Terms &
Conditions
These Terms & Conditions (“Terms
& Conditions” or “Agreement”) represent a legally binding agreement between
you (“you” or “Customer”) and Xtreme Exhibits, Inc., a Missouri corporation
(“Xtreme Exhibits” “Company”, “we”, or “us”), and shall govern all dealings
between you and Xtreme Exhibits, in addition to the terms and conditions set
forth in: (i) Warehouse and Storage Agreement; (ii)
Product Sales Agreement; (iii) Services Agreement; and/or (iv) Product Rental
Agreement, or any other agreement (including Invoice(s) and Estimates) entered
into between Customer and Xtreme Exhibits (“Ancillary Agreements”).
The Terms & Conditions are
electronically published at (http://legal.xtreme-exhibits.com) and may be
amended by Xtreme Exhibits from time to time, without notice to Customer. In the event of any conflict between the
Terms & Conditions and any Ancillary Agreements, the Terms & Conditions
shall control.
Capitalized terms shall have the meaning
set forth herein or in the definitions section per Appendix A.
Customer agrees to notify all parties
acquiring any interest in the Goods of the terms and conditions in any
Ancillary Agreement and these Terms & Conditions.
1.
Invoicing.
a.
Xtreme Exhibits shall deliver to Customer invoice(s) which contain the
proposed contracted Services and payment terms as set forth by the Ancillary
Agreements (“Invoice(s)”).
b.
Customer agrees to pay the amount set forth on Invoices and any other
amount which becomes due and payable under the Ancillary Agreements or these
Terms and Conditions. Initial Invoices
and estimates are based on estimates and are based exclusively on the
information provided by Customer at the time the estimate was generated. Actual time and materials will be billed to
Customer on a final Invoice. Customer is
responsible for any and all additional time, labor, materials or additional
expenses incurred by Xtreme Exhibits in performance of contracted Services to
Customer, including but not limited to, wait times due to missing items, delays
due to shipping, marshaling yard wait time, charges in original service dates
and/or times, and any circumstances out of the control of Xtreme Exhibits.
c.
The parties understand that additional services and charges other than
those initially set forth in Invoices may periodically arise. In those circumstances, Xtreme Exhibits shall
spot quote the requested services in writing, which will become the applicable
rate upon Xtreme Exhibits receiving written acceptance of the spot quote from
Customer (written acceptance includes email from representative of
Customer). Upon request from Customer,
Xtreme Exhibits shall include with its invoice of the spot quote a copy of the
written acceptance. Unless the spot
quote and written acceptance clearly indicate that services provided and
applicable rate are to be on an extended basis, the spot quote will apply only
to the immediate service provided.
d.
No action or claim to recover any overcharge or undercharge for services
provided may be brought by either party more than one hundred and eighty (180)
days after receipt of Invoice for such services. Customer may not offset against amounts owed
to Xtreme Exhibits hereunder.
e.
Customer shall pay the amount set forth on the invoice upon receipt. Once
an invoice amount is past due for thirty (30) days, interest shall accrue on
all past due amounts at the rate of eighteen percent (18%) per annum, or the
maximum rate allowed by law, whichever is greater.
2.
Storage. If contracted to do so, Xtreme Exhibits shall store the Goods at 8514 Mid
County Industrial Dr., St. Louis, MO 63114 (“Facility”), or at another location
of its discretion. Unless specifically
agreed to in writing, Xtreme Exhibits shall not be responsible for storage of
the Goods in a temperature or humidity controlled environment. Customer knowingly accepts that the Goods
will be warehoused in a non-temperature/humidity controlled environment. Xtreme Exhibits will not be responsible for
any loss or damage to the Goods that result from fluctuations in temperature
range or in humidity levels of the Facility.
3.
Shipped Goods. Customer agrees not to ship Goods to Xtreme Exhibits as the named consignee. If, in violation of this Agreement, Goods are
shipped to Xtreme Exhibits as
named consignee, Customer agrees to notify carrier in writing prior to such
shipment, with a copy of such notice to Xtreme
Exhibits, that Xtreme Exhibits
named as consignee is a warehouseman under law and has no beneficial title or
interest in such property. Customer
further agrees that, if it fails to notify carrier as required by the preceding
sentence, Xtreme Exhibits shall
have the right to refuse such Goods and shall not be liable or responsible for
any loss, injury or damage of any nature to, or related to, such Goods.
4. Tender for
Storage.
All Goods tendered for storage shall be delivered at the Facility in a
segregated manner, properly marked and packaged for handling, unless otherwise
agreed by Xtreme Exhibits. Customer shall furnish or cause to be
furnished at or prior to such delivery, a manifest showing the Goods to be kept
and accounted for separately. In the
event that Goods tendered to Xtreme
Exhibits do not conform to the description provided to Xtreme Exhibits by Customer, Xtreme Exhibits may refuse to accept
such Goods. If Xtreme Exhibits accepts such Goods, Customer agrees to pay the
rates and charges as set forth in the Ancillary Agreements and/or any invoices
delivered by Xtreme Exhibits to
Customer. Xtreme Exhibits is not a guarantor of the condition of such Goods
under any circumstances including but not limited to hidden, concealed, or
latent defects in the Goods. Concealed
shortages, damage or tampering will not be the responsibility of Xtreme Exhibits. In no event will Xtreme Exhibits be liable for loss or damage caused by the events
set forth in the Force Majeure section of this Agreement or the inherent vice
or nature of the Goods.
5. Transfer of Goods.
a.
Xtreme Exhibits may move
Goods within the Facility in which they are stored as Xtreme Exhibits deems necessary to maintain storage and handling
efficiencies. Xtreme Exhibits may move Goods to another warehouse other than the
Facility with the prior written consent of Customer.
b.
If, as a
result of a quality or condition of the Goods of which Xtreme Exhibits had no notice at the time of deposit, the Goods
are a hazard to other property or to the Facility or to persons, Xtreme Exhibits shall immediately
notify Customer and Customer shall thereupon claim its interest in the said
Goods and remove them from the Facility.
Pending such disposition Xtreme
Exhibits may remove the Goods from the Facility and shall incur no
liability by reason of such removal.
6.
Pre-Staging
& Return. Pre-Staging
and return inspection shall be performed on all Customer requested or ordered
Customer Exhibits prior to the Exhibit leaving Xtreme Exhibits facilities and/or
prior to Exhibit being integrated into Customer inventory at Xtreme
Exhibits facilities. All agreed upon
billing rates for pre-staging and return inspection shall be set forth on the
Invoice.
7.
Install and
Dismantle.
a.
If contracted to do so, Xtreme Exhibits is responsible for the
installation and dismantle services (“I&D”) as specifically described in
Invoice(s) executed by Customer.
b.
I&D does not include: (i) installation of
Exhibit on over time; (ii) install and removal of lighting; (iii) install and
removal of A/V; (iv) install and removal of carpet & pad; (v) steaming; and
(vi) any exhibit property not disclosed to Xtreme Exhibits by the date of the Invoice.
c.
Subject to
the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Customer shall be responsible for
ensuring that all component parts of the Exhibit are available to Xtreme Exhibits on a timely basis in
order for Xtreme Exhibits to
adequately provide the installation and dismantling Services as further
described in Invoices sent directly to the Customer. Further, it is
acknowledged and agreed that the Services are to be performed during the
prescribed dates set by Show Management or as agreed by Customer and Xtreme Exhibits. Upon Customer’s use of the Exhibit,
satisfactory set-up shall be deemed to have occurred. Upon Xtreme Exhibits’ delivery of the Exhibit
to the Drayage Contractor or its designate, satisfactory dismantling and
delivery to Customer shall be deemed to have occurred.
d.
Unless
otherwise indicated in Xtreme Exhibits
Services set forth in an Invoice, shipping arrangements and costs related to
material handling or transportation of Customer’s Goods or Exhibit shall be
Customer’s sole and absolute responsibility. Customer is responsible for
insuring its own Customer Goods and any Xtreme
Exhibits rental property, including any Exhibit, against any loss or
damage during the term of this Agreement, including the period in which such
property is in transit or storage.
e.
Quotes for installation and dismantle Services will be provided on a
per-event basis (unless otherwise agreed) and pricing is dependent on
days/dates, location/city and configuration.
8.
Shipment of
Goods.
a. In the event Customer
engages Xtreme
Exhibits to render shipment services of its Goods, Xtreme
Exhibits shall act as the “agent” of the Customer for the purpose of performing
duties in connection with the entry and release of goods, post entry services,
the securing of export licenses, the filing of export and security
documentation on behalf of Customer and other dealings with the Government
Agencies: as to all other services, Xtreme Exhibits acts as an
independent contractor.
b. The Customer bears
the responsibility for complying with all laws, rules and regulations,
including but not limited to, import, export, customs, to through, or from any
country where a shipment may be transported.
Xtreme
Exhibits shall not be liable to the Customer or any other party for any loss
incurred due to any failure on the Customer’s or a third party’s part. Customer, consignee and the third party, if
applicable, shall be liable, jointly and severally, (i)
for all unpaid charges payable on account of a shipment pursuant to this
Agreement, including the costs of collection, and (ii) to pay Xtreme
Exhibits for all claims, fines, penalties, damages, costs
or other sums which may be incurred by Xtreme Exhibits by reason of any
violation of this Agreement by Customer.
c. In the event that
shipment is tendered to Xtreme Exhibits on a straight bill of lading or any other
shipping document, Xtreme Exhibits’ rules and
regulations shall supersede any rules and regulations contained on the shipping
document on which the freight was tendered.
d. In tendering the
shipment for carriage, Customer warrants that each shipment is packaged to
protect the enclosed Goods and to ensure safe transportation
with ordinary are in handling, and that each package is appropriately labeled,
and is in good order for carriage as specified.
e. All charges must be
paid by Customer in advance unless Xtreme Exhibits agrees in writing to extend
credit to Customer. The granting of
credit to a Customer in connection with a particular transaction shall not be
considered a waiver of this provision by Xtreme Exhibits.
f. Quotations as to
fees, rates of duty, freight charges, insurance premiums or other charges given
by Xtreme
Exhibits to Customer are for informational purposes only and are subject to
change without notice; no quotation shall be binding upon Xtreme
Exhibits unless Xtreme Exhibits in writing agrees to undertake
the handling or transportation of the shipment at a specific rate or amount set
forth in the quotation and payment arrangements are agreed to between Xtreme
Exhibits and Customer.
g. Unless subject to a
specific statute or international convention, all claims against Xtreme Exhibits for a potential or
actual loss, must be made writing and received by Xtreme
Exhibits at the address set forth in the Notice section, within 270 days of the
event giving rise to claim. The failure
to give Xtreme Exhibits timely notice shall be a complete defense to
any suit or action commenced by Customer.
Claims for overcharges or duplicate billings must be filed in writing to
Xtreme Exhibits at its corporate headquarters within 180
days after the date of acceptance of the shipment by the consignee. Claims for concealed damage must be reported
to Xtreme Exhibits within 7 days after delivery to the
consignee with privilege to inspect the containers and contents within 15 days
after receipt of such notice. No claim
for loss or damage will be entertained until all transportation charges have
been paid. All suits against Xtreme
Exhibits must be filed and property served on Xtreme Exhibits within two (2) years
from the date of the loss or damage.
h. Unless services are
performed by persons or firms engaged pursuant to express written instructions
from the Customer, Xtreme Exhibits shall use reasonable care in selection of
third parties, or in selecting the means, route and procedure to be followed in
the handling, transportation, clearance and delivery of shipments. Advice by Xtreme Exhibits that a particular
person or firm has been selected to render services with respect to the Goods,
shall not be construed to mean that Xtreme Exhibits warrants or
represents that such person or firm will render such services nor does Xtreme
Exhibits assume responsibility or liability for any actions and/or inactions of
such third parties and/or its agents, and shall not be liable for any delay or
loss of any kind, which occurs while a shipment is in the custody or control of
a third party or the agent of a third party.
All claims in connection with the Act of a third party shall be brought
solely against such party and/or its agents, and in connection with any such
claim, Xtreme Exhibits shall reasonably cooperate with the
Customer, which shall be liable for any charges or costs incurred by Xtreme
Exhibits relating thereto.
i. Xtreme Exhibits reserves the right
to consolidate Customer’s shipments with shipments from other customers while en route to destination.
j. Customer acknowledges
that it is required to review all documents and declarations prepared and/or
filed with the U.S. Customs & Border Protection, other Government Agency
and/or third parties, and will immediately advise Xtreme Exhibits of any errors,
discrepancies, incorrect statements, or omissions or any declaration or other
submission filed on Customer’s behalf.
k.
Xtreme Exhibits relies on the correctness of all
documentation provided by Customer and Customer shall use reasonable care to
ensure the correctness of all such information.
Customer agrees that the Customer has an affirmative non-delegable duty
to disclose any and all information required to import, export or enter the
Goods.
11. Subcontractors and
Sub-subcontractors. Customer
acknowledges and agrees that Xtreme Exhibits intends to have portions of the
I&D or Shipping services performed by Subcontractors pursuant to written
Subcontracts between Contractor and such Subcontractors, and that such Subcontractors may have
certain portions of the services performed by Sub-subcontractors. All Subcontractors and Sub-subcontractors shall be
reputable, qualified firms with an established record of successful performance
in their respective trades performing identical or substantially similar work.
All Subcontracts and Sub-subcontracts shall be consistent with the terms and
provisions of this Agreement. NO SUBCONTRACTOR OR SUB-SUBCONTRACTOR IS INTENDED
TO BE OR SHALL BE DEEMED A THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARY OF THIS AGREEMENT.
12. Taxes. Customer shall be responsible for all uncollected sales, use and
excise taxes, and any other similar taxes, duties and charges of any kind
imposed by any federal, state or local governmental entity on any amounts
payable by Customer hereunder.
13. Intellectual
Property. All intellectual property rights,
including copyrights, patents, patent disclosures and inventions (whether
patentable or not), trademarks service marks, trade secrets, know-how and other
confidential information, trade dress, trade names, logos, corporate names and
domain names, together with all of the goodwill associated therewith,
derivative works and all other rights (collectively, “Intellectual Property Rights”) in and to all documents, work
product and other materials that are delivered to Customer under this
Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements or prepared by or on behalf of Xtreme Exhibits in the
course of performing the Services described in the Ancillary Agreements
(collectively, the “Deliverables”)
[except for any Confidential Information of Customer or customer materials]
shall be owned by Xtreme
Exhibits. Xtreme Exhibits hereby grants Customer
a license to use all Intellectual Property Rights free of additional charge and
on a non-exclusive, worldwide, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, fully
paid-up, royalty-free and perpetual basis to the extent necessary to enable
Customer to make reasonable use of the Deliverables and the Services.
a.
All
non-public, confidential or proprietary information of Xtreme Exhibits, including, but not limited
to, trade secrets, technology, information pertaining to business operations
and strategies, and information pertaining to customers, pricing, and marketing
(collectively, “Confidential
Information”), disclosed by Xtreme Exhibits to Customer, whether disclosed orally or disclosed
or accessed in written, electronic or other form or media, and whether or not
marked, designated or otherwise identified as “confidential,” in connection
with the provision of the Services per the Ancillary Agreements and this
Agreement is confidential, and shall not be disclosed or copied by Customer
without the prior written consent of Xtreme Exhibits.
Confidential Information does not include information that is:
ii. known to Customer at the time of disclosure; or
iii. rightfully obtained by Customer on a non-confidential basis
from a third party.
b.
Customer
agrees to use the Confidential Information only to make use of the Services
provided and Deliverables.
c.
Xtreme Exhibits shall be
entitled to injunctive relief for any violation of this Section.
15. Disclaimer
of Warranties. XTREME EXHIBITS MAKES NO
WARRANTY WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE SERVICES OR GOODS PROVIDED TO CUSTOMER,
INCLUDING ANY (A) WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY; OR (B) WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE; OR (C) WARRANTY OF TITLE; OR (D) WARRANTY AGAINST
INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF A THIRD PARTY; WHETHER EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED BY LAW, COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, USAGE OF TRADE OR
OTHERWISE.
16. Standard of Care and Liability, Limitation Of Damages.
a.
IN NO EVENT SHALL XTREME
EXHIBITS BE LIABLE TO customer OR TO ANY THIRD
PARTY FOR ANY LOSS OF USE, REVENUE OR PROFIT OR LOSS OF DATA OR DIMINUTION IN
VALUE, OR FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, SPECIAL OR
PUNITIVE DAMAGES WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING
NEGLIGENCE) OR OTHERWISE, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH DAMAGES WERE FORESEEABLE
AND WHETHER OR NOT XTREME EXHIBITS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES, AND NOTWITHSTANDING THE FAILURE OF ANY AGREED OR OTHER REMEDY OF ITS
ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.
b.
IN NO EVENT SHALL XTREME
EXHIBITS’ AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR
RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE ANCILLARY AGREEMENTS, WHETHER ARISING OUT OF
OR RELATED TO BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) OR OTHERWISE,
EXCEED THE lesser OF: (i) the actual cost to Customer of replacing or reproducing damaged
goods together with transportation costs to warehouse; (ii) the fair market
value of the goods on the date XTREME EXHIBITS is notified of loss, damage or
destruction, or (iv) TWO (2) TIMES THE
AGGREGATE AMOUNTS PAID OR PAYABLE TO XTREME EXHIBITS PURSUANT TO THE specific purchase order as relates to the services
performed giving rise to Customer’s OR ANY THIRD PARTY’S claim.
c.
The
limitation of liability referred to in paragraph (b) above shall be Customer’s
exclusive remedy against Xtreme Exhibits for any
claim or cause of action whatsoever relating to loss, damage, and/or
destruction of the Goods and shall apply to all claims including inventory
shortage and mysterious disappearance claims unless Customer proves by
affirmative evidence that Xtreme Exhibits converted the goods to its own
use. Customer waives any rights to rely
upon any presumption of conversion imposed by law.
d.
Customer
acknowledges and agrees that Xtreme Exhibits is not an insurer or guarantor of
any goods placed in its possession by Customer pursuant to this Agreement or
the Ancillary Agreements.
e.
Where loss
or injury occurs to Customer’s goods, for which Xtreme Exhibits is not liable,
Customer shall be responsible for the cost of removing and disposing of such
goods, as well as the cost of any environmental cleanup and/or site remediation
resulting from the loss or injury to such goods.
f.
The Parties
acknowledge that it is the intent of this Agreement to limit Xtreme Exhibits’
liability in connection with loss or damage to Customer’s product resulting
from Xtreme Exhibits’ negligence and covered by Xtreme Exhibits’ legal
liability insurance carried by Xtreme Exhibits.
Customer and its insurers hereby waive their rights of recovery against
Xtreme Exhibits for claims in excess of Xtreme Exhibits’ liability as expressed
in this section.
g.
In no event shall Xtreme
Exhibits be liable for any loss or
damage whatsoever arising from its failure to discover or repair latent defects
or defects inherent in the design of goods serviced or caused by the use of
goods by Customer.
h.
If Xtreme
Exhibits furnishes Customer with advice or assistance concerning any Good or
service which is not required pursuant to the Agreement or the Ancillary
Agreements, the furnishing of such advice or assistance will not subject Xtreme
Exhibits to any liability whether in contract, indemnity, warranty, tort
(including negligence), strict liability or otherwise.
17. No Liability for Loss or Damage to Goods.
a.
Condition of
Goods: Xtreme Exhibits shall not be
liable for damage, loss, or delay to uncrated freight, freight improperly
packed, glass breakage or concealed damage. Xtreme Exhibits shall not be liable
for ordinary wear and tear in handling of Goods or for damage to shrink wrapped
Goods. All Goods shall be able to withstand handling by heavy equipment,
including but not limited to forklifts, cranes, or dollies. It is the
Customer’s responsibility to ensure that Goods are packaged correctly prior to
shipment or movement on or off the Show floor.
b.
Receipt of
Goods: Xtreme Exhibits shall not be
liable for Goods received without receipts, freight bills, or specified piece
count on receipts or freight bills, or for bulk shipments (i.e., UPS, air
freight, or van lines). Such Goods shall be delivered to booth without the
guarantee of piece count or condition.
c.
Force
Majeure: Xtreme Exhibits shall not be
liable for loss or damage that results from Acts of God, weather conditions,
act or default of Customer, shipper, or the owner of the Goods, inherent nature
of the Goods, public enemy, public authority, labor disputes, acts of terrorism
or war, or other unforeseeable circumstances beyond the control of the Parties
against which it would have been unreasonable for the affected party to take
precautions and which the affected party cannot avoid even by using its best
efforts.
d.
Unattended
Goods: Xtreme Exhibits assumes no
liability for loss or damage to unattended Goods received at Show Site at any
time from the point of receipt of inbound Goods until the loading of the
outbound Goods, including the entire term of the respective show or exhibition.
Customer is responsible for insuring its own Goods for any and all risk of
loss.
e.
Empty
Storage: Xtreme Exhibits assumes no
liability for loss or damage to Goods or crates, or the contents therein, while
containers are in Empty Storage. It is Customer’s sole responsibility to affix
the appropriate labels available at Xtreme Exhibits Service Desk for empty
container storage, and ensures that any pre-existing empty labels are removed.
f.
Forced
Freight: Xtreme Exhibits is not liable
for Customer Goods left on the show floor after the show closing deadline, with
or without a Material Handling Services/Straight Bill of Lading signed by
Customer. It is Customer’s responsibility to complete accurate paperwork for
shipping and to ensure Customer Goods are properly labeled. If Customer Goods
remain on the floor after the show closing deadline, Xtreme Exhibits has the
right to remove the Customer Goods. Xtreme Exhibits is authorized by Customer
to proceed in the manner chosen by Customer on the Order of Material Handling
Services/Straight Bill of Lading, if one has been completed, or otherwise, to
ship Customer Goods at the discretion of Xtreme Exhibits and at Customer’s
expense. Xtreme Exhibits shall incur no liability for such shipment. Xtreme
Exhibits retains the right to dispose of Customer Goods without liability if
left on the show floor unattended, without labels or not correctly labeled.
g.
Concealed
Damage: Xtreme Exhibits shall not be
liable for concealed loss or damage including but not limited to; glass,
electronic equipment, prototypes, original art, uncrated Goods, or improperly
packaged or labeled Goods.
h.
Unattended
Booth: Xtreme Exhibits shall not be
liable for any loss or damage occurring while the Goods are unattended in
Customer’s booth at any time, including, but not limited to, the time the Goods
are delivered to the dock until the time the Goods are received by Customer’s
chosen carrier. All Material Handling Forms and/or Straight Bills of Lading
covering outgoing Goods submitted to Xtreme Exhibits will be checked at the
time of pickup from the booth and corrections to the count or condition will be
documented where discrepancies exist.
18. Indemnification. Customer
shall indemnify, defend, and hold Xtreme Exhibits, its shareholders, officers, agents,
affiliates and assigns harmless from and
against any and all claims, demands, damages, losses, liabilities, costs or
expenses, whether for personal injury, property damage, patent,
trademark or copyright infringement or any other claim whatsoever, brought by
or incurred by any person, including without
limitation reasonable attorneys’ fees, regardless of whether or not litigation
is filed (collectively, “Claims”), with
respect to:
b. Any violation by Customer of applicable laws or
regulations, or breach of any terms of this Agreement or the Ancillary
Agreements;
c. Any failure by Customer to comply with any statute, law, ordinance, regulation, rule,
code, constitution, treaty, common law, Governmental Order or other requirement
or rule of law of any Governmental Authority;
d. Any Claim by third
parties relating to the ownership, storage, handling or delivery of Goods, or
from any other services provided by Xtreme
Exhibits under the Ancillary Agreements;
e. Any and all Claims for unpaid transportation
charges, including undercharges, demurrage, detention, or charges of any
nature, in connection with Goods so shipped;
f. Any and all Claims asserted and/or liability
or losses suffered by reason of the Customer’s failure to disclose information
or any incorrect, incomplete or false statement by Customer or its agents,
including without limitation any representation or warranty by Customer set
forth herein, upon which Xtreme
Exhibits reasonably relied; or
g.
Any dispute
or litigation, whether instituted by Customer
or others, respecting Customer’s
right, title or interest in the Goods covered by this Agreement.
19. Exceptions
on Indemnification. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in
this Agreement, Customer is not obligated to indemnify or defend (if
applicable) Xtreme Exhibits against any Claim if such Claim or
corresponding losses or damages arise out of or result from the Xtreme Exhibits’:
(a) gross
negligence or more culpable act or omission (including recklessness or willful
misconduct); or
(b) bad
faith failure to materially comply with any of its obligations set forth in
this Agreement.
20. Notice Of Loss And Damage, Claim And Filing Of Suit.
a.
Xtreme
Exhibits agrees to notify Customer promptly
of any loss or damage, however caused, to Goods handled under the terms of this
Agreement.
b.
Claims by Customer must be presented in writing
to Xtreme Exhibits not longer than either ninety (90) days after delivery of
Goods by Xtreme Exhibits or ninety (90) days after Customer is notified by Xtreme Exhibits that loss or injury to
part or all of the Goods has occurred, which ever time is shorter. Each claim must contain information necessary
to identify the Goods affected, the basis for liability and the amount of the
alleged loss or damage, as well as all appropriate supporting documentation
which must include: a summary of claims for both damaged and shortages of
items, a report of individual carton ID’s and their appropriate claims
designation, including claim value, and individual claim forms for each claim
that is supported by the report also provided.
c.
No action
may be maintained by the Customer or
others against the Xtreme Exhibits for loss or injury to the Goods stored
unless timely written claim has been given as provided in paragraph (b) of this
section and unless such action is commenced either within nine months after
date of delivery by Xtreme Exhibits or within nine months after Customer of
record is notified that loss or injury to part or all of the Goods has
occurred, whichever time is shorter.
21. Mysterious Disappearance and Damage to Goods.
a.
Xtreme
Exhibits shall not be liable for loss of Goods due to inventory shortage or
unexplained or mysterious disappearance of goods unless Customer establishes such loss occurred because of Xtreme
Exhibits’ lack of reasonable care. Any
presumption of conversion imposed by law shall not apply to such loss and a
claim by Customer of conversion
must be established by affirmative evidence that Xtreme Exhibits converted the
Goods to Xtreme Exhibits’ own use.
b.
It is the
obligation of Customer to ensure Goods are insured at all times. Loss, theft,
or damage of the Goods in storage, in transit to and from the show, and/or
while on the show floor is the sole responsibility of Customer.
22. Force
Majeure. Neither Customer nor
Xtreme Exhibits shall be liable to the other for default in the performance or
discharge of any duty or obligation under this Agreement when caused by acts of
God, hurricanes, tidal waves, flood, tornadoes, cyclone, wind storm,
earthquake, public enemy, civil commotion, strikes, labor disputes, work
stoppages or other difficulties within the workforce, failure to provide power
by the utility provider, intentional or malicious acts of third persons or any
other organized opposition, corruption, depredation, accidents, explosions,
fire, water sprinkler leakage, moths, vermin, insect, seizure under legal
process, embargo, prohibition of import or export of Goods, closure of public
highways, railways, airways or shipping lanes, governmental interference or
regulations, or other contingencies, similar or dissimilar to the foregoing,
beyond the reasonable control of the affected Party. Upon the occurrence of such an event the
Party seeking to rely on this provision shall promptly give written notice to
the other Party of the nature and consequences of the cause. If the cause is one which nevertheless
requires Xtreme Exhibits to continue to protect the Goods, Customer agrees to pay the storage or
similar charges associated with Xtreme Exhibits’ obligation during the
continuance of the force majeure. All
Goods are stored, handled, and transported at Customer’s sole risk of loss, damage,
or delay caused by any of the above.
23. Customer Insurance. Customer shall at its sole cost and expense, maintain in full
force and effect the following types and amounts of insurance, or Customer
shall elect to self-insure any portion thereof:
a.
All-Risk
Property Damage insurance insuring the Goods in an amount not less than the
actual Replacement Cost thereof, subject to any commercially reasonable
deductible amounts as determined solely by Customer; and
b.
Cargo Insurance on an all risk basis for any
and all transportation exposures, whether related to an owned vehicle or a
third-party contract or common carrier, in an amount not less than the actual
replacement value thereof, subject to any commercially reasonable deductible
amounts as determined solely by Customer. Upon Xtreme Exhibits’ request,
Customer shall provide Xtreme Exhibits a certificate of insurance showing that
such insurance coverage has been obtained and procured by Customer.
c.
Waiver. Customer waives all
rights against Xtreme Exhibits and any of their consultants, Subcontractors,
Vendors, agents and employees, and any of their Subcontractor’s,
Subcontractors, Vendors, agents and employees, for damages caused by fire or
other causes of loss to the extent covered by any insurance obtained pursuant
to this Article or insurance applicable to the Goods or Services, except such
rights as they have to proceeds of such insurance held by the Customer as
fiduciary. The policies shall provide such
waivers of subrogation by endorsement or otherwise.
24. Xtreme Exhibits Insurance. Goods are not insured by Xtreme Exhibits for
loss or injury however caused, and the limitation of liability provisions set
forth herein shall apply in all circumstances where Xtreme Exhibits is legally
liable for such loss or damage. Xtreme
Exhibits IS NOT AN INSURANCE COMPANY AND DOES NOT OFFER OR
PROVIDE INSURANCE.
25. Authority and Liens.
a.
Customer represents and warrants that Customer is lawfully in possession of
the Goods and has the right and authority to contract with Xtreme Exhibits for
the Services contemplated by this Agreement relating to those Goods.
b.
On Goods in
Xtreme Exhibits’ possession, it shall have a general Warehouseman's lien for
any unpaid charges and associated expenses. Xtreme Exhibits shall not permit
any lien or other encumbrance to be placed against the Goods while they are in
Xtreme Exhibits’ possession other than its general warehouseman's lien or any
other lien as described herein.
c.
Xtreme
Exhibits shall have a general and
continuing lien on any and all property of Customer coming into Xtreme
Exhibits’ actual or constructive
possession or control for monies owed to Xtreme Exhibits with regard to any Services or Goods provided to Customer per this Agreement or the Ancillary Agreements.
26. Pricing and Payment. If it becomes necessary for Xtreme Exhibits to utilize
a collection agency and/or an attorney to collect any unpaid amount owed to Xtreme
Exhibits by Customer or to assist in
effectuating the lien provisions herein, Customer shall be obligated to pay the
collection agency fees and/or attorney fees, and expenses including court costs
incurred, regardless of whether litigation is actually filed.
27. Severability. The provisions
of this Agreement are to be considered as independent obligations. Therefore, should one provision be determined
to be void and not be legally enforceable, its invalidation shall not excuse
compliance with and adherence to the remaining provisions of this Agreement by
the Parties.
28. Waiver. Compliance with any term
of this Agreement may be waived (either generally or in a particular instance
and either retroactively or prospectively) by the Party entitled to enforce
such term, but any such waiver shall be effective only if in a writing signed
by the Party against which such waiver is to be asserted. Except as otherwise provided herein, no
failure or delay of any Party in exercising any power or right under this
Agreement shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise
of any such right or power, or any abandonment or discontinuance of steps to
enforce such right or power preclude any other or further exercise thereof or
the exercise of any other right or power.
29. Independent
Contractor.
It is hereby agreed and understood that Xtreme Exhibits is entering into
this Agreement as an independent contractor and that all of Xtreme Exhibits’
personnel engaged in work to be done under the terms of this Agreement are to
be considered as employees of Xtreme Exhibits and under no circumstances shall
they be construed or considered to be employees of Customer. Xtreme Exhibits
shall supervise the performance of its own employees in providing Services for Customer and shall have control over
the manner and means by which its Services are performed, subject to the terms
of this Agreement as well as any written and mutually agreed upon amendments
thereto. Nothing in this Agreement will
be interpreted as creating any relationship of principal and agent, partnership
or joint venture between the Parties.
Neither Customer nor
Xtreme Exhibits will represent in any manner to any third Party that Xtreme
Exhibits is an agent of, or affiliated with, Customer in any capacity other than as an independent contractor,
and nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to be inconsistent with such
status.
30. Notification Of Product Characteristics and Dangerous Article
a.
Customer shall notify Xtreme Exhibits of
the characteristics of any of Customer’s
products that may in any way be likely to cause damage to Xtreme
Exhibits’ premises or to other products that may be stored by Xtreme Exhibits
b.
Customer, except to the extent
hereinafter specified, represents that none of the Goods which it now has in
storage, or will store in the future with Xtreme Exhibits are adulterated,
flammable, hazardous or dangerous materials or articles, explosives or pesticides,
as defined under the regulated federal, state or local laws, statutes,
ordinances, or regulations, and that any good it now has in storage, or will
store in the future with Xtreme Exhibits which require registration, permits,
licenses or similar approvals under federal, state or local laws, statutes,
ordinances or regulations are guaranteed to have such registrations, permits,
licenses or approvals at the time the Goods are tendered to Xtreme Exhibits and
during the time they are in Xtreme Exhibits’ custody.
c.
Customer represents that the Goods which
it now has in storage which are defined or are subject to regulation under
federal, state or local laws, statutes, ordinances or regulations concerning
adulterated, flammable, hazardous or dangerous materials or articles, explosives
or pesticides will be individually listed on receiving/shipping document (bill
of lading) naming the Goods and designating which laws, statutes, ordinances or
regulations apply to the storage, handling and transportation of the Goods, and
whenever in the future the undersigned tenders Goods to Xtreme Exhibits for
storage or handling which are defined and subject to regulation under federal,
state or local laws, statutes, ordinances or regulations concerning
adulterated, flammable, hazardous or dangerous materials or articles,
explosives or pesticides it shall, at the time of such tender, advise Xtreme
Exhibits in writing, with respect to each such item which laws, statutes,
ordinances and or regulations apply to the storage, handling and transportation
of the Goods.
d.
Customer further represents that with
respect to any Goods it now has in storage, or will store in the future with
Xtreme Exhibits which, due to such federal, state or local laws, statutes,
ordinances or regulations applicable to the goods, require special handling,
storage, stacking segregation of commodities, documentation, records
certification, reports of other treatment beyond that normally afforded by
Xtreme Exhibits to goods generally, it will furnish Xtreme Exhibits for goods
now in storage in writing for each item tendered for storage in the future,
with all information and instructions necessary to conform with the
requirements applicable to its goods.
31. Assignment. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon
the successors and assigns of the Parties hereto. Neither party may assign this Agreement or
the Ancillary Agreements without written consent of the other party, except
that Xtreme Exhibits may, without consent, assign this Agreement or the
Ancillary Agreements to a subsidiary or other related company.
32. Prevailing Party. In any action, suit, arbitration or
proceeding brought by either Party in respect of this Agreement, the prevailing
party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs in
each and every such action, suit, arbitration or other proceeding, including
any and all appeals or petitions therefrom. As used in this Section 24
attorneys’ fees shall be deemed to mean the full and actual costs of any legal
services actually performed in connection with the matters involved, calculated
on the basis of the usual and customary fee charge by the attorney performing
such services.
33. Governing
Law and Venue. This Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements and any disputes between
the parties hereto shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri, without regard to its conflict of laws
rules. Venue of any dispute arising
hereunder shall be in the District Courts of the State of Missouri in St. Louis
County or in the United States District Courts for the Eastern District of
Missouri, and said Courts shall have personal jurisdiction over Customer.
34. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement executed by Customer and
Xtreme Exhibits, and Invoices constitute the entire understanding between Customer and Xtreme Exhibits and no
working arrangement, instructions, or operating manuals intended to facilitate
the effective carrying out of this Agreement shall in any way affect the
liabilities of either Party as set forth herein. Warehouse receipts may be issued for Goods
received in storage and the provisions of the warehouse receipt shall apply,
provided any inconsistency between the terms of the receipt and this Agreement
shall be governed by this Agreement.
35. Notice
a.
All notices
required under this agreement directed to Xtreme Exhibits shall be to the
attention of:
Attn:
President
8514
Mid County Industrial Dr
St. Louis MO
63114
And
McCarthy,
Leonard & Kaemmerer, L.C.
Attn:
Michael E. Kaemmerer
825
Maryville Centre Drive, Suite 300
Town
and Country, MO 63017
b.
Notices may
be provided by facsimile, email, or express courier (signature required) and
deemed delivered on date given.
c.
Customer
hereby agrees and acknowledges that receiving notice by email is acceptable and
notice shall be deemed given if Xtreme Exhibits sends notice to the email
provided by Customer to Xtreme Exhibits in any invoice or Ancillary Agreement.
Appendix A
Defined Terms.
a.
“Agent(s)” means Xtreme Exhibits’ agents, sub-contractors, carriers, and the agents
of each.
b.
"Show"
means the event, tradeshow or convention identified in the Services.
c.
"Show
Management" means the organization responsible for the producing,
directing, and managing the Show.
d.
"Drayage
Contractor" means the contractor chosen by the Show Management and/or
Customer to handle the movement of Goods into and out of the tradeshow
facility, which is referred to as "drayage".
e.
"Exhibit"
means certain tangible personal property or materials that can be assembled or
installed in designated display or booth space at the Show.
f.
“Carrier” means any motor carrier,
van line, air carrier, or air or surface freight forwarder.
g.
“Shipper” means any Party who tenders Goods to Carrier for transportation.
h.
“Goods” means Exhibits, property, and commodities of any type for which Xtreme
Exhibits is requested to perform Services, and includes goods either leased or owned by Customer which are subject to the
Ancillary Agreement(s)
i.
“Consignee” means the party to whom Goods are shipped.
j.
"Services"
means collectively the services provided and tangible personal property rented
by Xtreme Exhibits to the Customer as set forth in the Invoices and Ancillary
Agreements.
Published October 21, 2022
Revised July 17, 2024