1.

THE ORGANIZER:
EXPO Belize is organized by the Belize Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCI), 63 Regent Street, Belize City, Belize.

2.

VENUE:
EXPO Belize (herein called “the EXPO”) will take place at the St. John’s College Gymnasium (herein called the ‘EXPO Site” on two consecutive days September 13 and 14, 2008.

3.

REGISTRATION:

Application should be made by completing the application form and forwarding it to the Organizer and:

1.) 10% late Registration Fee (After August 15, 2008)
2.) Members are companies that are financial as of August 1, 2008.
3.) 10% discount on booth cost for new members joining the BCCI after August 1, 2008 and
       registering for EXPO.

Members of the BCCI who are not financial for the year 2008 must submit payment for Membership Contribution along with application prior on or before August 1, 2008.

50% of the total booth rental charges plus tax must be paid within 4 business days of applying online. Failure to provide payment will cause the application to become null and void. The application window closes on August 15, 2008. All checks should be made payable to the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

4.

EXHIBITION TIMETABLE:

Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Setup time for Exhibitors only
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Exhibition halls open to the general public
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Exhibition halls open to the general public
Monday: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Exhibitor should have removed all materials

Exhibition timetable is subject to alteration.
All exhibits must be fully set up by 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 12, 2008, and all exhibits must be open for business during exhibit hours. No dismantling or packing may be started before the show closes on Sunday. Cooperation on this point from all Exhibitors is requested. The Exhibitor has an obligation to attendees to see that these terms are not violated.

5.

EXHIBIT AREA:
All aisles and entrance doors will be under the control of the Organizer. The Exhibitor and their agents, employees or other representatives may not sell merchandise, give souvenirs or hand out any other literature of any kind anywhere other than in their own exhibit space. The Coordinator must be informed if special equipment will be utilized by exhibitors since mutual respect must be given to fellow Participants by keeping noise to decent level.

6.

ALLOCATION OF SPACE:
In booth space allocation, priority will in principle be given to the Exhibitors in order of application receipt and payment. No Exhibitor may sub-let or share his allocated area with any other company or organization without the permission of the Organizer. The organizer reserves the right in the event of unavoidable circumstances to change the layout of the exhibition or any part thereof without liability to the Organizer. Any Exhibitor affected by any possible change will be notified.

7.

COMPLIMENTARY PASSES:
The Exhibitor and their employees must ensure they receive their complimentary entrance passes (4 per booth space) and vehicle pass (1 per booth) and use such passes whenever entering the “EXPO Site”. Complimentary passes are non-transferable and if transferred to or used by any party other than the individual to whom it was issued, it may be cancelled by the Organizer at the absolute discretion of the Organizer.

8.

LIABILITY:
The Exhibitor should have its staff member (s) remain at its booth (s) during the Exhibition. The Exhibitor should take all steps to secure exhibits. The Organizer will provide:

The BCCI has the right to prohibit specific persons from entering the Exhibition area.

9.

INSTALLATION AND RESTORATION:
The Exhibitor should decorate its booth and bring the exhibits within the period permitted. When the Exhibition is completed, the Exhibitor is responsible for For removing its materials and restoring the Exhibition area to its original condition with the period stipulated by the Organizer. Any merchandise or other property left at the EXPO Site beyond the specified time will be removed, and The Exhibitor will be charged for removal disposal costs. The Exhibitor on the EXPO Site must comply with all requirements of the Organizer applicable to receiving, set-up, dismantling and removal of their exhibits.

10.

CANCELLATION:
In case of cancellation of application, the BCCI must be informed two (2) weeks prior to the date of the Exhibition. If notice of cancellation is submitted after August 15, 2008 the Exhibitor is liable to pay a cancellation fee of 50% of the space rental under this contract. Any sums paid in excess of the above cancellation charges will be refunded by the Organizer. In the event the exhibitor fails to make payment or fails to comply in any respect with the terms of this contract, the Organizer reserves the right to cancel this contract without notice and all rights of the Exhibitor hereunder shall cease and terminate. Any payment made by the Exhibitor on account hereof will be retained by the Organizer as liquidated damages for breach of the contract, and the Organizer may thereupon re-rent said space. Failure to appear at the event does not release the Exhibitor from responsibility for payment of the full cost of the space rented.

11.

The Organizer does not offer exclusivity for any products or services, nor guarantees that the Exhibitor will not be placed adjacent to a competitor even though efforts will be made to avoid this.

12.

INDEMNIFICATION:
The Exhibitor shall indemnify and hold the Organizer harmless from any damages, loses or liabilities resulting from any claims, demands, suits or other actions based on or arising out of the Exhibitor's occupation or use of exhibit space or its installation, operation, or removal of exhibits, including but not limited to all claims and demands of Exhibitors or any third party including any of, their agents, employees, representatives, customers, and guests for injury to person or property arising by virtue of any occurrence in the exhibit space or Show Site or tin the parking areas in proximity to the Show Site during the term of this Contract, as well as any period during which The Exhibitor is moving into or out of the Show Site. The Exhibitor shall observe and abide by additional regulations made by the Organizer for the efficient, safe operation or success of the Show and such additional regulations shall be at the sole discretion of the Organizer. Any exhibitor who violates any of the above terms and conditions is subject to being refused further participation in this show or any other show managed by the Organizer in the future.

13.

In the event that because of natural disasters, fire, government regulations, public catastrophe or other cause beyond the control of the Organizer, the Show or any part hereof is prevented from being held, is canceled and any refund or exhibit fees to the exhibitor shall be at the discretion of the Organizers after cost. Such refund if given shall be a proportionate share of the balance of the aggregate exhibit fees received, which remains after deducting expense incurred by the Show and reasonable compensation to the Show, but in no case shall the amount of refund to the exhibitor exceed the amount of exhibit fee paid. Exhibitor shall not have any right to an accounting review or audit of the financial records of the show.

14.

COMPLETE CONTRACT:
The contract, together with all of its attachments, constitutes the complete agreement between the Organizer and the Exhibitor. This contract supersedes all previous or contemporaneous negotiations, arrangements, agreements or understandings, if any, between the Organizer and the Exhibitor with respect to the subject matter of this contract. No modification of this contract shall be valid unless approved in writing by the Organizer. The acknowledgement by the Organizer of the receipt of the Contract duly completed and returned with the appropriate deposit will form a Contract between the Exhibitor and the Organizer.

NOTE: This contract is an integral part of application for Exhibit Space. The Exhibitors should observe the regulations of the Show. In the best interest of the Show, the Belize Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCI) has the full power to enforce all rules and regulations.