Scope of Services
Detail booth size, location, included utilities, cleaning, labor, and any third-party services so deliverables are unambiguous and measurable during the event.
A clear Exhibition Services Contract reduces disputes by allocating responsibilities, setting payment and cancellation terms, and documenting compliance requirements. It protects both organizer and exhibitor by defining scope, deadlines, insurance, and indemnities so operational tasks and financial obligations are predictable and enforceable.
The contract is completed by parties directly responsible for the exhibit delivery and management.
Each signer should have authority to commit payment, accept liability terms, and provide required certificates or documentation.
The person who signs for the exhibitor should be empowered to accept charges, agree to indemnities, and provide insurance certificates. This signer often is a company officer, operations manager, or authorized sales representative with purchasing authority and responsibility for on-site compliance.
The organizer signatory accepts responsibility to provide contracted space and services according to the exhibitor manual. This role typically belongs to an operations manager or director who can confirm booth allocation, utility availability, and dispute-resolution procedures.
Detail booth size, location, included utilities, cleaning, labor, and any third-party services so deliverables are unambiguous and measurable during the event.
State deposit amounts, final payment deadlines, accepted payment methods, and late fee calculations to prevent disputes over invoicing and collections.
Specify deadlines for partial or full refunds, applicable cancellation fees, and the effect on booth allocation to manage financial exposure on both sides.
Describe required insurance types and limits, name additional insureds, and allocate indemnification obligations for damage, bodily injury, and third-party claims.
Set installation and dismantle windows, freight routing, storage rules, and access credentials to coordinate vendor timing and venue operations.
Include exhibitor manual references, ADA obligations, health requirements, and hazardous materials restrictions to maintain regulatory and venue compliance.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signature Block | Require name, title, and date fields for each signer |
| Routing Order | Define organizer then exhibitor then vendor sequence |
| Authentication | Use email link or SMS code; enable stronger ID if required |
| Attachments | Require COI and exhibitor manual acknowledgement uploads |
Choose a platform that supports PDF, DOCX, mobile signing, and audit trails to capture attribution and timestamps.
Typically 30 days after contract signing; secures booth reservation.
Often 30–60 days before event start; late fees may apply.
Commonly required 14–30 days prior to move-in.
Venue specifies inbound dates to avoid storage surcharges.
Deadlines for partial or no refund vary by organizer.
Agreement signed and deposit processed to lock booth assignment.
Final layout, utilities, and COI verified by organizer and exhibitor.
Exhibitor installs exhibit during designated windows under venue rules.
Dismantle, return of lost items, final invoicing and damage review.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
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