Contracting
Exhibitor is financially responsible for all market fees and violations.
Each assigned space must conform to show rules. Registered exhibitors
are responsible for such conformance in accordance with the laws of
California.
DUE
TO FACILITY LIMITATIONS,
BOOTH MAY BE MAINTAINED AT PRIOR ALLOCATION.
Please
read the rules below carefully. If you wish to save the show rules and
regulations below, you may
download them
and print for later reference.
WSA
Membership | Registration & Badges | Fraudulent
Registration | Deadline
Payment | Penalties & Surcharges | Cancellations
| Show Guide & Directory Listings
Exhibit Construction | Displays & Furnishings
| Restrictions | Exhibitor Manual
Move-In
& Set-Up | Children
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Membership
in WSA is required of the Contracting Exhibitor and all Sales
Reps/Account Executives. It is the responsibility of the Contracting
Exhibitor to inform company reps of these fees. Membership fees
must be accompanied by completed membership form.
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Advance
exhibitor badge requests must be made in writing prior to December
1, 2001, and include titles for each individual. After the deadline,
badges and corrections will be made on-site at exhibitor registration:
Friday, February 8, 2002 / 1:00 - 6:00 pm &
Saturday, February 9, 2002 / 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
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Misrepresentation
of status will be cause for penalties and/or removal from premises.
Only registered exhibitors and verified buyers are permitted to
enter the WSA Show. NO VISITORS PERMITTED.
Non-exhibiting suppliers are required to register on-site with proper
credentials - $100 fee.
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Contracts
received in the WSA office after Monday, October 1, 2001, will be
regarded as late and will not be included in the first round of
booth assignments. A late fee of $100.00 will be required.
It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure their contract is
received by WSA.
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Payment
must be made by check drawn on a U.S. bank, or wire transfer, or
credit card. 100% of the booth fees and membership dues must accompany
your application. Dishonorment of any payment will subject the exhibitor,
its sales representatives and any manufacturer represented by the
exhibitor, to non-participation in WSA Buying Markets.
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$300.00....
Misrepresenting status
$100.00....
Late fee must be included on all applications received after Monday,
October 1, 2001. Failure to include late fee will suspend your contract
$200.00...
Fine if booth is not set up by midnight, Saturday, February 9, 2002
$500.00....
Fine for dismantling booth or packing samples prior to 6:00 pm,
Tuesday, February 12, 2002
$ 20.00....
Charge for returned checks; replacement payment must be by money
order or certified check sent by overnight courier
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Cancellations
received in writing before the deadline, will be refunded 50% of
booth cost. No refund will be issued after
January 1, 2002.
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GUIDE AND DIRECTORY LISTINGS |
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The
company and brand names submitted on this application in the space
provided will be printed in the official WSA SHOW GUIDE. Changes
or additions must be made in writing before January 1, 2002.
Information printed in the WSA MEMBERS & MANUFACTURERS DIRECTORY
is derived from the WSA membership form, only, and changes or additions
must be submitted in writing by the member before December 1, 2001
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Displays, accessories, and furnishings may be supplied by exhibitor
or outside contractor. Booth space sold by WSA includes carpet only.
Booths 20X20 or larger may supply their own booth carpet provided
notification is submitted to GES prior to their established deadline.
Companies with custom displays must provide to WSA a Certificate of
Insurance from the outside contractor. Fully enclosed hardwall booths
must have smoke detectors and fire extinguishers. No promotional or
display fixtures or furnishings may extend into aisles. Spiral stairs
are prohibited
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WSA
alternates space assignments and rotates positions within product
categories. Displays and exhibits should be designed and constructed
to allow for set-up in either in-line or peninsula configurations.
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Booths
are non-transferable. Subletting booth space is strictly prohibited
and cause or expulsion from future shows. No drugs or alcohol permitted
in booths. Selling of samples prohibited during the show. Promotional
materials may be distributed only within the confines of the exhibitor's
booth. Solicitation of buyers in the aisles or other public areas
of the exposition hall is strictly prohibited.
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Exhibitor
manual will be mailed to the Contracting Exhibitor by GES after
assignment of booth space. This manual includes information and
order forms for the WSA Show.
To request an additional manual, please fax name, company address,
phone, fax and Federal Express account number to WSA.
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Move-in
and set-up times will be included in the exhibitor manual.
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NO
CHILDREN PLEASE - In order to maintain the business atmosphere that
our buyers and exhibitors deserve and demand, children are discouraged
from attending the WSA Show and special events. Children are prohibited
on the exposition floor during set-up and move-out.
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