1. Booths and all exhibit material must comply with the GPC Exposition Rules and Regulations, which are in effect at the time this contract is signed. Booth plans must be submitted to the GPC Exposition Management for approval not less then ninety (90) days prior to the opening date of the Exposition.

2. Installation and dismantling of exhibits may not begin before the specified starting times and dismantling must be finished by the specified completion times.

3. Space Payment
A deposit of at least fifty (50) percent of the highest rental cost of any requested space must accompany this contract. The balance of the Total Rental Cost is due no later than ninety (90) days by the exhibitor prior to the opening date of the Exposition. Failure by the Exhibitor to pay the Total Rental Cost by the due date may be considered a Cancellation of Exhibit Space by the GPC Exposition Management and may result in the exhibitor being prohibited from participation from the Exposition. Purchase orders will not be recognized as an acceptance of the Exhibit Space Contract. Exhibits may not be erected until the Total Rental Cost has been received by the GPC.

4. Reduction of Exhibit Space
In the event of an exhibit space cancellation and if the GPC receives notice of such cancellation more than ninety days prior to the opening date of the Exposition, then GPC shall retain a service charge equal to fifty (50) percent of the rental cost of the space. In the event of an exhibit space reduction including cancellation and GPC receives written notice of such reduction more than ninety (90) days prior to the opening date of the Exposition then GPC shall retain a service charge equal to fifty (50) percent of the rental cost of the space not used. Within ninety (90) days of the opening day of the Exposition, the Exhibitor is liable for one hundred (100) percent of the rental cost of the space.

5. Interruption of Exhibition
The site where the Exposition is to be held, in the sole determenation of GPC becomes unfit for occupancy or is substantially interfered with by reason of act of God or any other by virtue of any ordinance or law of any Municipal, State or Federal Governmental agency or any act beyond the control of GPC, this agreement may be terminated by the GPC. In the event of such a termination, the Exhibitor waives any and all damages and agrees that GPC may, after deducting all costs and expenses, including a reserve for claims, refund to the Exhibitor as and for complete settlement and discharge for all said Exhibitor's claims and demands, his pro-rata share of all funds paid by all Exhibitors. In the event the Exposition is interrrupted for any reason, including but not limited to, emergencies of any type, failure of utilities or other public services, the Exhibitor waives any claims against GPC.

6. Liability and Indemnification
Adequate and reasonable watchmen and guard service will be provided at all times by GPC. Neither GPC nor the management of the Site shall be liable for damage, loss or destruction of the exhibits by reason of fire, theft, accident or other destructive causes, and each Exhibitor shall rent Exhibit Space at their sole risk. Neither GPC or the management of the Site nor any of their employees, agents, or servants will be accountable or liable for accidents to Exhibitors, their employees, agents, or servents. The exhibitor shall be liable to GPC and/or the Site for any damage done to the building and/or furniture and fixtures contained therein attributable to the Exhibitor, its employees, agents or servants. The Exhibitor agrees to indemnify, save harmless and defend GPC against any liability, claim or expense resulting from any injury or damage to any person or property which occurs within the Exhibitor's exhibit space or as the result of any act or omission of the Exhibitor, its employees, agents or servants.

7. Restrictions

Booths must be staffed by technical specialists who are qualified to discuss engineering details of the development and products/applications of their company. Competitive products/applications may not be displayed, referenced or otherwise employed for comparative purposes.
All booth personnel must be conservatively clothed in acceptable attire and must confine their activities to the booth space of the Exhibitor by whom employed
No exhibit will be permitted which, by virtue of noise or other means of interruption with surroundings. ALL SOUND SYSTEMS must incorporate volume controls or ear phones. GPC reserves the right to sound systems if annoying to surrounding exhibitors. (See section on "Sound in GPC Rules and Regulations").
Any distribution of literature or samples shall be limited to the Exhibitor's booth.
No exhibitor shall operate any tool or piece of equipment without prior written approval of the GPC Exposition Management.
Exhibitors shall not schedule, foster, or conduct outside activities, which would take qualified attendees from the exhibit during exhibit hours.
Food products may not be distributed in any exhibitor's booth.
Drawings, contests and raffles must have an educational or technical orientation. All drawings, contests and raffles must have the prior written approval of the GPC Exposition Management.
EXHIBITOR AGREES, WITHOUT EXCEPTION, THAT NO SELLING, ORDER-TAKING OR RECRUITING OF PERSONNEL WILL OCCUR IN THE DISPLAY AREA OR WITHIN OTHER CONVENTION FACILITIES PROVIDED. (This policy has some variation between Europe, North America and Asia.)
Any activity that results in excessive obstruction of aisles or prevents ready access to nearby Exhibitor's booths shall be suspended for any periods specified by GPC. If movies and demonstrations are shown in the exhibit, the booth space must be able to contain a reasonable size audience. (See illustration in the GPC Exposition Rules and Regulations).
Sub-leasing or multiple company sharing of exhibit space is subject to the following conditions:
National Government may sponsor a multiple company exhibit.
Trade associations may develop an integrated exhibit.
Manufacturers' Representatives may develop a multiple company exhibit.
Normally, minimum space allocation shall be 36 square feet (3.24 square meters) per company represented.
All co-tenants agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this contract.
8. Interpretations and Amendments
GPC reserves the right to interpret these regulations as it deems proper to insure the success of the Exposition and to further the educational purposes of the GPC Conference. The exhibits are intended to supplement the information disseminated at the technical session.