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<h1></h1> MATERIAL HANDLING SERVICES & TERMS Alliance Nationwide Exposition will accept exhibitor shipments in advance at the local warehouse and at show site during exhibitor move-in. This service is chargeable and referred to as Material Handling, also commonly called Drayage. Material Handling is billed based on the weight of each shipment and applies to all deliveries regardless of the carrier transporting the shipment -- FedEx, UPS, Common Carrier, etc. Material Handling and the actual shipping/transportation of freight are two separate services. Material Handling service is roundtrip for both the inbound and outbound of the show and is inclusive of the following: <ul> <li>Offload of shipment from Carrier at the dock</li> <li>Storage of materials for up to 30 days prior to the event for Advance Warehouse shipments</li> <li>Delivery of freight directly to the exhibit booth during show move-in</li> <li>Storage of empty crates and display containers for the duration of show hours</li> <li>Return delivery of stored crates and display containers to exhibitor’s booths when the exhibit hall closes and exhibitor move-out begins</li> <li>Complimentary pre-printed outbound shipping documents and labels</li> <li>Return of packed shipment to the onsite loading dock for designated Carrier pickup</li> <li>Load freight onto exhibitor’s preferred Carrier</li> </ul> Material Handling services should be ordered PRIOR to shipping materials. If the actual weight of the shipment is under or over the estimated amount submitted at the time of ordering, it will be adjusted accordingly when the shipment is received. See Weight Verification details below. Designated dates and times for advance receiving and direct to show site are outlined with corresponding rates in the online Exhibitor Service Kit published at Alliance OnLine. A shipment is defined by how materials are delivered to the advance warehouse or direct to show site. Items shipped together may not be delivered together in one lot by your carrier and may there by qualify as separate shipments when received. In most cases, unless specifically published in the show’s Exhibitor Service Kit, only Crated shipments will be accepted at the Advance Warehouse. Crated shipments include materials packed in wooden crates, cardboard cartons, fiber cases, or stacked on skids. Carpet is considered crated and is acceptable for delivery to the warehouse. Uncrated shipments will not be received at the warehouse. Uncrated shipments include loose or pad-wrapped materials that are easily damaged when handled by a forklift, pallet jack, or other freight handling equipment. Special Handling is applicable when material delivered by a carrier requires additional handling such as ground unloading, stacked or constricted space unloading, designated piece unloading, loads mixed with pad-wrapped materials, and shipments that require additional time, equipment, and/or labor to handle. This includes carriers such as FedEx and UPS due to their delivery procedures. Late Arrival fees are applicable in addition to Advance Warehouse and Direct to Show Site Material Handling charges when shipments are received outside of the designated receiving dates and times. A 200 lb. (2 CWT) minimum charge is applied to all shipments with the exception of shipments that meet the criteria for Small Package rates. Small Package rates for shipments weighing 25 lbs or less will apply when offered for an event. Small Package rates are not offered on all events. Small Package handling rates are applicable to individual shipments received from outside carriers at the Advance Warehouse or Direct to Show Site and have a total weight of 25 lbs. or less. Each individual package meeting these qualifications will be billed at the Small Package rate published in the Exhibitor Service Kit. If the package arrives after the Advance Warehouse receiving deadline or on site outside of the designated exhibitor move-in hours, a late fee surcharge will be applied. If the shipment weighs more than 25 lbs. in total, standard Material Handling rates will apply. For instances when oversized and machinery shipments will be received, Alliance Exhibitor Services should be contacted in advance to ensure proper equipment and facility arrangements are procured and confirmed. Vehicle Spotting is the process by which vehicles, trailers, or other mobile units are escorted to and from a designated exhibit space for staging and display, including outdoor areas. Vehicles are assigned a target date and time for arrival, staging, and move out at the site. Vehicle Spotting fees are round trip and include both the inbound and outbound of the event. Any exhibit material delivered within the vehicle or unit is subject to weight verification and standard Material Handling services and rates. Additional vehicle permitting and inspection fees may be assessed per local Fire Marshal code and regulation. OUTBOUND LOGISTICS At show closing, all outbound shipments require a completed and signed Bill of Lading (BOL) detailing the content of the shipment, final destination, and authorization to release freight to the exhibitor’s designated or preferred Carrier. Pre-printed outbound shipping documents (BOL and labels) may be pre-ordered through Alliance Exhibitor Services at no additional charge by completing and submitting the information in your show profile at Alliance OnLine. An Exhibitor Services team member on site will distribute any pre-ordered outbound materials. Once booth properties are packed and ready for load out to the designated carrier, a completed and signed Bill of Lading (BOL) must be returned to the Alliance Service Desk. All carriers must be checked in by the published check-in time during exhibitor move out. Freight that is not picked up by the designated carrier according to the published deadline or abandoned will need to be removed from the facility employing one of the following options as designed by the exhibiting party on the Bill of Lading for an additional fee: <ol> <li>Return to Warehouse-Shipment will be returned to the warehouse for carrier pick-up within 2 business days.</li> <li>Re-Route via Show Carrier-Shipment will be released to the Official Show Carrier for outbound transportation to the final destination. All shipping fees to be reconciled directly between the Exhibitor and Carrier.</li> </ol> WEIGHT VERIFICATION When planning shipment logistics, the Exhibitor must advise the carrier and/or driver that the following documents must accompany the shipment and be furnished upon delivery: <ol> <li>A Bill of Lading describing the inbound shipment such as piece count, destination, etc.</li> <li>A Certified Weight Ticket verifying the weight of the shipment</li> </ol> Material handling rates are based primarily, though not solely, on the weight of the shipment. A Certified Weight Ticket will provide an accurate assessment to estimate material handling charges. Prior to offload of a shipment at the advance warehouse or show site dock, all carriers (i.e.Common Carrier, Van Line, or any other closed-body vehicle with dual wheels) are required to present a Certified Weight Ticket. Shipments received without Certified Weight Tickets or Bills of Lading will be weighed upon delivery, which will prevail for billing purposes. In the event of a dispute to the Certified Weight Ticket or documented Bill of Lading weight. Alliance will determine if a re-weigh is justified. If a re-weigh is deemed necessary to satisfy exhibitor's dispute. Alliance reserves the right to charge for labor incurred to provide a re-weigh. Alliance re-weigh will be final and used to determine material handling charges. LIMITS OF LIABILITY & RESPONSIBILITY All orders are governed by the Alliance Exposition Services Payment Policy and Limits of Liability & Responsibility. Submission of an order for services equipment and/or a received shipment consigned to Alliance Exposition Services by an exhibitor or any agent for the exhibitor, shall be construed as an offer subject to acceptance and approval of Alliance Exposition Services in its sole discretion. Upon participation in any Alliance Exposition Services event or exhibit program, the Exhibitor and its agents shall be bound by the terms and conditions set forth in Sections 1 through 15 below. The Exhibitor shall be bound by the terms and conditions set forth in Sections 1-15 below if Alliance Exposition Services has accepted a shipment on behalf of the Exhibitor, any shipper consigning, picking up or delivering a shipment from/to Alliance Exposition Services or its subcontractors. Material handling service, rates, limits of liability and responsibility set forth will apply to all Domestic events whhere Alliance Nationwide Exposition Services is named the official contractor. For International events, material handling service, rates, and limits of liability and responsibility may vary based on local Government requirements and import restrictions. <ol> <li>Alliance Exposition Services and its subcontractors shall not be liable for damage, loss, or delay to uncrated freight, freight improperly packed, glass breakage or concealed damage as determined by Alliance Exposition Services.</li> </ol> <ol start="2"> <li>Relative to inbound shipments, there may be a lapse of time between the delivery of shipment(s) to the booth by Alliance Exposition Services or its subcontractors and the arrival of the Exhibitor’s representative at the booth. Similarly, relative to outgoing shipment(s), it is possible that there will be a lapse of time between the completion of packing and the actual pickup of materials from the booth for loading onto a carrier. It is understood that during such times the shipment(s) will be left in the booth unattended. Therefore, it is agreed that Alliance Exposition Services and its subcontractors shall not be liable for the loss or disappearance of, or damage to any items left in the booth unattended at any time. Consequently,all bills of lading for outbound shipment(s) submitted to Alliance Exposition Services or its subcontractors by the Exhibitor will be checked at the time of pickup from the booth and corrected where discrepancies exist.</li> </ol> <ol start="3"> <li>Alliance Exposition Services and its subcontractors shall not be liable for any damage incurred during the handling of materials or equipment requiring special devices to properly load, unload, place, or reload unless 14 days advance notice has been given to Alliance Exposition Services in time to obtain the proper equipment.</li> </ol> <ol start="4"> <li>Alliance Exposition Services and its subcontractors shall not be responsible for any loss, delay, or damage due to events beyond their reasonable control which cannot be avoided by the exercise of due care and prudence, including without limitation,strikes,labor disputes,l ockouts or work stoppages of any kind, fire, theft, wind storm, water, vandalism, acts of God, failure of power or utilities, and other events of force majeure.</li> </ol> <ol start="5"> <li>Alliance Exposition Services and its subcontractors shall not be liable for ordinary wear and tear in handling of materials and/or equipment.</li> </ol> <ol start="6"> <li>Alliance Exposition Services and its subcontractors are not insurers; Alliance Exposition Services does not insure the Exhibitor’s property against loss or damage, nor does it provide for full replacement value should loss or damage occur. Insurance shall be obtained by the Exhibitor. Amounts payable by Alliance Exposition under this paragraph are based on the scope of the liability as herein set forth and are unrelated to the value of the Exhibitor’s property. Provisions of this paragraph shall apply if Exhibitor’s property is lost or damaged through performance or non performance of services by Alliance Exposition Services or from the negligence of Alliance Exposition Services, its subcontractors or their respective employees. If such loss or damage occurs, the liability of Alliance Exposition Services and its subcontractors shall be limited to a sum equal to $.30 per pound per article, with a maximum liability of $50.00 per item or $1,000.00 per shipment,whichever is less. This amount shall be considered based on agreed-upon damages and exclusive remedy.</li> </ol> <ol start="7"> <li>Alliance Exposition Services and its subcontractors shall not be liable to any extent whatsoever for any indirect, special, incidental, attorney fees, or consequential damages, which may include, but are not limited to any actual, potential or assumed loss of profits or revenues, loss of use of equipment or products, or any collateral costs that may result from any loss or damage to Exhibitor’s materials or any injury to Exhibitor’s personnel which may make it impossible or impractical for Exhibitor to exhibit its materials.</li> </ol> <ol start="8"> <li>Alliance Exposition Services will not be bound to honor any claim or action brought against Alliance Exposition Services or its subcontractors more than 60 days after the date of incident.</li> </ol> <ol start="9"> <li>The Exhibitor agrees, in connection with the receipt, handling, temporary storage and reloading of its freight, that Alliance Exposition Services and its subcontractors will provide these services as Exhibitor’s agent and not as bailee or shipper. If any employee of Alliance Exposition Services or its subcontractors sign a delivery receipt, bill of lading or other document, the parties agree that Alliance Exposition Services or its subcontractor will do so as the Exhibitor’s agent and the Exhibitor accepts the responsibility there of.</li> </ol> <ol> <li>Alliance Exposition Services and its subcontractors shall not be liable for shipments received without receipts, freight bills, or specified unit counts on receipts or freight bills. Such shipments will be delivered to booth without guarantee of piece count or condition.</li> </ol> <ol> <li>Empty container labels will be available at the Alliance Exposition Services Exhibitor Service Desk in conjunction with Material Handling services paid by the Exhibitor. Affixing the labels is the sole responsibility of the Exhibitor or its representative. It is understood that these labels are used for EMPTY STORAGE ONLY, and Alliance Exposition Services and its subcontractors assume no responsibility or liability for loss or damage to contents while containers are in storage or for mislabeled containers.</li> </ol> <ol start="2"> <li>In order to expedite removal of freight from the show site, Alliance Exposition Services shall have the authority to change designated carriers, if assigned carriers do not pick up on time. Where no disposition is made by the Exhibitor, freight will be taken to a warehouse and forced shipped on a carrier determined by Alliance Exposition Services and the Exhibitor agrees to be responsible for payment of charges relating to such handling and shipping. Alliance Exposition Services assumes no liability as a result of re-routing.</li> </ol> <ol start="3"> <li>Dry and cold storage of product is stored at the Exhibitor's own risk. Alliance Exposition Services assumes no liability or responsibility for dry or cold storage.</li> </ol> <ol start="4"> <li>The Exhibitor agrees, in the event of a dispute with Alliance Exposition Services or its subcontractors related to any loss or damage to any of the Exhibitor’s freight or equipment, that the Exhibitor will not withhold payment in any amount due to Alliance Exposition Services for material handling services or any other services provided by Alliance Exposition Services or its subcontractors as an offset against the amount of the alleged loss of damage. Instead, the Exhibitor agrees to pay Alliance Exposition Services prior to the close of the show for all such charges and further agrees that any claim the Exhibitor may have against Alliance Exposition Services or its subcontractors shall be pursued independently by the Exhibitor as a completely separate transaction to be resolved on its own merits.</li> </ol> <ol start="5"> <li>It is the Exhibitor's responsibility to ensure that Exhibitor's freight is insured from the time it departs the Exhibitor's place of business or other origination point until it is returned to the final destination after the close of the event. It is suggested that the Exhibitor obtain all-risk coverage, which can typically be procured via rider(s) to existing insurance policies through the exhibiting organization's insurance representative or broker. It is the Exhibitors' responsibility to ensure that liability property insurance is in effect during the inbound and outbound transit of freight, while in storage, and at show site. All transit claims will be referred to the common carrier.</li> </ol> PAYMENT FOR SERVICES Alliance Exposition Services requires payment in full at the time services are ordered. Further, Alliance Exposition Services requires that the exhibiting party place a credit card authorization on file with the initial order. For the Exhibitor's convenience, Alliance Exposition Services will use this authorization to charge the account for services, which may include but is not limited to labor, shipping, rentals and material handling, unless credit has previously been approved and established with Alliance Exposition Services. DISCOUNT PRICING To qualify for advanced rates and discount pricing, orders must be received with payment on or before the discount deadline. LATE FEES Late fees will be assessed up to 1.5% per month on any balance not paid at the conclusion of the event, or balance left without appropriate credit card on file. METHOD OF PAYMENT Alliance Exposition Services accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, check, and bank wire transfer. All payments must be made in U.S. Funds drawn on a U.S. Bank. The Exhibitor will be charged a $25.00 fee for returned NSF checks. Exhibitors are responsible for all wire transfer fees charged by their own banking institution. There are no fees incurred for receiving a wire transfer. THIRD PARTY BILLING Each exhibiting firm is ultimately responsible for all charges incurred on its behalf. Alliance Exposition Services reserves the right to institute collection action against the exhibitor if the authorized third party does not pay for services provided. See Third Party Billing Authorization form. TAX EXEMPTION If the exhibiting organization is tax exempt in the state in which the event or exhibit program is taking place, a Sales Tax Exemption Certificate for that state must be furnished to Alliance Exposition Services prior to placing any orders. Please upload to the Exhibitor's account at Alliance OnLine and/or send notification via email in advance to <a href="mailto:ExhibitorAssistance@alliance-exposition.com">ExhibitorAssistance@alliance-exposition.com.</a> Sales Tax Exemption Certificate must be received by the order deadline date designated for the event or show, otherwise sales tax will be applied to the Exhibitor's invoice. ADJUSTMENTS & CANCELLATIONS Adjustments to your invoice will not be made after the close of the show. Some items are subject to cancellation fees. All orders cancelled by the Exhibitor or due to the cancellation of an event or their non-participation may be subject to cancellation fees equal to 50% - 100% of the total order based upon the status of move-in, work performed and/or Alliance Nationwide Exposition set-up costs or expenses. Refer to individual products and services for terms and conditions. REFUND POLICY See each category below for details. All refunds are processed post show after a complete billing audit is performed. No refunds will be processed prior to the show. Rental Furniture orders canceled prior to move in/set up, will incur a 50% cancellation fee. Cancellation or partial refund of Rental Furnishings cannot be honored once items have been delivered to the booth and will be invoiced at 100% of the original rate to the exhibitor. Standard Carpet orders canceled prior to move in/set up, will incur a 50% cancellation fee. Standard Carpet orders delivered to the booth will be invoiced at100% of the original rate to the exhibitor. Custom Cut or Prestige Carpet If the carpet has been cut and loaded for delivery, a 100% cancellation fee will apply. Custom Cut and Prestige Carpet orders cancelled at show site will incur a 100% cancellation fee. If carpet has been installed at show site and cancellation occurs, a 1-hour labor fee will also be assessed to the exhibitor's account to remove the carpet in addition to the cancellation terms outlined above. Exhibit Rental, Cabinets, Counters, Custom Graphic Signage or Table Throw orders placed prior to exhibitor move-in, pre-paid by the exhibitor, and cancelled at least (10) business days prior to move-in will incur a 50% cancellation fee. Cancellations placed less than (10) business days and/or if any production work is in progress such as graphics, custom components, and/or transit will incur a 100% cancellation. Cancellations or partial refunds cannot be honored at show site and a 100% cancellation fee will apply. LABOR SERVICES Install and Dismantle labor services require (1) business day notice of cancellation. Labor services cancelled on site or not within (1) business day, will be charged a 1-hour minimum charge per person ordered. Cancellation must be done in writing to <a href="mailto:exhibitorassistance@alliance-exposition.com">ExhibitorAssistance@alliance-exposition.com</a>. MATERIAL HANDLING All material handling orders cancelled by the Exhibitor or due to the cancellation of an event or their non-participation may be subject to cancellation fees equal to 50% - 100% of the total order based upon the status of move-in, work performed and/or Alliance Nationwide Exposition set-up costs or expenses. Cancellations and refunds of material handling orders or shipments will be reviewed at the time of cancellation. If a shipment has been received by Alliance Exposition Services or its agents, a full refund of material handling services will not be provided. Material handling services will not be refunded if a shipment has been received in our advance warehouse prior to the show. Any shipments delivered to show site directly or from the advance warehouse and then cancelled will not be provided any refund of material handling services. PRIVACY POLICY Please review this privacy policy before utilization of any Alliance Exposition Services online interface and/or submitting personal information. By using the site, you are accepting the practices described in this privacy policy. These practices may be changed, but any changes will be posted and changes will only apply to activities and information on a going forward, not retroactive basis. You are encouraged to review the privacy policy whenever you visit the site to make sure that you understand how any personal information you provide will be used. Note: The privacy practices set forth in this privacy policy are for Alliance Exposition Services online sites only. If you link to other websites, please review the privacy policies posted by the owner of the site. COOKIES/TRACKING TECHNOLOGY Alliance Exposition Services online interfaces may use cookie and tracking technology depending on the features offered. Cookie and tracking technology are useful for gathering information such as browser type and operating system, tracking the number of visitors to the Site, and understanding how visitors use the Site. Cookies can also help customize the Site for visitors. Personal information cannot be collected via cookies and other tracking technology; however, if you previously provided personally identifiable information, cookies may be tied to such information. Aggregate cookie and tracking information may be shared with third parties. DISTRIBUTION OF INFORMATION Alliance Exposition Services may share information with governmental agencies or other companies assisting in fraud prevention or investigation. Alliance Exposition Services may do so when: (1) permitted or required by law; or (2) trying to protect against or prevent actual or potential fraud or unauthorized transactions; or, (3) investigating fraud which has already taken place. The information is not provided to any unauthorized company or third party for marketing purposes. COLLECTION OF INFORMATION Alliance Exposition Services collects personally identifiable information, such as names, postal addresses, email addresses, etc., when voluntarily submitted by our visitors. The information you provide is used to fulfill your specific request. This information is only used beyond the specific request if/when permission is granted by the individual to use it in another manner. COMMITTMENT TO DATA SECURITY Your personally identifiable information is secure. Only authorized employees and agents of Alliance Exposition Services have access to personally identifiable information provided by an exhibitor, show management, or other third party. All communication from this site allows you to opt out of further notifications. ALLIANCE TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS These terms and conditions of service constitute a legally binding contract between the “Forwarder” (Carrier) and the “Customer”. In the event the Forwarder renders services and issues a document containing Terms and Conditions governing such services, the Terms and Conditions set forth in such other document(s) shall govern those services. <ol> <li>Definitions.</li> </ol> (a) “Forwarder” shall mean Alliance Exposition Services, Llc (Alliance) its subsidiaries, related companies, agents and/or representatives; (b) “Customer” shall mean the person for which the Forwarder is rendering service, as well as its agents and/or representatives, including, but not limited to, shippers, importers, exporters, carriers, secured parties, warehouse men, buyers and/or sellers, shipper’s agents, insurers and underwriters, break-bulk agents, consignees, etc. It is the responsibility of the Customer to provide notice and copy(s) of these terms and conditions of service to all such agents or representatives; (c) “Documentation” shall mean all information received directly or indirectly from Customer, whether in paper or electronic form; (d) “Ocean Transportation Intermediaries” (“OTI”) shall include an “ocean freight forwarder” and a “non-vessel operating carrier”; (e) “Third parties” shall include, but not be limited to, the following: “carriers, truckmen, cartmen, lightermen, forwarders, OTIs, customs brokers, agents, warehouse men and others to which the goods are entrusted for transportation, cartage, handling and/or delivery and/or storage or otherwise”. <ol start="2"> <li>Forwarder as agent. The Forwarder acts as the “agent” of the Customer for the purpose of performing duties in connection with the entry and release of goods, post entry services, the filing of export and security documentation on behalf of the Customer and other dealings with Government Agencies: as to all other services, Forwarder acts as an independent contractor.</li> <li>Carriage. Carriage is subject to the rates, rules, and classification set forth in the most recent Alliance Rules and Regulations Tariff, which is available for inspection and incorporated into this contract by reference.</li> <li>Shipping Document. In the event that shipment is tendered to Forwarder on a straight bill of lading or any other shipping document, Forwarder’s rules and regulations will supersede any rules and regulations contained on the shipping document on which the freight was tendered.</li> <li>Packing. In tendering the shipment for carriage, the shipper warrants that each shipment is packaged to protect the enclosed goods and to ensure safe transportation with ordinary care in handling, and that each package is appropriately labeled, and is in good order for carriage as specified. Customer also warrants that the commodity description is explicit and accurate.For articles shipped in unenclosed containers, Forwarder shall not be liable for damage/loss unless mishandling and/or loss is evident and is so noted on the delivery receipt at the time of delivery. NOTE: A shipment in which delivery is made in exchange for a clear delivery receipt shall be prima facie evidence of having received ordinary care in handling.</li> <li>Delivery Notations. At the time of delivery, the consignee must note on the delivery receipt any exceptions to the shipping containers that would indicate a discrepancy (shortage in the shipment or damage to the containers). The consignee may not inspect the contents of the shipping containers until the consignee signs for the shipment on the delivery receipt. NOTE: Such notations as “subject to inspection” and “subject to recount” are not exceptions. NOTE: A shipment in which delivery is made in exchange for a clear delivery receipt shall be prima facie evidence of having received ordinary care in handling. NOTE: Under no circumstances shall Forwarder be liable for loss and/or damage to external shipping containers of any kind.</li> <li>Customer Liability. The customer bears the responsibility for complying with all laws, rules, and regulations, including, but not limited to, import, export, customs, to, through, or from any country where a shipment may be transported. The customer is required to provide verified weights obtained on calibrated, certified equipment of all cargo that is to be tendered to steamship lines and represents that Forwarder is entitled to rely on the accuracy of such weights and to counter-sign or endorse it as agent of Customer in order to provide the certified weight to the steamship lines. The Forwarder shall not be liable to the shipper or any other party for any loss incurred due to any failure on the customer’s part. The shipper, the consignee and the third party, if applicable, shall be liable, jointly and severally, (i) for all unpaid charges payable on account of a shipment pursuant to this contract, including the costs of collection, and (ii) to pay or indemnify Forwarder for all claims, fines, penalties, damages, costs or other sums which may be incurred by Forwarder by reason of any violation of the shipping contractor any other default, including claims, losses, penalties or other costs resulting from any incorrect or questionable statements of the weight provided by the Customer or its agent or contractor on which Forwarder relies.</li> <li>Advancing Money. All charges must be paid by Customer in advance unless the Forwarder agrees in writing to extend credit to customer; the granting of credit to a Customer in connection with a particular transaction shall not be considered a waiver of this provision by the Forwarder.</li> <li>C.O.D. or Cash Collect Shipments. The amount of the COD must be inserted in the COD portion of the Alliance bill of lading. Forwarder shall use reasonable care regarding written instructions relating to “Cash/Collect on Deliver (C.O.D.)” shipments, bank drafts, cashier’s and/or certified checks, letter(s) of credit and other similar payment documents and/or instructions regarding collection of monies but shall not have liability if the bank or consignee refuses to pay for the shipment. Forwarder will, under no circumstances, be responsible for the form of payment by consignee unless specifically requested otherwise, in writing by shipper. Forwarder will not be liable for any fraudulent certified or cashier’s checks. Applicable charges for handling a COD shipment will be billed.</li> <li>Quotations Not Binding. Quotations as to fees, rates of duty, freight charges, insurance premiums or other charges given by the Forwarder to the Customer are for informational purposes only and are subject to change without notice; no quotation shall be binding upon the Forwarder unless the Forwarder in writing agrees to undertake the handling or transportation of the shipment at a specific rate or amount set forth in the quotation and payment arrangements are agreed to between the Forwarder and the Customer.</li> <li>Shipments Subject to Inspection. Forwarder reserves the right to open and inspect all shipments. All shipments moving via air within or from the United States of America are subject to inspection by theTransportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S.Department of Homeland Security.</li> <li>Compensation of Forwarder. The compensation of the Forwarder for its services shall be included with and is in addition to the rates and charges of all carriers and other agencies selected by the Forwarder to transport and deal with the goods and such compensation shall be exclusive of any brokerage, commissions, dividends, or other revenue received by the Forwarder from carriers, insurers and others in connection with the shipment. The shipper, the consignee, and the third party, if applicable, shall be liable, jointly and severally,(i) for all unpaid charges payable on account of a shipment pursuant to this contract, including the costs of collection, and (ii) to pay or indemnify Forwarder for all claims, fines, penalties, damages, costs or other sums which may be incurred by Forwarder by reason of any violation of this contract or any other default. On ocean exports, upon request, the Forwarder shall provide a detailed breakout of the components of all charges assessed and a true copy of each pertinent document relating to these charges. In any referral for collection or action against the Customer for monies due the Forwarder, upon recovery by the Forwarder, the Customer shall pay the expenses of collection and/or litigation, including a reasonable attorney fee.</li> </ol> <ol> <li>Limitation of Actions. Carrier’s Liability</li> </ol> (a) Unless subject to a specific statute or international convention, all claims against the Forwarder for a potential or actual loss, must be made in writing and received by the Forwarder at its corporate headquarters located at P.O. Box 109, Paeonian Springs, VA 20129, within 270 days of the event giving rise to claim; the failure to give the Forwarder timely notice shall be a complete defense to any suit or action commenced by Customer. Claims for overcharges or duplicate billings must be filed in writing to the Forwarder at its corporate headquarters within 180 days after the date of acceptance of the shipment by the consignee.Claims for concealed damage must be reported to Forwarder within 7 days after delivery to the consignee withprivilege to inspect the container(s) and contents within 15 days after receipt of such notice. Merchandise must be retained in original container/box. No claim for loss or damage will be entertained until all transportation charges have been paid. (b) All suits against Forwarder must be filed and properly served on Forwarder as follows: (i) For claims arising out of ocean transportation, within 2 years from the date of the loss; (ii) For claims arising out of air and ground transportation, within two years from the date of the loss; (iii) For claims arising out of the preparation and/or submission of an import entry(s), within 90 days from the date of liquidation of the entry(s); (iv) For any and all other claims of any other type, within two years from the date of the loss or damage. <ol start="2"> <li>No Liability for the Selection or Services of Third Parties and/or Routes. Unless services are performed by persons or firms engaged pursuant to express written instructions from the Customer, Forwarder shall use reasonable care in its selection of third parties, or in selecting the means, route and procedure to be followed in the handling, transportation, clearance and delivery of the shipment; advice by the Forwarder that a particular person or firm has been selected to render services with respect to the goods, shall not be construed to mean that the Forwarder warrants or represents that such person or firm will render such services nor does Forwarder assume responsibility or liability for any actions(s) and/or inaction(s) of such third parties and/or its agents, and shall not be liable for any delay or loss of any kind, which occurs while a shipment is in the custody or control of a third party or the agent of a third party; all claims in connection with the Act of a third party shall be brought solely against such party and/or its agents; in connection with any such claim, the Forwarder shall reasonably cooperate with the Customer, which shall be liable for any charges or costs incurred by the Forwarder. The Forwarder also reserves the right to consolidate customer’s shipment(s) with shipment(s) from other customers while en route to destination.</li> <li>Reliance on Information Furnished.</li> </ol> (a) Customer acknowledges that it is required to review all documents and declarations prepared and/or filed with U.S. Customs & Border Protection, other Government Agency and/or third parties, and will immediately advise the Forwarder of any errors, discrepancies, incorrect statements, or omissions on any declaration or other submission filed on Customers behalf; (b) In preparing and submitting customs entries, export declarations, applications, security filings, documentation and/or other required data, the Forwarder relies on the correctness of all documentation, whether in written or electronic format, and all information furnished by Customer; Customer shall use reasonable care to ensure the correctness of all such information and shall indemnify and hold the Forwarder harmless from any and all claims asserted and/or liability or losses suffered by reason of the Customer’s failure to disclose information or any incorrect, incomplete or false statement by the Customer or its agent, representative or contractor upon which the Forwarder reasonably relied. The Customer agrees that the Customer has an affirmative non-delegable duty to disclose any and all information required to import, export or enter the goods. <ol start="4"> <li>Declaring Higher Value to Third Parties. Third parties to whom the goods are entrusted may limit liability for loss or damage; the Forwarder will request excess valuation coverage only upon specific written instructions from the Customer, which must agree to pay any charges therefore; in the absence of written instructions or the refusal of the third party to agree to a higher declared value, at Forwarder’s discretion, the goods may be tendered to the third party, subject to the terms of the third party’s limitations of liability and/or terms and conditions of service.</li> <li>Insurance. Unless requested to do so in writing and confirmed to Customer in writing, Forwarder is under no obligation to procure insurance on Customer’s behalf; in all cases, Customer shall pay all premiums and costs in connection with procuring requested insurance, to include any insurance policy deductible which is subject to change at policy renewal.</li> <li>Disclaimers; Limitation of Liability.</li> </ol> (a) Except as specifically set forth herein, Forwarder makes no express or implied warranties in connection with its services; (b) In connection with all services performed by the Forwarder, Customer may obtain additional liability coverage, up to the actual or declared value of the shipment or transaction, by requesting such coverage and agreeing to make payment therefore, which request must be confirmed in writing by the Forwarder prior to rendering services for the covered transaction(s).TheForwarder’s maximum liability shall be limited to the declared value in case of loss or damage of the entire shipment (but not less than $50 per shipment) and in the event of the loss or damage on part of the shipment, the average declared value per pound of the shipment, multiplied by the number of pounds of that part of the shipment lost or damaged (but not less than $50 per shipment). (c) Unless otherwise expressly provided in Forwarder’s tariffs and subject to any conditions or restrictions therein, the following articles will not be accepted for carriage: any shipment prohibited by law; original works of art; antiques; bonds; coins of any kind; currency; currency equivalents; furs; fur clothing; gems or stones (other than costume jewelry); articles containing glass or mirrors; pearls; precious metals; securities (negotiable); time sensitive written material (e.g. bids, contract proposals, etc). Forwarder shall not be liable for any loss, damage, delay, liabilities or penalties resulting from the transportation of any of the foregoing articles, however described or mis-described in this shipping document and no employee or agent of Forwarder has any authority to accept for transportation such articles or to waive the limitations herein contained. (d) In the absence of additional coverage under (b) above, the Forwarder’s liability shall be limited to the lesser of (i) The amount of any damages sustained or (ii) Where the claim arises from activities other than those relating to customs business, $0.50 per pound (where no value declared) multiplied by the number of pounds of that part of the shipment lost or damaged, but not less than $50.00 per shipment, or (iii) where a value has been Declared on the face of the bill of lading, Forwarder’s liability shall be the average declared value of the entire shipment which will be calculated by dividing the total value of the shipment by the total weight of the shipment, and multiplying that average value per pound by the number of pounds lost/or damaged, but in no circumstance will Forwarder’s liability exceed the actual invoice value of the portion of the shipment lost or damaged or (iv) where the claim arises from activities relating to “Customs business,” $50.00 per entry or the amount of brokerage fees paid to Forwarder for the entry, whichever is less or (v) International air carriage, if not governed by the Warsaw Convention, the Warsaw Convention as amended by the Hague Rules, the Warsaw Convention as amended by the Montreal Protocol 4, the Montreal Convention, or any other international treaties, laws, other government statutes, or regulations, orders or requirements, Carrier’s maximum liability for loss, damage, shortage, mis-delivery or non-delivery shall be 19 SDR’s per kilo or the actual value of the loss, whichever is less, unless a higher value for carriage is declared on the face hereof and an additional charge is paid for such declaration. In the event the Montreal Convention does not apply, Forwarder’s liability is limited to 19 SDR’s per kilo or the actual value of the loss, whichever is less, unless a higher value for carriage is declared on the face hereof and an additional charge is paid for such declaration or (vi) if alloranypartofashipmentiscarriedbywateroveranypartofsaidroute,suchwatercarriageshallbeperformedsubjecttothetermsandprovisionsandlimitations of liability specified by the “Carriage of Goods By Sea Act” and any other pertinent laws applicable to water carriers. Forwarder’s limit of liability shall be established at $500.00 per package as per the COGSA agreement, unless a higher value for carriage is declared and an additional charge paid for such declaration. (e) In no event shall Forwarder be liable or responsible for consequential, indirect, incidental, statutory or punitive damages, including, but not limited to, monetary, loss of income, loss of property, other than merchandise listed on the bill of lading, even if it has been put on notice of the possibility of such damages, or for the acts of third parties, or events caused by: Compliance or non-compliance with delivery or special instructions; Acts of God; public authorities acting with actual or apparent authority; strikes; labor disputes; weather; mechanical failures; aircraft failures; civil commotions; acts or omissions of customs or quarantine officials; the nature of the freight or any defects thereof; public enemies; hazards incident to a state of war; acts of terrorism; and by acts, defaults oromissions of the shipper or consignee for failure to observe the terms and conditions of the contract of carriage contained in this shipping document, including, but not limited to, improper packaging, marking, incomplete/inaccurate shipping instructions and the rules relating to freight not acceptable for transportation of freight acceptable only under certain conditions outlined below. (f) In the event of the failure or inability of the consignee to take delivery of the shipment, Forwarder will notify shipper in writing at the addresss how non the shipping document and request disposition instructions. If the shipper fails to provide disposition instructions within 30 days after the date of the Forwarder’s notice, the Forwarder will return the shipment to the shipper at the shipper’s expense. If the shipper fails to accept delivery of a shipment thus returned, the Forwarder may, upon 30 days written notice to the shipper, dispose of the shipment at public or private sale and pay itself out of the proceeds to satisfy the transportation charges owing on the shipment. Any sums collected by Forwarder in excess of such transportation charges will be paid to the shipper. No sale or disposal pursuant to this rule will discharge any liability or lien to any greater extent than the proceeds thereof. The shipper and the consignee shall remain liable, jointly and severally, for any deficiency. <ol start="7"> <li>Indemnification/HoldHarmless. The Customer agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold the Forwarder harmless from any claims and/or liability, fines, penalties, costs, and/or attorneys' fees arising from the importation or exportation of customers merchandise, from any incorrect or questionable statements of the weight provided by the Customer or its agent or contractor on which the Forwarder relies, and/or any conduct of the Customer, including, but not limited to, the inaccuracy of entry, export or security data supplied by Customer or its agent or representative, which violates any Federal, State and/or other laws, and further agrees to indemnify and hold the Forwarder harmless against any and all liability, loss, damages, costs, claims, penalties, fines and/or expenses, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney’s fees, which the Forwarder may hereafter incur, suffer or be required to pay by reason of such claims; in the event that any claim, suit or proceeding is brought against the Forwarder, it shall give notice in writing to the Customer by mail at its address on file with the Forwarder.</li> <li>Costs of Collection. In any dispute involving monies owed to Forwarder, the shipper and/or the consignee shall be liable for and the Forwarder shall be entitled to all costs of collection, including reasonable attorney’s fees and interest at 1½% per month or the highest rate allowed by law, which ever is less unless a lower amount is agreed to by Forwarder.</li> <li>General Lien and Right to Sell Customer’s Property.</li> </ol> (a) Forwarder shall have a general and continuing lien on any and all property of Customer coming into Forwarder’s actual or constructive possession or control for monies owed to Forwarder with regard to the shipment on which the lien is claimed, a prior shipment(s) and/or both; (b) Forwarder shall provide written notice to Customer at address shown on way bill of its intent to exercise such lien, the exact amount of monies due and owing as well as any on-going storage or other charges; Customer shall notify all parties having an interest in its shipment(s) of Forwarder’s rights and/or the exercise of such lien. (c) Unless, within thirty days of receiving notice of lien, Customer posts cash or letter of credit at sight, or, if the amount due is in dispute, an acceptable bond equal to 110% of the value of the total amount due, in favor of Forwarder, guaranteeing payment of the monies owed, plus all storage charges accrued or to be accrued, Forwarder shall have the right to sell such shipment(s) at public or private sale or auction and any net proceeds remaining thereafter shall be refunded to Customer. <ol> <li>No Duty to Maintain Records for Customer. Customer acknowledges that pursuant to Sections 508 and 509 of the Tariff Act, as amended,(19USC § 1508 and 1509) it has the duty and is solely liable for maintaining all records required under the Customs and/or other Laws and Regulations of the United States; unless otherwise agreed to in writing, the Forwarder shall only keep such records that it is required to maintain by Statute(s) and/or Regulation(s), but not act as a “record keeper” or “record keeping agent” for Customer.</li> <li>Obtaining Binding Rulings, Filing Protests, etc. Unless requested by Customer in writing and agreed to by Forwarder in writing, Forwarder shall be under no obligation to undertake any pre- or post Customs release action, including, but not limited to, obtaining binding rulings, advising of liquidations, filing of petition(s) and/or protests, etc.</li> <li>Preparation and Issuance of Bills of Lading. Where Forwarder prepares and/or issues a bill of lading, Forwarder shall be under no obligation to specify there on the number of pieces, packages and/or cartons, etc.; unless specifically requested to do so in writing by Customer or its agent and Customer agrees to pay for same, Forwarder shall rely upon and use the cargo weight supplied by Customer.</li> <li>No Modification or Amendment Unless Written.These terms and conditions of service may only be modified, altered or amended in writing signed by both Customer and Forwarder; any attempt to unilaterally modify, alter or amend same shall be null and void.</li> <li>Severability. In the event any Paragraph(s) and/or portion(s) here of are found to be invalid and/or unenforceable, then in such event the remainder here of shall remain in full force and effect. Forwarder’s decision to waive any provision herein, either by conduct or otherwise, shall not be deemed to be a further or continuing waiver of such provision or to otherwise waive or invalidate any other provision herein.</li> <li>Governing Law; Consent to Jurisdiction and Venue. These terms and conditions of service and the relationship of the parties shall be construed according to the laws of the State of Maryland without giving consideration to principals of conflict of law.</li> </ol> Customer and Forwarder (a) irrevocably consent to the jurisdiction of the United States District Court and the State courts of Maryland. (b) agree that any action relating to the services performed by Forwarder, shall only be brought in said courts (c) consent to the exercise of inpersonam jurisdiction by said courts over it, and (d) further agree that any action to enforce a judgment may be instituted in any jurisdiction. ***Terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. For the most current version, go to <a href="http://www.alliance-exposition.com%0d">www.alliance-exposition.com</a>. <h1>Alliance Acting as a Property Broker under Motor Carrier Authority</h1> Alliance may, at Alliance’s discretion, and operating in the customer’s best interest, choose to operate as a Property Broker, under MC authority 1186892. Acting as a property broker, Alliance assumes no cargo liability, operating only in the capacity of a truck broker. In those instances when operating as a property broker, no bill of lading will be issued. Alliance will secure a carrier on behalf of the shipper. Cargo liability will be assumed by the carrier and, in the event of a claim, the shipper will deal directly with the carrier for any claim or subsequent settlement. CONTACT Please direct any inquiries regarding Alliance Exposition Services Terms & Conditions to Exhibitor Services at 888.528.2011 or <a href="mailto:ExhibitorAssistance@alliance-exposition.com">ExhibitorAssistance@alliance-exposition.com</a><a href="mailto:ExhibitorAssistance@alliance-exposition.com">. </a>As of September 2022, an 8.3% Fuel and Labor Surcharge will be added to all orders placed with Alliance Nationwide Exposition. Alliance Exposition Services reserves the right to make changes to this policy. Any changes to this policy will be posted.

<div class="descriptioncontent"> This Privacy Policy (the “Policy”) governs the manner in which Alliance Exposition collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from you in connection with the Alliance Exposition online storefront. Alliance Exposition may collect and store information about you and/or your business including your or your business’s name, email address, phone number, mailing address, accounting transaction data, payment or other financial information, aggregate transaction data, customer sales and order information, third-party data, business data, browser data, devices used, technical information about your means of connection to applications, and any other information or data submitted by you or third parties in connection with our Software Services, Storefronts, or other services rendered pursuant to the Agreement (the “Information”). Information Use Information collected may be used in connection with or for purposes of providing services to you, your business, and to others, improving services provided to you, your business, or to others, providing notices to you, complying with applicable law, and any other lawful purpose, including protecting the health or safety of you or others, and monitoring and preventing fraudulent or unlawful third-party activity. Commercial Use of Information Alliance Exposition will not sell or share the Information with third parties for any commercial purposes without your consent and express agreement. Alliance Exposition may, however, use the Information in order to share generic, collective, group, or other non-identifying information about the use of Alliance Exposition’s products and services as part of commercial transactions with third parties to help Alliance Exposition improve its products and services or for any other lawful purpose. Third-Party Service Providers Alliance Exposition may use third-party service providers and vendors to assist Alliance Exposition in providing its products and services to you and others, including, without limitation, services to host Alliance Exposition’s Software Services, Storefronts, payment processes, and other services pursuant to the Agreement. Alliance Exposition may also use third-party service providers and vendors to store Information and other data. Any such third parties would have access to your Information for the limited purpose of assisting, as reasonably necessary, Alliance Exposition in providing Software Services and other services pursuant to the Agreement. Alliance Exposition may disclose your Information as Alliance Exposition reasonably believes is required by court order, governmental directive, or other law, to protect the rights of Alliance Exposition, or as otherwise allowed pursuant to the Agreement or applicable law. Information Protection Alliance Exposition will retain, protect, and process the Information and underlying or related data using commercially reasonable practices. Although Alliance Exposition will undertake such efforts to preserve and protect the integrity of the Information, you acknowledge and agree that all security measures have potential risks. Customer Control of Collected Data You may decline to provide or submit Information to us, however, some of our Software Services, Storefronts, or other services may not be available to you if you choose not to provide or submit Information. You also have a right to access the Information that we hold (about you) upon reasonable written request. Updates to our Policy By entering into the Agreement or the Acknowledgment or by using our products or services, you consent to the collection and use of your Information by us consistent with this Policy and the Agreement. We may change this Policy from time to time, for any reason. Any such changes become effective when posted. To the extent that this Policy is inconsistent with applicable law, it is the intent of Alliance Exposition to comply with applicable law. If there is any conflict between any provision of this Policy and applicable law, such applicable law shall prevail; provided, however, that any such conflicting provision in this Policy shall be curtailed and limited only to the extent necessary to bring it within the legal requirements and the remainder of this Policy shall not be affected thereby. </div>

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