1. CONTRACT This application properly executed by Applicant (Exhibitor) shall upon written acceptance by Advanced Canine Development acting as show management constitute a valid and binding contract. Show Management reserves the right to render all interpretations and to establish further regulations as may be deemed necessary for the general success of the exhibition. It is further agreed that the conditions, rules and regulations as herein stated and as outlined in the Exhibitor Service Kit are made a part hereof as though fully incorporated herein, and that the said exhibitor agrees to be bound by each and every one thereof.

2. INDEMNIFICATION The applicant hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and protect Show Management, the Facility and the Official Service Contractor against, and hold and save the Show Management, the Facility and the Official Service Contractor harmless from any and all claims, demands, suits, liability, damages, loss, costs, attorney fees and expense of whatever kind or nature (collectively “Claims”) which might result from or arise out of: (i) any action or failure to act of the applicant or any of its officers, agents, employees, or other representatives; (ii) damage or loss to property, or from or out of any damage, loss, harm or injury to the person or any property of the applicant or any of its officers, agents, employees or other representatives, or any third parties, and (iii) all Claims relating to or arising from patent or copyright infringement. In addition to the duty of applicant to indemnify, the Management shall also have the right to terminate this Agreement if a Claim arises during or prior to the Show.

3. WRITTEN CANCELLATION REFUND POLICY - An exhibitor must deliver a written cancellation notice on company letterhead signed by the authorized person no later than November 8, 2023 to receive a full refund less a cancellation fee of $10.00. No refunds will be issued in the event of cancellation after November 8, 2023.

4. INSURANCE Exhibitors must carry worker’s compensation, commercial general liability including products and completed operations independent Contractors, personal injury and blanket Contractual liability insurance at limits of at least $1 Million per occurrence, $2 Million aggregate. If requested by Show Management, they must be made available on show site. It is strongly recommended that Exhibitors also carry insurance to cover loss or damage to their exhibits or other personal property while such property is located at or is in transit to or from the exhibit site. Advanced Canine Development will assume no liability for any loss, damage or injury to any property of the Exhibitor or to any of its officers, agents, employees or contractors, whether attributable to accident, fire, theft or any other cause whatsoever. While the exhibition may provide security guards, it is solely done as an accommodation to Exhibitors. The Exhibitor expressly agrees to save and hold harmless Advanced Canine Development and employees from any and all claims, liabilities and losses for injury to persons or animals (including death) or damage to property arising in connection with Exhibitor’s use of the exhibit space.

5. AVAILABLE SERVICES On behalf of the Exhibitors, SWFL Pet Fair will provide the following: One 10 ft table and two chairs. Electric will be available indoors only, outdoor exhibitors or vendors will need to supply their own electricity.

6. OTHER REGULATIONS All pets need to be well behaved and in control at all times. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 ft. The adoption, advertising of adoption, sale, advertising for sale, or negotiation for sale (taking of deposits, raffle, or delivery) or any intended transfer of ownership of any livestock at SWFL Pet Fair is strictly prohibited on the grounds, in the parking lot, or any adjacent areas during the inclusive dates of said show. The only transfer of ownership or advertising for transfer of ownership of any livestock during the show is within pet adoption or other designated areas. Exhibitors found violating this rule are subject to removal from the show without refund or credit.

7. RESTRICTIONS AS OTHER EXHIBITS: Exhibitor expressly agrees that neither it nor any of its employees, or agents will conduct or otherwise participate in any displays of products, models, samples or similar Expo (whether for viewing or sales purposes) in any location in the hosting city (other than the Exhibitor’s booth) at any time for the duration of SWFL Pet Fair. Further, Exhibitor expressly agrees that its employees will not conduct official exhibitor functions in private rooms during business hours of SWFL Pet Fair.

8. TERMINATION OF SWFL Pet Fair: In the event that the premises in which SWFL Pet Fair is or is to be conducted becomes unfit for occupancy, as determined by Management, or in the event the holding of SWFL Pet Fair the performance of Management under the agreement (of which these Terms and Conditions are a part) are substantially or materially interfered with by virtue of any cause or causes not reasonably within the control of Management, said agreement and/or SWFL Pet Fair (or any part thereof) may be terminated by Management. Management shall not be responsible for delays, damage, loss, increased costs or other unfavorable conditions arising by virtue of cause(s) not reasonably within the control of Management. If Management terminates said contract and/or SWFL Pet Fair (or any part thereof) as mentioned above, then Management may retain such part of an Exhibitor’s booth fee as shall be required to recompense Management for expenses incurred up to the time such contingency occurs, and there shall be no further liability on the part of either party. For purposes hereof, the phrase “cause(s) not reasonably within the control of Management” includes, but not by way of limitation; fire, casualty, flood, epidemic, earthquake, explosion or accident, blockade, embargo, inclement weather, governmental restraints, restraints or orders of civil defense or military authorities, act of public enemy, riot or civil disturbance, acts of war and warlike operations, threats or acts of terrorism, strike, lockout, boycott or other labor disturbance inability to secure sufficient labor, technical or other personnel failure, impairment or lack of adequate transportation facilities, inability to obtain condemnation, requisition of commandeering of necessity supplies or equipment, local state or federal law, ordinances, rules, orders decrees or regulations whether legislative, executive or judicial, and whether constitutional or unconstitutional or Act of God.

9. AGREEMENT TO RULES: Exhibitors shall abide by and observe all laws, rules and regulations of the hosting state county and city, and their departments and all rules of the exhibition venue. Exhibitor, for itself, employees and agents, agrees to abide by the foregoing rules, as well as additional rules appearing in the Exhibitor Services Kit herewith incorporated by reference, and by any amendments that may be put into effect by Management. This agreement shall not be binding on Management unless it is completed in full by Exhibitor and duly executed by both parties. Deposit of Exhibitor’s check does not constitute contract acceptance. End-caps, two corner booths side by side, or Peninsulas, four end booths, must adhere to end-cap rules.

10. AMENDMENT IN RULES: Any matters not specifically covered by the preceding rules shall be subject solely to the decision of Management. Management shall have full power in the matter of interpretation, amendment and enforcement of all said rules and regulations and that any such amendments when made and brought to the notice of the said Exhibitor shall be and become part hereof as though duly incorporated herein and subject to each and every one of the terms and conditions herein set forth.

11. SEVERABILITY: If any term of this agreement is held null and void by a court of competent jurisdiction, then this agreement and each of its terms will remain in full force and affect as if the nullified term or its constituents was never made a part of this agreement. This agreement is governed and shall be construed under the laws of the state of Florida including the laws governing choice of forum.

12. PENALTIES: In the event Exhibitor breaches any agreement set forth in these Terms and Conditions, the Exhibitor Services Manual, or fails to comply with Management’s prescriptions for SWFL Pet Fair, Management may seek to remove all of Exhibitor’s items including, but not limited to; booth, decorations and products from the SWFL Pet Fair floor for the remainder and duration of the SWFL Pet Fair. This does not prohibit or otherwise limit, Management from also prohibiting Exhibitor’s application or entry into future Shows for violation of any Show rules, regulations or other limitations set for the herewith.