2009 EXHIBITOR RULES & REGULATIONS

To begin an exhibitor application, please read these terms and conditions and agree at the bottom.

1. Official Exhibit Schedule
TBD-Exhibitors will be notified in writing when the schedule has been finalized.

2. Show Management
The exhibition is organized and managed by ETA. Any matters not covered in these Rules and Regulations are subject to the interpretation of the ETA Board of Directors and the ETA Executive Director or his or her designee, and all exhibitors must abide by their decisions. Exhibitors must comply with The Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino policies and procedures. Show Management shall have full power to interpret, amend, and enforce these rules and regulations, provided any amendments, when made, are brought to the notice of exhibitors. Each exhibitor, for himself and his employees, agrees to abide by the foregoing rules and regulations and by any amendments or additions thereto in conformance

3. Assignment of Booth Space
After the initial round of booth assignments are made on-site at the 2008 Annual Meeting for current exhibitors, booths will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. All companies that exhibit in 2009 will accumulate points based on ETA’s established points system; these points will be used to establish priority for future years’ space selection. Every effort is made to accommodate your preferred booth location, but we cannot guarantee that you will receive one of your preferred choices. Booth registration for the 2009 ETA Annual Meeting & Expo must be made on the official 2009 Annual Meeting & Expo Exhibit Space Application & Contract. The exhibitor fully understands that it becomes a binding contract and the exhibitor is subject to the terms and regulations set forth by ETA as listed therein. In addition, ETA reserves the right to reject an application that in its judgment is not appropriate for the 2009 Annual Meeting & Expo.

4. Included in Booth Space
Each booth includes 3’ draped side rails and 8’ back drape; one 7” x 44” identification sign; company name listed in on-site program; and complimentary booth personnel registrations as follows:
10’ x 10’ – 2 Complimentary Registrations
10’ x 20’ – 3 Complimentary Registrations
10’ x 30’ – 4 Complimentary Registrations
10’ x 40’ – 5 Complimentary Registrations
10’ x 50’ – 6 Complimentary Registrations
20’ x 20’ –5 Complimentary Registrations
20’ x 30’ – 7 Complimentary Registrations
Larger than 20’ x 30’– 9 Complimentary Registrations
Any additional booth personnel must register and pay for the conference, even if they only plan to work in your booth. Booth carpeting, lighting, electric, Internet, phone, etc. are not included and must be purchased separately by the exhibitor.

5. Installation and Dismantle of Exhibits
Show Management reserves the right to fix the time for the installation of a booth prior to the Show opening and for its removal after the conclusion of the show. Under no circumstances will the addition to or removal of any portion of an exhibit be permitted during show hours. All booths must remain intact until the close of the show. Installation and dismantle must occur only during the installation and dismantle times designated in the Exhibitor Services Manual. Any material not
called for by said time and date will be shipped at the exhibitor’s expense, by a carrier selected by the official drayage contractor. No one under the age of 18 will be permitted on the exhibit floor during installation and dismantle hours.

6. Failure to Occupy Space
Space not occupied by the time designated in the Exhibitor Services Manual will be forfeited by exhibitors and their space may be resold, reassigned or used by the exhibit management without refund.

7. Rates, Deposits and Refunds
Space will be rented at the rates listed on the official Exhibit Space Application and Contract. No application will be processed or space assigned without full payment in U.S. funds. A standard size booth will be 10' x 10' having an 8’ high back draping and 3’ high side wall draping. A 7" x 44" booth sign bearing your company’s name and booth number will be provided. Booth carpeting, lighting, electric, internet, etc. are not included and must be purchased separately by the exhibitor. A full refund minus a $50 processing fee will be made if written notice of cancellation is received by ETA by December 13, 2008. A 50 percent refund of the booth fee will be made if written notice of cancellation is received December 14, 2008 through January 16, 2009. No refund will be made if notice of cancellation is received after January 16, 2009. No transfer of fees will be made to other registration fees or ETA meetings. In the event of a default by the exhibitor, as set forth in the previous sentence, the exhibitor shall forfeit as liquidated damages, the amount set forth above, regardless of whether or not the Show Management enters into a further lease for the space involved. In the event that fire, strike or other circumstances beyond the control of the management causes the exhibit to be cancelled, full refund of the exhibit rental fees will be made which is the limit and extent of ETA’s liability for such cancellation. ETA assumes no
responsibility for refunds of nonrefundable airline tickets or hotel charges if a meeting is cancelled or abbreviated because of terrorist activity. All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to the ETA Exhibits Manager.

8. Contractor Services
An official contractor will provide all services in the exhibit area. Complete information, instructions and schedule of prices regarding shipping, drayage, labor for installation and dismantling, electrical service, furniture, etc., will be included in the Exhibitor Services Manual to be forwarded from the official contractor in January 2009. An exhibitors’ service center will be maintained during applicable hours to facilitate services requested for additional needs of exhibitors. Under no circumstances will ETA or The Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino assume responsibilities for loss or damage to goods consigned to the official contractor. Advance shipments of exhibit material must be made to the official contractor as specified in the Exhibitor Services Manual. Should any shipments not be made as specified in the manual, they will be removed by the official contractor and stored until the hall is ready to accept materials for the exhibition and all costs involved will be charged to the exhibiting company. Exhibitors are responsible for the information provided in the Exhibitor Services Manual.

9. Arrangement of Exhibits
Any portion of an exhibit that obstructs the view, interferes with the privileges of other exhibitors, extends beyond the designated booth space or for any reason becomes objectionable, must be immediately modified or removed by the exhibitor. The show management reserves the right to inspect the quality of the appearance of each booth prior to show opening. Where necessary, masking drape will be placed to cover unsightly wires, unfinished backwalls, etc. at the exhibitor's expense.

10. Booth Design
Each exhibitor will be provided with an official Exhibitor Services Manual, to be mailed in January, 2009. The Exhibitor Services Manual describes the type and arrangement of exhibit space and the standard equipment provided by Show Management for booth construction. All booth space must be arranged and constructed in accordance with the guidelines, provisions, and limitations contained in the Exhibitor Services Manual. In the sole opinion of Show Management, any exhibit that fails to conform to the Exhibitor Services Manual guidelines or the provisions set forth herein, such exhibit will be prohibited from functioning at any time during the exhibition. Each exhibitor is responsible for keeping the aisles near its exhibit space free of congestion caused by demonstrations or other promotions. All demonstrations or other promotional activities must be confined to the limits of the exhibit space. Sufficient space must be provided within the exhibit space for the comfort and safety of persons watching demonstrations and other promotional activities. Linear booths may not exceed 8’ in height; island booths are restricted to 20’ in height. Exhibiting companies are responsible for furnishing, carpeting and cleaning their booths. All exhibits must comply with the public accommodation provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991 (ADA). Any exhibit with raised flooring must be ramped.

11. Subleasing of Space
Exhibitors may not assign, sublet or apportion to others the whole or any part of the space allocated, and may not display goods or services other than those manufactured or regularly distributed by them.

12. Conduct
All exhibits will be to serve the interest of the ETA members and will be operated in a way that will not detract from other exhibits, the exhibition, or the meeting as a whole. The exhibit management reserves the right to request the immediate withdrawal of any exhibit that ETA believes to be injurious to the purpose of ETA. Management reserves the right to refuse to admit and eject from the exhibit building any objectionable or undesirable person or persons. The use of sideshow tactics or other undignified methods considered by ETA to be objectionable are expressly prohibited in the exhibition area and in any meeting room. Appropriate business attire is required for all exhibit participants.

13. Exhibitor’s Personnel
All exhibitors must wear official ETA name badges and ribbons for exhibit hall admission. Exhibitors will be admitted to the exhibit hall 30 minutes before show opening each day. All exhibitors and attendees will be required to leave the floor within 30 minutes after the show closes each day. Exhibitors needing to work during non-show hours must obtain permission from ETA for entrance into exhibit hall. Each exhibit must be fully operational and staffed during the open exhibit hours as defined in the Exhibitor Services Manual. Booths should be manned by company specialists who are qualified to discuss details of their company’s products or services. Distribution of advertising material and souvenirs must be confined to the exhibitor’s booth. Canvassing or distribution of advertising material or souvenirs in the exhibit hall by representatives of non-exhibiting firms is strictly forbidden.

14. Selling of Merchandise
Selling of merchandise on the show floor is prohibited. However, orders may be taken for fulfillment at the exhibiting company’s main distribution center.

15. Sound Devices, Lighting and other Presentation Devices
Public address, sound-producing or amplification devices that project sound must be kept at a conversational level and must not interfere with other exhibitors. Any form of attention-getting devices or presentations must be terminated when crowds obstruct aisles or infringe upon another exhibitor’s display. ETA reserves the right to restrict the use of glaring lights or objectionable lighting effects. Music, whether vocal or instrumental, is prohibited.

16. Handout Materials
Promotional give-aways and exhibitor prize raffles will be permitted. All materials and prizes must have prior approval by ETA. All hand-out materials are expected to be of a professional nature. ETA reserves the right to disallow any material that they believe to be inappropriate. Send samples to ETA Exhibits Manager, 11260 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 402, Reston, VA 20190 by February 28, 2009. No Helium balloons or adhesive-backed decals are to be used or given away.

17. Solicitation of Exhibitors
No persons will be permitted in the exhibit hall for the purpose of soliciting advertising or other exhibit space without the express written permission of ETA.

18. Fire, Safety and Health
The exhibitor assumes all responsibility for compliance with local, city and state ordinances and regulations covering fire, safety and health. All exhibit equipment and materials must be located within the booth. Only fireproof materials may be used in displays and the exhibitor must take all necessary fire precautions. No combustible material will be stored in or around exhibit booths.

19. Labor
Rules and regulations for union labor are made by the local unions and may change at any time. Where union labor is required because of building or contractor requirements, it will be necessary for the exhibitor to comply with these regulations. Information regarding specific regulations that are applicable may be obtained from the official contractor. Displays, painters, carpenters, electricians, and other skilled labor can be arranged through the official contractor at established rates. Labor order forms will be included in the Exhibitor Services Manual.

20. Storage
The exhibitor should make arrangements with the contracted decorator for storage of packing boxes and crates during the exhibition. ETA assumes no responsibility for damage or loss of packing boxes or crates.

21. Food and Beverage
Exhibitor distribution of food and beverages for consumption in the building is prohibited, except with written permission from Show Management. All requests must be submitted in writing. If an exhibiting company wishes to host food and beverage in their booth, all food and beverage must be purchased through the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino Catering Department.

22. Liability and Security
ETA makes no warranty, expressed or implied, that security measures will avert or prevent occurrences that may result in loss or damage. Each exhibitor must make provisions for the safeguarding of his or her goods, materials, equipment and display at all times. ETA will not be liable for loss or damage to the property of exhibitors or their representatives or employees from theft, fire, accident or other causes. ETA will not be liable for injury to exhibitors or their employees or for damage to property in their custody, owned or controlled by them, which claims for damages, injury, etc., may be incident to or arise from, or be in any way connected with their use or occupation of display space, and exhibitors will indemnify and hold harmless against such claim. Exhibitor shall be fully responsible to pay for any and all damages to property owned by the Hotel, its owners or managers which results from any act or omission of Exhibitor. Exhibitor agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Hotel, its owners, managers, officers or directors, agents, employees, subsidiaries and affiliates from any damages or charges resulting from or arising from or out of the Exhibitor’s use of the property. Exhibitor’s liability shall include all losses, costs, damages or expenses arising from or out of or by reason of any accident or bodily injury or other occurrences to any person or persons, including the Exhibitor, its agents, employees, and business invitees which arise from or out of Exhibitor’s occupancy and/or use of the exhibition premises, the Hotel or any part thereof. The Exhibitor understands that the Hotel does not maintain insurance covering the Exhibitor’s property and that it is the sole responsibility of the Exhibitor to obtain such insurance. The exhibitor assumes all liability for any damage to the facility’s floor, walls, lighting fixtures, etc. as a result of exhibitor negligence. The exhibitor will abide by and observe all laws, rules, regulations and ordinances of any governmental authority and of the contracted facility. The exhibitor will pay and save ETA, its Board, members, staff, and representatives, the city of Las Vegas, and The Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino harmless from any and all damages, loss or liability of any kind whatsoever resulting from injuries to persons or property occurring within the The Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino or property adjacent thereto occasioned by any act, neglect or wrongdoing of the exhibitor or any of its officers, agents, representatives, guests or employees, invitees or other persons permitted by the exhibitor upon the premises, and the exhibitor will at its own cost and expense defend and protect ETA, the city of Las Vegas and The Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino against any and all such claims or demands. Each exhibitor shall be responsible for securing and maintaining the following insurance coverages at the
exhibitor’s expense: (a) Workman’s compensation insurance coverage for exhibitor’s employees which shall be in compliance with the laws of the State of Nevada; (b)Commercial general liability insurance with policy limits of $1,000,000 for combined single limit coverage to include: comprehensive form, premises/operations, contractual, broad form property damage and products/completed operations, providing for terms of coverage to be effective from on or before April 19, 2009 through and including April 23, 2009, which shall include exhibitor’s move in and move out. Such insurance shall include ETA, its officers, directors and agents and The Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino as additional insureds. Such insurance shall cover any and all damage or injury to any and all persons arising out of such person’s attendance at the exhibitor’s exhibit during the term of the 2009 ETA Annual Meeting and Expo; (c) Other Insurance: Each exhibitor acknowledges that it is responsible for obtaining any additional insurance coverage solely at its own expense, in such amounts as it deems appropriate to comply with its obligations hereunder and for its own protection.

23. Trademarks
ETA will be held harmless for any trademark, tradename, copyright or patent infringement on any printed materials belonging to or distributed by any exhibitor. Use of the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino logo, design, trademark, tradename, patent, copyrighted work or symbol must be approved in writing by The Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino marketing department.

24. Photographing of Exhibits
Each exhibitor has control over the space it has rented and may prevent those considered its competitors from gaining access to or photographing its exhibit. The taking of pictures, other than by the official photographer, is expressly prohibited during setup, dismantling and non-exhibit hours, and cameras will not be allowed on the exhibit floor during these times. Only the exhibitor may grant permission to have its exhibit photographed, or an audio presentation taped, during exhibit hours. No exhibitor shall deny any reasonable request for permission to photograph the exhibit from outside the perimeter of the booth.

25. List Publication
The list of ETA exhibitors, in whole or in part, shall not be published other than in ETA official publications.

26. Hotel Use
All public function space in The Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino is controlled by ETA. No function space will be released to exhibiting firms or to other commercial firms for social functions without the permission of Show Management. Good taste and conformity to the purposes of the meeting must
prevail. Showing of equipment or product presentations to registered members or guests of ETA by exhibiting firms other than on the exhibit floor during the stated hours (see Rule 1) is expressly prohibited. Exhibitors may not use the hotel(s) to distribute literature, gifts, etc. to attendees.

27. Violations
Violation of any of these Rules and Regulations by the exhibitor or his or her employees or agents shall at the option of ETA forfeit the exhibitor’s right to occupy space and such exhibitor shall forfeit to ETA all monies paid or due. Upon evidence of violation, ETA may take possession of the space occupied by the exhibitor, and may remove all persons and goods at the exhibitor’s risk. The exhibitor shall pay all expenses and damages that ETA may incur thereby.

28. Severability
All agreements and covenants contained herein are severable, and in the event any of them shall be held to be invalid by any competent court, this agreement shall be interpreted as if such invalid agreements or covenants were not contained herein.

29. Contact
For questions or more information, please contact:
ETA Exhibits Manager, 11260 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 402, Reston, VA 20190.
Phone: (703) 964-1240, Fax: (703) 964-1246
E-mail: etaexhibits@conferencemanagers.com.