NBC TRADE EXHIBITION – TERMS AND CONDITIONS
These Terms and Conditions (“Agreement”) govern the participation of exhibitors (“Vendor”, “Exhibitor”, or “You”) at the NBC Trade Exhibition (“Event”), organized by NaijaBrandChick (“Organizer”, “NBC”, “We”, or “Us”).
By registering, paying, or attending the Event, you agree to be bound by the following terms:
1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
1.1. Submission of payment or registration constitutes full acceptance of these Terms, which form a legally binding agreement between the Exhibitor and the Organizer.
1.2. Organizer reserves the right to update these Terms at any time, with or without prior notice, provided that such updates are in good faith and do not materially alter the obligations of either party.
2. ELIGIBILITY AND SELECTION
2.1. Participation is strictly by invitation or successful application.
2.2. NBC reserves the exclusive right to select vendors based on alignment with the Event’s objectives, market readiness, professionalism, and product-market fit.
2.3. Acceptance into one edition does not guarantee automatic acceptance into future editions.
3. FEES AND PAYMENTS
3.1. All registration fees must be paid in full before confirmation of participation.
3.2. All fees are non-refundable, non-transferable, and final once paid, regardless of Exhibitor’s ability to attend, participate, or sell.
3.3. If payment deadlines are missed, the Organizer reserves the right to reassign your booth without notice.
3.4. In special cases where a refund is deemed necessary, NBC may at its discretion process a refund minus a 10% administrative and processing fee.
4. SALES, LICENSING & COMPLIANCE
4.1. Exhibitors are responsible for obtaining any and all permits, licenses, or regulatory approvals required by local laws or their line of business.
4.2. Sales are permitted on-site. However, Exhibitors are solely liable for their pricing, product claims, customer handling, taxes, and post-event obligations.
4.3. NBC shall not be liable for any product sold, nor shall it serve as a guarantor of product quality or service delivery.
5. MARKETING & PROMOTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
5.1. Exhibitors are expected to actively market their participation in the Event and promote their booth at least 4 times weekly across their available platforms prior to the Event.
5.2. The Organizer may provide promotional content and expects Exhibitors to repost or share in good faith.
5.3. Exhibitors who fail to promote their attendance may not be considered for future exhibitions.
6. CONDUCT, SETUP & EVENT DAY RESPONSIBILITIES
6.1. Exhibitors must arrive at the venue on time, set up within the allotted window, and comply with all venue rules.
6.2. Exhibitors must maintain decorum, avoid public disputes, and treat other vendors, customers, and staff with professionalism.
6.3. Exhibitors shall be liable for any damage caused to the venue or third parties arising from their participation.
6.4. Loud music, unauthorized raffles, or disruptive behavior is strictly prohibited.
7. INSURANCE, LIABILITY & INDEMNITY
7.1. NBC is not liable for loss, theft, damage, fire, delay, accident, or injury occurring before, during, or after the Event.
7.2. All Exhibitors participate at their own risk and are advised to insure their goods, equipment, and personal belongings.
7.3. By participating, Exhibitor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless NBC, its affiliates, staff, and contractors against any claim, loss, damage, or liability arising from Exhibitor’s conduct, negligence, or non-compliance.
8. FORCE MAJEURE
8.1. NBC shall not be held responsible for any failure or delay in performance due to acts of God, natural disasters, public unrest, pandemics, government orders, strikes, or other events beyond its control.
8.2. In such cases, no refunds shall be issued, but the Organizer may, at its sole discretion, reschedule the Event or offer a credit for future participation.
9. BRAND USAGE AND MEDIA CONSENT
9.1. By participating, you consent to the use of your business name, logo, photographs, and videos taken during the Event for promotional and archival purposes by NBC.
9.2. No compensation shall be owed for such use, which may include media coverage, digital promotions, blogs, and printed material.
10. TERMINATION & REMOVAL
10.1. NBC reserves the right to remove any vendor from the Event without refund if they breach these Terms, engage in unethical behavior, defraud customers, or pose reputational risk to the brand.
10.2. Exhibitors who default on commitments or exhibit poor behavior may be blacklisted from future exhibitions globally.
11. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
11.1. These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the country in which the Event is hosted.
11.2. All disputes shall be resolved amicably in the first instance. Where resolution fails, parties agree to submit to arbitration under the relevant jurisdiction’s Arbitration Act, and the decision shall be binding.
12. GENERAL
12.1. No oral or prior written agreements shall override these Terms unless explicitly signed by both parties.
12.2. Participation in the Event is at the sole discretion of the Organizer. NBC reserves the right to admit or decline any vendor for reasons not limited to space, relevance, or alignment with its vision.
SIGNED ACCEPTANCE
By submitting your registration and/or payment, you confirm you have read, understood, and agree to abide by these Terms and Conditions.