2027 Conference Exhibitor, Sponsor and Workshop Terms & Conditions

Conduct & Alignment

Exhibitors, Sponsors and Workshop presenters will conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times. Exhibitors, Sponsors and Workshop presenters agree to refrain from conduct or language that does not align with Homeschool Iowa's purpose. Homeschool Iowa reserves the right to require the removal of an Exhibitor, Sponsor or Workshop presenter if conduct is determined in Homeschool Iowa's sole and unappealable judgment as offensive, inappropriate or not aligned with Homeschool Iowa's commitment to Biblical values. Homeschool Iowa assumes no financial liability if such action becomes necessary.

Homeschool Iowa reserves the right to require the removal of any material, including an entire display and digital ads, which in Homeschool Iowa's sole and unappealable judgment is offensive, inappropriate or does not align with Homeschool Iowa's commitment to Biblical values. Homeschool Iowa assumes no financial liability if such action becomes necessary.

Complaints by conference attendees, Exhibitors, Sponsors or Workshop presenters should be brought to the Conference Coordinator and further action will be determined based on Homeschool Iowa's Conference Policy.

Refund Policy

• If the application registration is denied, Homeschool Iowa will refund the applicant within 10 business days.
• If it becomes necessary for Homeschool Iowa to cancel the Homeschool Iowa Conference, all fees (except for advertising in sponsorship packages that have already been distributed) will be refunded.
• Exhibitor or workshop cancellations before April 1 of paid registrations will receive a 75% refund of moneys paid. After April 1, but before May 1, a 50% refund of moneys will be issued only if the vacated space is sold. After May 1, no refunds will be issued.
• All approved and confirmed sponsorship sales are final and non-refundable.

Hold Harmless Clause

The Exhibitor, Sponsor or Workshop presenter assumes entire responsibility and hereby agrees to protect, indemnify, defend and hold the Network of Iowa Christian Home Educators (NICHE), Homeschool Iowa, the Homeschool Iowa Conference, MidAmerican Energy RecPlex, their employees and agents, harmless against all claims, losses, and damages to persons or property, governmental charges, or fines and attorney fees arising out of or caused by exhibitor installation, removal, maintenance, occupancy or use of the exhibition premises or a part thereof, excluding any such liability caused by the sole negligence of Homeschool Iowa, NICHE, or MidAmerican Energy RecPlex. In addition, the Exhibitor, Sponsor or Workshop presenter acknowledges that neither NICHE, Homeschool Iowa, the Homeschool Iowa Conference, nor MidAmerican Energy RecPlex maintain insurance covering Exhibitor, Sponsor or Workshop presenter property, and that it is the sole responsibility of the Exhibitor, Sponsor or Workshop presenter to obtain business interruption and/or property damage insurance covering such losses by the Exhibitor, Sponsor or Workshop presenter.

Exhibitor Requirements

All final decisions are determined by the Exhibit or Conference Coordinators and their supervisors.

• Exhibits must be staffed at all times during the hours that the hall is open.
• Children under the age of 13 must be under the direct physical supervision of an adult at all times.
• Booth assignments are final and shall be made in the sole discretion of Homeschool Iowa. Exhibitors may not move exhibits to different locations without prior approval.
• Exhibitors may install or remove their displays only during designated hours when the Exhibit Hall is closed to the public, or as approved by the Exhibit or Conference Coordinator.
• Exhibitors may not use additional tables, unless they receive approval from the Homeschool Iowa Conference or the Exhibit Coordinator. Displays may be used as long as they do not interfere with the visibility or operation of adjoining booths and must not extend beyond the confines of the exhibit space.
• Exhibitors may not allow other individuals or companies to display materials within their exhibit space without prior approval.
• Exhibitors must agree not to recruit potential patrons at the Homeschool Iowa Conference for future multi-level marketing purposes.
• Noise emitting devices may be operated only if they do not create a nuisance.
• No signs may be posted on painted surfaces. No glue, adhesives, nails, or other products may be used in the facility without permission.
• Exhibitors must remove all their boxes and paper from the exhibit areas at the close of the Homeschool Iowa Conference. Dumpsters will be provided for this purpose outside of the Mid-American Energy RecPlex.

Contract

Upon receipt of the Exhibitor, Sponsor or Workshop presenter registration application by Homeschool Iowa (including payment), and confirmation of approval by Homeschool Iowa, this agreement shall become binding between the Exhibitor or Sponsor and Homeschool Iowa. For the purpose of this contract an emailed confirmation of registration application does not denote confirmation of Exhibitor or Sponsor approval by Network of Iowa Christian Home Educators, also known as Homeschool Iowa.

Your application registration will only be processed if you indicate your acceptance of these terms on your registration.