimensions of machinery exhibits must be submitted to the
Organisers for approval before any work is put to hand.
For stands between 2.5 m (i.e. Shell stand height) and 4 m in height,
drawings must be submitted in duplicate to the Organisers two months
prior to the opening of the Exhibition.
(f) The Organisers reserve the right to prevent work being carried out
by, or on behalf of, any Exhibitor who has not complied with the Rules
and submitted stand design drawings in accordance with the terms above.
(g) A stand number panel which must be of the uniform design (as
specified by the Organisers) is to be displayed to each open side of the
stand.
(h) Only those modular systems which are being manufactured in
accordance with the Working Rule Agreement for the Industry are
acceptable.
35. All Stands
(a) The approval of the Organisers, which will not be withheld
unnecessarily, must be obtained for enclosed stands. Special attention
should be given to the exterior design of partially or totally enclosed
stands and generally, exteriors should have walls relieved by display
items. Walls may not be left in plain colours and displays or other
promotional items attached to stand walls must not project over the
frontages of the space taken by the Exhibitor.
(b) The Organisers may, at the expense of the Exhibitor, remove or alter
anything in, on or forming part of any stand, if, in their opinion, it
is desirable to do so in the interests of the Exhibition.
(c) All electrical installations must be carried out by the Contractor
appointed by the Organisers for the area in which the stand is situated.
(d) Where illuminated fascia boards are used on stands, the lighting
thereof shall be of sufficient power to light the fascia board only, and
must not cause any spill of light on to neighbouring stands. No
flashing lights will be permitted other than for safety reasons. The
Organisers reserve the right to disconnect the electrical supply to any
illuminated fascia, which, in their opinion, is causing a nuisance to
any other Exhibitor.
(e) The Exhibitor will be responsible for any charges of the Authority should the stand design require such attention.
(f) Exhibitors wishing to utilise any sound amplification equipment must
seek permission of the Organisers and if necessary provide full details
of the equipment to be employed.
(g) Exhibitors must check that dimensions and positioning of their stand
are correct before commencing construction as the stand sizes are
approximate. The Organisers accept no responsibility or liability for
small variations in the layout.
36. Delivery of Exhibits
Deliveries must be arranged to ensure that all exhibits (other than
those which are small or have special values) are installed and arranged
by 18.00 hours on the day before the Exhibition opens.
Exhibitors must comply with the Build-up Timetable and Delivery Schedule published in the Exhibitors' Manual.
In no circumstances will the Organisers accept or sign for any goods, exhibits or other material on behalf of an Exhibitor.
37. Removal of Exhibits
All exhibitors and other property of the Exhibitor, his servants,
agents, employees and contractors, must be removed from the Exhibition
premises before the time and date specified in the Information Schedule
and the Organisers shall be entitled, if, in their reasonable opinion,
the Exhibitor will be unable for any reason to comply with this
condition, to remove and despatch such exhibits and property at the risk
and expense of the Exhibitor to the address of the Exhibitor stated on
the Contract.
Immediately after the Exhibition closes Exhibitors will be permitted to
remove portable exhibits and personal effects from their stands under
the supervision of authorised members of their staff. Portable exhibits
should be removed that evening to ensure their safety.
Exhibitors, their agents or contractors, are responsible for the
complete removal from the Venue and outside areas of all goods and
materials used by them, together with all rubbish. Should any Exhibitor,
agent or contractor fail to remove any exhibit, stand, wires, ropes, or
any rubbish within the time stipulated, then the Exhibitor shall
indemnify the Organisers in respect of any claim thereby occasioned for
failure to give possession of any part of the Venue on the due date, and
the Organisers shall be entitled but not obliged to remove such
materials as they consider necessary. The Exhibitor shall be liable for
all loss and costs thereby occasioned. The Organisers reserve the right
to specify the time at which individual stands and exhibits shall be
removed. Notwithstanding instructions issued specifically for the
closing night of the Exhibition, the security of exhibits, stands,
furniture, etc during the remaining days of the demolition period is
wholly the responsibility of the Exhibitor, his agent or contractor and
the Organisers will not be responsible for any loss or damage that
occurs.
38. Dilapidations
Exhibitors are responsible for the cost of making good, restoring or
renewing in all cases of damage or dilapidation to the Venue or any part
thereof, whether caused by themselves, their agents or contractors or
by any person or persons employed or engaged on their behalf by any such
agent or contractor.
Exhibitors occupying Shell stands are also responsible for the cost of
making good, restoring or renewing any damage or dilapidation to Shell
stand structures, floor coverings, light fittings, or any part thereof,
whether caused by themselves, their agents or contractors or by any
person or persons employed or engaged on their behalf by any such agent
or contractor. The cost of making good damage will be assessed by the
Shell stand Contractor and charged to the Exhibitor. The Organisers in
conjunction with the Venue, will inspect every site before erection and
after demolition of the stand.
Dilapidations include (by way of example only) marks caused by paint,
distemper, mortar or any other adhesive substance, bolt, screw or nail
holes; battens, boarding, or any other material or substance attached or
adhering to walls, floors or any parts of the building; loose wire or
other things left behind. The cost of making good will be assessed by
the Venue and charged to the Exhibitor by the Organisers. In their own
interests, Exhibitors should satisfy themselves as to the condition of
their site, both before erection and after clearance.
39. Labour Disputes
If the Organisers shall be of the opinion that any stand fitting,
constructional or display work brought into the Exhibition or carried
out at the Exhibition is being or may be or is proposed to be or has
been carried out in such a manner or upon such terms or by such persons
that there is a risk of a strike or stoppage of work by any persons or
of any industrial dispute or labour difficulties the Organisers in their
absolute discretion may, if the work is being or may be or is proposed
to be carried out, require the Exhibitor to stop or not to carry out the
work or to cause it to be carried out in a different manner and in any
event the Organisers may terminate the licence of any Exhibitor by
immediate notice to the said Exhibitor.
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