Exhibitor Information

$3,000   One booth includes 1 Exhibitor Pass (Details of booths and floorplans below)

$   800   Each Additional Exhibitor Pass 

Exhibitor Pass Includes:

• 12 gourmet meal vouchers (3 meals a day) [3 day event + 1 day pre] 
• pickup/drop off airport
• shuttle pass for conference events

Only 100 booths for this very intimate event to represent Real Estate in United States cities.

City Exclusives available, please contact us for details and availability.

Venue: "The" Beijing Hotel

April  9      Setup

April 10-12 Exhibition

April 10-12 Forum

April 12th--4pm start teardown

Booth Order Form

Hotel:   Beijing Hotel recommended

Airfare: Air China recommended

Booth Dimensions and Venue Floor Plans

Booth Dimensions: 3.01 meters by 3.01 meters by 2.49 meters high

Hall Dimensions:

The Beijing Hotel Exhibition Hall:

Floorplan

America Is For Sale 2009

The Beijing Hotel C Block Level 1 Exhibitor Check-in Counter

Exhibitors must initially register at Exhibitor Check-In Counter. Exhibitors must present identification and well as paid-in-full receipt to register.

2. Exhibition Schedule

The exhibition hall is open for according to the following schedule:
April 10th 2009, 8:30am :: Exhibitors can enter exhibition hall
April 10th 2009, 9:00am :: Registered attendees can enter exhibition hall
April 10th 2009, 5:00pm :: Exhibition hall closed to registered attendees
April 10th 2009, 5:30pm :: Exhibition hall closed to exhibitors
April 11th 2009, 8:30am :: Exhibitors can enter exhibition hall
April 11th 2009, 9:00am :: Registered attendees can enter exhibition hall
April 11th 2009, 5:00pm :: Exhibition hall closed to registered attendees
April 11th 2009, 5:30pm :: Exhibition hall closed to exhibitors
April 12th 2009, 8:30am :: Exhibitors can enter exhibition hall
April 12th 2009, 9:00am :: Registered attendees can enter exhibition hall
April 12th 2009, 5:00pm :: Exhibition hall closed to registered attendees
April 12th 2009, 5:30pm :: Exhibition hall closed to exhibitors
April 12th 2009, 6:00pm :: Dismantling of exhibition booths begins
April 13th 2009, 4:00am :: Dismantling of exhibition booths deadline

Exhibitors needing exhibition services after 5:00 pm after are required to pay overtime fees. Exhibitors must notify the Expo Secretary no later than 3:00pm on the same day with any overtime requests.

3. Site Construction Requirements

Exhibitors for booth decoration, they should pay attention to:

All custom exhibits or decorations need to be approved no later than two weeks before the opening of symposium by the Organizing Committee.

All electrical equipment must be installed on provided power supplies.

Decorations and displays must strive to be environmentally friendly, tasteless, and non-polluting.

All electrical wiring must be within proper insulate.

Booth carpets must be fire resistant.

Display panels, showcases, tables, models, and charts cannot use flammable materials.

Panels and the distance between the walls shall not be less than 0.6 meters, height of generally not more than 3.5 meters.

No flammable liquids, including paint, oils, or alcohols are not allowed within the exhibition hall. Also prohibited are the use of iodine-tungsten lamps, high pressure mercury lamps and high temperature appliances, such as electric irons, electric furnace, etc.

If, at any time, an exhibition booth is found to be in violation of fire safety or public safety requirements, exhibitor will be notified of the violation and will need to promptly correct the violation. If the violation is severe or exhibitor fails to properly correct the hazard, then the exhibition booth may be temporarily shut down until a remedy can be put in place.

4. Protection of Intellectual Property Rights on the Terms of Exhibition

Exhibitors should endeavor to insure the following intellectual property protection regulations are adhered too:

Intellectual property rights must comply with relevant state laws and regulations.

Ensure that exhibitors projects, including exhibits, panels and related promotional materials shall not violate intellectual property rights of others.

5. Exhibitors Catering Arrangements

In order to ensure food hygiene, all food and beverage related items must be approved by the organizing committee.

6. Additional Notes

No smoking in the hall.

No retail.

Security will patrol the exhibition hall 24 hours a day during the exhibition.

If any security issues arise, please contact the public security office as promptly as possible.

The organizing committee will have an on-site emergency office to handle urgent matters.

Exhibitors cannot block or impeded, in any way, halls, corridors or public throughways.

No open flame items are permitted at any time.

Organizing Committee
Contact personnel:
Address:
Post code:
Telephone:
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Exhibition structures recommended by service providers:

Beijing Baige International Convention and Exhibition Services Limited Company
Contact Personnel:Xin Lijiang
Address:Room208,No.Jia27 Hepingli Middle Street Dongcheng District Beijing
Post code:100013
Telephone: 86-10-64295513/64218905
Fax: 86-10-64295513/64218905-82
Email: alexxin0128@126.com

EXHIBITOR REGULATIONS

Section 1.01 SHOW OBJECTIVE

The AIFS Expo is a specialty show sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce of the Peoples Republic of China and the Sino American Trade Development Association. The purpose of the show is to provide a direct outlet to Chinese investors for investing in US properties, both residential and commercial. This show is open to qualified Chinese investors and US real estate professionals only.

Section 1.02 DEFINITIONS

The Sino American Trade Development Association is hereinafter referred to as Show Management. The exhibit hall, parking lots, air space and grounds of the Venue Host are hereinafter referred to as the "Exhibit Areas." The term AIFS Expo shall include the owners of the Show. The Application and Contract for Exhibit Space and these Exhibitor Regulations are hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement." The Venue Host are hereinafter referred to as "Venue Host".

(a) Site: The site of the 2009 AIFS Expo is the Venue "The" Beijing Hotel - Beijing, Peoples Republic of China.

(b) Setup: April 8th 2009.

(d) Tear-Down: April 12th 2009

Section 1.04 APPLICATION AND FEES

(a) Exhibit Space Application and Contract. The Application and Contract for Exhibit Space, these regulations, Exhibitors consents to receive all fax/e-mail communications sent by or on behalf of Show Management, and the Show contractors and service providers and any other regulations adopted by Show Management shall constitute the agreement between the AIFS Expo and the exhibitor. Submission of an Application for Exhibit Space and/or payment for exhibit space does not guarantee that exhibit space will be assigned.

(b) Approval. No agreement for the rental of exhibit space exists until Show Management provides written acceptance. At that time, it becomes a legally binding agreement between the exhibitor and Show Management, and exhibitor agrees to comply with all rules and regulations, including any adopted subsequent to the written agreement. Show Management reserves the right to reject applications for space or terminate this agreement with or without cause, and in its own discretion based on its belief regarding the best interests of the Show.

(c) Fees. Exhibit space rental fee is $3,000.00 per standard booth. Standard booths are 2.5 meters high x 3.0 meters deep x 3.0 meters wide.

(d) Payment. Exhibitor shall submit, with the application, at least 50% of the total exhibit space cost as deposit to confirm reservation of space. The remaining unpaid balance must be paid in full and received by Show Management by February 10, 2009. Checks must be made payable to "AIFS Expo" and mailed to:

AIFS EXPO

1669 Horizon Ridge Parkway Suite 120

Henderson, Nevada 89012

(e) Cancellations and Refunds. Cancellation of all or a portion of any exhibit space must be in writing. Show Management shall withhold $850 as an administrative fee for any cancellation of exhibit space prior to January 1, 2009. After January 1, 2009, the following refund schedule will be strictly adhered to. When written notification is received from:

(i) January 1 2009 to February 1, 2009, Show Management shall retain 50% of rental cost of each booth space cancelled as liquidated damages.

(ii) After February 1, 2009, Show Management shall retain 100% of rental cost of each booth space cancelled as liquidated damages. This including cutting back on size of booth.

(f) Directory To be listed on the AIFS Directional/Location Map, we must have your company assigned to a booth number by February 10, 2009. There shall be no refunds for space cancelled after February 1, 2009, for any reason whatsoever, including if the AIFS Expo is sold out, or the Show is not held due to terrorist acts, airline strikes, strikes at the Show facility, or other matters not fully and solely within the control of Show Management. Refunds cannot be allocated towards next years AIFS Expo.

(g) Refunds and Liquidated Damages. Refunds and liquidated damages are based on full exhibit space rental cost and not the deposit. Exhibitors canceling a portion of the contracted space may not apply deposits for cancelled portion to the remaining contracted space. Show Management shall not be liable for interest on any amount refunded.

Section 1.05 Eligibility

(a) Show management reserves the right to determine eligibility of exhibitor for inclusion in the Show, prior to or after execution of The Agreement.

(b) Criteria. To exhibit in the Show, exhibitor must meet one of these criteria:

(i) A Real Estate Professional who is currently a member of the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) in good standing.

(ii) A Developer is a licensed business entity within the United States of America for the purpose of developing commercial and/or residential properties.

(iii) A Legal Professional is an individual currently licensed to practice law within the United States of America.

(iv) We do not permit an unofficial representative of a Developer to exhibit. The representative may work in an exhibit for a Developer. The Developer that the representative is representing must have their company name on the exhibit contract and on any other promotional pieces. The representative may not list their name on the exhibit contract.

(c) Products Displayed. Product to be displayed must be related to the real estate industry. No exhibitor shall display any product or display or distribute advertisements for a product which is considered by Show Management to infringe on another exhibitors U.S. intellectual property rights (patent, trademark, trade dress or copyright). Please note: Demonstrations: An Exhibitor may not use a competitors product in a demonstration or any type of comparisons.

Show Management, in its sole judgment, will determine the appropriateness of products exhibited, and reserves the right to prohibit display or advertisement of products which are in violation of this paragraph or do not meet the show objectives or conform to these regulations.

(d) Counterfeiting. An exhibitor may not show any counterfeit products, or another manufacturers products which have been purchased or lifted from a distributor or another manufacturer, or any products which are deemed by Show Management in its sole discretion to be deceptively or illegally marketed. Exhibitors who display products on the show floor or offer products in their catalogues displayed at the AIFS that are found to violate a patent or trademark will face sanctions by Show Management. Sanctions are up to the Show Manager, and may include closing the booth, together with a ban from the show and loss of seniority privileges and other sanctions as deemed appropriate by Show Management. AIFS is confident that all of our exhibitors seek to maintain the highest standards of compliance with PRC law and industry standards. If you have any questions concerning AIFS rules, regulations and compliance procedures on this, or any other matter prior to the show, please contact AIFS Expo at (888) 880-3359 Ext.81. During the show please direct any problems concerning possible intellectual property violations to AIFS Expo via email at \n info@aifsexpo.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

(e) Show Seniority Rules. Any authorized assignments are subject to the Show Seniority Rules implemented by the Show Operating Committee. Companies may earn one seniority point for each standard exhibitor booth an exhibitor utilizes during an AIFS Expo. Transfer of seniority points may occur with the sale of an exhibiting company to a non-exhibiting company, provided the exhibiting company participated in at least one of the two most recently completed shows. Sale of an exhibitor to any other exhibitor is the only action which can increase seniority points other than continued participation in the AIFS Expo.

Exhibiting company sold to another exhibiting company with the two companies continuing to exhibit independently C each retains its separate seniority points. If at any future time the two companies are combined into one, the surviving company retains the higher of the two seniority point amounts, but not a combination of the two, provided the acquired company participated in at least one of the two most recently completed shows.

(f) F. Forfeiture. Seniority points are forfeited as follows:

(i) Discontinuing operations of the company.

(ii) Sale of the company, and the acquired company does not exhibit under the name of the acquiring company or the acquired company.

(iii) The acquiring company sells or discontinues operations of the acquired company.

(iv) The sale of a product, product line or name does not constitute the sale of a company. If the sale causes the exhibiting company to discontinue operations, all points are forfeited.

(v) Exhibitors can lose all or a portion of their seniority points as the result of exhibit infractions listed below:

1) An exhibit that is in violation of show regulations must be corrected when notified by Show Management.

2) Any action that is in violation of the Show rules and regulations.

3) Sub-leasing of exhibit space is not permitted.

4) Any behavior of poor character which Show Management considers objectionable to the Shows well being or anything detrimental to the image of Show Management.

5) Seniority points are forfeited if used to acquire exhibit space for a company other than the exhibitor possessing the points. Forfeited seniority points are not redeemable. The Show Operating Committee/Show Management is the final authority on all questions regarding this policy.

6) An exhibitor who does not exhibit in two consecutive years loses all seniority.

7) An exhibitor who does not exhibit in three of four consecutive years, loses all seniority.

8) An exhibitor will not lose any seniority if it decides to downsize exhibit space.

Section 1.06 Exhibit Space Provisions

(a) Equipment, Furniture, Carpet. Standard equipment provided by Show Management for all linear 2.5m deep exhibit space rental includes 8' high drapery backdrop, and 3' high drapery side dividers to delineate exhibit spaces, and a 7" x 44" identification sign. For peninsula exhibits, standard equipment provided is 8' high, 10' wide drapery backdrop, set back 5' from each aisle. No drapery is provided to island exhibits. All exhibits must be carpeted. The cost of carpeting is paid by the exhibiting company. All booths must be carpeted.

(b) Dimensions. Width of exhibit space shown on the official floor plan is measured from the center of side rails and depth is the overall measurement from the face of the front post to the back of the rear post. Exhibit structures must be constructed to allow sufficient tolerance on all sides for drapery side rails and backdrop (at least 3 inches), and to allow ample room at the back of the booth for access to electrical wiring, (at least 9 inches, i.e., a 10' x 20' space has 9'3" x 19'6" useable space).

(c) Linear Exhibits. All standard linear exhibits are confined to a maximum height of 8'3" unless on a perimeter wall. For 10' and 20' wide exhibits, any sign or display between 4' and 8' in height must be set back at least 5' from the aisle. For exhibits 10' x 30' or larger, any sign or display between 4' and 8' in height must either: a) be set back at least 5' from the aisle or b) be located at least 10' from any neighboring exhibit.

(d) Cross Aisle Displays. Cross aisle displays pertaining to Standard In-Line booths or Peninsulas are not permitted. Only Cross-aisle displays are allowed if you take 2 full Island booths exceeding over 2,000 sq. ft. per Island.

(e) Peninsula Exhibits. Peninsula exhibits (minimum 6m x 5m block of exhibit space with aisles on three sides) are permitted a maximum height of 20' on the upper level. Peninsula exhibits on the lobby level are permitted to the height of 14'. The back wall may be built to a height of 14'/20' or applicable, but must drop down to a height level of 4', and must remain at 4' height level, 5' in from both side aisles. Any sign or display between 4' and 18' in height must either: a) be set back at least 5' from the aisle or b) be located at least 10' from any neighboring exhibit.

(f) Island Exhibits. Island exhibits (minimum 6m x 10m block of exhibit space, with aisles on all four sides) are permitted a maximum height of 20'. Because an island exhibit is automatically separated the width of an aisle from all neighboring exhibits, full use of the floor space is permitted, without any other restrictions.

(g) Structural Integrity. All multi-story exhibits, regardless of whether people will occupy the upper area or not; exhibits with hanging signs and all exhibit fixtures and components exceeding 14' are required to have drawings available on site for inspection by Show Management, the installation and dismantling contractor and governmental authority. Only peninsula and island exhibits can exceed 14' in height. These should be available from the time the erection of the exhibit is commenced, until it is dismantled. Drawings must include a signature or stamp of a reviewing structural engineer, indicating that the structure design is properly engineered for its proposed use. Also, a signature is required of an authorized official of the exhibit building company indicating that the structure is built in compliance with the details and specifications set forth on the drawings. Signs must also be posted indicating the maximum number of people the structure will accommodate. Exhibitors are cautioned when installing a display with a ceiling or second level to check with the local fire department to insure that the display meets with necessary fire safety precautions including smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, etc.

(h) Hanging Signs. Hanging identification signs and graphics will be permitted to a maximum height of 20'0" (6.1m), provided written approval is received from show management at least 60 days prior to the show. Hanging signs are only permitted within a Peninsula or Island exhibit. Hanging signs are not permitted on the lobby level. Peninsula signs may have nothing on the side facing adjacent exhibits.

(i) Installation Exclusions. All exhibits must be free standing. No bolts, screws, hooks, or nails shall be driven into or otherwise attached to the walls or floor of the exhibit areas. No part of the display may be attached to or otherwise secured to the drapery backdrop or side dividers. In addition, no decals or other adhesive materials shall be applied or affixed to the walls, pillars or floor of the exhibit areas. Exhibitor shall not post any sign of any description except within the confines of the exhibit space assigned.

(j) Unfinished Areas. All open or unfinished sides of the exhibit space which may appear unsightly must be covered or Show Management will have them covered at the exhibitors sole expense. Any portion of the exhibit bordering another exhibitors space must have the backside of that portion finished and not carry any identification signs or other copy that would detract from the adjoining exhibit. All booths must be carpeted at the exhibitors expense.

(k) Display Vehicles. Display vehicles must have battery cables disconnected, fuel tanks with one gallon of fuel, and fuel tank filler caps equipped with locking caps and/or sealed with tape.

(l) Display Rules. Display Rules and Regulations are included as a part of this Agreement, and provide to all exhibitors in the Exhibitor Guide and Service Manual.

(m) Exhibitor Guide and Service Manual. Activities, programs, furniture, equipment, and show services are fully explained in the Exhibitor Guide and Service Manual provided to all exhibitors by Show Management. The regulations included in the Exhibitor Guide and Service Manual are part of the Agreement.

Section 1.07 Exhibit Space and Assignment

(a) Method. The Method of determining space assignments shall be established by Show Management and may be changed from time to time without notice to exhibitors in order to accommodate what Show Management perceives as the best interest of the Show.

(b) Floor Plan. Space assignments shall be as indicated on the exhibit space rental agreement. However, should conditions or situations warrant, Show Management reserves the right to rearrange exhibitors or adjust the floor plan to accommodate the best interest of the Show. The floor plan maintained by Show Management shall be the official floor plan. Changes may occur at any time to accommodate show needs.

(c) Subletting Space. Exhibitor shall not assign, sublet, share or apportion the whole or any part of the space allotted, or have representatives, products, equipment, signs or printed materials from other than its own firm in the said exhibit space without the written consent of Show Management.

(d) Assignment/Transfer. The agreement is non-assignable by exhibitor except where assignment is in connection with sale or other transfer of the assignors trade or business to the assignee, but such an assignee shall display only products or services manufactured or marketed by the assignor. In the event of such an assignment, exhibitor must provide written notification to Show Management.

Any authorized assignments are subject to the Space Assignment Procedure implemented by the Show Operating Committee.

Section 1.08 Admission Regulations

(a) Badges. Admission to the Show is by official AIFS badge. one exhibitor badge admits participants to the AIFS Expo and set-up and tear-down. Badge must be worn at all times, including set-up and tear-down. Badges are the property of Show Management and are non-transferrable.

(b) Children. Children under 16 years of age will not be allowed anywhere in the Exhibit Areas, at any time.

(c) Pre-Show Hours Entry. Exhibitor personnel are allowed to enter the hall at 7:00 a.m. each exhibit day. Any exhibit requiring earlier entry must obtain written permission from Show Management.

(d) Exiting the Hall. Exhibitors must exit the hall at posted times during set-up and tear-down, and at 5:30 p.m. on all days of the Show.

Section 1.09 SET-UP

(a) Freight Target Times. Exhibitors are assigned a Freight Target Time for the on-time arrival of freight, only. The time listed on the targeted floor plan doesnt mean that your freight will be unloaded at that time. It could possibly be unloaded within 1 to 8 hours of that designated time listed. Do not order labor until your freight is actually located in your booth. Please meet this time in order to avoid a 15% freight handling surcharge. To request a change in the assigned freight target time send an email to \n info@aifsexpo.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

(b) Freight. Shipments of displays and exhibit materials arriving prior to the first set-up day must be sent prepaid to AIFS Expo Exhibitor Name Booth # Sino American Trade Development Association 5-01A CITIC Building, No 19 Jianguomenwai Dajie Beijing, Peoples Republic of China 100004

No shipments will be accepted at the Venue Host prior to Thursday, April 2nd, 2009.

(c) Display Installation. All exhibits must be set and in place by 5:00 pm on Thursday, April 9, 2009. The hall will be closed to all exhibitors, I&D companies and exhibit booth personnel at 5:30 pm Sunday, April 12, 2009 so that we can remove all empty crates and cartons; clean the aisles; lay aisle carpeting, etc. All plastic used to cover the carpeting in the exhibit booth must be removed by this 5:00 pm deadline. Please Note: If you have a Thursday, April 9, 2009 freight move-in, your freight must be delivered at that time. If you have a Thursday, April 9, 2009 booth set-up, you may set-up on Wednesday or Thursday but must be set up by 5:00 pm on Thursday, April 9, 2009. If exhibit is not set by 5:00 pm on Thursday, April 9, 2009, the exhibiting company will be fined $500.00 and loss of seniority for that year.

(d) Late Installation. If installation of any crated exhibit has not been completed by 5:00 p.m., hursday, April 9, 2009, and no arrangements for set-up have been made, then Show Management shall order the exhibit to be erected and the exhibitor will be billed for and agrees to pay for all charges incurred. Show Management shall not be liable for damages that may occur during this exhibit set-up. In addition, there will be a $500 fine and loss of seniority for that year.

Please note the following: Show management is not responsible for the cost of hotel rooms and airline tickets in case of any delays in setting up or any early set-up areas that the exhibiting company may be located on the exhibit floor.

(e) Space Abandonment. Any space not claimed and occupied prior to 5:00 p.m., Thursday, April 9, 2009, for which no special arrangements have been made, may be resold or reassigned by Show Management without obligation on the part of Show Management for any refund whatsoever.

(f) Late Set-Up. Exhibits targeted as late set-up can be installed until 9:00 p.m., Thursday, April 9, 2009.

Section 1.10 Tear Down

(a) A. Removal of Product or Equipment. Once brought into the show, the removal of product and equipment prior to tear-down must conform to the Merchandise Removal regulation stated in the Exhibitor Guide and Service Manual. Merchandise exit passes will be issued for material removal between the hours of 5:00 and 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, 2009. All display materials must remain in the exhibit hall until 5:00 p.m. Prior to 11:00pm, Sunday, April 12, 2009, standard removal rules apply, and any personnel removing merchandise must have a pass approved and issued by Show Management.

(b) Timely Dismantle. Exhibitor agrees to dismantle its display as soon as practical after the end of the Show. Exhibitor further agrees to indemnify and save Show Management harmless against any and all claims which may arise by virtue of damage to the premises caused by exhibitors display or costs paid by Show Management due to holding over by exhibitor past its allotted time of occupancy.

(c) Early Tear-Down. Exhibitor shall not tear-down prior to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, April 12, 2009. It is understood that premature tear-down detracts from the overall merit of the Show. In the event exhibitor begins tear-down prior to the above stated time, the exhibitor will be fined $500, and Show Management may take note of such activities when considering future applications for AIFS Expos or events. In the event exhibitor begins tear-down prior to the above stated time, the exhibitor will be subject to a loss of seniority for future shows or jeopardize themselves for exhibiting at future AIFS Expos.

(d) First Down. Exhibitors targeted as "First Down" must dismantle exhibits immediately at the close of the Show in order that empty crates may be returned to the hall without delay.

(e) Tear-Down Security. Exhibitor personnel must remain in the exhibit area until the exhibitors display materials are secured. All product should be securely packed before leaving the exhibit. Show Management and Venue Host cannot assume responsibility for any exhibit material left unattended in the hall during tear-down. In no event shall exhibitor allow display materials to remain in the Exhibit Areas after 12:00 noon, Monday, April 13, 2009. If display or materials remain after such time, Show Management may remove same, and exhibitor shall be liable for and agrees to pay all costs for dismantling and storage. Show Management shall not be liable for any damage to the display or materials due to their removal or storage.

Section 1.11 Operation and Conduct

(a) Regulation & Restriction. Show Management reserves the right to regulate and/or restrict exhibits to a reasonable noise level. Use of sound motion pictures and tape recorders will be permitted, where appropriate to the display, provided sound is maintained at not more than 85dB peaks, on the C weighted scale as measured on a Scott Instrument Lab Type 452 Sound Level Meter (ANSI Type 2), on the "SLOW" meter position, in any and all adjacent exhibit areas. AIFS reserves the right to restrict exhibitors use of sound and other devices which may interfere with the best interest of AIFS as a whole, Show Management is authorized and empowered to disconnect the supply of electricity to any Exhibitor who exceeds said Sound Level maximum, without any liability to said Exhibitor. Show Management also reserves the right to regulate and/or restrict exhibits to suitable methods of operation and display of materials. These sound restrictions include any product and power equipment in a demonstration that may cause a distraction to neighboring exhibitors who cannot conduct business in their exhibit area because of the noise factor. If for any reason an exhibit and/or its contents are deemed objectionable by Show Management, the exhibit shall be subjected to removal at exhibitors sole expense. This reservation includes persons, things, conduct, printed matter, signs, or any item of poor character which in the sole judgment of Show Management is detrimental to the Show. In the event such an amendment or restriction is enforced, Show Management shall not be liable for refunding exhibit space rental fees or exhibit equipment rental fees, except at their sole discretion. Exhibitor hereby expressly waives any right and all claims, actions or demands for damage, costs and expenses, including legal fees, against The Venue Host, Show Management, their directors, officers, agents, employees and/or servants for such amendment or removal. Please note: Demonstrations: An Exhibitor may not use a competitors product in a demonstration or any type of comparisons.

(b) No Retail Sales. Exhibitors are not permitted to sell products for delivery at the Show. Orders may be taken for future delivery only.

(c) Prohibited Displays. Exhibitor shall not exhibit, offer for sale, or provide advertising or literature concerning products or services not manufactured, represented, or exclusively distributed by them. No animals, reptiles, birds, rodents, or insects may be used as part of any exhibit or display. Robots may be used only upon the written consent of Show Management, and must be confined to the exhibit space rented. No helium balloons are permitted within the exhibit area. Exhibitors shall not permit exhibitions, raffles, donations or other promotional measures that require members or guests to be present at a specified location and time and all unusual promotion plans must be approved by the Show Office no later than March 1, 2009. Please note: Demonstrations: An Exhibitor may not use a competitors product in a demonstration or any type of comparisons.

No exhibitor shall foster or conduct any event during the AIFS Expo hours which would take attendance from the Show floor.

Exhibitors are not authorized to hold functions off-site and provide private transportation to those functions and trade shows from the AIFS Expo during show hours.

(d) Outboarding/Suitcasing Prohibited. Any company holding an exhibit, demonstration or display in a Beijing PRC hotel, suite, meeting room, or other non-official AIFS venue during AIFS will face sanctions by Show Management. Sanctions may include loss of seniority privileges, a ban from the show and other sanctions as deemed appropriate by Show Management.

(e) Exhibit Obstructions. Exhibitors are not allowed to obstruct the view, occasion injury or adversely affect the displays of other exhibitors. This includes demonstrations.

(f) Exhibit Personnel. All personnel, models/demonstrators must be properly clothed and dressed appropriately at all times and must confine their activities to the contracted exhibit space. Personnel may not enter the exhibit space of another exhibitor without permission from that exhibitor and at no time may anyone enter an exhibit space which is not staffed. Exhibitors who permit their personnel to enter the exhibit space of another exhibitor, without permission from that exhibitor, are themselves subject to penalties as stated in the Exhibitor violation policy in the Exhibitor Guide and Service Manual.

(g) Use of Carrying Devices. Dollies, carts and other rolling devices will not be permitted on the exhibit floor during exhibit hours without the written consent of Show Management.

(h) Damages and Insurance. Exhibitor is responsible for all damage to property caused by exhibitor personnel. Should such damage occur, exhibitor is liable to the owner of the damaged property.

Exhibitor shall be liable for, and shall insure against, all injuries or damages caused by the acts or omissions of the exhibitor or its employees, representatives, servants, agents, licensees, invitees, patrons, guests or contractors. Exhibitor agrees to obtain and furnish to Show Management at least thirty (30) days prior to set-up a certificate of insurance showing that there is in effect a policy of a minimum of $1,000,000 combined single limit bodily injury and broad form property damage coverage, including broad form contractual liability in which Show Management and the Venue Host, and their directors, officers and employees as additional insureds and XXXXXXXXXXXXXX, as administrative agent and as collateral agent are each named as additional insureds. Exhibitor shall obtain workers compensation insurance, and provide proof of same to Show Management, for all exhibitors employees.

The exhibitor is responsible for any and all demands on account of any injury or death, or damage to property occurring in or upon any portion of the Venue Host leased or used by exhibitor which are caused by the acts or omissions of exhibitor, or their employees, representatives, servants, agents, licensees, invitees, patrons, guests, or contractors. Exhibitor is also solely responsible for any injuries or damages sustained or caused by it in connection with AIFS, whether or not they occur at the Venue Host. This includes, but is not limited to, booth construction, booth set-up, travel to or from AIFS, activities of the Exhibitors employees or third parties subject to the supervision of Exhibitor, or any other activities carried on in connection with AIFS. Exhibitor shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Show Management and The Venue Host, their officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of actions, penalties, judgements, and liabilities of every kind and description (including court costs and reasonable attorneys fees) for injury to and death of persons, and damage to and loss of property which are caused by, arise from or grow out of exhibitors use or occupancy of the premises or from any breach by exhibitor of any condition of this contract, or from any act or omission of exhibitor, or their employees, representatives, servants, agents, invitees, patrons, guests, licensees, or contractors. The Exhibitor agrees to make no claim for any act or omission of Show Management taken in accordance with the Exhibitor Regulations.

(i) Advertising. Exhibitor shall not, without the consent of Show Management, distribute or permit to be distributed any advertising matter, literature, souvenir items or promotional materials in or about the exhibit areas except from its own allotted exhibit space.

(j) Food and Beverages. Alcoholic beverages may not be served within an exhibitors exhibit space. Exhibitors must have approval of Show Management before dispensing or distributing any food, snacks or beverage items within an exhibitors exhibit space. Any food and/or snack and/or beverage and/or use of food equipment within an exhibitors exhibit space MUST BE PROVIDED BY THE OFFICIAL CATERER, XXXXXXXXXXXXX, Contact: 888-880-3359 Ext.81. Preparation of food within the exhibit areas is prohibited.

(k) Photography/Video Recording. No exhibit, performance or event presented at the Show shall be photographed, videotaped, broadcast or recorded for commercial use, sale or distribution of any kind without the express written consent of Show Management. Attendees shall not photograph or videotape the exhibit or product of any exhibitor. Cameras are not permitted (other than by press) unless a permit is obtained at the Show Office and photographs have been authorized by exhibitor. Show Management has the right to confiscate film or other media from any type of camera. Show Management is authorized to record and use audio/visual materials and photographs taken at AIFS.

(l) Authority. Show Management is the final authority on all matters relating to operation and conduct.

(m) Celebrity Appearances/Giveaways. You may have a celebrity in your booth signing autographs providing that the line of attendees does not block neighboring exhibitors. You must provide security in the aisle to prevent any type of traffic problems and the exhibiting company who has the celebrity is responsible for any and all charges incurred for traffic control in the aisles around their booth. This regulation also pertains to any type of giveaways being handed out in the booth that may block neighboring exhibitors booths.

(n) Product to be displayed is not manufactured or developed by exhibitor but exhibitor has sole and exclusive right to sell the product for the entire Peoples Republic of China. Exhibitor must provide Show Management documentation to substantiate these criteria. Brokers are required to submit a listing agreement from the property owner on the owners letterhead.

(o) Product is packaged and marketed under the exhibitors trade style or brand name and is supported by current cataloging and price sheets.

(p) Demonstrations: An Exhibitor may not use competitors product in a demonstration or any type of comparisons.

(q) Q. Counterfeiting: An exhibitor may not show any counterfeit products, or another manufacturers products which have been purchased or lifted from a broker or another manufacturer, or any products which are deemed by Show Management in its sole discretion to be deceptively or illegally marketed. Exhibitors who display products on the show floor or offer products in their catalogues or other media displayed or accessible at the AIFS that are considered by Show Management, in its sole judgment, to infringe on another exhibitors U.S. intellectual property rights (patent, trademark, trade dress or copyright) will face sanctions by Show Management. Sanctions are up to the Show Manager, and may include closing the booth, together with a ban from the show and loss of seniority privileges and other sanctions as deemed appropriate by Show Management. AIFS is confident that all of our exhibitors seek to maintain the highest standards of compliance with law and industry standards. If you have any questions concerning AIFS rules, regulations and compliance procedures on this, or any other matter prior to the show, please contact Show Management at 888-880-3359 Ext. 81 or \n Info@aifsexpo.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . During the show, please direct any problems concerning possible intellectual property violations to Planet IDX, Inc. at the show office located in room XXX at the Venue Host.

(r) The exhibitor shall be bound by the rules and regulations set forth herein, and by such additional rules and regulations which may be established by the Venue Host or Show Management. Show Management shall have the power to adopt and enforce all Show rules and regulations, and their decision on these matters will be final. All matters and questions not covered by the regulations shall be subject to the final judgment and decision of Show Management.

Any violation by the exhibitor of any of the terms and conditions herein shall subject exhibitor to sanctions, including but not limited to the cancellation of The Agreement to occupy exhibit space and to forfeiture of any monies paid on account thereof. Upon due notice of such cancellation, Show Management shall have the right to take possession of the exhibitors space, remove all persons and properties of the exhibitor and hold the exhibitor accountable for all risks and expenses incurred in such removal. In no event shall there be any obligation on the part of Show Management to return any funds paid by the exhibitor.

Section 1.12 Compliance With Laws

(a) Exhibitor agrees to comply with and be bound by all laws of the Peoples Republic of China, all ordinances of the City of Beijing, and wherever applicable, all rules and regulations of the Beijing Municipal Security Bureau and the Beijing Fire Department and those policies and criteria which have been established by the Venue Host for use of the exhibit areas. This includes a Prohibition against displaying any products or advertisements for a product which violate (a) any Exclusion Orders, or (b) another exhibitors intellectual property rights.

(b) Fire Regulations/Fireproofing Codes. Exhibitor must conform to all standard fire codes of the City of Beijing. All display materials must be made of fire retardant materials and subject to fire inspectors approval. Crepe paper, corrugated paper, cardboard or other combustible materials shall be prohibited. Combustible materials, explosives, or welding are not permitted in or around the exhibit areas unless special permission has been granted by the Fire Marshall. Exhibitor shall not allow its display to block the view of, or impede access to fire alarm boxes, fire hose cabinets, fire extinguishers, or other safety equipment. Smoking is prohibited in the Venue Host during set-up and tear-down. Also no welding is permitted at the Venue Host.

(c) Electrical. Electrical equipment and wiring require evidence of testing and approval by a nationally recognized testing laboratory. All wiring must be three-wire and grounded. Wiring that touches the floor must be "SO" cord (min. 14 gauge/3 wire) which is insulated to qualify or "extra hard usage." Cord wiring above floor level can be "SJ" which is rated for "hard usage." The use of open clip sign sockets, latex, plastic or lamp cord wire in displays, or 2-wire clamp-on fixtures is prohibited. Zip cord or two wire cords are unacceptable at the Venue Host because they are ungrounded and could result in safety hazards. Cube taps are prohibited.

(d) D. Inspection. All displays will be inspected during the set-up days and any exhibitor deviating from the regulations must make modifications to their exhibit at exhibitors expense prior to Show opening.

Section 1.13 Exhibitor Appointed Contractors (EAC)

(a) An EAC is any contractor not listed in the Exhibitor Guide and Service Manual. Any exhibitor using the services of other than the official Show contractors must conform to the regulations located in the Exhibitor Guide & Service Manual. We do not permit EACs or any type of contractor to solicit our exhibitors or attendees during move in days, show days or move out days. If found doing so anywhere on the premises, they will be escorted off property. General overall 24-hour access control service will be provided during the Show, from the beginning of set-up to the end of teardown. However, Show Management shall not be held responsible for the loss of any material by any cause and urge the exhibitor to exercise normal precautions to discourage loss due to theft or any other cause. No responsibility is assumed by Show Management for goods delivered to the exhibit areas, or for materials left in the exhibit areas at anytime. Exhibitors are encouraged to insure exhibit property against loss or theft.

Section 1.14 Disruption of Show

(a) In the event the Venue Host or any part thereof shall be destroyed, damaged by fire or other cause, or become unavailable in whole or in part, for a portion or for the entirety of the agreement period for any reason whatsoever, or if any casualty or occurrence shall render the fulfillment of this agreement impossible or inadvisable, including, without limitation, the requisitioning of the Venue Host by any governmental entity, then and thereupon the parties to the agreement shall amend the agreement in a fashion which shall be mutually acceptable or the agreement shall be terminable by AIFS at its option. Exhibitor hereby waives any claim against AIFS and/or Show Management for damages or compensation for such termination should the agreement be so terminated.

(b) Such expenses shall include, but not be limited to all expenses incurred by Show Management as a result of contracts with third parties for the provision of services or products incidental to the Show, including the Show Management Agreement with the Show Manager; all out of pocket expenses incurred by Show Management incidental to the Show; and all overhead expenses of Show Management attributable to the production of the Show.

(c) No monies will be returned should the dates or location of the Show be changed by Show Management, but exhibitor will be assigned space which exhibitor agrees to use under these same rules and regulations. Show Management shall not be financially liable in the event the Show is interrupted, cancelled, moved, or dates changed except as provided herein.

Section 1.15 Waiver of Liability

(a) Show Management shall not be responsible for any damage or injury that may happen to the exhibitor or its agents, servants, employees or property from any cause whatever except the willful misconduct of Show Management, its servants or employees, arising out of Show Management duties and responsibilities under the agreement. Exhibitor expressly releases Show Management, their directors, officers, agents, employees, and/or servants from any such loss, damage or injury.

(b) The exhibitor agrees to waive the right of subrogation by their insurance carriers to recover loss sustained under the insurance contracts.

(c) Show Management, its staff, employees, or agents assume no responsibility or liability whatsoever in matters relating to restrictions imposed on any exhibitor by any governmental agency.

Section 1.16 Food and Beverages

(a) Alcoholic beverages may not be served within an exhibitors exhibit space. Exhibitors must have approval of Show Management before dispensing or distributing any food, snacks or beverage items within an exhibitors exhibit space. Any food and/or snack and/or beverage and/or use of food equipment within an exhibitors exhibit space MUST BE PROVIDED BY THE OFFICIAL CATERER,, Contact: 888-880-3359 Ext. 81. Preparation of food within the exhibit areas is prohibited.

Section 1.17 Indemnity

(a) The exhibitor is responsible for any and all demands on account of any injury or death, or damage to property occurring in or upon any portion of the Venue Host leased or used by exhibitor which are caused by the acts or omissions of exhibitor, or their employees, representatives, servants, agents, licensees, invitees, patrons, guests, or contractors. Exhibitor is also solely responsible for any injuries or damages sustained or caused by it in connection with AIFS, whether or not they occur at the Venue Host. This includes, but is not limited to, booth construction, booth set-up, travel to or from AIFS, activities of the Exhibitors employees or third parties subject to the supervision of Exhibitor, or any other activities carried on in connection with AIFS. Exhibitor shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Show Management and The Venue Host, their officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of actions, penalties, judgements, and liabilities of every kind and description (including court costs and reasonable attorneys fees) for injury to and death of persons, and damage to and loss of property which are caused by, arise from or grow out of exhibitors use or occupancy of the premises or from any breach by exhibitor of any condition of this contract, or from any act or omission of exhibitor, or their employees, representatives, servants, agents, invitees, patrons, guests, licensees, or contractors. The Exhibitor agrees to make no claim for any act or omission of Show Management taken in accordance with, or to enforce, the Exhibitor Regulations.

Section 1.18 Exhibitor Representative

(a) The signer of this Agreement shall be the official representative of the exhibitor and shall have the authority to act on behalf of the exhibitor in all matters relating to the Show.