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The Centerpiece
Marketplace
"Guidelines"
Terms of Agreements -
Outlined
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A Shopping and Entertaining Experience
General Basics
1 space is equal to the standard parking lot
space for "(one) car" / double wide, equals, the space for
"( two) cars
Indoors- spaces are 10x10
"special needs spaces" will
be discussed as needed by vendors"
Area sections, available as options for
"sponsorship needs"
( When Paid Parking is applicable)
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Each VENDOR entering The Centerpiece Marketplace must CHECK –IN at
the gate.
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Please provide your Drivers License
and Proof of Liability Insurance for your vehicle. ( when asked) You will receive a
parking pass for your vehicle.
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Please display the pass in clear view. We do random
parking pass and ID checks and if your ticket is clearly posted we usually
do not need to interrupt your sales.
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Parking permits are required at all times by all
patrons and vendors parking outside the vending areas. Additional Parking
Permits are available for $3.00 per vehicle as space allows ( other wise
parking will be in public area)
Our Marketplace Certificate_ does not relieve you
of any tax, city state or other requirements, it is not a substitute for any
city state or federal requirements.- ( for information as to why we
have a certificate- our purpose is to have each vendor "display their
certificate", it assures all other vendors, that you agree to terms, you
respect and support the Marketplace and it's other vendors, and you work
with the understanding that you are responsible to uphold the
standards to maintain a professional environment. we use it for other
administrative purposes - to confirm registered participants and their
designated assigned person, Be sure your certificate list any persons you
may have manning your vendor space. It is not applicable to anything
outside of the centerpiece marketplace participation. The certificate
has absolute no bearing, purpose nor intent, nor presumed intent to
compensate for your possession of or lack of possession of any required
certification by city, local, state, or federal requirements.
You are not exempt from being required to
obtain the centerpiece marketplace certificate- because you have other
certificate issued by city, local, state or federal permits or
certifications. Our certificate is part of our programmed structure.
Remember: Operating under the General
Liability policy, does not exempt your from person liability for you acts,
actions, damage or any other liability which you incur or cause to be
incurred. Our policy does not provide any special, nor personal
protections to any vendor. It simply covers the general liability of
the centerpiece marketplace, and you will be expected to meet any debt
or expense that is required for you to settle any damage you cause, create,
incur or cause to happen directly and indirectly by your acts or actions.
If you feel you require any personal insurance to cover
yourself and your customers, or any matter or concern or interest. it is
your sole responsibility to obtain such insurance. Under no
circumstance will we assume liability for any acts, action, or resulting
acts or actions caused by you, or your participation within the centerpiece
Marketplace. Our coverage does not insure any of your property or
possession, It does not cover your vehicle nor any damage or other
concerns of your person items, person or property. You must sign the
Indemnity Hold harmless agreement form, which states you assume all of above
mentioned responsibility and any unmentioned, that are caused by, the result
of or in association with your participating in the centerpiece marketplace.
If you cannot accept these terms, then you may purchase individual Insurance
via your insurance agent, or you may purchase a day policy from the Fair
Ground, which start at approximately $120 per day per vendor.
for such coverage - Please contact Louisiana State Fair Grounds
administration.
If you have any personal merchant or commercial
insurance, please list it on the registration Form
If you have any vendor space function or activity, that
conveys any hidden or overt potential or risk factors, of which others
may be put at risk or harm, then you need to notify us immediately.
Failure to do so, will make you not only liable for any results but you also
face other damages. this also includes any food poisoning or other
resulting subsequence, but not limited to this- you are solely responsible
for any and all liability that results.
Note:
We caution all vendors- if you sell food products,
and/or any and all products, beings sold, be sure your products are
consumer safe and meet the standards required by city, state, federal and
other agencies. You are the sole responsible party for any and all
products dispensed by you.
DRIVING SAFETY:
We are asking all vendors to be especially careful while driving in the
Marketplace areas. During Morning Set up, and Afternoon Break-down,
(5-10mph - MAX.) If you have a large truck, you must have a "guide
person", during Set up and break down, driving in the Market Area.
There is to be no vehicle traffic within the vending
areas between 9:30 am and 4:00 pm
All pre registered vendor's vehicles must occupy the
assigned space by 8:30 am, or the space will be forfeited, no credit, no
refund. . Vendors are reminded not to leave until well after 4:00 pm.
Once your vehicle is in your space (by 9:30 am)
there is to be no moving vehicle back into market area, ( if emergency, we
will assist you with doing so)
table space can not be guaranteed. Moral of the story, don't wait to
register.
Please see: : Fair and Honest Business Practices and Code
of conduct
Buyer Guidelines
* The The Centerpiece Marketplace opens for buyers at 10am.
Any purchases made are private
transactions between Buyer and Seller. Unlike our auctions,
Centerpiece-Presentations "The Centerpiece Marketplace", will NOT be
screening each item before it is sold and assumes no responsibility for the
quality or condition of any goods or live stock purchased at the swap meet;
Caveat Emptor. We anticipate quality or condition will not be an issue with
sellers, however we can make no guarantee as to the quality or condition of
any of the items for sale
Sellers Responsibility
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Trash is your responsibility, No trash is to be left in and around a
vendor sellers area when the conclusion of the event is reached, each
vendor seller is responsible for disposing of their trash, we Access a
trash feel, which goes to help provide garbage bind dumpsters, and their
pick up and disposal. you are responsible to insure your trash is place
inside of the trash dumpsters, and area around is not littered or items
left on the grounds.
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Seller is responsible to have met and to meet City Administrations Permits
Standards of any required Permit compliance.
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Seller of Food and food stuff products, is solely responsible for their
product and any customer relations and liability concerning their product.
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Seller is responsible to maintain their area in a clean
neat and safe manner for the public, no trip hazards or unstable items are
allowed, any of such incident concerning a seller and their space becomes
the sole liability of seller for any and all incidents concerning their
space and it's usage.
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Seller is responsible and required, to have Vendor
Identification Posted, with contact number.
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Seller cannot "sublet booth" under any circumstance,
without prior approval, any seller unable to utilize their space, can only
get the booth re-assigned thru agreement and documentation thru
Centerpiece-Presentations, "The Centerpiece Marketplace".
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Seller Agrees to Security Fee, remember each seller is
solely responsible for their own Security and that of their Products and
space, we provide no individual security nor assign any to any sellers
space,
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You may discuss and denote any need for individuals
security, and pursue agreement, with Centerpiece-Presentations, ( The
Centerpiece Marketplace) that such security is needed or
desired, and it will be the sole responsibility and expense of the seller
to secure such, personalized security: This General Security fee is
assessed, for the Events general Security, We, contract hire and acquire
this security (per event), we do not have nor employ Security as a part of
Centerpiece-Presentations , we contract per-event with private security
guards, for what is required and needed to provide as much basic and
general security. Any
further concerns for and of Security, you must see the City Police
department for any detailed info in regards to such matters.
Conduct
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Seller is responsible to maintain a pleasant and enjoy
environment and disposing within their selling space and their management
of their selling space, to treat customer with a respectful greeting, and
to be no discriminatory in their interacting with patrons. It is the
sellers responsibility to insure that none who work with or for them, will
be abuse nor rude to any patron. if there is any nature of disagreement or
dispute, the seller will be considerate of the customer and seek to find
an amicable resolve that leaves a happy and satisfied customer. This is a
responsibility, not only to the customer and the other member sellers of
the event, but to insure they themselves maintain a pleasant and welcoming
environment for the shoppers and patrons of the event. We do not tolerate
High pressure sale tactics nor harassing of any customer. Please at all
times, be mindful that the patrons and buyers are your customers, and they
are the participants that make this event successful for the member
sellers as well as yourself. Any Vendor seller, may refuse and maintain
the right to refuse to sell any item. but it is respectful and mindful
that word of mouth is your greatest business asset, and you should care
that your customers have great and positive things to convey about you and
their shopping experience with you.
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Seller cannot and will not consume any intoxicants
during the course of their selling experience while being a member vendor
of The Centerpiece Marketplace, this includes illicit drugs and alcoholic
beverages. This is a business environment as much as it is an
entertainment venue. But it is to remain with it's stature of integrity as
a family natured event and what you do and how you do it conveys the
integrity and we aspire to meet the highest level of business process and
mannerism, to make our customers have a memorable and enjoyable
experience. If you find this is something you cannot meet and abide by,
then it is your right to state so NOW.. any violation or repeated
complaints which come will and can be grounds for your expulsion from the
event as a member seller participants in the Event.
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Seller, You are solely
responsible for your conduct and your actions !!!!
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Some products, will we manage the allowance of
one vendors to sell a product that is the exact same product, within the
indoors event. Outdoors, we will be more accommodating to
multiple vendors who sell the exact same product. as our space will allow
such competitive vending. example: if you sell cinnamon nuts,
One vendors inside can do so, the second vendor will have the options to
set up outdoors. if we use multiple indoors building, we will put
one in each building. It is mandatory and important that you list on
your registration your product, and any relative info about it. This
affords us to perform in a conflict free environment, and affords everyone
the opportunity to participate. This is also important, for
Vendors, to be sure they make the right agreement to insure they have the
space desired for their product. We will offer- first come first
serve, and first come may make agreements ahead for multiple events - in
such case, the vendors will be required to make a deposit, to cover -
their intent to reserve a continuing space in these terms. It is to
your benefit to register early if you have such concerns and interest.
We support long term contractual agreement, it affords
assurance of participation and assist us in long term planning,. Failure to
honor contract, can result in forfeiture of deposit.
Fair and Honest Business Practices
Remember-You are responsible for your taxes - so be sure to do what you need
to do, to meet any tax guidelines
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No seller may knowing cheat or misrepresent any product
or service, no seller may sell are bargain or trade any stolen or unlawful
product. If seller provides and implies any warranty or exchange policy,
then they must post the guidelines for such policy, and abide by its
stated terms and provisions. Seller must not sell items and claim them to
be other than what it is, i.e.: do not sell fake gold and claim it is
genuine, or do not sell copy products and claim it to be the genuine
name-sake product.. WE do not screen vendors for their sale of knock off
products, that is solely the position and responsibility of the vendor to
be responsible for and of any such products and any legal issues that may
arise from the presentation and sale of such products. If you have any
questions or concerns regarding Fair and Honest Business Practices, WE
refer by suggestion that you seek consult, through, the City Better
Business Bureau, or other agencies that may guide you in these matter to
stay in legal compliance, if you care to, at your own expense you may
consult and attorney to assist you.
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Seller may not consume intoxicants or be nor appear
intoxicated during their position as a vendor seller during the event,
This is immediate ground for expulsion and no refund will be forth coming.
Seller will shut down, and leave premise as ordered, and any act or
actions to the contrary will be ground for legal
intervention.
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Seller will be liable for any
damage incurred, to facilities, or to the image and integrity of the
event, which implies and denotes, that charges may be brought against
seller for any of such perceived or real damages.
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Conduct Part 2
Drug Policy = ZERO TOLERANCE !
All City Ordinance are upheld.: ( No Sagging ) ...
ordinance if fully supported. Vendors violating or attempting to
violate this ordinance, will not be permitted to operate within the
community event of "The Centerpiece Marketplace" - We reserve the right to
refuse sales for any ordinance of guideline violation.
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Seller will not engage in the sales, discussion,
negotiation, distribution nor the acquiring of any type of illegal drug
during the position as vendor seller, Seller may not consume, nor appear
to be consuming any type of illegal drugs during their term as vendor
seller at the Event, If a seller by legal conviction is known to be a drug
dealer, seller will notify Centerpiece-Presentations Swap Meet, of such
title, and a determination will be made thru discussion and review, and
consulting with the Local Police department, for guidelines as to how to
proceed, before a seller will be allowed to participate as a Vendor seller
at the Event.
Weapons
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Seller may not be armed, nor posses a firearm during or
at their sales space while conducting business at The Event, If a seller
feels they need personal or higher level of security, they may hire their
personal security, with the approval of Centerpiece-Presentation, and we
may require a signed document from the city police, as to certify your
need for such protection.
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NO vendor may sell ammo nor fire arms during the event,
If there are any events which engage to provide space for vendors to sell
fire Arms, it will be with the compliance of the City Approval, and such
area will be segregated from the general family section, and we will not
allow vendor to sell ammo and firearms at the same locations, they may if
allowed by law, have a separate space to sell ammo, and any of such space
allocation, will without reserve requires, the vendor to contract with the
City Police, to provide off duty or other officer presence, to insure
compliance with the City and State laws regarding the sale of such
articles at a Swap Meet Event, in the event the city or State does not
have guidelines ,
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We ask that you respect the guidelines set forth
in the agreement along with and in addition to, ... Safety and Public
safety is our concern and our interest..
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Please don't ask if there are exceptions, as there are
no exceptions.. this include, antique weapons, or legal designated
weapons.
Knives: will be sold only at designated sections, and we will seek to
insure that we comply with all city and state laws, as to the provision
for any vendor that sells are trade in such products.
Sexually explicit Material:
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Sellers of such material, must be contained within an
enclosed tent, in a designated section of the event, No minor allowed, and
no person under the legal permissible age will be allowed within. you may
design your display as discreet as possible, and you cannot display in
visual image or reference to any sexual act within the exterior nor in
public view, We ask that you think carefully, for a suitable manner of
presentation and customer attraction, that fits within the guidelines of
the Event. PLEASE ask for and get approval before any display is placed
before your vendor space, and any signage is put up, for the customer
attraction to your selling space.
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NO events will be allowed that provide exotic dancing,
or stripping, lap dance or any sexually explicit promotions.
Property Rules
Image, We ask the you, the seller vendor, take the time and design your
display to be pleasing and attractive, and maintain safety within your
presentations, we ask the you provide clean and neat environment, and if you
sell used parts, it would be advisable to maintain them in a clean and neat
manner, you will provide your own trash receptacle for disposal in front of
your event /space, if you sell food product, and you must keep it clean and
keep the trash dumped and sweep up any debris in your immediate area. Please
see "Garbage disposal"
This event is being held as a space rental, event, and the property rule
of the property owner will be observed and respected at all times.
anything requires the use of flammables and flame generating substance, will
be placed based on what the Local Fire Department and the Property owner
allows and will be placed in a designated area.
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Power Generators, this will be maintained in a
designated section and in the rear most part of the space, out and away
from public walk way accessible area. any Power cords associated with
such, must be taped down, and cannot be spread across public pathway, the
power lines must come in thru the back of your space, and all lines within
your space must be taped down securely and designated to customer view, as
a potential trip hazard, and incidents or accidents involve anything
concerning this is the sole liability of the vendor, without question and
without reference, at no time and in no way will this be inferred to or
implied that this is in any way a part of or responsibility of
Centerpiece-Presentations / The Centerpiece Marketplace For
the Rental per event of these items, Please see our participating Vendor
suppliers.
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If your space includes Parking, your vehicle will be
parked at the rear most of your event, with space between event and
vehicle which, will be allotted for the additional fee, of space with
vehicle allotment space included.
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For vendors sellers, using Bar-B-Que and other flammables - We require
they have a fire department approved fire extinguisher, that has a valid
inspection certification.
Parking General
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Will be handled only in fire department approved areas.
and each member will be required to have an approval for sale letter from
the Fire department concerning these nature of items, and the area for
such must be approved by the Property owner and the Fire department.
any damage and need of city services will be at the sole expense of the
vendors, and any damages will be the sole responsibility of the vendor,
without any implication or reference to Centerpiece-Presentations/The
Centerpiece Marketplace
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MSDS must be posted in area, and basic first aid kit is
to be on premises provided by vendor.
PERSONAL LIABILITY
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EACH AND EVERY VENDOR AND THE VENDOR ASSISTANTS OR
EMPLOYEES, ARE THE SOLE LIABILITY OF THE VENDOR, AND THE SOLE
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE VENDOR, Vendor Sellers are solely and without
reserve responsible for their space and what they are selling and the
result that may arise from their sales or their space causing any injury
or damage to any patron customer visitor, to the event. Vendor is
responsible for any and all customer issues concerning their products,
sales and service, Vendors is responsible for the conduct of it's
employees, assistants and for themselves, to comply to all guidelines and
the fair, honest and rightful regard of all other vendors. Vendor sellers
are responsible for any and all concerns relative to their space and
seller position and distributor of products or services while a
participating member of this event.
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Restricted Items 1.
Toxic chemicals / stolen or illegally obtained items / controlled
substances / substance known to cause public harm / any items that
requires a certification by seller and seller does not have a
certification to sell said products / spoiled or out of date food products
/ alcoholic beverages / Drugs, home grown or home made /
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Restricted items 2
No sales of firearms, pyrotechnics, ammunition, explosives, alcoholic
beverages, pornography, drug paraphernalia, medicines, drinks or food, or
any contraband, shall be made by daily sellers on the swap meet licensee's
premises; except the sale of food or drink prepared on the premises where
the seller thereof has applied for and obtained the necessary Health
Department permits and snack bar or restaurant business license; or where
such sale of food and drink only involves packaged or canned goods
obtained from another licensed and regulated business. In addition, any
animals that are sold at a swap meet shall be sold in accordance with the
rules and regulations established by City/ County Animal Control and are
subject to their inspection. Animals shall be kept in a shaded area, and
shall have food and water immediately available.
NO WEAPONS ALLOWED ON PREMISE - NOT BY
PATRONS & NOT BY VENDORS.
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If you have a product that you have question about,
pleases contact us, we will provide you the direction to the nearest legal
authority who can advise you.
any item on the list that provision are made, such as Guns and Ammo, Adult
material, please see the section which refers to these Items
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Centerpiece-Presentations /The Centerpiece Marketplace,
assume no responsibility for any vendor, beyond the renting of space, and
providing the space vendor rents as being the space vendor receives.
Pls. Read Insure you have read and understand this document fully, as
you are solely Liable for any and all concerns related to you as a Vendor
seller, and the vendor space that you are renting. It is your
sole and independent responsibility to abide by these guidelines and rules,
and to employ good judgment in your acts and actions, if you have questions
please do not hesitate to contact us.
Let's work together, and make this a
great enterprising experience, and a truly exciting customer experience..
Together we will rebuild our
economy, our community, and promote each other in the progress and positive
growth
Safety | Security | Great
Service | Family Friendly Environment
Thank you,
The Centerpiece Marketplace
"A Unique Experience"
Office:
The Centerpiece Marketplace / 6007
Financial Plaza - Suite 714 Shreveport, LA. 71129
Mail:
Centerpiece-Presentations P.O. Box
17885 / Shreveport, LA
Phone
318-603-1222
/ 318-734-0057
Your Registration, to participate will be "Your
Agreement" acceptance of these terms.
any un-authorized modification, changes or
alterations to this document voids it,
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