Commercial Booth Rental Form – More than One Booth
Agreement made on the __________________ (date) , between ___________________
(Name of Convention Sponsor) a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the
state of ______________, with its principal office located at ____________________________
_____________________________________ (street address, city, county, state, zip code) ,
referred to herein as Sponsor , and _____________________ (Name of Lessee) , a corporation
organized and existing under the laws of the state of ______________, with its principal office
located at ____________________________________________________________________
____________ (street address, city, county, state, zip code) , referred to herein as Lessee .
For and in consideration of the mutual covenants contained in this agreement, and other
good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged,
the parties agree as follows:
1. Sponsor does hereby agree to rent to Lessee, and Lessee does hereby agree to lease
from Sponsor, the booth spaces hereinafter designated, hereinafter called Booths, at the
________________________ (Name of Convention) being held on _____________________
(dates) at ____________________________________________________________________
___________ (street address, city, state, zip code) , in ________________________ (Name
of Building) .
2. Booth decorations must be contained within the draped area rented. No staples are to
be used for hanging decorations; only tape and small pins may be used on the drapes. All
decorations must comply with local and state ordinances and fire codes. This lease does not
include any utility services.
3. The rent to be paid for the Booths is $_________ per Booth, payable on execution of
this Agreement.
4. Refunds must be requested from Sponsor , in writing, prior to said convention. The
refund schedule is as follows:
A. Refunds requested b efore ________________ (date) will be given a full refund.
B. Refunds requested b efore _________________ (date) will be given a ______%
refund.
C. No refund will be given for a request not received on or before ______________
(date) .
5. Lessee Service Manuals will be mailed by Sponsor to Lessee on or before
_________________ (date) .
6. Each Booth will be (e.g.10 feet by 10 feet) , with a ______ (height) back wall and
_______ (height) side rails. Each Booth shall have one _____________ (dimensions)
identification sign with black lettering and two _____________ (dimensions) skirted tables, and
________ (number) folding chairs for each Booth.
7. Booth spaces and numbers are designated in the diagram attached hereto as Exhibit A ,
attached hereto and made a part hereof. Lessee hereby rents Booth numbers
___________________ (name) .
8. Management and Supervision
The exposition shall be governed by the rules and regulations issued by Sponsor.
9. Installation of Exhibits
A. All exhibits must be fully installed by __________ (time) on _________________
(date) . After this hour no installation work will be permitted without special permission
from the Sponsor . The Convention facility will be available to Lessee s on the morning of
________________ (date) , for installation work.
B. Lessee shall not place articles in front of other Booth s or install any decoration
exceeding _________ (number) feet in height. No perpendicular obstruction over
_________ (number) feet in height shall extend forward more than _______ (number)
feet from the back wall, and none over ________ (number) inches in height shall extend
forward for the remaining ________ (number) feet to the front of Booth .
C. All exhibits must be confined to the limits of the Lessee 's space, as indicated on
the diagram labeled Exhibit A , attached to this Agreement.
10. Hours of Convention
A. Convention will begin ______________ (date) , at _________ (time) and close
________________ (date) , following the annual banquet. The morning sessions are
scheduled between __________ (time) and __________ (time) , and the afternoon
sessions are scheduled between __________ (time) and _________ (time) .
B. All exhibits must remain intact until _________ (time) on _____________ (date) ,
and may not be packed or removed until _________ (time) on ______________ (date) .
11. Irregular Advertising
The exposition is limited to those persons, firms, corporations, and other entities that
have contracted and paid for exhibit space in exposition facility. No other persons, firms,
corporations, or other entities will be permitted to demonstrate products, solicit orders, or
distribute advertising matter on the floor of the Convention or in exposition facility. Any person
violating this rule will be promptly ejected from the Convention hall.
12. Booths
Sponsor shall erect Convention Booth s of uniform style, according to indications on
diagram and will provide name signs and Booth numerals.
13. Liability
Each Lessee must make provision for the safeguarding of its goods from the time they
are placed in its Booth until they are removed by the Lessee . Special security personnel will be
employed for the convention, but Sponsor will not be responsible for, or guarantee to Lessee ,
the safety of exhibit material against fire, accident, theft, or any loss or injury whatsoever.
Lessee shall assume all liability for damage to exposition facility caused by its exhibit, and shall
indemnify Sponsor from and against any liability that might ensue by reason of its exhibit or
presence at the Sponsor convention.
14. Failure to Pay for or Occupy Space
If the spaces assigned to Lessee are not fully paid for by ______________ (date) ,
Sponsor may, at its option, terminate this Agreement and reassign the space to another Lessee .
The defaulting Lessee shall be entitled to the refund of any sums paid in advance to Sponsor in
partial payment for such space.
15. Use of Exhibit Booth
Lessee agrees that it will use the Booth for the display of and the marketing of
(description of goods and/or services) __________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
. Lessee agrees that it will display only those items which have been approved in advance by
Sponsor. Lessee understands and agrees that Sponsor , in its sole discretion, may refuse at any
time to allow Lessee to display any items which for any reason Sponsor deems inappropriate.
Lessee Agrees that it will not close sales while at the Convention nor use or permit the Booth to
be used for any illegal, disorderly or improper purpose or in violation of any laws, ordinances or
rules or regulations, including any fire codes, health regulations, electrical codes, ordinances
and rules and regulations established by the City of _____________________ (name of city) ,
or Sponsor . Lessee agrees to keep the Booth neat, clean and free of debris at all times during
the Convention.
16. Promotional Materials and Marketing Activities
Lessee agrees that the use and distribution of promotional materials at or around the
Convention area immediately prior to and during the Convention, including but not limited to
flyers, circulars, and souvenirs, is subject to approval by Sponsor and must be distributed within
the limits of Lessee 's Booth space. Furthermore, Lessee agrees that all marketing activities
during the Convention, including but not limited to live demonstrations and the use of costumed
representatives, are subject to approval by Sponsor and must be confined to the limits of
Lessee 's Booth space.
17. Removal of Goods
A. Lessee shall remove its goods and all of its property from the Convention
grounds within ________ (number of hours) hours after the official closing of the
Convention, which is _________ (time) on ________________ (date of closing) . Any
goods and property not removed by Lessee within ____________ (number of hours)
hours after the official closing of the Convention shall be considered abandoned and
Sponsor may dispose of such goods and property in any manner Sponsor deems fit.
Sponsor shall be reimbursed by Lessee for any expenses incurred by Sponsor in
disposing of such goods.
B. Lessee shall leave the Booth in the condition in which the Booth was received by
Lessee prior to commencement of the Convention and Lessee shall be responsible for
the removal and disposal of all boxes, signs, displays or any other items used by Lessee
in the Booth during the course of the Convention. If Lessee fails to leave the Booth in the
condition in which to Booth was received by Lessee , Sponsor shall have the right to
clean up Lessee 's Booth and the cost of clean-up shall be billed to and paid for by
Lessee .
18. Lessee 's Liability for Negligence
Lessee shall indemnify Sponsor against all liability resulting from the negligence of
Lessee , and shall reimburse Sponsor for any loss or expense incurred by Sponsor by reason of
such negligence.
19. Rejection of Exhibits
Sponsor reserves the right to reject or prohibit any exhibit, proposed exhibit, or part of
any exhibit, including, but not limited to, any person, article, conduct, printed matter, catalogue,
or souvenir, that, in its opinion, is not suitable to and in keeping with the character of the
Convention.
20. Termination on Default
If Lessee shall fail to comply with any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement,
Sponsor may terminate this Agreement immediately, in which case Sponsor shall have no
further liability or obligation to Lessee . Sponsor’s rights under this paragraph shall include but
be not limited to the right to expel Lessee from the Booth and Convention.
21. Dismantling of Exhibits
Lessee shall not, without the written consent of Sponsor , dismantle its exhibit or do any
packing prior to ________ (time) on ______________ (date) . All exhibits shall be dismantled,
packed, and removed by _________ (time) on ______________ (date) .
22. Failure to Hold Convention or Provide Space
Should Sponsor fail to hold its convention as provided in this Agreement, or to furnish to
Lessee the space described in this Agreement, it shall promptly refund to Lessee all sums paid
under this Agreement, and such refund shall be accepted by Lessee in full settlement of all loss
or damage suffered by Lessee on account of such failure to hold the convention.
23. Severability
The invalidity of any portion of this Agreement will not and shall not be deemed to affect
the validity of any other provision. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, the
parties agree that the remaining provisions shall be deemed to be in full force and effect as if
they had been executed by both parties subsequent to the expungement of the invalid provision.
24. No Waiver
The failure of either party to this Agreement to insist upon the performance of any of the
terms and conditions of this Agreement, or the waiver of any breach of any of the terms and
conditions of this Agreement, shall not be construed as subsequently waiving any such terms
and conditions, but the same shall continue and remain in full force and effect as if no such
forbearance or waiver had occurred.
25. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with the
laws of the State of ______________.
26. Notices
Any notice provided for or concerning this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be
deemed sufficiently given when sent by certified or registered mail if sent to the respective
address of each party as set forth at the beginning of this Agreement.
27. Mandatory Arbitration
Any dispute under this Agreement shall be required to be resolved by binding arbitration
of the parties hereto. If the parties cannot agree on an arbitrator, each party shall select one
arbitrator and both arbitrators shall then select a third. The third arbitrator so selected shall
arbitrate said dispute. The arbitration shall be governed by the rules of the American Arbitration
Sponsor then in force and effect.
28. Entire Agreement
This Agreement shall constitute the entire agreement between the parties and any prior
understanding or representation of any kind preceding the date of this Agreement shall not be
binding upon either party except to the extent incorporated in this Agreement.
29. Modification of Agreement
Any modification of this Agreement or additional obligation assumed by either party in
connection with this Agreement shall be binding only if placed in writing and signed by each
party or an authorized representative of each party.
30. Assignment of Rights
The rights of each party under this Agreement are personal to that party and may not be
assigned or transferred to any other person, firm, corporation, or other entity without the prior,
express, and written consent of the other party.
WITNESS our signatures as of the day and date first above stated.
___________________________ __________________________
(Name of Sponsor) (Name of Lessee)
By:______________________________ By:_____________________________
_____________________________ _____________________________
(Printed name & Office in Corporation) (Printed name & Office in Corporation
_____________________________ _____________________________
(Signature of Officer) (Signature of Officer)
(Attach Exhibits)