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1. Feb. 22-24, 2018 | Fort Lauderdale, FL
Broward County Convention Center
$
27/SF
Standard Rate
$
25/SF
600-1,199 SF
$
23/SF
1,200 + SF
Peter Pacheco: 407-845-0603
ppacheco@flprint.org
Zach Kreisler: 407-845-0598
zachary@flprint.org
Contact Us Today To Reserve Your Booth Space.

2. FEBRUARY 22-24, 2018 • BROWARD COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
Print or type all information. The Graphics of the Americas Conference & Expo Exhibitor Rules, Regulations
and Information are hereby made part and parcel of this Contract. Read the enclosed Exhibitor Rules
carefully before completing this application. All Terms and Conditions on back of this form apply.
Produced by
This completed Contract, when signed and returned by the exhibitor and accepted
by Graphics of the Americas, produced by the Printing Association of Florida, Inc.,
shall be a binding contract between the exhibitor and Graphics of the Americas.
ONLY ONE EXHIBITOR per 100 sq.ft. – no sharing!
ACCEPTANCE AS BINDING CONTRACT
(This is how you will be listed in the Expo Directory.)
Exhibitor Name:________________________________________________________
Show Contact:_________________________________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________________
City: _________________________________________ State/Province: __________
ZIP: ___________________ Country: ______________________________________
Phone: (______) _______________________ Fax: (______)____________________
E-mail:_______________________________________________________________
Website:______________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
Print Name of Authorized Representative
____________________________________________________________________
Signature of Authorized Representative Date
By signature above, the individual signing this contract represents and warrants that he/
she is duly authorized to execute this binding contract on behalf of named exhibitor.
ALL INVOICES SHOULD BE SENT TO
Same as above
Name:_______________________________________________________________
Company:____________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________
City: _________________________________________ State/Province: __________
ZIP: ___________________ Country: ______________________________________
Phone: (______) _______________________ Fax: (______)____________________
E-mail:_______________________________________________________________
METHOD OF PAYMENT
All contracts for Exhibit Space must be accompanied by deposit and proper payment as
outlined below in order to be confirmed:
1/3 Deposit is required with signed Space Contract.
1/3 Payment is due on or before July 15, 2017.
1/3 Payment is due on or before Oct. 15, 2017.
Exhibit space contracted after Oct. 15, 2017 must include total exhibit space fee.
o Check enclosed (payable to Printing Association of Florida) (U.S. funds only)
Check # _____________________ Purchase Order # ___________________
Total $ ____________________________
o Charge to credit card: (Credit card will be processed for all payments pursuant to
the payment schedule on the reverse side, unless instructed otherwise.)
o VISA o MasterCard o American Express Sec. Code___________
Card Number _______________________________________ Exp. Date_______
Name of Cardholder_________________________________________________
Total $ _____________________________ ZIP Code____________________
Card Holder’s Signature______________________________________________
o Wire Transfer: Please contact the Printing Association of Florida for
instructions. (Fees are to be paid by the payor.)
By signature above, the individual signing this contract represents and warrants that
he/she is duly authorized to execute this binding contract on behalf of named exhibitor.
Mail all checks and a copy of this signed contract to
PRINTING ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA, INC.
5770 Hoffner Avenue, Suite 103
Orlando, FL 32822
Phone: 407-240-8009 Fax: 407-240-8333
This contract is also your initial invoice. Please retain a copy for your records.
See additional terms and conditions on back page.
CONTRACT FOR EXHIBIT SPACE
SPACE REQUESTED
Using the exhibit floor plan, indicate your first, second, third and fourth space
requests:
• Standard Exhibit Space Rate $27.00/SF
• 600-1199 sq. ft. $25.00 | • Over 1200 sq. ft. $23.00
Additional premiums apply for each Midway and Corner location:
o Midway Charge (Additional $200)
o Corner Charge (Additional $150/per corner)
Space Choice #1 ___________ #2___________ #3____________ #4____________
Space Size: ___________ x _____________________________________________
Total Rental Fee Due: $_________________________________________________
Please list any company(s) you would NOT want to be near:
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

3. The 2018 Graphics of the Americas Expo & Conference (herein called the“Show”) is to be held at the Broward County Convention Center (herein called the“Show Building”) on February 22-24, 2018. The
Show is managed and operated by the Printing Association of Florida, Inc. (herein called the“Producer”).
Conditioned upon the Show Building placing the exhibit space at the disposal of the Producer, the Producer shall assign to the Exhibitor for the period of the Show the exhibit space contracted for herein
or such other exhibit space that the Producer in its discretion deems comparable. Such assignment is made for the period of this Show only and does not imply that same or similar space will be held or
offered for future shows.
CONTRACT FOR EXHIBIT SPACE — This Contract for Exhibit Space will be effective only upon its acceptance by the Producer and after it has been signed by the exhibitor and delivered to the Producer.
A copy of this contract will be returned to you upon acceptance. In the event of fire, strikes, construction or other circumstances beyond the Producer’s control, the Producer shall have no liability to
exhibitor or obligation to refund any portion of exhibitor’s payment.
SPACE ASSIGNMENT — Assignment of space will follow the Show’s Point Priority System through March 31, 2017. After March 31, 2017, all space will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis
on the acceptance of the contract by Producer. The Producer reserves the right to assign alternate exhibit space as it deems appropriate. The Producer reserves the right to bar the use of exhibits that
interfere with other exhibitors, interfere with attendees or others, or create any hazards. The Exhibitor agrees not to assign, grant, or license the use of space, or any part allotted to Exhibitor, without
written consent of Producer in its sole discretion, nor to exhibit, advertise, nor offer for sale, goods or services other than that manufactured or sold by Exhibitor in the regular course of business. Only one
Exhibitor per 100 sq. ft. – no sharing.
RATES — Standard rates are: $27.00/SF up to 599 sq. ft.; $25.00 per sq. ft. from 600 to 1,199 sq. ft.; and $23.00 per sq. ft. over 1,200 sq. ft. Additional premiums apply for each midway and corner exhibit
spaces ($200 additional per Midway and $150 additional per Corner).
PAYMENT SCHEDULE —Payment of 1/3 of this exhibit fee is required upon exhibitor’s return of this contract to Producer. An additional 1/3 of the exhibit fee is due on or before July 15, 2017 and
the remaining balance on or before Oct. 15, 2017. Exhibit space contracted after Oct. 15, 2017 must include total exhibit space rental fee. Unless the scheduled deposits and/or payments are
received by the dates referenced above, the exhibitor’s space may be cancelled and any deposits will not be refunded. Payment must be in U.S. funds. Bank transfer charges are the responsibility of
the exhibitor.
CANCELLATION POLICY — All cancellations received in writing prior to March 31, 2017, will be charged an administrative fee of $500. When exhibit space payments have been made in full, or in part,
this administrative fee will be deducted from said payments prior to reimbursement of the remaining fees. When no payment is received prior to said cancellations and prior to March 31, 2017, exhibitor
will be billed for the $500 administrative fee. Cancellations received in writing after March 31, 2017, but prior to July 15, 2017, will be charged 25% of the total exhibit space cost. Cancellations received in
writing after July 15, 2017, but prior to Oct. 15, 2017, will be charged 50% of the total exhibit space cost. After Oct. 15, 2017, all cancellations will be charged 100% of the exhibit space cost.
SPACE RENTAL — All exhibit spaces are configured in 100 sq. ft. increments unless otherwise indicated on the Show floor plan. All exhibit spaces are constructed with an 8-foot-high back drape and
3-foot-high side rails. Each space includes (a) a standard sign, 7”x 44”, with name of the exhibitor and space number; and (b) free standard carpeting, choice of color must be made by January 31, 2018,
otherwise a standard color will be pre-selected. Padding is an additional fee; and (c) one“free”conference education session pass per 100 sq. ft. of exhibit space; and (d) online directory listing; and (e)
Expo Guide directory listing. All expenses, including, without limitation, electrical and telephone and internet requirements, other than standard carpeting or exhibit installation and dismantling costs,
material handling/drayage, will be the sole responsibility of the exhibitor. All exhibits must have floor covering. (PAF Printer’s Advantage exhibit spaces are configured as 10 x 10 exhibit spaces.)
INSTALLATION AND DISMANTLING OF EXHIBITS — Installation will begin as scheduled in the Exhibitor Service Manual per your applicable targeted move-in time. All exhibits must be completely
installed by 9:00 AM on February 22, 2018. Dismantling and removal will not begin before 4:01 PM on February 24, 2018, and all material must be removed according to the schedule outlined in the
Exhibitor Service Manual. With respect for your fellow exhibitors, please do not begin tear down of your exhibit prior to 4:01 PM on the last day.
INSPECTION OF EXHIBITS — All exhibits must be ready for inspection by the Producer and or its’agents’on Thursday, February 22, 2018, at 9:00 AM. No exhibitor will be allowed to enter or set up their
display after 9:00 AM.
FAILURETO OCCUPY SPACE — Any space not occupied by Thursday, February 22, 2018, at 9:00 AM shall l be deemed forfeited by exhibitor and pursuant to the cancellation policy above, no refund
shall be paid. The Producer may reassign such space, at its discretion, without any obligation to exhibitor. In the event exhibitor has not paid in full, exhibitor is liable for total exhibitor fee upon demand,
regardless of exhibitor’s failure to occupy the exhibit space.
OFFICIAL GENERAL SERVICES CONTRACTOR AND SHIPPING AND STORAGE — Pursuant to the Producer’s contract, the current Exhibitor Services Contractor has been selected to be the exclusive
contractor for all decorating, shipping, freight storage, drayage and labor services for the Show. Exhibitor agrees that if contractor services are needed, exhibitor will be required to obtain these services
from the current Exhibitor Services Contractor.
LIABILITY — Exhibitor agrees to indemnify and hold the Printing Association of Florida Inc., Broward County Convention Center and the City of Ft. Lauderdale and all of their officers, directors,
members and employees, and all individuals and organizations performing services for them in connection with the Show harmless from all claims, losses or damages, injuries, liabilities, judgments, or
settlements, including reasonable attorney fees, costs and other expenses, incurred on account of the negligent actions or omissions, of the exhibitor or its employees or agents. Exhibitor agrees to
indemnify and reimburse the Producer, the Show Building and the City of Ft. Lauderdale for the costs of all services and expenses incurred in connection with any collection efforts should it be necessary
for the Producer , the Show Building or the City of Ft. Lauderdale to engage legal counsel or a collection agency to collect monies due the Producer, or the Show Building as a result of exhibitors failure to
pay any funds due the Producer, or the Show Building or to comply with the terms of this contract. Exhibitor also releases the Producer, the Show Building and the City of Ft. Lauderdale from liability for
any expenses incurred or other damage suffered by exhibitor if the Show is cancelled because of a strike, riot, construction, act of God, or any other cause beyond control of the Producer or the Show
Building.
INSURANCE — Exhibitor shall indemnify and hold harmless the Producer and Show Building, the current Exhibitor Services Contractor, and/or participating service contractors and agents from all
liability (damage or accident), which may ensue from any cause resulting from or connected with the transportation, placing, removal or display of exhibits. Exhibitor shall, at its sole cost and
expense, procure and maintain throughout the term of this contract, the following insurance: Comprehensive liability and products liability coverage not less than $1,000,000, including contractual
liability and products liability coverage and workers’compensation in full compliance with all laws covering the exhibitor’s employees. Exhibitor may at any time be required to furnish the Producer with a
Certificate of Insurance evidencing the above stated coverage. All property of exhibitor is understood to remain under its custody and control in transit to, within and in transit from the exhibit hall.
ADMISSION — The Producer shall have the sole direction over all admission policies at all times. Exhibiting company personnel will be provided with badges for non-show hour access. Badges must be
worn at all times. Badge swapping is strictly prohibited. Non-exhibiting suppliers or vendors of goods and services are welcome to walk the show floor with proper badges during expo hours. Please note:
No children under age 14 will be allowed on the show floor unless accompanied by a parent, adult, and without having a permission waiver signed by the same. Any child over 14 must register for the
show.
SOUND — Public address systems, sound producing or amplifying devices that project sound beyond the exhibitor’s space, or excessive operating noise that distracts attendees and or neighboring
exhibits are expressly prohibited. The Producer reserves the right to restrict exhibits that, because of noise or any other reason, may detract from the general business conduct of the Show.
POSITIONING OF EQUIPMENTWITH RELATIONSTO AISLES — Exhibitor must display its exhibits so as not to obstruct the general view or to hide view of other exhibitors.
ADDITIONAL RULES AND REGULATIONS — Exhibitor agrees to comply with all rules and regulations of the Show Building and all additional rules and regulations of the Producer including, without
limitation, those contained in the Producer’s service manual and any rules contained in the Producer’s lease with the Show Building. It is agreed upon by the Trade Show Council that liquor can be served
at each exhibitor’s booth one to two hours prior to close of show on each day, but liquor must be purchased through the Show Building’s catering.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
UPDATED SEPT 2017