For purposes of this Contract, "Double Trouble" means Double Trouble Entertainment. and their respective employees, directors, officers, agents, assigns, affiliated companies, and related entities. The term "Exhibitor" means the Exhibitor, its employees, agents, representatives, and any Exhibitor Appointed Contractors ("EAC"). The terms and conditions set forth below become a part of the Contract between Double Trouble and you, the EXHIBITOR. Acceptance of said terms and conditions will be construed when any of the following conditions are met: THE METHOD OF PAYMENT FORM IS SIGNED; OR AN ORDER FOR LABOR, SERVICES AND/OR RENTAL EQUIPMENT IS PLACED BY EXHIBITOR OR WORK IS PERFORMED ON BEHALF OF EXHIBITOR BY LABOR SECURED THROUGH Double Trouble.
PAYMENT INFORMATION: Full payment, including any applicable tax, is due at the time the order is placed. Purchase orders are not considered payment. All payments must be in U.S. funds and all checks must be drawn on a U.S. bank. Orders received without advance payment or after the deadline date will incur additional After Deadline charges as indicated on each order form. All materials and equipment are on a rental basis for the duration of the show or event and remain the property of Double Trouble except where specifically identified as a sale. All equipment rentals are based on Show Rates and apply only to Show Days. Rental prices on Audio Visual equipment (including computers) do not include labor, delivery, electrical services or removal of the equipment from the booth. Exhibitor agrees to use all rental equipment with reasonable care to prevent excessive wear and tear and/or damage to Double Trouble's property. Exhibitor will notify Double Trouble immediately of any damage to rental equipment and agrees to be billed for any damage to, or loss of, rental equipment rented to Exhibitor.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations received (7) days or less prior to the Scheduled Date of Delivery of Equipment or Services to Event Venue will be subject to a cancellation charge equal to 100% OF THE TOTAL PORTION OF THE CANCELED SERVICES. Client agrees and acknowledges that the cancellation charges described in this section are fair and reasonable under the circumstances. Cancellation fees shall be due immediately upon any such cancellation by Client. ALL CANCELLATION NOTICES MUST BE IN WRITING AND RECEIVED BY DOUBLE TROUBLE REPRESENTATIVES BEFORE BECOMING EFFECTIVE. If the Show or Event is canceled because of reasons beyond Double Trouble's control, Exhibitor remains responsible for all charges for services and equipment provided up to and including the date of cancellation. Double Trouble will not issue refunds to Exhibitor of any payments made before the date of cancellation.
For International Exhibitors, Double Trouble requires 70% prepayment of advance orders, and any order or services placed at show site must be paid at the show. For all others, should there be any pre approved unpaid balance after the close of the show; terms will be net, due and payable in Marquette, Michigan upon receipt of invoice. Effective 30 days after invoice date, any unpaid balance will bear a FINANCE CHARGE at the lesser of the maximum rate allowed by applicable law, or 1.5% per month, which is an ANNUAL PERCENTAGE RATE of 18%, and future orders will be on a prepaid basis only. THESE PAYMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN. Any dispute arising from this agreement shall have as its choice of venue any federal or state court located in Marquette, Michigan.
EXHIBITOR RESPONSIBILITIES FOR LABOR SUPERVISION: It is the responsibility of Exhibitor to supervise labor secured through Double Trouble in a reasonable manner as to prevent bodily injury and/or property damage and also to direct them to work in a manner that is in compliance with Double Trouble's Safe Work Rules and/or Federal, State, County and Local ordinances, rules and/or regulations. It is the responsibility of Exhibitor to check in with the Service Desk to pick up labor, and to return to the Double Trouble Service Desk to release labor when the work is completed.
INDEMNIFICATION: Exhibitor agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend Double Trouble from and against any and all demands, claims, causes of action, fines, penalties, damages, liabilities, judgments, and expenses (including but not limited to reasonable attorneys' fees and investigation costs) arising out of work performed by labor provided by Double Trouble but supervised by Exhibitor. Labor charges are based on Double Trouble's labor billing policy as well as the prevailing rates and labor practices at the venue at which the labor is being provided. Hourly rates, over time rates, double-time rates, short-term rates, minimum call periods, per diems and meal penalties apply. Union rules, prevailing rates and practices may apply.