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Invitation to Exhibit

Maui Derm 2010 invites you to participate in the Exhibit Program for this meeting. Maui Derm offers exhibiting companies the opportunity to display their products and services to dermatologists from all over the United States.

CATEGORIES OF EXHIBITS
The exhibit program is designed to provide firsthand information about products and services specific to the area of dermatology and to serve as a forum for updating the physician's knowledge of current technological advances in the field of dermatology. The exhibit program is an integral part of the overall education program for this meeting.

CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE
Permission to exhibit may be granted to firms only if their proposed exhibit meets the following criteria:

1. The product or service relates specifically to the medical and scientific aspects of the practice of dermatology;
2. The products or services to be displayed are safe when used in accordance with the instructions or recommendations of the applicant;
3. The products or services are capable of safely performing in accordance with the claims made by the applicant;
4. The products or services to be displayed contribute significantly to the education goal of the meeting.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
In order to be considered for first assignment of space, applications must be returned by November 1, 2009.

REVIEW PROCEDURES
Applications for exhibit space will be reviewed to determine whether they satisfy the criteria for acceptance. Also, please note the following:

1. Each applicant must supply specific information concerning the products or services to be displayed with the exhibit application.
2. When deemed necessary, Maui Derm may request additional supporting data from the applicant.

BOOTH INFORMATION
All booths will be approximately 8' x 10' (80 square feet). To maintain uniformity and to prevent obstruction of view of adjoining booths, no solid or draped walls can be higher than eight (8) feet in the back and four (4) feet along the dividers and aisles. The price of the booth includes, in additional to the space itself for the entire exhibit, a lone line sign, showing firm name, and one (1) complimentary registration per booth.

The exhibit area is carpeted. Sufficient lighting is provided for adequate illumination in the exhibit area, but no individual electrical outlets are provided in the booth space. The appropriate electrical contractor to ensure that all safety requirements and fire regulations of the hotel are met must supply all electrical work. All draping or display materials of cloth must be fireproofed. Under no conditions will combustible oils or gases be
permitted in the exhibit area.

PAYMENT
Booth fees are $2,250.00 USD per 8' x 10' area if space is booked prior to August 31, 2009. After September 1, 2009 there will be an additional charge of $250.00 USD per exhibitor.

Full payment must be submitted with the application for exhibit space. No application will be processed or space assigned until payment is received.

CONTRACTOR SERVICES
Once your deposit is received, you will receive informa- tion on any contractor services. All official contractors act in their own behalf in all arrangements with exhibi- tors and are not agents, employees or representatives of the Meeting. All services or material supplied by such contractors on order of the exhibitor will be billed directly by the contractor to the exhibitor. Therefore, the meeting does not assume any liability or responsibility for any act performed or omitted by such official contractors.

REGISTRATION
Registration forms will be sent to each exhibiting company with their exhibitor confirmation. These forms should be returned no later than October 30, 2009. No exhibitor will be admitted to the exhibit area without an exhibitor's badge. Each exhibitor is allowed one (1) registration per booth without charge. Maximum of three (3) exhibitors per booth.

The Maui Derm registration desk will be located adjacent to the meeting rooms and will be in operation during exhibit hours.

CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY
Notification of an exhibitor's decision to cancel must be mailed in writing on company letterhead to Maui Derm. If written notification of cancellation is received by: October 31, 2009: Full Refund (less $100 fee); November 1 - November 30, 2009: 50% Refund; after November 30, 2009: No provision for any refund.

POSTER SCHEDULE

POSTER SETUP Friday, January 22nd 2:00 pm-6:00 pm EXHIBITOR HALL OPEN Saturday, January 23rd 7:00 am-1:00 pm   Sunday, January 24th 7:00 am-1:00 pm   Monday, January 25th 7:00 am-1:00 pm   Tuesday, January 26th 7:00 am-1:00 pm   Wednesday, January 27th 7:00 am-11:00 am POSTER TEAR-DOWN Wednesday, January 27th 11:00 am-1:00 pm

Please Note: All posters must adhere to this schedule.

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Continental breakfast will be served daily from 7:00 am to 8:30 am. One 30-minute refreshment break will be held in the Exhibit Area.

Exhibits must not be disturbed, dismantled or removed before 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 27. All exhibit material must be removed from the exhibit area by 1:00 pm on Wednesday, January 27.

RULES AND REGULATIONS
By applying for exhibit space, a company agrees to adhere to all conditions and regulations outlined in this Invitation to Exhibit. The following rules and regulations have been designed for the benefit of all exhibitors. Maui Derm requests full cooperation of the exhibitor in their observance. Please be sure that your promotional department or anyone else involved in the arrangements for your exhibit had a copy of these rules and regulations.

It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to guarantee that booth staff are aware of and adhere to these rules, and conduct themselves in a professional manner through- out the meeting. For your own protection please read the exhibitor rules and regulations outlined in the pro- spectus. Also, it is important to review these terms and conditions as well as any general information with your exhibitor representatives who will be staffing our booth on-site.

Advertising
Exhibit items, advertising literature or pamphlets that are distributed may contain only recognized indications and claims. Advertising in any media that particular products or services have been exhibited at the meeting or in a manner that could be construed as an endorsement by the meeting is prohibited.

Exhibitors shall not transmit nor permit anyone to transmit a description of any part of the meeting by means of radio, television, cable, videotape or other method of transmission of audio or visual reports without written consent.

Advertising materials cannot be distributed outside the exhibitor's booth. This applies to distributing fliers, handbills, invitations, magazines or other advertising material to hotel rooms of meeting attendees. Distributing material in any part of the facilities used by the meeting is forbidden.

Badges
All representatives of exhibiting firms must register and wear the official exhibitor's badge for admission to and while in the exhibit hall. Company badges will not be accepted in lieu of the official badge. Exhibitors may not deface or mark badges in any manner. Affixing stick-on items, punching, stamping or marking badges is not permitted. Individuals who do not have badges will not be permitted into the exhibit area.

Booth Activities/Demonstrations/Audiovisual Presentations
The exhibitor is permitted to demonstrate the firm's equipment and to make information presentations regarding the product line or service in the booth. However, other attention getting devices in the form of entertainment, or demonstrations of non-product items or services must be approved in writing by the Meeting Manager. Only such activities which, in the discretion of the Meeting Manager, are in keeping with the professional deportment of the technical exhibits program will be permitted. All demonstrations shall be confined to the space allocated each exhibitor. The use of other than closed-sound systems will be permitted only with the prior approval of the Meeting Manager. Any exhibit may be closed if deemed by the Meeting Manager to have an excessive noise level.

Contests and Drawings
Prize contests, awards, drawings, raffles or lotteries of any description held at any time or place within the auspices of the meeting are not permitted. Attendees may not be registered for drawings, raffles or lotteries, which might be conducted. Gaming devices of any description are not allowed in the exhibit hall.

FDA Regulations
Exhibitors must abide by all applicable Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, including but not limited to any or all approved requirements. Exhibitors are reminded that the FDA prohibits the advertising or other promotion of investigational or unapproved drugs or devices. The FDA also forbids the promotion of approved drugs or devices for unapproved uses. In addition, under FDA rules, the background of the exhibit must show the generic name of any drug products featured.

Smoking
Maui Derm has established a non-smoking policy for the meeting. This applies to the entire meeting. Thank you for not smoking.

Hospitality Functions
Prior Maui Derm approval is required for all exhibitor hospitality functions. Hospitality functions cannot conflict with official Maui Derm activities and must have no formal marketing, production demonstrations or scientific presentations. No exceptions to this rule will be allowed. Requests for such activities must be submitted in writing to the Meeting Manager prior to November 30, 2009. The request must specify date, time and location as well as type of function and anticipated attendance.

Subletting/Sharing of Space
No part of any exhibit space assigned to an exhibitor may be reassigned, sublet or shared with any other party by the exhibitor.

Shipping Information
Shipping information will be sent to you 90 days prior to meeting date. Exhibitors are responsible for all fees associated with shipping materials.

Insurance
It is the responsibility of each exhibitor to maintain such insurance against injury to person or damage or losses of property in such amounts as the exhibitor deems adequate. Insurance protection will not be provided to the exhibitor either by Maui Derm or the Hotel.

Security
Watchmen will NOT be available. The exhibit hall entrances will be closed after exhibit hours each day. There is not to be any assumption of obligation or duty with respect to the protection of the property of the exhibitors, which shall at all times be the sole responsibility of each exhibitor.

Liability and Indemnification
The exhibitor will be fully responsible for any claims, liabilities, losses, damages or expenses relating to or rising out of any property of exhibitor or any other property where such injury, loss or damage is incident to, arises out of, or is in any way connected with exhibitor's participation in Maui Derm. Its officers, directors, agents and employees and the Hotel and its agents, servants and employees from and against any and all such claims, liabilities, losses, damages and expenses; provided that the foregoing shall not apply to injury, loss or damaged by or resulting from the negligence or willful misconduct of Maui Derm, its officers, directors, agents or employees or of the Hotel and its agents, servants or employees. In case any part of the exhibition hall is destroyed or damaged so as to prevent Maui Derm from permitting and exhibitor to occupy assigned space during any part of the whole of the exhibition period, or in case occupation of assigned space during an part or the whole of the exposition period is pre- vented by strikes, Acts of God, national emergency or other cause beyond the control of Maui Derm, then the exhibitor will be charged for space only for the period the space was or could have been occupied by exhibitor; and the exhibitor hereby waives any claim against Maui Derm, its directors, officers, agents or employees for losses or damages which may arise in consequence of such inability to occupy assigned space.

Interpretation and Application of Rules and Regulations
All matters in question not specifically covered by theserules and regulations are subject to the decision of Maui Derm through its Board. Exhibitors agree to comply with all subsequent reasonable rules adoptedby Maui Derm. Maui Derm may grant permission to exhibit, subject to such special conditions or limitations, as it deems necessary to assure that an exhibit satisfies the basic criteria for technical exhibits.

ASSIGNMENT OF SPACE
All booths will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. Preferences will be given to companies that provide sponsorship to Maui Derm.

AVOIDANCE OF COMMERCIALISM
Any exhibit, of which the cost is underwritten to any extent by a pharmaceutical company or other commercial enterprise, must avoid commercialism. Trade names must not be used for drugs, devices and/or instrumentation including lasers. In addition, such an exhibit should include a clear but inconspicuous acknowledgment stating that a portion of its cost was underwritten and identify the particular commercial company involved. No advertising matter of any kind may be distributed nor will any material display which, in any way, directly promotes the commercial interest of any particular company, enterprise, or the exhibitor be permitted. Any medications or other substances, devices or equipment referred to in exhibit materials must be identified by their scientific names.

Note: Sponsorship or funding by a commercial enterprise must be noted in the lower right hand corner of the exhibit. Failure to do so will result in the exhibit being taken down.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE AND LOSS
ACMD/Maui Derm 2010, ICES and Grand Wailea Resort will not be responsible for damage, destruction, loss or theft of exhibits or property used in connection therewith, however cause, nor for goods sent to the building prior to or ruminating after the exhibit hall has closed. The poster presenter agrees to the above and will present no claims to ACMD/MauiDerm, ICES or Grand Wailea Resort. The poster presenter assumes all responsibility for damage or loss to the Poster exhibit and for damage caused by the poster exhibit to the person, property and rights (including patient) or others, including damage to the floors, walls, decoration or equipment of the Grand Wailea Resort and the poster present agrees to protect, indemnify, hold harmless and defend the ACMD/MauiDerm, ICES and the Grand Wailea Resort from and against any claim for such damage or loss.

TRANSPORTING
Poster presenters are encouraged to carry their material with them since small and/or flat items are easy to lose in shipping. ACMD/MauiDerm does not provide return shipping services for poster presenters, however shipping services are available at the Business Center at the Grand Wailea Resort.

QUESTIONS?
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