Event Ruling Clause Samples

The Event Ruling clause establishes the authority and process for making binding decisions regarding disputes or uncertainties that arise during an event. Typically, this clause designates a specific individual or committee—such as an event organizer or appointed judge—to interpret rules, resolve conflicts, and issue final rulings on matters like participant eligibility or rule infractions. By clearly assigning decision-making power, the clause ensures swift and definitive resolution of issues, thereby maintaining order and fairness throughout the event.
Event Ruling. If Exhibitor fails to utilize the exhibit space and/or the space is vacant at the time of the published deadline for completion of installation, SPE reserves the right to consider the space to be cancelled and vacated. All requests for installations beyond the published installation completion deadline must be submitted to SPE in writing. Approval of late installation requests are at the discretion of SPE. Should SPE not be notified in writing, SPE reserves the right to resell the cancelled space and the contract will become null and void.
Event Ruling. If Exhibitor /Sponsor fails to utilize the Exhibit Space and/or the Exhibit Space is vacant at the time of the published deadline for completion of installation, SPE reserves the right to consider the Exhibit Space to be canceled and vacated. All requests for installations beyond the published installation completion deadline must be submitted to and acknowledged by SPE in writing. Approval of late installation requests are at the sole discretion of SPE. Should SPE not be notified in writing, SPE reserves the right to resell the canceled Exhibit Space and the Agreement will be canceled with all outstanding balances still due and owed to SPE and the Exhibitor will not be permitted to participate in future SPE events.
Event Ruling. If Exhibitor fails to utilize the Exhibit Space and/or the Exhibit Space is vacant at the time of the published deadline for completion of installation, OTC reserves the right to consider the Exhibit Space to be cancelled and vacated. All requests for installations beyond the published installation completion deadline must be submitted to and acknowledged by OTC in writing. Approval of late installation requests are at the sole discretion of OTC. Should OTC not be notified in writing, OTC reserves the right to resell the cancelled Exhibit Space and the Agreement will be cancelled with all outstanding balances still due and owed to OTC and the Exhibitor will not be permitted to participate in future OTC events. Exhibitor shall, at its own expense, secure and maintain insurance for the entire duration of the Event (move-in through move-out), the insurance listed below. All such insurance shall be primary of any other valid and collectible insurance of Exhibitor and shall be written on an occurrence basis. Claims made policies are not acceptable and do not constitute compliance with Exhibitor’s obligations under this paragraph. Comprehensive General Liability insurance with limits not less than $1,000,000 each occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate, combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage, including coverage for personal injury, contractual, and operation of mobile equipment, products, and liquor liability (if applicable). Automobile Liability insurance (required if bringing automobiles into the show venue) with limits not less than $1,000,000 each occurrence combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage, including coverage for owned, non-owned and hired vehicles, including loading and unloading operators. The Exhibitors comprehensive General Liability and Auto Liability insurance policies shall name as additional insureds (i) Offshore Technology Conference, and each of its direct and indirect subsidiaries and other affiliates and (ii) the Event Facility (with no limitations). Exhibitor’s Workers Compensation and Occupational Disease insurance will be in full compliance with all federal and state laws, covering all Exhibitor’s employees engaged in the performance of any work for the Exhibitor. All property of the Exhibitor is understood to remain under its custody and control in transit to, during the Event, and from the confines of the hall. If requested, copies of additional insured endorsements, primary coverage endorsements and...
Event Ruling. If Exhibitor fails to utilize the exhibit space and/or the space is vacant at the time of the published deadline for completion of installation, SPE reserves the right to consider the space to be cancelled and vacated. All requests for installations beyond the published installation completion deadline must be submitted to SPE in writing. Approval of late installation requests are at the discretion of SPE. Should SPE not be notified in writing, SPE reserves the right to resell the cancelled space and the contract will become null and void. 3. CHANGE OF EXHIBIT FLOOR PLAN OR SPACE ASSIGNMENT a. Exhibit Space Assignments. Exhibit space is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. SPE shall assign the exhibit space for the period of the Event only and does not imply that the same or similar space will be held or offered for future Events. Upon official space assignment, Exhibitor will receive a Booth Confirmation Notice. Exhibit space assigned shall be deemed accepted by Exhibitor unless reflected in writing to SPE.
Event Ruling. If the Exhibitor fails to utilize the Exhibit Space and/or the Exhibit Space is vacant at the time of the published deadline for completion of installation, SPE reserves the right to consider the Exhibit Space to be cancelled and vacated. All requests for installations beyond the published installation completion deadline must be submitted to and acknowledged by SPE in writing. Approval of late installation requests is at the discretion of SPE. Should SPE not be notified in writing, SPE reserves the right to resell the cancelled Exhibit Space and the contract will be cancelled with all outstanding balances still due. Exhibitor shall not assign, sublet, or appoint the whole or any part of the Exhibit Space allotted to them, nor permit any other person or party to exhibit therein, any other goods, apparatus, etc., not manufactured or distributed by the Exhibitor in the regular course of business except upon prior written consent of SPE.
Event Ruling. If an exhibitor fails to utilize the exhibit space and/or the space is vacant at the time of the published deadline for completion of installation, SPE reserves the right to consider the space to be cancelled and vacated. All requests for installations beyond the published installation completion deadline must be submitted to SPE in writing. Approval of late installation requests are at the discretion of SPE. Should SPE not be notified in writing, SPE reserves the right to resell the cancelled space and the contract will become null and void. 3. CHANGE OF EXHIBIT FLOOR PLAN OR SPACE ASSIGNMENT a. Exhibit Space Assignments. Exhibit space is assigned on the SPE Priority Point System, then a first- come, first-served basis. SPE shall assign the exhibit space for the period of the 2016 ATCE Exhibition only and does not imply that the same or similar space will be held or offered for future events. b. SPE reserves the right to change the floor plan design at any time and without notice. SPE may also move Exhibitor to another location prior to or during the Event, if such change is deemed to be in the overall best interest of the exhibition by SPE in its sole discretion. 4.
Event Ruling. If Exhibitor fails to utilize the Exhibit Space and/or the Exhibit Space is vacant at the time of the published deadline for completion of installation, OTC reserves the right to consider the Exhibit Space to be cancelled and vacated. All requests for installations beyond the published installation completion deadline must be submitted to and acknowledged by OTC in writing. Approval of late installation requests are at the sole discretion of OTC. Should OTC not be notified in writing, OTC reserves the right to resell the cancelled Exhibit Space and the Agreement will be cancelled with all outstanding balances still due and owed to OTC and the Exhibitor will not be permitted to participate in future OTC events.