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Participation Rules

[Article 1] Purpose
1. The purpose of this regulation is to establish standardized procedures and standards for the performance of the exhibition projects by Korea Fisheries Association (hereinafter referred to as the ‘supervisor’).
[Article 2] Definition of terms
1. The term 「exhibitor」 means a company, union, institution, organization, etc. that has paid the down payment along with the submission of a participation contract and application in order to participate in this exhibition.
2. The term 「exhibition」 means the "2024 Seoul International Seafood Show."
3. The term 「supervisor」 refers to the Korea Fisheries Association.
[Article 3] Application for participation and agreement
1. An exhibitor who intends to apply for participation in the exhibition shall prepare an application for participation and submit it to the supervisor, and pay 50% of the participation fee (the booth cost) as a down payment within 1 week after the application is received.
2. Where an application for participation is submitted but the area of the exhibition hall is occupied or the item scheduled for the exhibition is deemed inappropriate for the exhibition, the supervisor may refuse to accept the application for participation, and the supervisor may return the application for participation and the down payment for participation, etc. within 15 days according to the circumstances of the exhibition.
3. The exhibitor shall immediately notify the supervisor of any change in the contents of the documents to be submitted, such as the already submitted application for participation, etc., and the exhibitor shall be responsible for any disadvantages caused by non-notification.
4. Bank of deposit : Suhyup Bank 1010-2247-1661 (Account holder : Korea Fisheries Association)
[Article 4] Allocation of exhibition booths
1. The supervisor shall allocate the location of the exhibition after consultation with the exhibitor, reflecting the form of the booth (in the order of independent booth, assembled booth, and start-up booth), the quantity of the booth, the date of application for participation, the nature of the exhibition, etc.
2. If there are special circumstances, the supersivor may change the location and area of the exhibition allocated to the exhibitor in consultation with the exhibitor before the exhibition's installation period, and the exhibitor shall cooperate with the request of the supervisor as much as possible, except in cases of force majeure.
3. If the down payment is not paid, the exhibitor's booth shall not be assigned, and the exhibitor shall not raise an objection.
4. If the full deposit is not made by the deadline of the participation fee, the allocated booth may be automatically canceled, and the exhibitor may not raise an objection.
[Article 5] Exhibition management
1. Exhibitor shall display the exhibits specified in the application form for participation and place resident personnel to ensure the management of their booths.
2. Where an exhibitor displays an exhibition item that are different from those specified in the application for participation or displays goods that do not meet the nature of the exhibition, the supervisor may order to immediately suspend, remove, or take out the exhibition. In such cases, the participation fee shall not be refunded, and the exhibitor shall not claim compensation therefor.
3. The supervisor may, if necessary, restrict a specific person from entering the exhibition hall. The exhibitor shall not transfer, resell all or part of the allocated exhibition area to another person, or exchange it with each other without the written consent of the supervisor.
4. The exhibitor shall not change the original state of the painting, nails, etc. of the floor, ceiling, columns, and walls of the exhibition room, and shall provide appropriate compensation for damage to the exhibition hall in accordance with the supervisor's request for restoration, etc.
5. The supervisor may selectively exclude or restrict exhibition items, exhibition activities, etc. in order to maintain order, to manage safety, and to prevent acts that may cause social controversy.
[Article 6] Conditions for payment of participation fees
1. The exhibitor shall pay 50% of the participation fee (including VAT) as a down payment within 1 week after submitting the application for participation, and 50% of the balance shall be paid as follows.
- Balance payment deadline: April 12(Fri), 2024
However, in the event of an application for participation after March 29, 2024(Fri), 100% of the participation fee (the booth cost) shall be paid in full by April 12, 2024(Fri) at the deadline for payment, at the same time as the application.
2. If the exhibitor fails to pay the balance within the specified deadline, the supervisor may terminate the participation agreement, and in this case, the exhibitor may not request the return of the participation fee already paid.
[Article 7] Penalty for cancellation of participation and reduction of scale
1. Where an exhibitor cancels participation or reduces the scale after submitting an application for participation, the exhibitor shall immediately notify the supervisor in writing of the grounds for cancellation. The amount equivalent to the penalty prescribed in the following shall be paid to the supervisor within 15 days after the cancellation of participation and the reduction of the scale.
However, the participation fee already paid shall be deducted as the penalty, and if there is a shortage, it shall be paid additionally, and shall be returned when there is surplus.
2. The exhibitor shall not transfer all or part of the already allocated exhibition area to another person without the prior consent of the supervisor, and the supervisor may cancel the participation in case of violation, and the participation fee already paid shall not be refunded.

- If it is canceled within 60 days from the opening date of the exhibition: 50% of the participation fee of the exhibition and 30% of the reduction in the event of reduction shall be paid as penalty
- If it is canceled within 45 days from the opening date of the exhibition: 60% of the participation fee of the exhibition and 40% of the reduction in the event of reduction shall be paid as penalty
- If it is canceled within 30 days from the opening date of the exhibition: 80% of the participation fee of the exhibition and 60% of the reduction in the event of reduction shall be paid as penalty
- If it is canceled within 20 days from the opening date of the exhibition: 100% of the participation fee of the exhibition and 80% of the reduction in the event of reduction shall be paid as penalty
[Article 8] Cancellation or change of the exhibition
1. Where the supervisor cancels an exhibition, the full amount of the participation fee already paid shall be returned to the exhibitor.
Provided, where the cancellation of the exhibition is changed or the date and venue of the exhibition is changed or reduced due to special circumstances (natural disaster, etc.) and force majeure or other reasons not attributable to the supervisor, the participation fee already paid shall not be refunded, and in such cases, the exhibitor shall not request compensation from the supervisor.
2. The exhibitor shall bring in the device and the exhibitor within the designated period and complete the display within the allocated exhibition area, and if the exhibitor is not displayed by May 14(Thu), 2024, the supervisor may cancel the relevant exhibitor arbitrarily and claim compensation for damages.
[Article 9] Removal of exhibits and devices and restoration to their original state
1. Where an exhibitor performs construction work in the exhibition hall, he/she shall completely restore the exhibition to its original state within the period of taking out of the exhibition.
2. All expenses incurred due to the failure to take them out within the period due to the exhibitor's circumstances shall be entirely borne by the exhibitor. Even if the supervisor acts on behalf, the exhibitor shall bear the expenses incurred in doing so.
3. During the construction of exhibition equipment and the display of exhibition items, in the event of damage to objects in the exhibition hall, damage to the ceiling of the exhibition hall, the floor, etc., the exhibitor shall compensate therefor.
[Article 10] Security and risk burden in the exhibition hall
1. The supervisor shall take appropriate security measures for the exhibits and visitors.
2. Where an exhibitor causes damage to the organizer or another person by intentionally or negligently causing a fire, theft, damage, or other accident, the exhibitor shall be liable for compensation, and the purchase of insurance for all equipment, exhibits, etc. shall also be the responsibility of the exhibitor.
[Article 11] Fire protection rules
1. All equipment and materials in the exhibition hall shall be properly non-combustible in accordance with the fire-fighting laws and regulations.
2. The supervisor may request the exhibitor to correct the prevention of fire as necessary.
[Article 12] Supplementary regulations
1. The supervisor may, if necessary, enact supplementary regulations not specified in the intervention regulations, and the exhibitor shall comply therewith.
2. The exhibitor shall comply with the provisions of the exhibition hall.
[Article 13] Settlement of disputes
1. Disputes arising between the organizer and the exhibitor regarding the main participation regulations and other rights and obligations of both parties shall be finally settled by arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the Korea Commercial Arbitration Board and the law of the Republic of Korea. The decision made by the Korea Commercial Arbitration Board is final and binding on both parties.