RULES & REGULATIONS

Registration
Register online at www.OhioCreditUnions.org/ZENITH.htm beginning Dec. 20. Registration deadline is April 12, 2010. To insure your information is in the on-site brochure, register before April 5, 2010.

Admission to the Expo Hall
Exhibitors must wear the name badges provided by the Ohio Credit Union League at all times while in the Expo Hall. Exhibitors are invited to attend sessions, but may not make direct contact regarding your products and services outside the Expo Hall and CEO Reception (this includes announcements, unsolicited conversations regarding your business, and distribution of promotional materials).

Security
Security will be provided at the Expo Hall Wednesday, April 14, through Friday, April 16. The Ohio Credit Union League, Duke Energy Convention Center, and George E. Fern Co. will take reasonable caution to protect exhibitors against damages or loss during the show. However, the Ohio Credit Union League, the Duke Energy Convention Center, and George E. Fern Co. assume no liability for damage, destruction, loss, or theft of exhibitor property.

Official Show Decorator
Our official show decorator is George E. Fern Co. Your booth will include an 8’ backdrop, 3’ side rails, 6' skirted table, chair, and 7" x 44" signage. Additional items such as tables, chairs, and other amenities are available through the show decorator. George E. Fern Co. contact information will be provided with your registration confirmation.

Prizes
Exhibitors are welcome to offer prize drawings during the show to encourage visitors to your booth. Time will be allotted at the end of Friday Expo Hall Luncheon on April 16 for prize drawings. Each exhibitor will receive a sign upon registering on-site on which to display their prizes and the winners’ names. This will encourage visitors to circulate one last time to the different exhibits. A prize board will be posted outside the expo hall after it closes so attendees can see the winners. Exhibitors are responsible for delivery of any prizes not collected by 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 16, 2010, and listing their winners on the prize board.

Lodging
Special convention rates are available for Expo Hall participants at a hotel located near the Duke Energy Convention Center. Hotel information will be provided with your registration confirmation, and will appear on www.OhioCreditUnions.org/ZENITH.htm

Attendee
List The Ohio Credit Union League will distribute a list of ZENITH10 registrants to all vendors in your on-site registration packet, NOTE: Per credit unions’ request, a list will not be available prior to the ZENITH10.

Assignment of Space
Booths will be assigned by show management in the order contracts are received. Booth assignments will only be made to exhibitors who have submitted payment in full. Management reserves the right to reassign booth space as necessary.

Fees and Payment
Exhibitor fees are $1,700 for a single (10' x 10') booth, $2,100 for a double (10' x 20') booth, $2,700 for a triple (10’ X 30’) booth, and $3,200 for a quad (10’ X 40’). Organizations designated as 501 (c) (3) by the Internal Revenue Service receive a 50% discount on all booth prices.

Cancellations and Refunds
Exhibitors shall notify OCUL by e-mail if cancellation is necessary. An administrative fee equal to $200 will be assessed. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after March 17, 2010.

Booth Equipment and Services
Each booth will include an 8' backdrop, 3’ side rails, 6' skirted table, chair, and a 7" x 44" identification sign. Aisle and public area cleaning service, general area lighting, heating and cooling, and 24-hour security will be provided.

Booth Construction/Exhibit Arrangement
Exhibits shall be arranged to fit within individual booth spaces. Exhibits are restricted from obstructing the general view or neighboring exhibits. A maximum exhibit height of 8' may extend 4' from the rear of the booth. Exhibits occupying space in the front of the 4' of the booth are limited to 33" from the floor (except for the product and equipment).

Installation and Display Removal
OCUL has the right to take possession of any booth unfurnished or unoccupied by Thursday, April 15, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. Exhibitors are restricted from packing or removing displays from their booth prior to Friday, April 16, at 1:15 p.m. - NO EXCEPTIONS!

Use of Space
Exhibitors are restricted from assigning or subletting exhibit space to another company or individual, and from displaying or advertising products or services other than those described on the contract to exhibit.

Authorized Representatives
Three persons will be permitted for each unit of exhibit space (10' x 10') purchased by the exhibiting company. Additional representatives can gain entry at a fee of $70 per person. Each exhibitor must have one named representative responsible for installation, operation, and removal of the exhibit. Such representative must be authorized to enter into service contracts as necessary for which the exhibitor will be responsible. Exhibit booths must be staffed during scheduled exhibit hall hours. Expo Hall hours shall be set by OCUL and are subject to change.

Restrictions
OCUL reserves the right to restrict exhibits deemed to be objectionable due to noise, glaring or flashing lights, odors, method of operation or any other reason, and to prohibit or evict any exhibit which may detract from other exhibits. In the event of such restriction or eviction, OCUL is not obligated to refund any fees associated with the objectionable exhibit. Demonstrations and observers are limited to the area of individual booth space and are restricted from blocking aisles or neighboring exhibits.

In keeping with IRS regulations (Rev. rule 75-516-520, IRS 1975-48, TIR-1409) no binding sales contracts may be executed during the exhibition. The rights to all concessions are reserved by the Duke Energy Convention Center. Exhibitors are not permitted to sell or give away any beverages, tobacco products, confections or food on the premises without prior approval of OCUL and the convention center.

Other Activities
Exhibitors are restricted from sponsoring or conducting any outside activities (including but not limited to, receptions, seminars, symposiums and hospitality suites) which conflict with the official programs of the Ohio Credit Union League ZENITH10 without prior written approval from OCUL.

Prize Drawings
All drawings must be conducted no later than Friday, April 16, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. Exhibitors are solely responsible for distribution of prizes to winners at that time. Distribution of unclaimed prizes to winners after the conclusion of ZENITH10 is solely the responsibility of the exhibitor.

Compliance
Exhibitors assume all responsibility for compliance with applicable ordinances, regulations and codes of authorized local, state and federal governing bodies. Federal, state and city laws must be strictly observed. Decorations must be flameproof. Wiring must comply with fire department and underwriters’ rules and regulations.

Liability
To the full extent permitted by law, each exhibitor, in consideration of being granted space to exhibit, agrees to defend, protect, indemnify and hold harmless OCUL, the Duke Energy Convention Center, and Geo. E. Fern Co. as a result of or in connection with loss or damage to the property, or personal injury or death, arising from or caused by the negligence or wrongful acts of the exhibitor or its agents or employees or anyone in any way associated with such exhibit.

Cancellation/Termination of Exhibition
In the event that the exhibition facilities become unfit or unavailable for occupancy, or are subject to interference such as picketing, strike, embargo, injunction, fire or any other occurrence beyond the control of OCUL, OCUL may cancel or terminate the exhibition. In the event of such cancellation or termination, the exhibitor waives all claims against OCUL for damages or expenses and agrees to accept in complete settlement and discharge of all claims the exhibitor’s pro-rata share of the total amount paid by all exhibitors less all costs and expenses incurred by OCUL in connection with the exhibition, including a reserve for future claims and expenses in connection therewith.

In the event that OCUL cancels or terminates the exhibition, the exhibitor waives all claims against OCUL for damages or expenses and agrees to accept in complete satisfaction and discharge of all claims against OCUL, a refund of all amounts paid by the exhibitor to OCUL in accordance with this agreement.

Management OCUL reserves the right to interpret, amend and enforce these rules and regulations as it deems necessary to ensure the success of the exposition.
 



CONTACT

Exhibit Hall Coordinator
Jill Cottone

(614) 581-8419
jcottone@ohiocul.org

Sponsorship Coordinator
Patrick Harris
(800) 486-2917, ext. 212
pharris@ohiocul.org