These complete rules and regulations have been prepared by the Oregon Dental Association, an Oregon nonprofit corporation (“ODA”). Please review them in their entirety and use as a reference in preparation for your participation in the 2024 Oregon Dental Conference® Technical Exhibition (“Conference”). The terms, rules, and Exhibiting Standards contained below are incorporated into all contracts to rent exhibit space and they bind all parties with whom the ODA enters into such a contract (“Exhibitors”). Such contracts are initiated by a prospective exhibitor (“Applicant”) submitting to the ODA a complete Application for Exhibit Space (“Application”) and are made effective by an Applicant’s subsequent acceptance of the ODA’s allocation of exhibit space as described herein. The ODA reserves the right to interpret these rules, regulations, and standards, as well as to make final decisions on all points covered or not covered below. Please keep in mind that these rules and regulations are subject to change per State, Local, and Oregon Convention Center guidelines.
1. APPLICATIONS
Applications for exhibit space must be returned via the Online Exhibitor Registration System with at least a 50 percent deposit. Telephone, email, and fax reservations are not acceptable. Exhibit space, as outlined on the floor plan, will be allocated as set forth herein.
2. OFFICIAL SITE
The Oregon Convention Center (“Convention Center”) is the official site of the Conference. The Convention Center is located at 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Portland, OR 97232. The Convention Center’s website is
www.oregoncc.org.
3. CORRESPONDENCE
Direct all correspondence to Trade Show Manager, Oregon Dental Association, 8699 SW Sun Pl, Wilsonville, OR 97070-9611; Ph: 503-218-2010 / 800-452-5628 x2009; Fax: 503-218-2009; Email: exhibits@oregondental.org. Oregon Dental Conference® information is also available online at
www.oregondentalconference.org.
4. CONTRACT FOR EXHIBIT SPACE
A Contract for Exhibit Space (“Contract”) becomes effective between an Applicant and the ODA only upon the occurrence of each of the following:
A). an Applicant submits a complete Application for Exhibit Space (which includes the applicable fee as provided herein).
B). the ODA accepts the Application and transmits to Applicant a notice describing the ODA’s allocation of space to Applicant; and
C). the Applicant accepts the allocation or fails to reject the allocation by written notice to the ODA within 14 days from the date of the ODA’s notice of space allocation.
Until a Contract becomes effective between an Applicant and the ODA (at which point the Applicant becomes an “Exhibitor”), such Applicant, regardless of whether such Applicant is a former exhibitor, shall have no right to exhibit or to be allocated any particular exhibit space. In no event shall the ODA assume any liability for denial of any Application, in whole or part, or for allocating or not allocating any particular space.
Allocation of exhibit space to Applicants will be made in the ODA’s sole discretion.
5. PAYMENTS
A deposit of at least 50 percent of the applicable fee for the exhibit space requested by an Applicant must accompany each Application. Remaining balances are due no later than January 19, 2024. After that date, if the Applicant has not paid the outstanding balance, the ODA may, at its option:
A). maintain or reallocate Applicant’s space and recover the balance owing; or
B). terminate the Applicant’s Contract for exhibit space and retain the Applicant’s deposit as liquidated damages for Applicant’s failure to pay the balance owing.
A deposit of 100 percent of the applicable fee for exhibit space must accompany all applications submitted after January 19, 2024.
Make Checks Payable to:
Oregon Dental Association
Attention: Brian Fredricks
8699 SW Sun Pl, Wilsonville, OR 97070
6. CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
No refund of any payment will be made after a contract becomes effective between an exhibitor and the ODA. If the exhibitor cancels, a credit in the amount paid will be carried over to the 2025 ODC. All credits will be considered forfeited by the exhibitor if not used by the end of the 2025 ODC.
7. TERMINATION BY ODA FOR CONVENIENCE
ODA may terminate this Agreement without cause by providing EXHIBITOR with written notice of termination at any time prior to commencement of the ODC. If this agreement is terminated by the ODA under this Section 7, the ODA will, at EXHIBITOR’S option, refund amounts paid by EXHIBITOR hereunder or provide EXHIBITOR with a credit to be applied towards the 2025 ODC.
8. HYBRID / VIRTUAL TRADE SHOW; RESCHEDULING.
ODA may be required to or elect to hold the ODC as a hybrid or virtual conference, in which case both exhibitors and attendees will participate via a hybrid or virtual platform organized by ODA, with exhibitors participating in the in-person portion of a hybrid offering. In the event ODA elects to hold the ODC as a full virtual conference, ODA shall notify EXHIBITOR in writing. In such event, EXHIBITOR is not entitled to a refund but will be provided with virtual trade show privileges for no additional cost. EXHIBITOR shall be responsible for staffing the virtual offerings appropriately.
ODA also reserves the right to reschedule the ODC to a later date by providing EXHIBITOR with written notification no less than thirty (30) days prior to the date the ODC is scheduled to commence. In the event ODA elects to reschedule the ODC to a later date, the parties shall discuss whether EXHIBITOR wishes to participate on the rescheduled date and whether ODA wishes to include EXHIBITOR for participation on the rescheduled date. If the parties agree that EXHIBITOR will participate on the rescheduled date, the parties will amend this Agreement to reflect the rescheduling. If the parties do not agree that EXHIBITOR will participate on the rescheduled date, ODA will, at EXHIBITOR’S option, refund amounts paid by EXHIBITOR hereunder or provide EXHIBITOR with a credit towards the 2025 ODC.
Nothing in this Section 8 shall limit ODA’s right to terminate this Agreement for convenience under Section 7, in which event ODA’s sole liability shall be as set forth in Section 7.
9. FORCE MAJEURE
Neither party shall be considered in default in the performance of its obligations under this Agreement if such performance is prevented or delayed by Force Majeure. Force Majeure shall be understood to be any cause which is beyond the reasonable control of the party affected and which is forthwith, by notice from the party affected, brought to the attention of the other party, including but not limited to, war, hostilities, revolution, civil commotion, strike, lockout, epidemic, accident, fire, wind or flood or because of any law, order, proclamation, ruling, regulation or ordinance of any government or subdivision of government or because of any act of God. In the event either party is precluded from performance by a Force Majeure event, either party may terminate this Agreement and neither party will have any further liability to the other. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Section 9 is intended to alter or limit the rights and obligations of the parties under Section 7 (Termination by ODA for Convenience) or Section 8 (Hybrid / Virtual Trade Show; Rescheduling).
10. PROHIBITIONS
No Exhibitor shall:
A). assign or sublet any portion of the exhibit space allocated to it.
B). exhibit therein or thereabout any goods other than those manufactured or distributed by the Exhibitor in the regular course of the Exhibitor’s business; or
C). permit any other party to solicit business from or take orders in the Exhibitor’s exhibit space.
Any Exhibitor whose sales practices are objectionable will be subject to removal at ODA’s sole discretion without refund.
11. NON-ENDORSEMENT
The exhibiting of products at the Conference does not constitute an endorsement of such products by the ODA. Exhibitor shall not represent that the ODA endorses its products without written consent of the ODA.
12. LIABILITY, DAMAGES, INDEMNIFICATION, AND GENERAL CONTRACT PROVISIONS
Please refer to provisions 35–36 concerning liability, damages, indemnification, and general contract issues. Like the rest of these rules, they are binding elements of all Contracts for exhibit space.
13. EMPLOYEE/GUEST REGISTRATION
Exhibitors may register no more than four employees per standard (10' x 10') booth.
• A $25 fee will be assessed for each additional employee.
All Exhibitor employees must preregister for the Conference. Preregistration instructions will be supplied to Exhibitors; the deadline to preregister is March 22, 2024.
No badges will be assigned to Exhibitor employees on-site without pre-authorization by the Exhibitor contact designated on the Application.
ODA staff is not available to take messages to exhibitors from guests wishing to register. Exhibitors must prearrange to meet their guests at exhibitor registration.
NAME BADGES. Trade Show-only name badges for Exhibitor registrants (employees) will be preprinted and available on Thursday, April 4, at the Oregon Convention Center. A photo ID and business card is required to pick up badges. Badges displaying the title “Exhibitor” will be issued only to employees of Exhibitors. No badges will be assigned to Exhibitor employees on-site without pre-authorization by the Exhibitor contact designated on the Application. Each Exhibitor registrant must wear an official ODC badge at all times while in the Convention Center.
Dentists may not be provided Exhibitor badges in lieu of paying nonmember registration fees.
14. ONSITE REGISTRATION
Pre-authorized onsite registration and badge pickup services will be available at the Exhibit Counter in Pre-Function A during these hours:
Wednesday, April 3 2 PM–5 PM (FOR EXHIBITORS ONLY-NO ATTENDEES ON-SITE THIS DAY)
Thursday, April 4 7 AM–6 PM
Friday, April 5 7 AM–5 PM
15. HEADQUARTER HOTEL
Headquarter hotel for the Conference is the Hyatt Regency Portland.
Visit www.oregondentalconference.org to find more information regarding reservations starting January 2024(information will be emailed to all exhibitors then too). When making reservations online please use booking link(s) on lodging page available starting January 2024. When making reservations via phone, mention that you are exhibiting at the Oregon Dental Conference to receive the block room rate.
16. EXHIBITOR SERVICE MANUAL
The Exhibitor Service Manual, containing complete conference and order information for all conference services will be emailed to all fully paid Exhibitors beginning February 2024. The email will be sent to the trade show contact we have on file for your company.
The manual will also include preregistration information for Exhibitor employees and guests, as well as conference marketing materials.
All orders should be completed and submitted in advance to ensure adequate labor force, equipment, etc. Information will be included for the following services: labor, material handling, furniture and equipment rental signs, rental displays, utilities, audiovisual, internet, cleaning, etc.
Please note that discounts apply to most orders received before the conference.
17. PUBLICATIONS/PROMOTION
The Conference Preview Program, a marketing piece with full conference information, will be emailed to prospective Conference attendees in January 2024, and will contain an alphabetical list of all Exhibitors.
• November 30, 2023 – Exhibit space application with booth deposit must be received by the ODA no later than this date for inclusion in the Conference Preview Program.
• March 1, 2024 – The printed Onsite Program will also contain an alphabetical listing of Exhibitors plus booth number. Exhibit space application with full booth payment must be received by the ODA no later than this date for inclusion in the Onsite Program.
In addition, Exhibitors will be listed on ODA’s website at www.oregondentalconference.org.
18. OFFICIAL DRAYAGE CONTRACTOR
Fern Expo is the official drayage contractor.
The official contractor is responsible for maintaining all in and out traffic schedules at the exhibit site and handling the move-in and move-out of all Exhibitors’ materials and equipment. All Exhibitors shall clear the inbound and outbound movement of their materials and equipment with the official contractor. The official contractor maintains control of, and has priority at, the loading areas at all times.
Complete details, schedules, and shipping instructions will be included in the Exhibitor Service Manual.
An Exhibitor may use the services of an outside independent contractor only for the installation and dismantling of an exhibit. An application for the use of such services is required (available in the Exhibitor Service Manual). All other services must be secured through the official contractor.
All mechanical equipment for display, installation, and dismantling, such as fork lifts, high lifts, etc., must be obtained through the official contractor.
19. OFFICIAL GENERAL SERVICE CONTRACTOR
General questions regarding any services provided by Fern Expo (rental furnishings, material handling, drayage labor, special signage, carpet, decorating, and any other special needs) should be directed to:
Fern Expo
6700 NE 59th Place
Portland, OR 97218
800-774-1251
exhibitorservices@fernexpo.com
Advance Shipping Instructions: Advance shipments must arrive by March 29, 2024. All shipments must be prepaid, shipped to the Fern warehouse, and addressed as follows:
OREGON DENTAL CONFERENCE
EXHIBITING COMPANY NAME, BOOTH #
c/o Fern Expo
6700 NE 59th Place
Portland, OR 97218
20. MOVE-IN/MOVE-OUT
Setting up and dismantling exhibits:
• Wednesday, April 3, 20247 AM – 5 PM Exhibit Hall will be available for setting up booth
• Thursday, April 4, 20247 – 11 AM Exhibit Hall will be available for setting up booth
Installation of exhibits must take place during the scheduled times listed above. Permission to work outside of the established scheduled installation hours must be requested in writing from the Trade Show Manager.
No children under the age of 18 and no pets will be allowed in the Trade Show during installation and dismantling.
No crating or packing of goods will be permitted in the Trade Show from 11 AM on Thursday, April 4 to 5:30 PM on Friday, April 5.
The Convention Center does not have facilities for storage of crates or other containers, and storage in hallways or corridors will not be permitted. Fern Expo will remove empty crates, packing cases, etc., the removal of which is not otherwise provided for by Exhibitors and will bill individual Exhibitors for such removal, storage, and return.
All exhibits must be removed from the Trade Show by 10:30 PM on Friday, April 5.
Exhibits must be continually staffed and remain intact from 11:00 AM, Thursday, April 4, until the final closing of the Trade Show on Friday, April 5, at 5:00 PM. Any Exhibitor that violates this rule will be subject to sanctions affecting its ability to exhibit at future functions of the ODA.
Unless special arrangements have been made with show management, any assigned booth space not claimed and occupied prior to 10:30 AM, Thursday, April 4, 2024, may be resold or reassigned by ODA without refund.
Exhibitors will be allowed entrance to the Trade Show beginning at 7 AM on Thursday and 7 AM on Friday. No Exhibitors will remain in the hall after closing each day.
21. Hall Hours for Attendees
The Trade Show will be open to ODC attendees during the following hours:
Thursday, April 4: 11:00 AM–6:30 PM
Friday, April 5: 9 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday, April 6: CLOSED
22. CHARACTER/OPERATION OF EXHIBIT
The ODA reserves the right in its sole discretion to decline or prohibit any exhibit, or part of an exhibit or proposed exhibit, that is not suitable or not in accordance with the ethics of the dental profession or with the ODA’s advertising and exhibit standards. Orders and sales may be taken or made on the show floor. Distribution of samples and souvenirs is also permissible. All orders and sales must comply with these Rules and Regulations the Convention Center, and any state and/or federal laws.
General Restrictions: Nothing shall be constructed, built, installed, or used as a part of, or in connection with, an exhibit that does not conform with the requirements of federal, state, and municipal laws, ordinances, and regulations. Rules of the Convention Center’s management must be observed and obeyed.
The ODA reserves the right to bar any Exhibitor or any person from the Conference.
No circulars or advertising matter of any kind may be distributed by an Exhibitor from outside the Exhibitor’s exhibit space.
• Aisle space shall not be used for exhibit purposes.
• The placement of all signs, banners, and advertising matter is subject to the approval of the ODA andthe Trade Show Manager.
• Public address systems may not be used.
• Any taxes applicable for doing business in Oregon are the sole responsibility of the Exhibitor.
Any Exhibitor whose sales procedure is objectionable will be subject to removal without refund.
23. BOOTH CONSTRUCTION & HEIGHT LIMITATIONS
Height Limitations
Linear booth: 8 feet
Hanging signs: 16 feet
Bulk Spaces. Bulk spaces will be sold only as blocks. Exhibitors may form smaller blocks by purchasing adjacent linear booths.
Linear booth (10’ x 10’). Linear booths consist of an 8’ high back drape and 3’ high side dividers mounted on aluminum tubular frames. Perimeter booths may rise up to 12’. Solid construction more than 4’ high must be a minimum of 5’ back from the aisle.
End-cap booth. An end-cap booth is exposed to aisles on three sides and composed of two booths, generally 10’deep by 20’ wide. The back wall must not exceed 8’ in height and only the rear half of the booth space. The backwall is restricted to 4’ high within 5’ of each aisle, permitting adequate line of sight for the adjoining booths.
Hanging Signs. There are limited points in the Trade Show from which to hang signs, banners, etc. Exhibit booth signs, banners, booth ceilings or canopies, lighting grids, or other exhibit-related equipment should be freestanding and floor-supported where possible. Attachment to the Trade Show ceiling beams or trusses is permitted only by Fern Expo. Request for approval of hanging signs and banners (not including banners to be hung on the pipe and drape in your booth) must be submitted to the Trade Show Manager by March 17, 2024. The request must include a description or drawing of the sign/banner, proposed method of installation, location of hanging points, and total weight. Hanging signs/banners may not exceed 50 percent of the perimeter space assigned to the Exhibitor or a height of 16’ unless approved in writing by the Trade Show Manager.
Carpet/floor tape. The Exhibitor shall be responsible for utilizing Shur Tape or Bron Tape BT 100 or BT-105. Use of other tape not approved by the Convention Center will result in additional prevailing labor charges to remove adhesive residue from facility carpet and/or concrete floor. Any such charges incurred by the ODA will be billed to the Exhibitor.
Balloons. No helium balloons shall be permitted in the Convention Center.
Fog/smoke/laser lights. No special effects, including, but not limited to fog or smoke effects and laser light shows, shall be permitted without the express prior written approval of the Trade Show Manager.
Abandoned equipment and lost or misplaced articles. Any equipment or articles of the Exhibitor remaining past the expiration of the Conference period may be considered abandoned and may be disposed of at the owner’s expense. The Convention Center shall have the sole right to collect and have custody of any articles left on the premises by Exhibitor’s invitees and to provide for the disposition thereof. Neither the ODA nor the Convention Center shall assume any responsibility for losses suffered by the Exhibitor or its agents, servants, employees, or invitees due to the theft or disappearance of equipment, articles, or other personal property in and at the Convention Center.
24. SECURITY GUARD SERVICE
The Conference will provide security agents to guard exhibits beginning at 5 PM, Wednesday, April 12, and continuing each night through 10:30 PM, Friday, April 14. (These times are subject to change - final times will be sent prior to the ODC). The Trade Show will be open to Exhibitors beginning at 7 AM on Thursday and Friday, allowing Exhibitors access to their booths. However, the Conference is an open-booth show and Exhibitors assume all responsibility for the safeguarding and loss of exhibits and merchandise. While Conference management will exercise reasonable care in safeguarding Exhibitor property, neither the ODA, the Convention Center, security coordinator, drayage contractor, nor any of their directors, trustees, officers, agents, or employees assume any responsibility for such property. Exhibitors may escort their goods and merchandise from the receiving point at the Convention Center to their exhibition space. However, the above-mentioned parties do not guarantee against any kind of damage or loss.
Attendance After Show Hours. To ensure maximum security for the open exhibits and merchandise, after-hours work and/or entertainment will not be permitted in the Solutions Marketplace. All Exhibitors must leave the Trade Show when the show closes each day.
25. DOOR STAFF
Uniformed door staff will be on hand at all marked entrances to the Trade Show during Conference hours. Only those persons properly registered will be admitted.
26. CLEANING SERVICE
Cleaning services for individual booths, including daily trash removal, must be requested by the Exhibitor, and ordered directly through the Convention Center. Contact information will be included in the Exhibitor Service Manual. The ODA will provide cleaning service for all aisles.
27. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
Exhibitors shall, at their own expense, promptly comply and cause their employees, agents, contractors, patrons, and invitees to comply with laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and requirements of all federal, state, county, and metropolitan governments, commissions, and officers whenever applicable; all rules and regulations of the Portland Police Department and the Portland Fire Department; and all policies, rules, and regulations established by the Convention Center for the use of the Convention Center and the jurisdiction of the Convention Center.
28. BUILDING AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Exhibitors shall not bring into the Convention Center any material, substance, equipment, or object that is likely to endanger the Convention Center, or the life of, or to cause bodily injury to, any person in the Convention Center, or that is likely to constitute a hazard without the prior written approval of the Director of the Convention Center or the Director’s designee.
A). Exhibitors shall conduct business only in the authorized areas and in a dignified and orderly manner with full regard for public safety and in conformity with the ODA’s rules and regulations. Special permits and conditions are required for the display of vehicles, onsite cooking, and other nonstandard Exhibitor activities. Please contact the Trade Show Manager for such permission and to obtain the appropriate permit application, if necessary.
B). No portion of the sidewalks, ramps, entries, doors, corridors, vestibules, hallways, lobbies, stairways, elevators, aisles, or driveways shall be impeded by Exhibitors or their agents or used for any purpose other than ingress or egress from the Convention Center. Access to public concession-stand areas, utilities, fire suppression equipment, and heating and air conditioning vents shall not be covered or obstructed at any time by an Exhibitor or its employees, agents, or guests.
C). Persons in excess of the occupancy capacity will not be permitted inside any area of the Convention Center.
D). The Convention Center does not provide exhibit-crate storage on-site without specific written approval by the Director of the Convention Center or the Director’s designee. Exhibitors and their service contractors are expected to make all arrangements for storage of exhibit crates and packing materials if such Director or designee does not grant such approval.
E). Exhibitors shall not bring any live animal, reptile, fish, or bird into the Convention Center unless approved in writing by the Director of the Convention Center or the Director’s designee. A properly trained assistance dog accompanying a person with a disability is excepted. Such an animal must remain on a leash at all times, within a pen, or otherwise under effective control.
F). The Oregon Convention Center is a nonsmoking public facility.
29. EXCLUSIVE SERVICES
The Convention Center exclusively provides business, utility, food, and beverage (catering and concessions), security/medical specialist, audio/visual and ticketing services at the prevailing rates to Exhibitors wishing to use such services.
30. EXCLUSIVE EVENT SERVICES
The Convention Center shall make available to Exhibitors, either in-house or through the Convention Center’s agent, up to its existing capacity, all electric power, compressed air, natural gas, water, sewer drains, booth cleaning and telephone service as requested by Exhibitor. All charges arising from such services provided by the Convention Center shall be billed at the prevailing rate and paid for by the Exhibitor.
31. CONCESSIONS/FOOD SERVICE.
A). Concessions shall be defined as, but not limited to, the selling or dispensing of printed material, records, tapes, foodstuffs, beverages (alcoholic and nonalcoholic), flowers, tobaccos, novelties, souvenirs, clothing, etc. The sale and/or distribution of the aforementioned items are solely the exclusive right of the Convention Center or its agent.
B). The Convention Center’s food and beverage service contractor is solely authorized to provide all food and beverage services within the Convention Center. The Director of the Convention Center must approve in advance all Exhibitor requests to distribute samples of such products from exhibit booths or any other areas within the Convention Center.
Exhibitors wanting to distribute food or beverage samples not directly relevant to their products must order these items from the Convention Center’s Concessions/Catering Operator (Levy Catering).
32. FACILITY SERVICES
The Convention Center will provide disposal receptacles for trash, debris, and general packing material as a result of exhibiting in the Convention Center. Costs to remove debris or trash not associated with the normal course of business shall be borne by the Exhibitor. Nonhazardous fluids, chemicals, medical waste, petroleum-based products, perishable items, or any other non-dry material must be disposed of in a manner prescribed by the Convention Center. It is the Exhibitor’s responsibility to handle and dispose of the materials and pay any costs associated with this process.
33. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
The Exhibitor and its officers, employees, and agents, and any customers or other participants in the Conference, are prohibited from bringing any hazardous substance into the Conference or onto Convention Center property and are prohibited from allowing any hazardous substance to be brought into thereon. As used in this paragraph, “hazardous substance” has the meaning given that term in ORS 465.200(16). If any governmental authority or other third party demands that a cleanup plan be prepared and that a cleanup be undertaken because of any release of hazardous substance that occurs as a result of an Exhibitor’s use of the Convention Center, such Exhibitor shall, at the Exhibitor’s expense, prepare and submit the required plan and all related bonds and other financial assurances, and such Exhibitor shall carry out all such cleanup plans.
Exhibitors agree to indemnify ODA and its respective members, officers, directors, agents, and employees against any claims, costs, and expenses of any kind, whether direct or indirect, incurred voluntarily or pursuant to any state or federal law, statute, regulation, or order, for the cleanup, extraction, detoxification, or neutralization of any release of any hazardous substance associated with or arising from the Exhibitor’s use of the Convention Center’s property. As used in this paragraph, “release” has the meaning given that term in ORS 465.200(22). An Exhibitor’s obligations under this paragraph survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.
34. RAFFLES
All exhibitor raffle items and prizes must be pre-approved by the ODA. Please contact the Trade Show Manager for approval. Raffles must be facilitated within the exhibitor’s contracted booth space and will not be promoted by the ODA.
35. DAMAGE TO THE CONVENTION CENTER
Nothing may be affixed, nailed, or otherwise attached to walls, doors, ceiling, etc., of the Convention Center in such a manner as to damage or destroy such property. Violations of these rules will void the Exhibitor’s Contract and subject the Exhibitor to removal without a refund. The Exhibitor shall be liable directly to the Convention Center for any damages from such violations. The Exhibitor is entirely responsible for the booth and exhibit space allocated to the Exhibitor and agrees to indemnify the ODA for any damage to the floor, walls, ceiling, or equipment used in connection with the space allocated to the Exhibitor. Payment for any damages described in this paragraph shall be made by the Exhibitor directly to Convention Center management.
36. LIABILITY AND INSURANCE
The Contract shall not constitute or be considered a partnership, joint venture, or agency relationship between the ODA, the Exhibitor, or the Convention Center. All property of the Exhibitor remains under its care, custody, and control in transit to and from the Convention Center, during installation and removal, and while it is within the Convention Center. The Exhibitor assumes the entire responsibility and liability for losses, damages, and claims arising out of injury or damage (including that by acts of God, vandalism, accident, fire, theft, or other causes) to Exhibitor’s displays, equipment, and other property brought upon the premises of the Convention Center, and Exhibitor shall indemnify and hold harmless the ODA and its agents, servants, employees, officers, directors, staff, and members.
Each Exhibitor, by signing the Application, expressly understands that it releases the ODA from, and agrees to indemnify it against, any and all claims for such loss, injury, or damage. It is further agreed that the Exhibitor shall carry workers’ compensation insurance for all the Exhibitor’s employees, if necessary by statute, and further agrees to accept all liability for any injury sustained by the public in the booth leased by the Exhibitor and further agrees to indemnify the ODA from any actions or claims, causes of actions, and suits resulting from any loss, damage, causes of action, or claims or suits for damages, including, but not limited to, loss of property, goods, wares, or merchandise caused by, arising out of, or in any way connected with the exercise by Exhibitor of the privileges herein granted.
Exhibitors are required to send proof of insurance, naming the ODA, its officers, directors, staff, and agents as additionally insured, to the ODA by March 15, 2024. A sample certificate of insurance can be found at www.oregondental.org. If the ODA is held liable for any event that might result from an Exhibitor’s action or failure to act, such Exhibitor shall reimburse and hold harmless the ODA against any liability resulting therefrom. Exhibitors must adequately ensure their materials, goods, wares, and exhibits against loss or injury of any kind and must do so at their own expense; the ODA is not responsible for any loss (however caused) to any property of any Exhibitor. Exhibitors are solely responsible for their own actions during the Conference.
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE ODA BE LIABLE TO AN EXHIBITOR OR TO ANY OTHER PERSON FOR INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, HOWEVER CAUSED, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE ODA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
37. GENERAL
All Contracts for exhibit space shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the state of Oregon without giving effect to any conflict of law’s provisions. All Applicants and Exhibitors submit to personal jurisdiction by and venue in the state and federal courts in the state of Oregon, county of Multnomah, and further agree that any cause of action arising under the Contract shall be brought in that venue. If any provision of this Contract is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced. Headings are for reference purposes only and in no way define, limit, construe, or describe the scope or extent of any paragraph. The ODA’s failure to act with respect to a breach by an Applicant or Exhibitor or others does not waive ODA’s right to act with respect to subsequent or similar breaches. These Rules and Regulations and the Application set forth the entire understanding and agreement between the ODA and all Applicants and Exhibitors with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede any prior or contemporaneous understanding, whether written or oral.