Artist Application

Here's a full Terms & Conditions section for your application.

**Payment**
At this time, we are not accepting check payments. Accepted vendors will receive payment instructions via email following application approval. Please ensure your email address is accurate and monitored, as booth confirmation is contingent on completing payment within the timeframe specified in that email. For payment questions, contact us directly at ruthpemberton39@gmail.com.

**Application & Acceptance**
- Submission of this application does not guarantee acceptance into the event.
- Applicants will be notified of their application status (approved, waitlisted, or declined) via the email provided.
- Handmade Roots Events reserves the right to curate vendors to maintain a balanced, high-quality showcase.

**Booth Fees & Cancellations**
- Booth fees are due within [2] days of acceptance to secure your spot.
- Cancellations made more than [7] days before the event may be eligible for a partial refund; cancellations closer to the event date are non-refundable.
- No-shows on event day forfeit their booth fee in full.

**Booth Setup & Conduct**
- Vendors are responsible for their own tables, displays, signage, and setup materials unless otherwise stated.
- Booths must be set up and ready by the designated start time and may not be broken down early without prior approval.
- Vendors must stay within their assigned booth space and may not encroach on neighboring booths or shared walkways.

**Products & Compliance**
- Vendors are responsible for ensuring all products comply with applicable local, state, and federal regulations (including any required licenses or permits, especially for food or handmade cosmetic items).
- Handmade Roots Events reserves the right to remove any vendor selling counterfeit, prohibited, or misrepresented goods.

**Liability**
- Vendors are responsible for their own property, products, and booth equipment. Handmade Roots Events is not liable for loss, theft, or damage to vendor property.
- Vendors participate at their own risk and agree to hold Handmade Roots Events harmless from any claims arising from their participation.

**Weather & Event Changes**
- In the event of inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances, Handmade Roots Events reserves the right to reschedule, modify, or cancel the event. Refund policies for such cases will be communicated directly to vendors.

**Media & Marketing**
- By participating, vendors grant Handmade Roots Events permission to photograph/video their booth for promotional use on social media, the event website, and marketing materials.

**Agreement**
By submitting this application, vendors agree to abide by all terms outlined above, as well as any additional event-day rules communicated by event staff.