Franchiseindia

The following terms of participation (the 'Terms') apply to each application for, and all participation in exhibitions & investors meet organised by the Franchise India .Com Limited (“FIL”), incorporated under the laws of India and having its principle office at 4th - 5th Floor, Charmwood Plaza, Eros Garden, Charmwood Village, Surajkund, Faridabad - 121009 to the exclusion of any other terms that you, the “Exhibitor” applying for participation in such a Expo ('you', and 'your' shall be construed accordingly), seek to impose or incorporate, or which are implied by trade, custom, practice or course of dealing.

By signing on the space given at the bottom of overleaf and this you agree to these Terms, which will bind you the Exhibitor and your representative, personnel and agents. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not sign and do not apply to participate in the exhibitions & investors meet.

• Application for Expo/Sponsoring: In order to be considered for Exhibition & Investors meet, the overleaf application form must be filled in, completed with a legally competent signature, and delivered to us on time. However, mailing or delivering of the Application Form for Expo to the concerned does not constitute a binding agreement that the Exhibitor will be admitted to participate. Contractual conditions are constituted only after FIL has sent written confirmation of acceptance to the Exhibitor. In case of acceptance, Exhibitor will be bound by the Terms. FIL reserves the right to refuse any application to Expo Spot/sponsor without giving cause. Areas and sponsorship items are allotted at the discretion of FIL. Spots will be attributed according to the sequence of receipt of the order forms. Any applicant/company if disobeys the directives of FIL may be excluded from the Expo/sponsoring with immediate effect by FIL without refund of any money till then deposited. Such applicants/companies are liable for the whole rental sum, for the registration fee(s) and for all incidental expenses including the legal value added tax. All oral agreements, special permissions and special arrangements are valid only upon receipt of written confirmation. For avoidance it is being clarified hereunder that payment by the stipulated date is a pre-requisite condition governing the use of the stand and participation in the Expo. In the event of default in payment by the stipulated dates, FIL shall reserve the right to claim total dues from the defaulting exhibitor, who will not be entitled to any compensation whatsoever. Only Exhibitor who has given 100% payment is given Area allotment subject to the Terms herein.
• Obligations and Rights of the Exhibitor: The Expo Are a may only be used for exhibiting and advertising the Exhibitor's own products, materials or services as described in the application form. Any kind of promotion outside the respective Area is forbidden (such as Working Acts, Chat etc.). The partial or complete subleasing or otherwise relinquishing of a Area to a third party, as well as private agreements for switching Areas between two exhibitors is prohibited. Prior written permission from FIL is obligatory for the presentation of advertising lectures, advertising films, slide projections. FIL reserves the right to alter, add to or amend any of these terms and conditions and the decision of FIL shall be final. No alteration, addition, amendment or waiver to or of these terms and conditions shall operate to release any Exhibitor from its contract. In case of any sampling, which happens at the venue, permission needs to be taken either at the time of confirmation or minimum 15 days prior to the show.
• Obligations and Rights of FIL: FIL reserves the right to revise the time and location of the Expo, to shorten the duration of the Series and to cancel the Expo altogether. Any change regarding the Expo time and duration neither entitles the exhibitor to cancel the contract nor to request a fee reduction or to put forward a claim to damages incurred by these changes. FIL reserves the right to reallocate such Area in any way it sees fit.
• Liability Insurance: Exhibitors are not insured by FIL, and they will under no circumstances be liable for any loss, damage or destruction caused to exhibitors/sponsors. The Exhibitor agrees to be responsible for its Services and delivery and for the property and persons of its employees and agents and FIL shall not be held responsible for any of the matters aforesaid, the Exhibitor must cover themselves by insurance in respect thereof to any extent available and FIL reserves the right to demand sight of such a policy.
• Set-up of booths: All the exhibiting companies are liable to engage the fabricators and vendors that are empanelled with FIL to fabricate, customize, or do branding in the to ensure a smooth course of events, exhibitors must obey all directives and instructions from FIL regarding the use of booths, their decoration, the use of self-designed and self-constructed booths, and the fitting and furnishings of the booths. Before setting up their booths, displays, or installations, exhibitors must first contact FIL and confirm the placement of the booth, as well as inform themselves of any special regulations relating to their booth. Written permission also needs to be obtained for any changes in the size or structure of the floor space or for any changes to the rented objects. Booths must be setup and completed during the time frame designated. An exhibitor or advertising company contracted by the exhibitor who wishes to set up a booth or exhibit of their own design and construction must first submit sketches and plans with a statement of color schemes for such a booth or exhibit to FIL. FIL reserves the right to demand changes in such booths or exhibits should safety regulations, technical requirements, or the responsibility of preserving or obtaining the best possible overall image for the exhibition, as judged by FIL, so require. Exhibitors must avoid obstructing the view of or access to neighbouring booths. Special care must be taken to avoid the use of lights or spotlights that may annoy visitors or neighbouring booths. Should an exhibitor not follow the directives of FIL or not carry out such directives punctually, FIL reserves the right to take the necessary steps at the cost of the exhibitor. FIL reserves the right to close or obstruct unused entrances or exits to the exhibition rooms and the right to direct the exhibitor to another space in the exhibition hall if necessary, even if this directive conflicts with previous written agreements. FIL also reserves the right to rent the floor space of a booth not finished on time to another applicant. In such a case, the exhibitor is responsible for all costs arising from cancellation. Booth possession would be given one day prior to the event. All exhibitors need to fabricate their booths at least 2 hours before the beginning of the exhibition; FIL would restrict any kind of setup thereafter.
• Maintenance of Booths and Exhibition area: Exhibitors are responsible for the proper care of the floors, walls, staircases, and storage rooms, as well as the hired booths and furnishings. Hired booths and furnishings must be returned in an orderly condition and in an orderly way. To avoid scratches and furrows on floors as the result of sliding heavy packing cases, exhibitors are required to use protective coverings. Exhibitors and their shipping agents, on specific orders from the exhibitor, must take special care when transporting heavy packing cases and heavy loads. Exhibitors who wish to display extra-heavy exhibits demanding special supports or foundations must request prior permission, specifically in this matter, from FIL. It is not permitted to drive nails or books into the walls of the exhibition hall, to install electric wiring, or to cut or drill holes in the interiors of the rented booths. Empty containers and packing materials must be disposed of at the exhibitor's expense before the start of the exhibition; cleaning the booth is the exhibitor's responsibility. No part of an exhibition booth may be suspended from the ceiling. No part of an exhibit or of the booth's structure may protrude beyond the allotted area on any side. No signboards may protrude beyond the booth's walls. The decorating materials and wallpaper used by the exhibitor must be fire-proof. Prior to use, written proof of this fact must be presented to FIL. All applicable regulations, fire regulations, and other official regulations must be observed at all times, including during the construction and dismantling of the exhibits.
• Dismantling of booths: The exhibitor must dismantle the booth within the allotted time and return hired furnishings on time. Upon leaving, the exhibitor must clear the booth area and clean the floor. Stored materials, empty containers, and packing materials must be disposed of. Items for which the exhibitor has made no arrangements regarding removal and storage at his or her cost and which are left behind become the property of FIL, and no reimbursement will be made for such items. FIL can demand that exhibitors restore the exhibition area to its original condition at the exhibitor's expense. If the exhibitor does not dismantle and clear away his or her exhibit in a timely manner, these items will be removed by FIL at the exhibitor's cost. The exhibitor is liable for the actual cost incurred by FIL for such removals of abandoned exhibits. Rented items that were originally accepted as satisfactory for rental by the exhibitor are to be returned undamaged and in satisfactory condition. All rented items are considered to be in an unsatisfactory condition unless a written note signed by FIL is made at the time of rental. Exhibitors must bear the costs of repairs to damaged exhibition areas and of repairs to or necessary cleaning of rented items.
• In no event shall the Exhibitor have any claim for damages of any kind against FIL in respect of any loss or damage consequential upon the prevention, postponement of abandonment of the Expo by reason of the happening of any of the events referred herein or otherwise, or of the Internet wholly or partially unavailable for the holding of the Expo for reasons beyond FIL control, and FIL shall be entitled to retain all sums paid by the Exhibitor or such part thereof as FIL shall consider necessary. If in the opinion of FIL by re-arrangement or postponement of the period of the Expo by any modification or re-arrangement they consider necessary shall be determined by FIL.
• FIL reserves the right to alter, add to or amend any of these terms and conditions and the decision of FIL shall be final. No alteration, addition, amendment or waiver to or of these terms and conditions shall operate to release any Exhibitor from its obligations.
• In all cases of dispute it is agreed to by the Exhibitor that the parties will refer the dispute to the arbitrator to be solely appointed by FIL and the award passed by the arbitrator shall be the final and binding award. The proceedings of arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the rules of Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 of India and venue for the same shall be New Delhi.
• On a standalone Area, only single brand for which it is registered can participate. If it is found that multiple franchise opportunities are being offered, it shall be closed immediately and there shall not be any refund on this account.
• In the event that the exhibitor becomes insolvent, is declared bankrupt, or is facing winding up proceedings, the contract with the exhibitor shall be determined void, and all money already paid shall be retained by FIL.
• Exhibitors shall be totally responsible for the obtaining of visas and customs clearance for their staff, agents, products, or services, and in no event shall there be any claim for damages or otherwise against FIL in respect of any loss or expense relating thereto. Exhibitors will be totally responsible for the cost of restoring to its original condition any part of the land or structure occupied by them that has been altered or damaged in any way. The exhibitor shall hold FIL safe and harmless from all loss or damage suffered by or arising from any act or default of any servant, agent, employee, or subcontractor of the exhibitor.
• FIL shall not be responsible for the loss or damage to any property of the Exhibitor or any other person, for the loss of or damage or destruction to same by theft or fire or other cause whatsoever or of any loss or damage whatsoever sustained by any exhibitor by reason of any defect in a building caused by fire, storm, tempest, lightning, national emergency, war, labour disputes, strikes or lockouts, Civil disturbances, explosion, inevitable accident, force majeure, or any other cause not Within the control of FIL, whether ejusden generis or not, or for any loss or damage occasioned, if by reason of the happenings of any such events, the opening of the exhibition & investor meet is prevented of postponed or abandoned or a building becomes wholly or partially unavailable for the holding of the Exhibition & Investor meet.
• Cancellation Term: It is understood by the participants that FIL has reserved stall on first come first serve basis and it is not possible to cancel, shift or adjust the participants in any manner. Further, the Areas are not offered against any possible cancellation. Thus, in case of cancellation by participant, FIL shall forfeit/charge 75% of the total cost of the area. In case cancellation happens 30 days prior to the show dates FIL shall forfeit/charge 100% of the total cost of the Area.
• FIL are the organisers of the shows and in no way should be held responsible for any company who is participating in the show. The companies who act as exhibitors during the event are solely being responsible for their product/services offering. There is no such criteria such as back ground checks etc. The participation is solely based on self declaration of participants / brands who enrol themselves to participate in the events.
• The Company will have the right to change the advertising rates at any given point of time, without notice.

Disclaimer Notice:

• Buying a franchise is a serious undertaking. Take time to decide. We recommend you take advice from a lawyer, accountant and franchise consultant experienced in franchising before you commit yourself.
• FIL accept no liability for the accuracy of any information dispersed or given during the event. Its is your responsibility, as a prospective business buyer, to satisfy yourself as to the accuracy and reliability of the information supplied.
• The companies who exhibitors or sponsors are independent organisations. FIL is not an agent of those organisations and their participation in the event or support/sponsorship does not imply that FIL endorses those organisations or any business opportunities, products or services offered by them. You and your professional advisors should make your own independent enquiries to satisfy yourself as to all aspects of any particular franchise business or opportunity.
• The success of a franchise is dependent upon many factors. Although FIL endeavours to be vigilant in scrutinising members initial compliance with FIL Code of Practice, FIL makes no representations whatsoever that any particular member you may deal with is fully compliant with the Code of Practice or that in choosing a franchise operated by any of its members you will be successful in your business.

Legal Disclaimer:

• In no event we shall be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special, consequential damages or any damages whatsoever including without limitation, damages for loss of use, data or profits, arising out of or in any way connected with the use of information provided during the event or our performance with the delay or inability to provide our services or related services, the provisions of or failure to provide services, or for any information, services and related services, availed during the event or our services or otherwise arising through exhibiting/attending the event or our services, whether based on contract, tort, negligence strict liability, or otherwise, even if any of you have been advised of the possibility of damages. We do not nor does the event endorse in any way any exhibitors during the event. Verification of such lies with the users on reliability and usage of such. We shall not be responsible or liable for any consequential damages arising on account of users relying on the information provided by the participants.
• We are not responsible for the transaction that takes place between the investors / business buyers and companies / franchisors who participates in the events.It is being reiterated that all the franchisor(s) and investor(s) who come to the event are purely for information purposes and represent neither endorsement nor recommendation of such companies by Company.

Terms of Payment

• Booking should be accompanied with 50% down payment and be submitted together with completed application form and remaining balance to be remitted together with the completed application form and balance to be remitted 25 days prior to the show.
• Bookings made closer to the show will be confirmed with 100 percent of payment
• Confirmation will be applicable only with 50% advance of the total amount.
• Payment should be made by cheque/ demand draft in favour of Franchise India .Com Limited, payable at New Delhi, India

* Access will not be given to the stand unless all accounts are settled prior to build-up dates