The Great Lakes Comic-Con
http://www.GreatLakesComicCon.org
Friday, October 17 – 5PM to 9PM
Saturday, October 18 – 10AM to 6PM
Macomb Community College, South Campus
Sports and Expo Center
14500 E. 12 Mile Rd
Warren, MI 48088
EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION FORM
Business Name: _______________________________________________________
Exhibitor Name: ________________________________________________________
Mailing Address:________________________________________________________
City: _____________________________State:_______________ Zip: ____________
Phone: _____________________ Email: ____________________________________
Web Site: ______________________________________________________________
Facebook: ____________________________________________________________
Exhibitor Bio/Merchandise Description (As you would like it listed in our program guide. Please
be brief. We may edit your response due to space limitations. *** NOTE: We cannot guarantee the
inclusion of descriptions in the program guide from contracts received after September 26,
2014***).
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May we use your Web Site/Facebook in our promotions? ( ) Yes ( ) No
Type(s) of Merchandise to Be Displayed: (Please check all that apply)
New Comics ( )
Back Issue Comics ( )
Variants ( )
Trade Paperbacks ( )
Original Comic Art ( )
Action Figures ( )
Toys ( )
Non-Sports Cards ( )
Posters ( )
Role Playing Games ( )
Collectible Game Cards ( ) Anime ( )
T-Shirts ( )
Other (specify)__________________________________
Table Pricing
Each paid booth/table will receive two (2) Exhibitor badges
Vendor Booths (10'x10')
Aisle = $300
Corner = $350 (SOLD OUT)
Artist Alley Tables (8 foot table)
$150
Pricing
Aisle Booth:
$300 for 10’x10’ aisle booth with One (1) 8’ table, One (1) chair
Quantity _____ x $ 300
= $ _______
Corner Booth: (SOLD OUT)
$350 for 10’x10’ corner booth with Two (2) 8’ tables, One (1) chair
Quantity _____ x $ 350
Number of additional Exhibitor Badges Requested
Quantity _____ x $ 25.00
= $ _______
Electrical drop for booth (optional) +$10.00
= $ _______
Number of additional tables (8 foot table + 1 chair)
Quantity _____ x $ 10.00
= $ _______
+$10 fee (if paid by Paypal or Credit Card)
+ $ _______
10 x 10 Booth Reservation
10 x 10 Booth Reservation
10'x10' Booth Space
Total Amount Enclosed for booth(s)= ____________
Pricing
$150 for One (1) 8’ table, Two (2) chairs
Quantity _____ x $ 150
= $ _______
Number of additional Exhibitor Badges Requested
Quantity _____ x $ 25.00
= $ _______
Electrical Drop for table area (optional) +$10
= $ _______
Number of additional chairs
Quantity _____ x $ 2.00
= $ _______
+$10 fee (if paid by Paypal or Credit Card)
+ $ _______
Total Amount Enclosed for Artist Alley Table(s)= ___________
Professional Status (check all that apply):
___Writer ___Penciler ___Inker ___Colorist ___Editor ___Letterer ___Creator ___Painter
Other:___________________________________
No collections may be sold in Artist's Alley. Artist Alley tables are for display and selling of creator-made
merchandise. Items that were not personally created by the artist/creator, such as industry comic books, toys,
etc, cannot be sold in the Artist Alley. You must purchase a vendor booth to sell such items.
Those in violation will be charged the full 10x10 booth fee.
Artist Alley Reservation
Artist Alley Reservation
Artist Alley Tables (8 foot table)
CREDIT CARD AUTHORIZATION FORM
(There is an additional $10 charge for credit card payments)
(Credit Card payments will be billed as WebHeadComics.com on your statement)
Name on Card: _____________________________________
Credit Card Number: _________________________________
Exp Date: _________________
CVV: ___________________
Signature: ___________________________ Date: _________
Billing address (if different from above)
I hereby authorize The Great Lakes Comic-Con to charge my booth/table fees to my account.
(Credit Card payments will be billed as WebHeadComics.com on your statement)
AUTHORIZATION SIGNATURE__________________________________________
Remember to include a signed Exhibitor contract with your payment.
PAYMENT BY PAYPAL
Payments can be made online using PayPal.
Please send your payment to [email protected] when using Paypal.
There is an additional $10.00 charge for using PayPal, please add this to your payment.
Please do not forget to mail in a signed Exhibitor contract.
PAYMENT BY PERSONAL CHECK
Please make checks payable to The Great Lakes Comic-Con. There will be a $50 charge for any
checks returned unpaid.
MAIL THIS CONTRACT TO:
OR FAX IT TO:
The Great Lakes Comic-Con
P.O. Box 879
Washington Township, MI 48094
888-417-4416
Remember to include this signed Exhibitor contract with your payment.
Exhibitor Contract Terms
A.
Booth/Table Space
1.
The Great Lakes Comic-Con will provide a 10’x10’ aisle booth area for exhibitor with
(1) 8’ table, (1) chair and (2) badges. 10' x 10' corner booths will be provided with
(2) 8’ tables, (1) chair and (2) badges. All booths are 10' x 10' with an 8' high
curtained backdrop. Artist Alley tables are 8 feet in length, with (2) chairs and (2)
badges, and five feet of space behind the table with no curtained backdrop.
Please Note: Vendors are permitted to bring their own additional tables or chairs to the
Comic-Con. However, vendors must ensure that the bottom/feet of the tables and
chairs do not harm the floor of the venue. The floor of the Sports and Expo Center
also serves as a running track and the soft/foamy floor can tear/puncture. Carpet
strips under the feet of tables and chairs works well to protect the surface, as do
pieces of thick cardboard. Additional tables and chairs can be rented for a small fee.
Refer to the reservation form for additional tables and chairs.
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B.
Set-up and Tear Down
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Exhibitors must be sure that all noise levels from sound systems are kept to a
minimum. The Great Lakes Comic-Con reserves the right to determine at what point
that noise level constitutes interference with others and must be discontinued.
No exhibit may block or interfere with other exhibits and may not exceed booth space
or 8 feet in height.
Any damage caused to the building or its furnishings by the Exhibitor is the sole
responsibility of the Exhibitor.
Exhibitor agrees to remain set up during all exhibit hours. No early breakdowns of
exhibits are allowed without the prior consent of the show promoters.
Exhibitors must stay within the boundaries of their exhibit space.
Merchandise for Sale
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F.
Exhibitor understands the payment policy and agrees to pay as per the terms of the
application.
There will be a $50.00 fee for checks returned unpaid.
All deposits are non-refundable.
Display Regulations
1.
E.
Vendors will be permitted to enter the venue starting at 12PM/Noon on Friday,
October 17, 2014 for set-up. On Saturday, October 18, 2014, vendors may enter
the venue starting at 8AM.
Vendors must have all items removed from the facility by 9PM on Saturday,
October 18, 2014.
Payment for Space
1.
D.
Electrical services are available, but must be requested when booth/table space is
reserved. There is an additional $10 charge for electrical drops, which is paid with
your booth/table reservation. Refer to the reservation form for information.
The Great Lakes Comic-Con reserves the right to change booth locations at the
promoter’s discretion.
Exhibitor will keep their booth/table area clean and is responsible for any damage.
Exhibitor agrees to leave the area "broom clean" at the close of the show.
Renting, Selling, or Subletting booth space is strictly prohibited.
Exhibitor agrees that all merchandise for sale is legal and licensed.
Bootleg merchandise is prohibited, and the promoter is not responsible, but will take
action if necessary.
ABSOLUTELY NO PORNOGRAPHY OR ADULT ONLY MATERIAL IS TO BE SOLD AT ANY
TIME AT THE GREAT LAKES COMIC-CON.
Any items found to be offensive MUST BE REMOVED from sale. The Great Lakes
Comic-Con staff has final say on what is, or is not, acceptable. If you have an item
that you believe someone may find to be questionable, please make sure to ask.
Taxes and Licenses
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Exhibitors shall obtain any licenses, permits, identification numbers, or approvals
under federal, state, or local law applicable to its activities at the event at its sole
expense including the Michigan State sales tax.
Exhibitor not holding a State of Michigan sales tax license agree to file a
Concessionaire's Sales Tax Return within 3 days after the end of the show.
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Damages & Losses
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H.
Macomb Community College provides overnight campus security, who patrol the
parking lots, from 10:00pm Friday to 8:00am Saturday.
The show promoters and Macomb Community College are not responsible for any theft
or loss.
Exhibitor is responsible for their own security during show hours.
Cancellation
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I.
Exhibitor understands that failure to file a Concessionaire's Sales Tax Return may
result in a tax assessment against you by the Revenue Commissioner.
No refunds will be given if exhibitor cancels. A transfer will be granted and
payment will be applied to the next Great Lakes Comic-Con.
Refunds will not be available due to Force Majeure (refer to I2).
Liability and Force Majeure
1.
Hold Harmless
By signing agreement, you acknowledge that you have read, understand and agree to be
bound by both the terms and conditions set on this application. You acknowledge that failure
to abide by the rules may result in the loss of your Exhibitor privileges without recourse or
refund. By agreeing to exhibit at The Great Lakes Comic-Con, the exhibitor agrees to protect,
keep, and save the The Great Lakes Comic-Con promoter(s) and Macomb Community College
forever harmless from any damage, loss, theft, cost, liability, act of god, terrorism or
expense that arises from their exhibiting at this show. This agreement covers full setup, run
of the show, and teardown.
2.
Force Majeure
In the event that Macomb Community College, or any part of the exhibit area thereof, is
unavailable, whether for the entire event or a portion of the event, as a result of fire, flood,
tempest, or another such cause, or as a result of governmental intervention, malicious
damage, acts of wars, strike, labor disputes, riot, or agency which the promoters have no
control, or should the promoters decide that because of any such cause it is necessary to
cancel, postpone, or re-site the show, or reduce installation time, exhibit time, or move-out
time, the Great Lakes Comic-Con, and its promoters, shall not be liable to indemnify or
reimburse the Exhibitor in respect of any damage or loss, direct or indirect, arising as a result
thereof.
I hereby agree and will abide by the terms set forth in this agreement.
Exhibitor's name (please print)
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Exhibitor's signature _____________________________________________
Date _____________
Remember to include this signed Exhibitor contract with your payment.