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Terms & Conditions

Please read the following terms and conditions before submitting this form.

Please read the following terms and conditions before submitting this form. 

• Due to limited vendor booths availability please apply as soon as you get this form.

 *Vendor booths  availability is on a “First come, First served” basis (assigned by order of received responses of completed form and payment received).

•    The cost for the 10*10 merchandise vendor booths/space is $300 with your own tent. 

•    The cost for the 10*10 merchandise vendor booths/space is $375 with our rental tent and weights. 

•    The cost for the non profit booth/space is $250 with your own tent

•    The cost for the non profit booth/space is $325 with our rental tent and weights.

•    Vendors  bringing their own 10*10 tent must meet the required guidelines including having tent weights which include a minimum of 25 pounds for each corner (100 pound weights minimum). Tents weights are available for rent for $25 

•    Payment is due upon your registration, and vendor  registrations will be closed on Monday , July 11th 

.  Booth/space set up starts 4pm on Friday , August 5th at 3pm and must be complete by 9:30am Saturday August 6th 

•    Vendors are to remain open and staffed for business for the duration of the event.

•    Vendor space cannot be reassigned, divided, given, sublet, or leased to any other party, nor can vendors relocate their assigned positions. 

•    All vendors must have hand sanitizer for their customers

•    It is the responsibility of each vendor to read, understand, practice and follow all MDHHS health and safety guidelines pertaining to Covid19 ( https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus) to ensure their own safety and safety of others.

•    Every vendor must sign the attached/enclosed Covid19 consent form (see page 2) 

CANCELLATION POLICY:

•    Following receipt of vendor fees, any cancellations prior to July, 15th 2022, 5:00 pm EST will be refunded 50% of the total vendor fees. Cancellation requests received after July 15th, 2022 will not receive a refund.

Release Waiver

Vendor’s electronic signature (via checkbox below) verifies that the above information is complete and accurate. For good and valuable consideration received, the undersigned agrees to indemnify and hold harmless A Glimpse of Africa, LLC, and its members, officers, directors, employees, volunteers and agents from any and all liabilities, damages and fees. The undersigned recognizes hazards of participation and assumes all risks. RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. GENERAL RELEASE/WAIVER OF LIABILITY: In consideration of being permitted to participate in this A Glimpse of Africa event, and other valuable and sufficient consideration, the receipt of which I acknowledge, I do, on behalf of myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, guardians and assigns (collectively referred to as the “Vendor's” or “Releasors,”) freely, voluntarily, and without duress, hereby release, waive, forever discharge, and hold harmless the following parties (collectively referred to as “Releases”) from any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind or nature, either in law or equity, for any resulting loss or damage, and from any claim or account of injury to my person or property, even injury resulting in death, whether caused by the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise, which arise or may hereafter arise from the Vendor's participation in A Glimpse of Africa. INDEMNIFICATION: The Releasors shall defend, hold harmless and indemnify the Releases from and against any and all liability, loss, claims, damages, costs, attorneys’ fees and expenses of whatever kind or nature that the Vendor's may sustain, suffer, incur or be required to pay in connection with my participation in A Glimpse of Africa. A Glimpse of Africa will not be held liable for the loss of product or sales due to any acts of God including weather conditions and/or event cancellation or thievery. FIRST AID: The Releasors understand the Releasees do not assume any responsibility for or obligation to provide financial assistance or other assistance, including but not limited to medical, health, or disability insurance in the event of injury or illness. The Releasors also release and forever discharge the Releasees from any claim whatsoever which arises or may hereafter arise on account of any first aid, treatment, or service rendered in connection with the Releasors acts or omission relative to A Glimpse of Africa. RELEASE AND AUTHORIZATION TO PHOTOGRAPH: By submitting this form, the Vendor agrees to be photographed, videotaped, and/or recorded by any of the Releasees for no charge or consideration. The Vendor does hereby grant and convey unto the Release any and all rights, titles and interests in any and all photographic images and video or audio recordings made by the Releases, including, but not limited to, any royalties, proceeds, or other benefits derived from such photographs or recordings. The Vendor releases the Releasees from any and all claims, including libel, slander, invasion of privacy or any other claim and any damages in connection with any photo or video created by or for the Releasees and used for promotional purposes. The Vendor agrees to let the Releasees use social media images for promotional purposes. By submitting this form, The Vendor agrees that he or she has read this agreement, fully understands its terms, understands he or she has given up substantial rights by signing it, and has signed it without inducement. Further, if the Vendor is acting as an agent for others in submitting this form, the Vendor acknowledges that he or she is in possession of a signed copy of this Release from each registrant. Further, the Vendor has read, understood and agrees to abide by all A Glimpse of Africa rules, regulations, terms and conditions as stated. The Vendor understands that failure to follow the set rules can mean expulsion from this A Glimpse of Africa event and/or future events. A Glimpse of Africa reserves the right to make final interpretations of rules, regulations, terms and conditions, and may amend or restate the same without notice. I HAVE READ THE ABOVE RELEASE AND WAIVER, UNDERSTAND I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, HAVE NOT CHANGED IT ORALLY, AND SIGN IT VOLUNTARILY.

Covid Agreement

This document contains important information about our decision (yours and ours) to be a part of this event in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. Please read all information below  carefully 

To participate in the named event, you agree to take certain precautions which will help keep everyone (you, our families, volunteers, artists, customers, vendors, teammates ) safer from exposure, sickness and possible death. If you do not adhere to these safeguards you will not be able to participate in the event.  Please review all the information below, initial and sign on the indicated sections to indicate that you understand and agree to these actions:

In an effort to minimize exposure to Covid19 to all parties involved 

We may change these precautions below if additional local, state or federal orders or guidelines are published. If that happens, we will ensure we communicate about any necessary changes as soon as we can. We have also taken the steps to inform and share this information with all our anticipated vendors, entertainers, volunteer A Glimpse of Africa team members and  event attendees accordingly.  Additionally we will have centralized hand wash stations. 

Consenting to participate at the event:

I understand that by participating in-person( face to face) at  this event  I’m assuming the risk of exposure to Covid19 or other public health risks. I also confirm the information I have provided below on this form is truthful and accurate. I knowingly and willingly consent to participate at the event on August 6th 2022 during the Covid-19 pandemic as a Vendor 

Your Responsibility to Minimize Exposure:

•      I confirm that I will NOT attend the event if I will be present with any of the following symptoms listed below: 

•  fever, shortness of breath, loss of sense of taste or smell, dry cough, runny nose, sore throat.

•    I agree if my  temperature is elevated to 100 Fahrenheit or more, or if I have any Covid19 symptoms , I  will not be allowed to  participate in the event in any capacity 

•    I  will set up my  booth/table appropriately to allow the required physical distancing 

•    I  will keep a distance of 6 feet from others and will follow all event precautions at the venue

•    If I  decide to  bring additional people to work  with me, I will make sure that they follow all the sanitation and social distancing protocols (I will limit to 2-3 staff members  inside the tent at all times)

•    I will sanitize Credit card machines, iPad, laptops, pens and other areas that are commonly touched after each use.

•    If applicable I will  provide tissues, paper towels  and trash cans in my station, where they are easily accessible. (please dispose of trash on a frequent basis into the main trash bins or dumpster provided by A Glimpse Of Africa). 

•    I understand in case there is a sudden surge in the Covid19 cases, or if we receive new guidelines from the Governor due to health concerns we will have to adhere to those guidelines including canceling the event. Vendor fees will be reimbursed or deferred to future events if this happens

•    If you or a resident in your home tests positive for Covid19  after signing up as a vendor , volunteer, artist or in any other role you will inform us immediately so we can take proper steps to cancel your participation and take appropriate preventative actions

•    If I hide my facts and relevant details and because of my knowing or unknowing behavior or action the others get infected, I may be held responsible for appropriate compensation in the court of law.

Agreement

I, the undersigned, have reviewed this Food Booth Application for accuracy and completeness. By signing below, I agree that I have the authority to list the official menu items, prices and other information, and I agree to become a Food Booth Vendor at A Glimpse of Africa Festival on August 6th, 2022 at Rosa Park Circle, Grand Rapids, Michigan. 

I also confirm that I have read and I agree to meet  all the above  general informed consent requirements.

Your signature/name  below shows that you agree to these terms and conditions.

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