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proach and has therefore put in place a solution to use may not hold them liable if, in situations of this kind, the
the waste associated with the event. In the first hour after exhibition was not able to use all or part of the building.
the dismantling begins, exhibitors will be able to entrust
the organizer, at the expense of the latter, with their glass 7.6
and / or paper waste and thus reduce the carbon footprint
of Viva Technology. In case of a breach of the present regulations, the Orga-
niser may, as it sees fit and after issuing a formal notice, if
appropriate in the presence of a bailiff, immediately close
the stand and ban the exhibitor from going into the stand,
7. GENERAL PROVISIONS without the exhibitor being able to claim financial or ma-

terial compensation of any kind from the Organiser. The
AND MISCELLANEOUS RIGHTS costs incurred by this intervention (bailiff’s costs and costs
related to closing the stand) will be charged to the exhi-
bitor. This applies in particular to situations such as failure
7.1 to comply with the stand layout rules, failure to abide by
the safety regulations or French/European legislation, fai-
Exhibitors agree to comply with these regulations and lure to occupy the stand or presenting a product that does
with the Practical Information provided by the Organiser. not comply with the safety regulations. In any event, and
The latter is made available online, in the exhibitor’s area, as soon as a breach has been ascertained, the Organiser
a minimum of three months before the Exhibition. shall have the right to cancel the contract in whole or in
part, without prejudice to any damages or interest the ex-
7.2 hibitor might be entitled to claim. Also as a result of the
foregoing, the Organiser shall have the right to deny the
Labour code. Exhibitors undertake to abide by the current exhibitor admission to the exhibition for a period of three
labour laws as well as all the related information indicated (3) years.
in the Safety Notice.
7.7
7.3
However legitimate they may be, any grievances an exhi-
The Organiser disclaims all responsibility for any losses bitor may have towards the Organiser, or towards another
or damage of any kind befalling the items and equipment exhibitor, must be discussed out of earshot of the public
exhibited whatever the cause for the duration of the exhi- and must not in any way disturb the calm atmosphere or
bition, including during build-up and breakdown periods. detract from the image of the exhibition.

7.4 7.8
Exhibitors are responsible for all equipment and items on Contentious cases. The Organiser reserves the right to
the stand, for the duration of the exhibition, including du- rule without the possibility of appeal on all contentious
ring build-up and breakdown. The fact of the Organiser cases or situations not provided for in these regulations.
making its own arrangements to ensure the overall secu- It may act on behalf of an exhibitor in breach, at their risk
rity of the exhibition is without prejudice to its liability as and expense. Its decisions are enforceable immediately.
to the surveillance and protection of the aforementioned
equipment and items. 7.9
7.5 The exhibitor expressly agrees not to refer the matter to
the tribunal without first having attempted to come to an
The Organiser and the administrator of Paris Expo Porte amicable agreement. If an agreement between the parties
de Versailles are not liable for losses or damage of any has not been reached within a reasonable period of time,
kind suffered by the exhibitor as a result of a fault in the the parties may take the dispute to the Paris commercial
building, whether caused by fire, storm, gale, lightning, ci- tribunal, which has sole jurisdiction in the matter.
vil disorder, war, trade union or terrorist action, strike or
lockout, explosions, accidents, cases of force majeure or 7.10
any other cause beyond their control. Similarly, exhibitors

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