MBH&H reserves the right to refuse organizations and businesses as exhibitors for any reason or as it deems necessary.

Exhibitor must show only goods and services manufactured or dealt in by it in the regular course of business.

MBH&H Show management reserves the right to restrict or prohibit exhibits that are determined, in its sole discretion, to be objectionable because of noise, method of operation, safety, materials, or for any reasons which may relate to, among other things, persons, conduct, or printed matter. MBH&H Show management may also restrict or prohibit, with or without giving cause, any exhibit that in its opinion detracts from the general character of the exhibition as a whole. In the event of such restriction or prohibition, MBH&H and its management shall not be liable for any refunds or other exhibit expenses.

Exhibitor Rules and Regulations

Exhibitor agrees to appoint a duly authorized representative to be responsible for its exhibit, and agrees that said representative, or someone authorized by Exhibitor, shall be in attendance at its exhibit during all the hours that the MBH&H show is open.

Exhibitor identification badges must be worn at all times.

Only companies and organizations with assigned exhibit space may solicit business within the exhibit area and hand out promotional material. Exhibitors may not solicit businesses or hand out promotional material outside their assigned exhibit space.

No microphones or other amplification devices are allowed.

Exhibitor's booth, land space and or boat must be staffed at all times during the show.

Payment

50% of display space cost due with signed contract. The balance is due May 1, 2008. If full payment is not received by May 1, 2008, inclusion in all show-related materials will be forfeited. If the payments are not received as required under this contract Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors, Inc. will no longer guarantee the reservation and may, at its sole discretion, release, reduce, or resell the display space. Unless cancelled in accordance with the section “Cancellation” below, the exhibitor is responsible for full payment of all exhibit rental space.

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellation of a contract for space by exhibitor at any time may result in loss of monies paid and does not relieve exhibitor of its obligations to make payment in full. MBH&H may use the cancelled space as it sees fit.

An exhibitor who cancels space prior to May 1, 2008, will be charged 50% of the space rental. Cancellations occurring May 1, 2008, or later will be charged 100% of the space rental.

Installation and Character of Exhibits

All exhibits are to be installed according to the instructions of Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors, Inc., who will provide times and requirements for setting up and dismantling exhibits. Exhibits must be designed, constructed, and operated in good taste and in a safe manner, and Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors, Inc., shall be the sole arbiter and final judge of same, and shall have the right and authority to require the removal, relocation or the modification of any display, exhibit or part thereof. All exhibitors must provide safe ladders, boarding steps, etc. where necessary to access boats. All business and display materials must take place and be kept within the physical space assigned to that exhibit. No explosives, fuels or other highly combustible matter will be permitted. No animals allowed on show grounds (except pre-qualified BYD contestants). Tent exhibits are limited to an eight-foot backdrop and three-foot side curtains, erected so as not to obstruct the view of neighboring exhibits and all exhibits must be properly secured. All afloat exhibitors shall be solely responsible for the safety of their own boat while at the show, and they shall be solely responsible for any damage that their boats may cause while entering or leaving the show or while on exhibit. All boats in the water shall comply with the rules, laws, and regulations of the United States Coast Guard.

Subleasing

Exhibitors shall not sublease and/or share any part of their space without advanced written consent from Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors, Inc. A 10% surcharge will be added to the cost of shared space. Both organizations and/or businesses will receive exhibitor benefits and both must submit proof of liability insurance.

Late Set-up Forfeiture

Exhibitors who do not set up on schedule may, at the discretion of Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors, Inc., have their designated space changed or occupied by another exhibitor. The removed exhibitor shall not be entitled to a refund or any resulting damages.

Dismantling Exhibits

Because each person who purchases a ticket to the show has the right to see all exhibits, no exhibit or portion thereof may be closed during show hours or removed until Sunday, August 10, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. Failure to comply will have a direct effect on the opportunity to exhibit at future shows. Following the close of the show, exhibits will be removed according to the instructions of Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors, Inc.

All exhibits should be removed from the show grounds Sunday at the close of the show. Security is not provided after 4:00pm. Exhibitors must leave booth/table space in the same condition in which it was found. All boxes, crates, pallets, brochures, etc. must be removed. A fee will be assessed if trash is left in the booth/table display space.

Weather

The Exhibitor and Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors, Inc., agree that neither Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors, Inc., nor any of its employees or agents, shall be liable for loss, damage, third-party damages, claims or loss to property, person or vessels in the event of acts of God, storms, floods, high winds, gales, or hurricanes. It is at the sole discretion of Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors, Inc. to order an evacuation of the show, or to take the necessary steps to protect public health and property in the event of an act of God or the issuance of a hurricane warning for Rockland or environs by the National Weather Service. Exhibitors agree to evacuate and immediately remove their vessels and related personal property from the show in the event of such weather conditions or the issuance of hurricane warnings. The Exhibitors agree that Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors, Inc., does not guarantee safety in abnormal weather conditions (flood, tide, fog, gale winds, high waves, hurricanes). It shall be the Exhibitor’s responsibility to remove vessels in a timely manner. The Exhibitor agrees that all vessels will contain, at all times, sufficient ground tackle for hurricane conditions.

Exhibitor Payments

Exhibitors may not exhibit at the show if they are past due in payments for other properties of Management, which reserves the right to transfer funds exhibitor has paid to the show to pay past-due accounts.

Contacts

Address all questions, correspondence, payments, and requests to:
Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show, P.O. Box 758, Camden, ME 04843
• Tel: 207-236-8622
• Fax: 207-236-0811
• E-mail: showinfo@maineboats.com