Terms and Conditions
Mischief Management, LLC (hereafter referred to as “Conference Organizer”) agrees to provide such spaces to Author at Romance Con 2024: Milwaukee, and reserves the right to refuse any potential Author for any reason. Romance Con 2024 will be held at the Baird Center/ Wisconsin Center (hereafter referred to as “Venue”).
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Purpose of Conference
The purpose of Romance Con is to bring together the community of fans for a weekend of celebration and entertainment.
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Incorporation of Exhibit
Exhibit A is hereby incorporated fully herein and shall be deemed part of this Agreement.
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Compliance with Law
Author is solely responsible for ensuring its compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, including any required qualification to do business; any sales, permits, tax rules and regulations; any fire codes or regulations; and any law governing promotions, contests, raffles, giveaways or games. Conference Organizer does not accept any responsibility for Author’s failure to comply with any applicable law, rule, or regulation. In the event that Author does not comply with all applicable laws, Conference Organizer may require that Author comply immediately or close Author space immediately. Author hereby indemnifies and holds harmless Conference Organizer as well as their officers, directors, agents, employees, volunteers, representatives, and respective successors and assigns, against any and all liability arising from or relating to Author’s compliance or failure to comply with any law, rule, or regulation.
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Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Merchandise
Author is solely responsible, and assumes all of the risk, for lost, stolen, or damaged merchandise or other materials. The Conference Organizer does not accept responsibility or assume any risk for any lost, stolen, or damaged merchandise.
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Limitation of Liability
NEITHER AUTHOR NOR CONFERENCE ORGANIZER SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER OR TO ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, AND CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OF PROFIT OR GOODWILL, FOR ANY MATTER ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT.
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Breach
In the event that Author breaches this Agreement, including without limitation, any of the Rules and Regulations in Exhibit A, Conference Organizer reserves the right to terminate this Agreement immediately without notices or refund, and either close Author’s space(s) immediately, if the breach occurs during Romance Con; or, resell Author’s space if the breach occurs prior to Romance Con.
If Author engages in any misconduct which might bring Authors into public disrepute, contempt, scandal, or ridicule, or which violates any event guidelines or reflects unfavorably on the event, including but not limited to violation of any laws or allegations of inappropriate behavior, any funds paid by Authors will not be refunded in the event of behavior-related cancellation or removal from the event.
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General Terms and Conditions
This Agreement is made pursuant to the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any changes made to this Agreement must be made in a writing signed by both parties. Conference Organizer may terminate this Agreement at any time upon notice to Author and shall, within a reasonable time thereafter, refund any portion of the payment that the Author has paid to Conference Organizer.
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Exhibit A: Rules and Regulations
SIZE AND LOCATION
SIZE: A SPACE is a dedicated area in Romance Con's Author Room, for the express purpose of signing and promotion of books and goods in which its guests may be interested. Spaces come in the following sizes: Author Table: Table and 2 chairs.
LOCATION: Conference Organizer reserves the right to assign the location of each Author’s space within the signing room according to its sole discretion.
AMENITIES
Each space includes at least the following Amenities:
A table of at least 6’
Two (2) chairs
One (1) Author badge to the conference which allow entrance to all events
One (1) Assistant badge Badges must be worn by Author’s staff while they are staffing the space to identify the as official personnel. Badges are non-transferable and do not provide access to conference programming or special events.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Vendors requiring services or materials not listed under the Amenities (the “Additional Services”) must purchase such Additional Services from either the Venue or our exhibitor services company. Authors shall not install Additional Services, including, without limitation, internet or electricity, on their own or through a service provider other than those specified by the Conference Organizer. Any Author purchasing or using Additional Services hereby indemnifies and holds harmless Conference Organizer as well as its officers, directors, agents, employees, volunteers, representatives and respective successors and assigns, against any and all liability arising from or relating to Author’s purchase or use of Additional Services.
MATERIAL HANDLING
All Vendors and Advertisers not directly transporting merchandise and materials to the Venue themselves will require material handling by our bookstore.
PROMOTION
Conference Organizer may include each Author’s name, logo, and/or a brief description of your work in future promotions.
PRICE AND PAYMENT
PRICE: Author agrees to pay Conference Organizer amount of $150 before March 1, 2024, or $200 after March 1, 2024.
PAYMENT: Payments must be paid in full at time of acceptance. All payments are final and no refunds will be issued for cancelations.
