About the Producers: Consult BOOM is a full-service marketing and events company that specializes in helping small businesses fill in the gaps needed to run a successful company. BOOM has been producing events in the Baldwin Park area for over 8 years, and currently hosts almost 20 events in Baldwin Park a year.
Questions about the event? Email info@baldwinparkevents.com.
I) GENERAL RULES
1. By signing up for the Virtual Shop, you agree to follow every rule stated in this book, and agree to accept any consequences that may result from not following the event rules.
i. The first offense of fraction will result in a verbal warning.
ii. The second offense will result in a written warning.
iii. Third offense will result in termination of the vendor for the remainder of the event year or a minimum of 3 months.
2. If at any time Consult BOOM, Inc deems the conduct unprofessional, staff will verbally warn the participant. If the unprofessional conduct continues, staff reserves the right to shut down the non-compliant vendor without the possibility of a refund and possible suspension or exclusion from other events that Consult BOOM produces.
3. Products or categories currently not accepted, but not limited to:
i Resale Items
ii. Flea Market style items
iii. Illegal or prohibited items
4. Consult BOOM may increase or decrease the amount of listings for any reason at any time.
5. No alcohol of any kind can be sold on the site.
6. There is absolutely no illegal substances that shall sold on the site or under the virtual event name.
7. Collection of sales tax, when required, is the sole responsibility of the vendor.
8. Approved vendors must have an ACTIVE BUSINESS LICENSE (TAX RECEIPT) from the city or county in which their business is located. It is the responsibility of the vendor to obtain all appropriate licenses and to have those in their booth at all times. Vendors are also responsible for keeping current state, county, and city licenses. Event Director may ask to see licenses at any time.
II) APPLICATION/PLACEMENT
1. A new application will be required annually and will remain in effect until changes are made or until termination of the applicant. Application rules remain in effect for the entire event year.
2. Consult BOOM, Inc will be solely responsible for vendor/sponsor placements on the website and will do so based on your request and the successful "flow" of the site. Sponsors will receive priority placement, followed by vendors. Consult BOOM, Inc reserves the right to make changes in site order as they deem necessary, at any time.
3. Any approved vendor must notify Consult BOOM, Inc of ANY changes to their application including but not limited to items, ownership, phone numbers, etc.
4. All vendors are required to describe what they are selling/distributing in the application. Exclusivity of product or service is not offered due to the nature of the virtual event. However, Consult BOOM, Inc reserves the right to limit the number of "like kind" exhibitors.
5. We will only allow one representative from companies like Mary Kay Cosmetics, Trades of Hope, It Works, etc. to exhibit each month. Any vendor that sells a product that has not been previously approved by Consult BOOM that is not incompliance with the Virtual Shop Rules, may result in immediate termination, forfeit fees paid, and banned from future events.
6. Vendor application fees are non-refundable.
7. Consult BOOM, Inc reserves the right to refuse, remove, suspend, or exclude any vendor for any reason at any time. We aim to have 50% of our vendors to be artists, and to limit the amount of like-kind vendors like jewelry, and other handcrafted items.
8. Vendor fees may be paid by Credit Card or Check. Bounced checks will incur a $35 fee. WE DO NOT ACCEPT Cash, Money Order, Cashier’s Check, ACH Transfers, or any other forms of payment.
III) Other Rules
1. Consult BOOM, Inc reserves the right to prohibit pictures, products and/or groups marketing or promoting illegal, obscene or pornographic items. Vendors displaying such items will be removed from the site and forfeit any fees paid. Consult BOOM, Inc. reserves the right to determine what items are appropriate and allowable.
2. Vendor/exhibitor must conduct all activities and sales outside of the Virtual Shop Site and Social Media Pages. No distribution of digital literature, flyers, handbills, petitions, surveys, etc. may be conducted on the site or through Baldwin Park Events social media, without express written permission of Consult BOOM, Inc. Violation of this rule may result in the immediate shut down of the vendor or sponsor space, without the possibility of a refund.
3. All state and local ordinances regarding nudity and obscenity will be strictly enforced.
4. All vendors/exhibitors are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner.
5. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE may a vendor approach another vendor or representative to discuss vendor activities, whether operational or product issues. ALL CONCERNS will be reported to Consult BOOM, Inc.
6. Our staff will be monitoring vendors. If at any time, a vendor display is different than the application, the responsible party may be asked remove such items, or risk termination.
IV) CANCELLATION
If the Virtual event must be cancelled (at the discretion of Consult BOOM, Inc), your vendor fees will be forwarded to the following month. REFUNDS will not be given if you choose not to participate.
By signing up for the Virtual Shop Event, you agree to follow every rule stated above, and agree to accept any consequences that may result from not following the event rules. Additionally, the signee will indemnify the Baldwin Park First Friday Festival, and Consult BOOM hold them harmless from and against all claims, actions, damages, liability, and /or expenses connected with or arising out of the loss of life, personal injury and or damages to life or property arising from or out of any occurrence in, upon or around the Virtual Shop (Consult BOOM) event, occasioned wholly or in part by any act or omission of an exhibitor, its agents or employees and shall protect The Virtual Shop Event (and Consult BOOM) in connection with any act or conduct of any person(s) whether or not a party or privy hereto. The participant agrees to rely solely on its own insurance for any losses or injury arising out of or associated with this event. The Virtual Shop Event participant agrees to abide by all event rules above and with all applicable local ordinances and state laws. This agreement and any attachments and exhibits are the complete and exclusive agreement between the parties and may only be modified, or any rights under it waived by a written document executed by all parties. By signing this agreement for the Virtual Shop Event (Consult BOOM), the undersigned agrees to abide by all clauses set forth in this agreement and digitally signs this agreement on behalf of him/herself and business or group, its employees, officers, directors and volunteers. Failure to comply will us the right to terminate this agreement. Participant agrees that their listing will be removed and forfeit any and all fees paid for the privilege of participation upon notice of violation of this agreement. Baldwin Park Events, Consult BOOM, and their affiliates are not responsible for the actions, posts, products, etc that are presented by the listed vendors. Baldwin Park Events and Consult BOOM does not have any other affiliation with the presented vendors other than a vendor relationship. Baldwin Park Events and Consult BOOM does not provide customer service with these vendors or their affiliates, nor does Baldwin Park Events and Consult BOOM handle any exchange of money between vendors and customers. By viewing this site, you agree to these terms and will indemnify Baldwin Park Events, Consult BOOM and Baldwin Park Joint Committee, Residential Owners Association, Commercial Owners Association and hold them harmless from and against all claims, actions, damages, liability, and /or expenses connected with or arising out of the loss of life, personal injury and or damages to life or property arising from or out of any occurrence through this website.
