Non-Food Vendor Application

Non-Food Vendor Application

This application is for vendors selling non-food products, including handmade goods, artwork, jewelry, clothing, accessories, home décor, collectibles, and other retail merchandise.

All applications are subject to approval by Galveston Island Market to ensure a diverse selection of vendors and products. Booth spaces will be assigned by market management.

Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance or booth placement.

By submitting an application, vendors acknowledge and agree to the following terms and conditions:

1. Application & Approval

All applications are subject to review and approval by Galveston Island Market (GIM).
Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance.
GIM reserves the right to approve or deny applications to maintain a diverse vendor selection.
Vendors will only be charged upon acceptance of their application.
2. Booth Assignments

All booth spaces are assigned by GIM management.
Vendors may not relocate, exchange, or transfer their assigned spaces without approval.
Booth spaces are for approved vendors only.
3. Payments & Cancellations

Full payment is required upon acceptance.
All vendor fees are nonrefundable unless the event is canceled by GIM.
Vendors who cancel or fail to attend will not receive a refund or credit.
4. Setup & Breakdown

Vendors must follow designated setup and breakdown schedules.
Booths must remain operational throughout the event's advertised hours.
Early breakdown is prohibited without management approval.
Vendors are responsible for providing their own tents, tables, chairs, displays, and other equipment unless otherwise specified.
5. Merchandise

Vendors may only sell products approved in their application.
Food and beverage sales require a separate food vendor application and approval.
Illegal, counterfeit, or otherwise prohibited merchandise is not permitted.
GIM reserves the right to require removal of inappropriate or unapproved merchandise.
6. Overnight Booths & Security

When overnight setup is permitted, vendors may leave their tents, tables, and displays in place at their own risk.
Vendors are strongly encouraged to remove all merchandise, cash, valuables, and personal belongings at the end of each event day.
Overnight security may be provided; however, security does not guarantee the protection of vendor property.
GIM is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged merchandise, equipment, or personal property.
7. Safety & Liability

Vendors are responsible for safely securing tents, displays, and equipment.
Vendors must maintain a clean, safe, and accessible booth space.
Vendors are responsible for obtaining any permits, licenses, or insurance required for their business.
To the extent permitted by law, GIM is not liable for injuries, accidents, theft, property damage, or losses arising from vendor participation, except where liability cannot legally be excluded.
8. Weather & Event Changes

Events may operate rain or shine, depending on conditions.
GIM reserves the right to modify event hours, locations, layouts, or schedules when necessary.
Events may be postponed or canceled due to severe weather, safety concerns, or circumstances beyond GIM's control.
Any refunds or credits for canceled or rescheduled events will be determined and communicated by GIM.
9. Vendor Conduct

Vendors must treat customers, fellow vendors, staff, and property owners respectfully.
Harassment, discrimination, disruptive behavior, or unsafe practices will not be tolerated.
Failure to comply with market rules may result in removal without a refund.
10. Photography & Promotion

Vendors grant GIM permission to photograph or record their booth, displays, and products during the event for market-related promotional purposes.
11. Agreement

GIM reserves the right to enforce these policies and remove vendors who fail to comply.
By submitting this application, vendors confirm they have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms & Conditions.
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