1. The Association shall sell, and Sponsor/Exhibitor shall purchase, a sponsorship/exhibit table pursuant to the terms and conditions contained herein.
2. Sponsor/Exhibitor shall purchase sponsorship(s)/exhibit(s) of/at the Activities as written on the displayed in the reservation form.
3. Sponsor/Exhibitor shall sponsor/exhibit at an Activity according to the rate and level of participation specified on the reservation form currently in effect for the relevant Activity.
4. The Association shall have the right to announce the sponsorship/exhibit, in any manner it deems appropriate in relation to the Activity, and sponsors understand that The Association’s announcement acknowledgment will be their only return benefit. Sponsor/Exhibitor may not use The Association’s name or logo without prior written permission.
5. The Association reserves the right, for any reason, to cancel the Activity being sponsored/exhibited, and, if it does so, The Association reserves the right to either transfer the sponsorship/exhibit to an equivalent Activity or refund the amount paid by the Sponsor/Exhibitor, at the Association’s option.
6. The Association reserves the right to cancel this Agreement for any reason, and, if it does so without canceling the Activity, The Association shall refund the amount paid by Sponsor/Exhibitor. To the extent practicable, The Association shall give advance notice to Sponsor/Exhibitor of said cancellation.
7. The Association shall not be responsible for any errors or omissions made in announcing the Sponsor’s/Exhibitor’s participation in or sponsorship of an Activity. If an error is made in the announcement, The Association shall, upon prompt notice by Sponsor/Exhibitor of the error, publish a correction of the announcement in Action, free of charge to Sponsor/Exhibitor. Where appropriate, The Association will publish a brief statement in Action advising its readers of the corrected error. The Association shall in no way be responsible for any other damages claimed by Sponsor/Exhibitor due to such error or omission.
8. In consideration of The Association permitting Sponsor/Exhibitor to participate in the Activity/Activities, Sponsor/Exhibitor, for itself, its employees, agents, legal representatives, successors, and permitted assigns, does hereby release, acquit, and forever discharge, hold harmless and promise to indemnify The Association, its employees, agents, legal representatives and assigns, of and from all claims and demands of every kind and character whatsoever accrued or that might hereafter accrue as a result of sponsorship of/exhibition at the Activity/Activities and from any consequences resulting directly or indirectly therefrom.
9. This Agreement, including any sponsorship/exhibit announced in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement by the Association of the Sponsor/ Exhibitor or its products, goods or services. The Association does not warrant, guarantee, or otherwise represent the merchantability or fitness of any Sponsor’s/Exhibitors products or the capability or services of any Sponsor/Exhibitor.
10. This Agreement represents the entire agreement between The Association and Sponsor/Exhibitor and may not be modified or terminated without the written consent of both parties. Sponsor/ Exhibitor agrees to comply with any terms or conditions imposed by a third party that owns or controls a space where an Activity occurs.
11. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties, their successors and permitted assigns. Sponsor/Exhibitor may not assign or delegate its rights or duties under this Agreement without the prior written permission of The Association.
12. This Agreement shall be construed according to the laws of the State of Minnesota.