Holder’s Assumption of Risk
Each Holder (individually, a “Holder” and collectively, “Holders”) of a valid badge, ticket, badge or other authorized means of entry (a “Ticket”) to INDEPENDENT HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW (“INDEPENDENT HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW”) assumes all risk incidental to participation in all activities, loss or damage to property at INDEPENDENT HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW.
Holder’s Release and Authorization
Holder hereby: (1) releases INDEPENDENT HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW, Reed Exhibitions, a division of RELX Inc. (“Reed Exhibitions”), Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, their respective affiliates, employees, and agents, and such other parties as Reed Exhibitions advises as additional insureds, in its sole discretion, from any and all liability for loss or damage to persons or property, infringement of any right, or any other claims or courses of action of any kind arising from or relating to Holder’s attendance of, and/or participation in, INDEPENDENT HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW; (2) authorizes and permits INDEPENDENT HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW and Reed Exhibitions and their designees, which include but are not limited to all sponsors, exhibitors and contractors, the use of his/her name, voice, likeness and all reproductions thereof by any means and in all media now and hereafter known for any and all purposes worldwide in perpetuity; (3) agrees to comply with all rules and regulations of INDEPENDENT HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW; (4) acknowledges and agrees that INDEPENDENT HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW and Reed Exhibitions are not responsible for lost or stolen tickets, badges, or personal property.
No Disruptive Behavior
INDEPENDENT HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW and Reed Exhibitions reserve the right to deny entry or remove from INDEPENDENT HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW any person who in their sole and absolute discretion is behaving or threatening to behave in a manner which INDEPENDENT HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW and Reed Exhibitions reasonably consider to be disruptive of INDEPENDENT HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW.
No Resale of Ticket Permitted
The unauthorized resale of the Ticket, attempted resale of the Ticket, or unauthorized transfer of the Ticket to a third-party are strictly prohibited and will constitute a forfeiture of the Ticket without compensation. Each Ticket may only be used by the same Holder. INDEPENDENT HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW’s operating hours, schedules, vendors and speakers are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Each Ticket is a revocable license to attend INDEPENDENT HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW.
All special events are subject to availability and access is not guaranteed and/or may require an additional fee and/or will only be available to designated type of Tickets.
Holder acknowledges that there are hazards and risks of physical injury or illness to attendees of special events and that not all such hazards or risks can be fully eliminated. By accepting this Ticket and attending special events, Holder freely and voluntarily agrees to assume the full risk of bodily injury or property damage, regardless of severity, or death that Holder may sustain as a result of attending special events, whether or not caused by the negligence or gross negligence of special events or Reed Exhibitions.
Individuals under 18
All attendees ages 6 and up will need a Ticket in order to attend INDEPENDENT HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW. All attendees under the age of 6 will need a badge (or other signifier, at Reed Exhibitions’s discretion) in order to enter INDEPENDENT HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW. Such badges (or other signifier) can be obtained at the registration counters. Please note, all individuals under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times at INDEPENDENT HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW. Individuals under the age of 18 must obtain the permission of a parent or legal guardian before sending any information to INDEPENDENT HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW, entering any sweepstakes or contests at INDEPENDENT HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW, posting any information on https://www.salonduchocolatny.com or related websites, or purchasing any goods online related to INDEPENDENT HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW. The submission of information to INDEPENDENT HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW or the purchase and/or use of a Ticket to INDEPENDENT HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW is a representation and confirmation that you are age 18 or over or have obtained the consent of a parent or legal guardian. If you are the parent or legal guardian of an INDEPENDENT HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW attendee that is under the age of 18, it is your responsibility to check the suitability of INDEPENDENT HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW for any individuals in your party regardless of official age restrictions.
Cancellation Policy
Registration Fees for INDEPENDENT HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW are non-refundable and non-transferable and cannot be reproduced, resold or upgraded. INDEPENDENT HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW and Reed Exhibitions reserve the right to cancel INDEPENDENT HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW on limited or no notice, and in the event of such cancellation, Holder will not be entitled to a refund for any and all expenses associated with registration.
Visual/Audio/Image Release
In exchange for the opportunity to register and attend INDEPENDENT HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW, I hereby grant to Reed Exhibitions, their employees, agents, and assignees, the absolute and irrevocable right and permission to photograph, film, reproduce, portray and/or otherwise exploit my name, voice, appearance, photograph, image and/or likeness (collectively, “Likeness”) of me at Show, and to use the results and proceeds, without limitation, in materials produced by Reed Exhibitions in any and all media, in perpetuity. I hereby waive any claim to compensation for use of such Likeness. I agree that Reed Exhibitions owns the images and all rights related to them. The images may be used by Reed Exhibitions in any manner or media without notifying me, such as the INDEPENDENT HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW website, publications, promotions, broadcasts, advertisements, and posters, for advertising or other related purposes. I waive any right to inspect or approve the finished images or any printed or electronic matter that may be used with them.
I release Reed Exhibitions and their employees, agents, and assignees, including any firm authorized to publish and/or distribute a finished product containing material produced by Reed Exhibitions, from any claims, causes of action, damages or liability which I may ever have in connection with the use of or relating to my Likeness. I hereby waive any moral rights or “droits moral” I may have in the material produced by Reed Exhibitions and/or my Likeness.
I warrant that I am at least 18 years of age and that I have the right and authority to agree to the terms of this appearance release. I have read this release in full before agreeing to its terms. I understand its content, and I freely accept the terms.
To the extent that I am the parent or guardian of a minor or minors who will be attending the INDEPENDENT HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW with me, I hereby expressly approve and consent to this Visual/Audio/Image Release and waive all obligations and rights which I may have in connection therewith. For good and valuable consideration, I hereby guarantee that the minor or minors shall not at any time disaffirm the Visual/Audio/Image Release by reason of the minor’s or minors’ minority or otherwise and hereby agree to indemnify Reed Exhibitions from any loss arising from any claims made by or on behalf of the minors relating to this Visual/Audio/Image Release.
Anti-Harassment Policy
INDEPENDENT HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW has a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY for harassment of any kind. If a person engages in harassing behavior, INDEPENDENT HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW staff will take prompt action in any form they deem appropriate in their sole discretion, including expulsion from INDEPENDENT HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW with no refund or compensation. This policy applies to EVERYONE at INDEPENDENT HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW. Exhibitors, attendees, speakers, guests, professionals, press, staff, volunteers and security are all subject to the Anti-Harassment Policy. By using a Ticket and attending INDEPENDENT HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW, Holder acknowledges and agrees that Holder has read and agrees to the INDEPENDENT HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW Anti-Harassment Policy.
Acknowledgment
I have read, understand and agree to terms and conditions stated herein and agree that these terms shall be construed by and governed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York and that, with respect to any dispute arising from these terms, sole and exclusive jurisdiction and venue shall lie with the state and federal courts located in the County of New York, State of New York.
I authorize Reed Exhibitions, or their designees, to charge the amount specified above to the designated credit card.