We do not collect card numbers on this form. If you choose "call me," our office
will contact you by phone to process payment securely.
If you pay by credit card, your card will be charged on two separate
dates: the $500 per booth deposit when your contract is accepted, and the
final balance on (select your show above),
the full payment due date for your show.
A 3.5% surcharge applies to credit card payments. Deposits and show fees are
non-refundable and non-transferable, and upon cancellation payment will not be
refunded or transferred to another market — no exceptions.
Included in Exhibit Space:
- Line listings in our buyer's guide
- Booth signage
- Chair, wastebasket & daily booth cleaning
- Load in/out dock time & free parking as provided
- Name badges (must be pre-ordered)
- Wireless internet
Booth Set Up/Tear Down/Removal of Merchandise:
All shipments must be arranged through the MPLS Mart. Exhibitors are provided firm
dock/Mart hours for set up and tear down. Set-up/tear down outside of the contracted
hours is prohibited and if the hours given are not abided, exhibitor will incur a
penalty fee of $200/hour charged a minimum of one full hour at a time regardless of
full usage of that hour. All booths must be set up by 8:00am on the contracted show
start date or Sponsor has the right to terminate exhibitor. Exhibitor shall not
dismantle or remove any part of their exhibit prior to the contracted closing show date.
To store your booth/products between shows, pallet space can be reserved via pre-pay at
$50/pallet per show. No storage after your last show in a calendar year. After 30 days
of late/unpaid storage fees, stored items will be considered relinquished by Exhibitor
to the MPLS Mart and will be dealt with at Sponsors discretion.
Assignments/Subletting:
Exhibitors must stay within the square footage (space) as assigned by Sponsor or
additional fees will incur. Sponsor reserves the right to alter/modify/relocate
exhibitors' space allocation to conform to the Mart rules and/or city regulations.
There will be no refunds for a change in location except for reductions in the space
provided.
Deposits/Payments/Cancellation:
A $500.00 per booth deposit is required by contracted due date.
Deposits and Show fees are non-refundable. All payments must be paid in full prior to
contracted show start date. Booth space not paid in full on/prior to contracted due
date will be re-assigned or cancelled with no refund.
Liabilities:
All reasonable efforts are made to provide a safe and secure location & event. The
MPLS Mart, their respective representatives and subcontractors, shall not be
responsible or liable for any loss, loss of sales, damage or injury sustained by
Exhibitor, or their property, or their agents or invitees. Exhibitor agrees to
indemnify, defend, protect and hold harmless the MPLS Mart, their respective
representatives and subcontractors, for all liabilities which might occur by reason of
Exhibitor's exhibit, action, failure to act or presence at the show or the negligence
of Exhibitor or their agents and shall make reimbursement to the MPLS Mart for any
loss or expense incurred thereby.
Exhibit/Merchandise Requirements/Samples:
Exhibitors may exhibit product lines only as approved by Sponsor. Exhibitors cannot
exhibit lines currently shown in a MPLS Mart permanent showroom, nor lines withdrawn
from a permanent showroom at the Mart within a six month period prior to contracted
show start date. Sponsor has the right to reject exhibits for any reason. Samples may
not be sold during show hours.
Use, Signs and Advertising:
Publication in Buyers guide is subject to Exhibitor providing complete line
information by contracted deadline. No Exhibitor signs are permitted outside of
Exhibitor's assigned space(s). Exhibitor will not endorse, promote or advertise any
other trade show or off-site exhibit while at the MPLS Mart.
Rules & Regulations:
Sponsor reserves the right to reject any application for any reason. Approved
Exhibitors will abide by all terms and conditions herein and such other rules and
regulations of the MPLS Mart. Exhibitor shall not engage in any action that may have a
negative adverse impact on the reputation or good will of the MPLS Mart, or will be
subject to expulsion without refund. All Exhibitors, their staff and associated
personnel must wear MPLS Mart provided badges at all times on the show and Mart
premises. Exhibitors are not allowed in other Exhibitor's booths or showrooms without
permission. No photography without subject's consent. Sponsor may cancel/alter this
contract without refund upon failure of Exhibitor to abide by the terms and conditions,
rules and regulations herein. Should the MPLS Mart cancel the show or fail to furnish
the space to Exhibitor, Sponsor shall promptly refund Exhibitor all sums paid to the
MPLS Mart and in no case will any refund exceed the Exhibit Fees actually paid by the
Exhibitor to us.
Private Event:
This show is a private event, operated on private property. All Exhibitors, guests and
Buyers are subject to regulations as adopted by the MPLS Mart. Exhibitors agree to
abide by all federal, state and local laws in the operation of their exhibits and while
on the premises of the MPLS Mart.
Entire Agreement:
This contract constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto and
supersedes any and all prior written or oral contracts, correspondence, agreements, and
understandings. Any amendment to the terms hereof shall not be valid unless presented
in writing and signed by authorized parties hereto. The full balance of this contract
remains binding in the event that any party of the contract is legally found to be
void.