ETEENPÄIN- Education and Career Planning Fair 2010 OULU
GENERAL TERMS OF PARTICIPATION

1. EXECUTION
Organiser: Pohjois-Suomen Messut Ry
Place:
Raksila Fair Centre/ Ouluhalli Hall, Oulu, Finland
Time: 22- 23 September 2010
Opening hours:   
Wednesday 11 a.m. –18 p.m.
Thursday 10 a.m.– 4 p.m.
Entry: free entrance

2. STAND RENTS AND FEES
The rent of a ready-made stand is 95€ /m². The rent of ready-made stand includes rent, walls, carpet, an overhead signboard and their installation and removal. The text located in the overhead signboard is not included in the price. The rent of outdoor stand is 20€ / m². VAT valid at a given time will be added to the prices. The stand rent will be payed by date of expiry. Interest for late payments is 9,5%.   

3. ALLOCATION OF STANDS
A contract and a layout, in which the location of the stand, signs and dimensions are indicated, are sent to the exhibitor. Location requests made in conjunction with preliminary reservations will be taken into account when possible when planning the final locations of stands. The organiser reserves the right to accept or reject the participation of an exhibitor.

4. REGISTRATION
Registrations must be made using the registration form, telephone, fax or e-mail. Registrations can be accepted subject to availability of space. The organised confirms the registration in writing, which is binding to both parties. The contract form must be signed and returned by the closing date.

5. CANCELLATION OF RESERVATION
The exhibitor has the right to cancel his participation without extra cost within 7 days after he has received the contract and layout from the organiser. Invoices that have fallen due will be charged for later cancellations.

6. CUSTOMER INVITATION CARDS
The organiser provides the exhibitor with 10 customer invitation cards/m2 or as ordered by the exhibitor. Customer invitation cards are free of charge. More cards can be ordered from the Fair Information Centre.

7. EXHIBITORS´CARDS AND PARKING TICKETS
Exhibitors’ cards and parking tickets for parking reserved for exhibitors are delivered from the Fair Information Centre during the construction period Exhibitors' cards must be kept clearly visible when in the Fair area.

8. ELECTRICITY
The organiser is responsible for the general lighting of the Hall. Stand installation work, connection fees and charge for use are paid by exhibitors against a separate invoice sent after the Fair. Installations are made by a supplier appointed by the organiser. Fees: Indoor lighting connection 84 €/connection and electric power connection 126 €/connection, outdoor lightning connection 118€ / connection and electric power connection 177€ /connection. VAT valid at a given time will be added to the prices. The use of electricity is included in the prices. Connections are ordered using the registration form lighting/electric power section or a separate order form.

9. INTERNET CONNECTION
Broadband connection by WLAN is free of charge. Internet connections can be ordered by e-mail from info@pohjois-suomenmessut.fi.

10. TELEPHONE
If requested, the exhibitor will be provided with a telephone, which is connected directly to the telephone network of Oulu. The telephone can be ordered when returning the registration form. DNA charges the telephone installation costs, rent and fees for use directly from the exhibitor in compliance with currently valid fees.

11. CLEANING
The organiser is responsible for cleaning and waste management of the Fair area in the evening prior to the opening day and later for the cleaning of passage ways, common areas and sanitary facilities. The cleaning company appointed by the organiser will be responsible for cleaning the stands during the Fair. Cleaning services can be ordered by marking the Cleaning Service item in the registration form. The cleaning company will agree on the service with each stand separately.

12. SAFETY
The organiser is responsible for general safety and order in the Fair area. Night guarding is organised for the entire Fair area on 21- 23 September 2010. The organiser is not responsible for the possible damage and disappearance of items, structures, etc. during construction and Fair opening hours.

13. INSURANCES
The organiser’s liability insurance covers damages caused to a third party by the organiser’s equipment or structures. The exhibitor shall be liable to take all liability and other insurances (fire, theft, etc.) he deems necessary.

14. FIRE SAFETY
The valid general fire safety instructions must be complied with. Prior permission by the fire authorities must be obtained for the exhibition or use of equipment causing a risk of fire. The organiser equips the Fair area with portable fire extinguishers in addition to the fixed fire plugs in the Hall. Smoking is only allowed in designated areas.

15. DEMONSTRATIONS
The exhibitors shall agree with the organiser on the demonstrations and audiovisual or musical presentations played at the stand. The Finnish Composers’ Copyright Society (Teosto) will charge a fee in compliance with the Finnish Copyright Act for music and video presentations used in the stand. Demonstrations may not cause disturbance to neighbouring stands. The Exhibitor must ensure that he has paid the appropriate Television Fee concerning the televisions used in the stand.

16. SCHEDULE
Construction of the stands may commence on 21 September at 8 a.m. The stands must be ready on 22 September at 10 a.m. The Fair will be opened to public on 22 September at 11 a.m. The disassembly of the Fair may be commenced on 23 September at 4 p.m. at the earliest. All exhibition material and structures must be removed from the Fair area by 23 September at 12 midnight. Service traffic in Fair opening days is allowed at 8 a.m.–10 a.m. and 6 p.m.–8 p.m. Fair Manager’s permission must be obtained for other traffic.

17. SENDING GOODS TO THE FAIR
The identification details of the receiving stand must be clearly indicated in all goods sent to the Fair. The sending address is: North Finland Book Fair, stand name/number, Ouluhalli, Ylioppilaantie 4, 90100 Oulu, FINLAND. Goods are only delivered on the construction days.

18. GENERAL REGULATIONS
The organiser reserves the right to cancel or postpone the Fair to another time or location with no compensation for the exhibitors if the Fair cannot be held in the time stated due to Force Majeure. By signing this Fair Contract, the exhibitor undertakes to comply with these General Terms of Participation and any complementing instructions given. Deviation from these conditions without a prior written consent of the organiser may lead to the closure of the Fair stand.

 

 

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