February 26 – March 2, 2025

1. AGREEMENT By signing the Application to Contract for Exhibit Space (hereinafter referred to as “Exhibit Contract” or “Agreement”), Exhibitor agrees to abide by these Terms & Conditions and allamendments thereto and decisions of Show Management, which are hereby incorporated by reference. Any matters not specifically addressed herein shall be subject solely to the decision of Show management. This Agreement is non-assignable by Exhibitor and any attempt to assign this Agreement is void and shall constitute default. For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Show Management” shall mean SECO International, LLC, and its respective directors, officers, and staff. The term “exhibit hall” shall mean the assigned facilities in the Georgia World Congress Center (hereinafter referred to as “GWCC”). The term “Exhibitor” shall mean any company, firm, or person who has applied for or been allocated any space at the Exhibition. The term “Show” shall mean the collection of exhibits displayed in the exhibit hall at the annual event hosted by SECO International, LLC. The Exhibit Space Contract will not become binding until executed by an authorized representative of Show Management. Together these terms, rules, and regulations become a license for Exhibitor to use the assigned The exhibitor agrees to fully abide by all terms of this license.

The SECO 2025 Space Rate

• Contracts signed BEFORE 11:59 PM on April 30, 2024, the space rate is $31/sq.ft. for Standard Booth Spaces and $32/sq.ft. for Premium Booth Spaces.
• Contracts signed AFTER 11:59 PM on April 30, 2024, the space rate is $35/sq.ft. for Standard Booth Spaces and $36/sq.ft. for Premium Booth Spaces.
• There is a $300 Corner Premium charge per Corner.
• Booth Fee includes pipe and drape, ID Sign, and promotion of your company to SECO attendees.
• A 25% deposit must accompany a completed application. 100% payment is due by September 1, 2024.

2. EXHIBITOR’S AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE Exhibitor must name an authorized representative in connection with installation, operation, and removal of exhibit. The representative shall be authorized toenter such service contracts as may be necessary and for which the Exhibitor shall be responsible. Exhibitors shall assume responsibility for representatives being in attendance throughout all Show periods and for keeping the exhibit neat, manned, and orderly

3. OFFICIAL ON-SITE PUBLICATIONS Any Exhibitor whose fees are not paid in full by September 1, 2024, will not be listed in official on-site

4. UNDESIRABLE ACTIVITIES If Show Management decides Exhibitor is engaged in activities or is displaying any items (products or services) contrary to the best interests of Show, or the best interest ofoptometry or this event, or which appear to be unethical or a breach of law, at Show Management’s sole discretion. Show Management may rearrange or remove such articles or cancel entirely any allocation of space, without liability for refund or abate the exhibit space charge paid or due hereunder, and without liability for any other damages caused by such action. Infractions of the spirit of these terms, rules, and regulations by a current or potential Exhibitor may be considered whether to accept anapplication from such Exhibitor seeking to exhibit at any SECO International, LLC Only Exhibitorsare permitted to display, solicit prospects, sell products/services, or participate in Show. Non-exhibitingcompanies loaning or making available their product to another company who is exhibiting will not beallowed to list its name in official on-site publications or have signage or promotion of itsproducts/services in paid exhibitor’s booth.

5. SPACE ASSIGNMENTS Show Management shall use its best efforts to locate the Booth in one of the locations designated by Exhibitor on Exhibit Contract. Notwithstanding the above, Show Managementreserves the right to change location assignments at any time, as it may in its sole discretion deemnecessary for the benefit of the entire

6. SPACE RENTAL Exhibitor fee includes an exhibit space as defined on show floor plan and a two-line floor marker showing Exhibitor’s company name and booth number. Only one company name per booth will be listed on booth sign and in official on-site publications, except in those cases where a company has a division. In such cases, Exhibitor will be required to submit a letter and evidence showing that other company is a division of parent company. Show Management shall not have any liability for any losses (in contract, tort, warranty or otherwise) incurred in connection with any typographical errors or other inaccuracies, such as in Exhibitor’s name, address, phone number or e- mail address, which mayultimately appear in any Show Management poster, slide, or other event material).

7. USE OF DISPLAY SPACE Exhibitor shall not obstruct view of adjacent booths. All displays shall be placed in such a way as not to extend beyond half the depth of the booth from the back wall and along both There must be no less than 10 linear feet of space, occupied or vacant, between both endsof a backwall configuration to avoid violating Rule 7 sightlines. In all cases, the decision of ShowManagement shall be final regarding obstructions of any kind that may inhibit aisle traffic from seeing a booth from the center of the aisle to at least 10 feet forward. Exhibitor’s display wall(s) placed along the edge of a booth shall not be placed in a position that obstructs the view of the adjacent exhibitor’s booth. A minimum of 10’ distance between an exhibitor’s wall(s) and the adjacent booths shall be required to ensure sightlines are not obstructed. Exhibitor shall not assign or sublet any allocated space, in whole or part, unless prior written consent is obtained from Show Management. If Show Management finds that such activity exists, Exhibitor will forfeit their opportunity to participate in current or future SECO International shows. All exhibit specifications will be in accordance with the International Association of Exhibits (IAEE) Guidelines for displays and regulations. All line-of-sight rules will beenforced.

8. INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL Show Management reserves the right to fix the time for booth installation prior to event opening and for removal after conclusion of Show. Any space not claimed by 3 hours prior to opening time of the first day of the Show may be resold or reassigned without

9. EARLY REMOVAL OF EXHIBIT NOT ALLOWED No exhibit shall be packed, removed, or dismantledprior to closing of Show without written permission from Show If the Exhibitor acts inbreach of this provision it shall pay, as compensation for distraction to Exhibition’s appearance, an amount equal to 1/3 of total space charge for Exhibitor’s allocated area, in addition to all sums otherwise due under this Agreement. Additionally, breach of this provision could result in the loss of the Exhibitor’s participation in future SECO International trade shows. A. For security reasons, any equipment removed from the exhibit facility prior to official closing of the Show shall require a special pass issued by Show Management. B. All of Exhibitor’s booth and other items must be removed, at their expense, from the building at the end of the event no later than the time published by ShowManagement. Exhibitors will be liable for storage and handling charges resulting from failure to removematerials at the end of installation and dismantling periods.

10. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES No cooking may take place in Exhibitor’s space and no food and/or beverage products may be distributed by Exhibitors without written authorization from the Georgia World Congress Center. The Georgia World Congress Center holds the alcoholic beverage licenses for the GWCC. No beer or wine may be served by Exhibitors without prior written permission from Show Management and under no circumstances may intoxicating liquor be distributed in the exhibit hall by any Exhibitor. All demonstrations, promotions, sales activities, surveys, and distribution of circulars and promotional material must be confined to the limits of Exhibitor’s booth. Exhibitors must not place equipment for display or demonstration in such a manner as to cause observers to gather in aisles and thus restrict the orderly flow of traffic. All equipment for display or demonstrations must be placed within the assigned booth area to attract observers into the booth. B. Exhibits which include operation of musical instruments, radios, sound motion picture equipment, public address systems, or any noise-making machines must be operated so resulting noise will not annoy or disturb adjacent Exhibitors or their patrons. C. Exhibitors are prohibited from displaying devices or objects in booths that exceed depth of the sidewalls of their booth without prior written approval from Show Management. D. Animalsare not permitted in facilities except in conjunction with approved exhibit, display, or performance legitimately requiring use of animals. Guide dogs are excepted as required by law. E. Exhibitors are not allowed to conduct activities that could be considered illegal, such as games of chance, under the laws of Georgia & the City of Atlanta. F. Electrical equipment that is not UL approved cannot not be used. G. Companies intending to exhibit for the purpose of gathering statistical data via surveys or polling must disclose, in writing at time of contracting to participate, the name of the originating contracting client to Show Management and must supply, at least 30 days prior to show start date, a copy of the survey instrument to be used. Show Management guarantees that such information shall remain confidential between Exhibitor and Show Management and all information related to Exhibitor, contracted client, and survey instrument shall not be disclosed to any other party unless Show Management is compelled by law to do so. Show Management always reserves the right to deny requests to conduct polls or surveys. Exhibitors who conduct polls or surveys during show without notifying Show Management, or who are discovered to have substituted a substantially different survey instrument from that submitted to obtain contract with Show Management, may be evicted from show site without delay, with no refund of contract fees, and entirely at Exhibitor’s cost. Exhibitors are eligible to use premiums as an incentive for attendees to complete polls or surveys but must notify Show Management prior to show start date ofany such premiums. H. For profit exhibitors are not allowed to solicit or recruit personnel, includingemployees, agents, or dealers, at the show either directly or indirectly outside of their booth duringexhibit hall hours. I. The Exhibitor expressly agrees that it will not, nor will its employees or representatives conduct official Exhibitor functions, sales, or entertainment, in hotel suites during business hours of the Show. J. Exhibitor and its employees and representatives will stay at hotels with the official room block contracted by Show Management. K. Outboarding and Suitcasing: Outboarding is defined as the creation of a concurrent event that is related to an existing exhibition or event but that is not sanctioned by show management and that seeks to benefit from the audience that show management attracts. Suitcasing is defined as the act of soliciting business in the aisles during the show or in other public spaces, including another company’s booth or a hotel lobby. Show Management considers Outboarding and Suitcasing to be unethical business conduct and neither will be condoned ortolerated. Any infringement of these rules may subject the offending individual or company to loss ofbenefits or other sanctions available to Show Management.

11. PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOTAPING An exhibitor may photograph or videotape his or her own booth before or after exhibit hall hours. Security arrangements for such activities must be made in advance, at the Exhibitor’s expense. An Exhibitor may NOT photograph or videotape any other company’s exhibit or presentation. Show Management reserves the right to review and delete any unauthorized photos and/or confiscate any digital camera, camera phone or other photography equipment and will not beheld liable for such

12. FACILITY MAINTENANCE Decorations, signs, banners, etc., may not be taped, nailed, tacked, stapled, or otherwise fastened to ceilings, walls, doors, painted surfaces, or columns unless otherwiseauthorized by Show Management. A. No holes may be drilled, cored, or punched in the building. No painting of signs, displays, or other objects is permitted in the building. C. No adhesive-backed decals or similar items may be affixed to the building. D. Use of Kendall 105 or TC19100 carpet tape is required in the exhibition hall. All tape and residue marks must be removed from exhibit hall floors and disposed of immediately after Show. No tape of any kind will be permitted on carpeted surfaces. E. Walls, columns, and permanent building utility outlets are not part of booth space and are not to be used by Exhibitors. F. Helium balloons may not be distributed within the facilities but may be approved as permanent fixtures on authorized event displays. Request for use must be submitted to Show Management in writing; however, the final determination is made by the GWCC. G. Use of glitter or confetti is strictly prohibited. H. Other devices that weigh more than 500 psi in ton weight and are of a size that may exceed floor load limits will require the services of a special structural engineer and the approval of the GWCC. All costs for this type of installation will be the responsibility of the Exhibitor. I.No equipment, signs, or other display devices may be attached to the ceiling, walls, beams, or trusses in the exhibit hall unless approved by the GWCC and installed by the official show service contractor. All requests must be submitted in writing to Show Management 45 days prior to the show. J. All drapes,curtains, table coverings, skirts, carpet, and any materials used in exhibits must be flame retardant. K.No crates, packing materials, wooden boxes, and other highly combustible materials may be stored in exhibit halls, meeting rooms, or fire exit areas. L. Lasers and x-ray equipment may only be used after receiving approval from the Georgia Department of Human Resources, Radiological Division. For detailed information, call the Show Management office. M. Exhibitors or their agents shall not injure or deface any part of exhibit building, booths, booth contents, Show equipment, or décor. When such damage appears, Exhibitor is liable to owner of property so damaged.

13. RIGHT OF ENTRY AND INSPECTION Show Management shall have right at any time to enterlicensed area occupied by Exhibitor or otherwise inspect Exhibitor’s

14. BOOTH MAINTENANCE Exhibitor is required to maintain daily cleanliness of booth. Cleaning of booths shall take place at times other than Show hours. Show Management will be responsible only forcleaning aisle space and public

15. STORAGE All supplies, handouts, literature, and samples must be confined to booth and NOT behind it. Packing crates and/or boxes are not permitted in booths during exhibit period, but these, when properly marked, will be stored, and returned to booth by service contractors. It is Exhibitor’s responsibility to mark and identify their crates. Crates not properly marked or identified may be destroyed. Show Management assumes no responsibility for the contents of crates and Due toFire Code Regulations, it will be necessary to store empty crates and cartons outside the building. Everyeffort will be made to protect crates from the elements, but neither Show Management nor its service contractors will assume responsibility for damage to them.

16. BOOTH STAFF Exhibits must be staffed during exhibit hall Booth staff members are expected todress and conduct themselves in a professional manner.

17. EXHIBITOR AND CONTRACTOR PASSES In order to ensure only official access to exhibit hall, allExhibitors, and their personnel and all outside service contractors will be issued non-transferable No admittance to the exhibit hall will be allowed unless a badge is presented. Exhibitors will be allowed in the exhibit area 1 hour before the show opens on Friday and Saturday and must exit within 1 hour after closing each day. Each Exhibitor is required to present to Show Management, at least 2weeks prior to first day of installation, a list of outside contractors, if any, who will be assisting ininstallation and dismantling of Exhibitor’s booth and a list detailing personnel who will be present inbooth or display area.

18. CANCELLATION BY EXHIBITOR Exhibitor specifically recognizes and acknowledges that Show Management will sustain certain losses if Exhibitor cancels or reduces its exhibit space after it has beenassigned and confirmed by Show Management. Due to the difficulty, if not impossibility, of determining and proving said losses, the parties agree that the following amounts are a reasonable estimate of Show Management’s damages and not a penalty. Upon written notification of cancellation or downsizing by Exhibitor, Show Management has the right to resell space and retain all revenue collected. Exhibitor agrees to pay the following amounts as liquidated damages if Exhibitor cancels all or part of its exhibit space on or within time periods specified: Cancellations before May 1, 2024, exhibitor will be liable for 0% of the contracted amount or a refund of deposits will be made less 0% of contracted amount is due. Cancellations between May 1 – September 1, 2024, exhibitor will be liable for 50% of the contracted amount or a refund of deposits will be made less 50% of contracted amount is due. If cancellation occurs after September 1, 2024, the exhibitor will be liable for 100% of the contracted amount and no monies will be refunded. B. In case of downsizing, in addition to the assessed liquidated damages, Exhibitor’s booth location on the floor plan of the Exhibition may be moved by Show Management. C. Exhibitors are responsible for paying the cost of the booth that they occupy per the following paymentschedule: (1) if the reduction notice is received by SECO between the execution date of the Contract through May 1, 2024, the Exhibitor will be liable for 50% of the originally contracted booth cost and 50% of the new space cost. (2) If the reduction notice is received by SECO on or after September 1, 2024, Exhibitor will be liable for the entire 100% cost of the originally contracted exhibit space regardless of any space reduction requests. SECO reserves the right to reassign Exhibitor’s booth location to accommodate requests. The exhibitor understands that no cancellation will be accepted by telephone. The exhibiting company will not be allowed to set up the booth unless the rental amount is paid in full. D. In the event that the Exhibitor defaults in any of its payment obligations, in addition to having the right to direct the Exhibitor to vacate the exhibit hall, Show Management shall have the right to collect from the Exhibitor on demand the full amount of the fees payable to Show Management as of the date of default, as well as the right to pursue any other remedy afforded it by law.

19. EXHIBITS AND PUBLIC POLICY Each Exhibitor is charged with having knowledge of all Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations pertaining to privacy, health, fire prevention,and public safety, while participating in Show. Compliance with such laws is mandatory for all Exhibitors, and sole responsibility is that of the Exhibitor. Show Management and service contractors have noresponsibility pertaining to compliance with public policy laws as far as individual Exhibitor’s space, materials, and operation are concerned. B. All booth decorations, including carpeting, must be flame proofed, and all hangings must clear the floor. Electrical wiring must conform to the National Electric Code Safety Rules and City of Atlanta Electrical Code. A two-wire lamp cord is not permitted. If inspection indicates any Exhibitor has neglected to comply with these regulations, or otherwise incurs a fire hazard, the right is reserved to remove all or such part of exhibit as may be in violation, at Exhibitor’sexpense.

20. ERRORS AND OMISSIONS Show Management assumes no responsibility or liability for any services performed or materials delivered by official show contractors or other suppliers to Show, their personnelor their agents. Any controversies that may arise between Exhibitors and official contractors, or personnel of either, shall be referred to Show Management for resolution, and Show Management’s decision shall be final and

21. SECURITY Show Management shall provide guard service throughout the hours of set-up, show hours, before and after show hours, and during dismantling period. Security is to prevent unauthorized entry into the exhibit hall. Official badges must always be worn. Show Management reserves the right to inspect any containers removed from the exhibit

22. LIABILITY / INDEMNIFICATION / INSURANCE Exhibitor hereby assumes entire responsibility and hereby agrees to hold harmless, indemnify, and defend Show Management and the GWCC, and each of their respective, employees, officers, directors, and agents against all claims, losses or damages to persons or property, governmental charges or fines and attorney’s fees arising out of or caused by itsinstallation, removal, maintenance, occupancy or use of the exhibit hall or a part thereof, or its operationor activities at the Show, excluding any such liability caused by the sole negligence of ShowManagement or the GWCC and each of their respective employees and agents. B. Exhibitor assumes full responsibility and liability for the actions of its agents, employees, independent contractors and representatives, whether acting within or beyond the scope of their employment, and agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, defend, and pay all expenses as they are incurred, Show Management and the GWCC and each of their respective employees, officers, directors, and agents from responsibility or liability which arises because of the acts or omission of its agents, employees, independent contractors or representatives whether acting within or without the scope of their authority. C. Show Management undertakes no duty to exercise care, nor does it assume any responsibility, for the protection and safety of the Exhibitor, or its agents, employees, independent contractors, or representatives, or for their respective property used in connection with the Show, from theft or damage or destruction by fire, accident, or other cause. Small and easily portable articles shall be properly secured or removed after Show hours and placed in safekeeping by the Exhibitor at Exhibitor’s risk and expense. Any protection exercised by Show Management shall be deemed purely gratuitous on its part and shall in no way be construed to make it liable for any loss or inconvenience suffered by the Exhibitor. D. Exhibitor shall maintain and keep in force during the term of the installation, use of the GWCC, and move-out dates, Worker’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability insurance meeting the requirements of the state of Georgia, and policies of Commercial General Liability Insurance and Contractual Liability Insurance,insuring personal injury liability and products completed operations and specifically referring to theContractual liability set forth in this Agreement. Said insurance shall be in an amount not less than $2,000,000 Combined Single Limit for personal injury and property damage. Exhibitor hereby waives any and every claim which arises, or may arise, in its favor and against Show Management and/or the GWCC, and each of their respective employees, officers, directors and agents for all loss or damage covered by valid and collectible insurance policies, to the extent that such loss or damage is covered under such insurance policies. E. Exhibitor agrees to hold on file a certificate of insurance that must certify the coverages, limits, and entities insured as set forth in this Exhibit Contract. Show Management reserves the right to request a copy of the certificate of insurance at any time prior to, or on-site at the Event. F. Exhibitor acknowledges that neither Show Management, nor the GWCC maintain insurance covering Exhibitor’s property and that it is the sole responsibility of Exhibitor, at its expense, to obtain business interruption and property damage insurance insuring any losses by Exhibitor. G. Show Management shall not be liable to Exhibitor in excess of consideration paid by Exhibitor, exclusive of deposit, for breaches of conduct or tortious conduct by Show Management, its agents, representatives, and independent contractors, whether acting within or without the scope of their authority, by agents, representatives, or independent contractors of exhibit hall, or by general public. Show Management’s general contractors shall not be liable for failure to perform their obligations under their contract due to strikes, riots, acts of God, or other causes beyond their control. H. Each Exhibitor is required to carry insurance, for his/her own protection and entirely at his/her expense, a minimum of $1,000,000 single limit bodily injury and broad form property damage coverage, naming SECO and the GWCC and their respective employee/agents and other related or affiliated companies as Additional Insured’s. Any policy providing such insurance must contain an express waiver by the Exhibitor’s insurance company of any right of subrogation as to any claims against the Show, its officers, directors, agents, or employees. Neither the Show, SECO International nor the GWCC and their respective employee/agents and other related or affiliated companies will ensure Exhibitor’s property or assume responsibility or liability for anytheft, damage or loss by any cause or property of the Exhibitor, his agents, or employees, nor for any injury that may occur to the Exhibitor, his agents, or employees.

23. PLAYING OR REPRODUCTION OF MUSIC Exhibitor represents and warrants that no musical workprotected by copyright will be staged, produced, or otherwise performed, via either “live” or “mechanical”means, by or on behalf of Exhibitor unless Exhibitor has previously obtained written permission from the copyright owner or the copyright owner’s designee (e.g., ASCAP, BMI or SESAC) for such use. Exhibitor further represents and warrants that it shall be fully responsible for the performance of all obligations under any agreement permitting the use of such music, including, but not limited to all obligations to report data and to pay royalty fees. Exhibitor agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend Show Management from and against any and all claims, costs, and expenses, (including legal fees), demands and actions of every kind with respect to any breach of the foregoing representations and

24. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) Exhibitor represents and warrants that its exhibit andproduct(s)/service information shall comply with the ADA, its regulations, and Exhibitor shallindemnify, hold harmless, and defend Show Management from and against all claims and expenses(including attorney’s fees) and costs, arising out of or related to Exhibitor’s noncompliance with the ADA.

25. ENFORCEMENT OF REGULATIONS Show Management has full power to interpret and enforce all regulations of the Show and power to make amendments and/or further regulations that are considerednecessary for the proper conduct of the Show. Such decisions shall be binding on Exhibitors. Failure to comply with these or any other regulations or amendments may be enough cause for Show Management to require immediate removal of exhibit and/or offending Exhibitor at expense of Exhibitor. Failure to comply may also result in forfeiture of all further rights to exhibit at future shows sponsored by Show Management, together with all fees paid. Show Management may license any space so forfeited to another Exhibitor and retain all revenues

26. CONFLICTING MEETING AND SOCIAL EVENTS In the interest of maintaining attendance at official educational events and Show, Exhibitor agrees not to extend invitations, call meetings, or otherwiseencourage absence of attendees, Exhibitors, or invited guests from educational sessions or Showduring official event hours, which are defined within the Show Management’s Affiliate Functions Events may be held outside these times but must conform to the Affiliate Functions Policy.

27. WAIVER A waiver by either party of any term, condition, or breach shall not constitute a waiver of any other term, condition, or breach of their agreement. The rights of Show Management shall not be deemed waived except as specifically stated in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Show

28. ELECTRICAL AND FURNISHINGS Exhibitor shall pay all charges for electrical and other required utilities to the GWCC. Arrangements for special electrical services must be made directly with the GWCC at least 21 days in advance of the Show at the expense of Exhibitor. All equipment requiring electrical current must comply with City of Atlanta electrical codes and all other applicable safety requirements, including Underwriters Laboratories approved. A two-wire lamp cord is not permitted. Arrangements for rental of booth furnishings, displays, or equipment must be made directly with the official service contractor at the expense of the exhibiting

29. SHIPPING Specific shipment addresses, and deadline dates must be adhered to avoid additional fees/expenses. Please refer to the Exhibitor Manual for shipping information.

30. GUEST BADGES As a matter of policy adopted by the Board of Trustees of Show Management, Exhibitors are authorized to invite others in the ophthalmic professions to attend Show. Badges may beobtained at the Exhibits Registration Desk provided attendees can submit identification as proof of their profession. The show is not a public event and is open only to members of the ophthalmic professions and industry. Show Management reserves the right to charge for guest

31. SALES The purpose of the exhibits is to further the education of meeting attendees through product and service displays and demonstrations. Consistent with this professional interest, order taking, and sale of exhibited products will be permitted, if transactions are conducted in an appropriately professional and businesslike manner. If an Exhibitor sells a product on the exhibit floor that cannot be carried out of the exhibit hall by hand, arrangements must be made to have the product shipped to the customer. It is the responsibility of each exhibitor to secure any licenses or permits that might be required and to collect and remit all city and state sales taxes. Complete details and contact information can be found in the GWCC Policies and Procedures. Show Management reserves the right to restrict sales activities that it deems inappropriate or

32. CANCELLATION OR POSTPONEMENT OF SHOW In the event that the Show is postponed due to any act or occurrence outside the control of Show Management or Exhibitor, whether such occurrence be an Act of God, disease, common enemy, result of war, riot, civil commotion, labor dispute, terrorist action, government action, or act or conduct of any person or persons not party or privy to thisAgreement, making it illegal, impossible or commercially impracticable to hold the Show, then performance of parties under this Agreement shall be excused for such period of time as is reasonably necessary after such occurrence to remedy the effects thereof, and in any event, for duration of such postponement. B. If such an occurrence results in cancellation of Show, obligations of parties under this Agreement shall automatically be terminated & all rental payments made under this license shall be refunded to Exhibitor, less a pro rata share of expenses actually incurred by Show Management in connection with Show. C. Show Management reserves the right, with no liability to Exhibitor for refunds,additional expenses, or otherwise, to change the date or place of the Show upon two weeks’ notice toExhibitor, effective from the date of mailing of such notice.

33. APPLICABLE LAW AND JURISDICTION Exhibitor hereby agrees that the laws of the State of Georgiashall control construction and enforceability of this Agreement and hereby consents to jurisdiction ofState of Georgia and Federal District Courts within State with respect to any right of action arising under this Agreement. Exhibitors must comply, at their expense, with all local, state, and federal laws, rules,regulations, and ordinances in The exhibitor agrees to pay any fees, including attorney fees andcosts of litigation through appeal, associated with any dispute with Show Management or the GWCC.

34. NOTICES All notices pertaining to this Contract must be in writing and will become effective when delivered and received by the intended recipient by one of the following methods: i) Letter sent by certified mail or by overnight carrier, return receipt requested, postage prepaid to intended recipient, ii) Hand-delivered with a signed receipt, or by iii) Facsimile (fax) transmission: Notice by fax is effective when the sender of the fax has written notice from the intended recipient that the fax transmission was received. Notices to Show Management must be addressed as indicated in this Contract. Notices to the Exhibitor will be addressed to the Contact Person indicated on page 1. The names and addresses for the purposes of this section may be changed by giving written notice of such change in the manner provided in this paragraph for giving notice. Unless and until written notice is received, the last name and address stated in this Agreement will be deemed to continue in effect for all

35. EXHIBITOR APPOINTED CONTRACTORS (“EAC”) Any exhibitor using an EAC agrees to notify ShowManagement of such appointment and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Show Management, the GWCC, and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, independent contractors and representatives, from any and all liability or losses for any act, complaint, damage or loss to any other exhibitor, the exhibit hall, the property of any contractor or any consequential damages arising out of any such act or loss from the time the EAC first arrives at the GWCC until the final move-out is complete. The Exhibitor further agrees that Show Management may prohibit the EAC from working in the GWCC if it does not fully comply with all applicable rules and regulations at the Show. Any exhibitor using an EAC agrees to advise its EAC of all rules and

36. SEVERABILITY In the event any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, thenneither the remaining provisions of this Agreement nor other applications of provisions involved shall beaffected

38. AGREEMENT SUBJECT TO TERMS OF SHOW MANAGEMENT’S LICENSE WITH GWCC This Agreement between Exhibitor and Show Management is subject to terms of license between Show Management and the GWCC, and to terms of all agreements between Show Management and any other party relating to Show. Exhibitors shall not undertake any act or fail to fulfill any obligation thatshall be in violation of said license or
39. GDPR/PRIVACY POLICY You can find our privacy policy on our website at com. Correcting/Updating/Deleting/Deactivating Personal Information If a user’s personally identifiableinformation changes, or if a user no longer desires the services provided, user should send an e-mail to Customer Service at info@secostaff.com, or contact SECO by telephone or postal mail at the contactinformation listed below. Modifications to the Policy SECO may modify, add, or remove portions of the Privacy Policy at any time. If you have any questions on the GDPR and would like to learn more about what changes we are making to ensure that we are fully compliant, or if you have any specific questions regarding the use of data that are not covered by our Privacy Policy, feel free to contact us atexhibits@secostaff.com.

SECO International, LLC (SECO) reserves the right to deny the use and distribution of supplied content and or advertising in which SECO deems as having a negative impact on SECO, SECO meetings, SECO brands, and or SECO member states. This includes the promotion of products & services deemed not in alignment with the core mission of SECO, competing CE meetings with SECO, and on-line CE opportunities competing with SECO.

100% payment due upon reservation.  Promotional opportunities will not be executed without the receipt of full payment.  Payments must be issued via check (payable to SECO International, LLC) or wire transfer. If the sponsor defaults in any of its payment obligations, Show Management shall have the right to collect from the sponsor on demand the full amount of the fees payable to show management as of the date of default, as well as the right to pursue any other remedy affordable by law.

CANCELLATION: Submitted reservations are non-refundable. In the event of cancellation or if artwork submitted is late and the opportunity cannot be executed, the sponsor is responsible for full payment. If payment in full is not received, the sponsor may be restricted from exhibiting at SECO 2025 as well as participating in future SECO events and promotional opportunities.

MATERIALS/ARTWORK: Artwork and items for submission must be delivered in the proper and final format as listed within the SECO 2025 Promotional Program Spec Guide. Materials and/or artwork submitted after deadline will be executed at the discretion of Show Management and may be subject to additional charges. Artwork submitted in the proper and final format prior to the submission deadline will receive a proof. Proof approval must be returned to Show Management within 48 hours or approval will be assumed. Request for artwork changes or reprints after said approval will be at the sponsor’s expense.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

- Participation within the SECO 2025 Promotional Program is limited to current SECO 2025 exhibitors and SECO University sponsors only.

- SECO 2025 Promotional Program participants may not execute promotional activities outside promotional opportunities in Atlanta, GA without written consent from SECO International, LLC. This includes, but is not limited to, advertising on mobile marketing vehicles throughout the city, advertisements on billboards, utilization of marketing street teams, etc.

- SECO 2025 Promotional Program participants shall not sponsor, support, or participate in any meeting, event, presentation, user group, etc. held in Atlanta, GA without the approval of SECO International.

- Show Management reserves the right to offer new promotional opportunities throughout the show cycle.

- This reservation shall inure to the benefit of and shall be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective successors.

- The State of Georgia shall control the construction and enforceability of this reservation and hereby consent to the jurisdiction and venue of the State of Georgia and to the State Courts or the Federal District Courts within the State and to the service of process outside the State of Georgia with respect to any right of action arising under this reservation.

- To facilitate the sponsors compliance with the Physician Sunshine Act, § 6002 of the Affordable Care Act, Show Management will assist companies who provide support of the Symposia Series and events that provide food and beverage to doctors with the collection of certain personal information (name, NPI number OR license number, business address) from attendees as it is provided. Incomplete or inaccurate attendee records are not the responsibility of Show Management.

- SECO International, LLC shall not be liable, and you agree not to hold or seek to hold SECO International, LLC or any of our Agents or Third Party Service Providers, liable for any technical problems, system failures and malfunctions, communication line failures, equipment or software failures or malfunctions, system access issues, system capacity issues, high Internet traffic demand, security breaches and unauthorized access, and other similar computer problems and defects unless gross negligence or willful misconduct is proven. Should gross negligence or willful misconduct be proven, a prorated portion of the sponsorship fee, determined by the Executive Committee may be credited to your sponsor agreement for 2026.

- This document contains all terms agreed upon by parties with respect to subject matter of this agreement and supersedes all prior and future agreements and communications between parties concerning such subject matter, whether oral or written. The undersigned represents and warrants that they have authority to enter into this agreement on behalf of their company or firm and hereby agrees to the above.

- Breach of terms of this agreement by exhibitor/sponsor will result in and or cancellation of show management’s obligation of fulfillment of sponsor items, forfeiture of all monies paid without claim for refund.