2008 NLA Exhibitor Prospectus

The National Lipid Association would like to invite your organization to be an integral part of the 2008 Annual Scientific Sessions. Exhibiting at this meeting is an excellent way to showcase your commitment to the NLA. Take this opportunity to acquaint the attendees with the benefits of your products and services. Hotel Information The Westin Seattle Call 888-627-8513 and ask for the PLA/NLA room rate of $199/night * Rate ends May 6, 2008. Official Exhibit Hall Contractors Gilbert Exposition Management Services: GEMS Attn: Cathy Gilbert cathy@gemsevents.com 1134 Central Florida Parkway Orlando, Florida 32837 P: 407-438-5002 / F: 407-852-0286 Please note at the 2008 Annual Scientific Sessions table top displays are discouraged. We highly recommend using GEMS, our Official Exhibit Hall contractor, to create a substantial marketing experience for your company. If you are interested in becoming a Grant Supporter or have any questions regarding the 2008 Scientific Sessions, please contact: Shannon Sheridan, Event Director, National Lipid Association, P: 904-309-6205; F: 904-998-0855; E-mail: ssheridan@lipid.org

Booth Fees & Equipment For one 10' x 10' booth the fee is $2,500, which includes: (1) 8' x 10' pipe-and-drape area (1) 6' draped table (2) chairs (1) wastebasket (1) identification sign (2) representative name badges Two booth representatives are included in your Booth Fee. There is a $100 fee for each additional representative. Booths will be assigned according to the order in which application and full payment are received. Grant-level supporters are given primary space first.

Exhibitor Rules and Conditions

By applying for exhibit space, a company agrees to adhere to all conditions and regulations outlined below. The NLA requests the full cooperation of the exhibitor in their observances. Please be sure that your promotional department, exhibitor appointed contractor, and anyone else involved in the arrangements for your exhibit has a copy of these rules and regulations. For any questions, please call Shannon Sheridan at 904-998-0854 at the NLA office.

Available Tradeshow Hours: All exhibitors must commit to having their exhibits displayed and staffed during the posted exhibit hours. Please do not set up late or tear down early, as this is an embarrassment to the organization. The above signed agrees to pay a $500 fee should the exhibit space contracted with this agreement get broken down before official tear-down hours or company is a noshow.

Space Assignment: Space will be assigned according to the order in which applications and full payments are received. No space can be assigned without full payment. NLA will confirm the receipt of money/contract along with a space assignment. NLA reserves the right to re-arrange the floor plan where necessary to facilitate a successful traffic flow. It also reserves the right to reject, at its discretion, any application to exhibit. The room is not large but every effort will be made to separate direct competitors. Exhibitors are confined to the area leased.

Cancellation: Once formal application has been received, cancellation must be submitted to NLA, in writing, no later than 30 days prior to the meeting. If no cancellation notification in writing is received, no refund will be made. There are no refunds for no shows or those canceling within 30 days.

Exhibit Rules: The rights and privileges of an exhibitor shall not be infringed upon by any other exhibitor. Exhibitor is responsible for damage to property. No signs or other articles shall be posted, nailed or otherwise attached to any of the pillars, walls, doors, etc. in such manner as to deface or destroy them. No attachments shall be made to the floors by nails, screws or any other device. NLA reserves the right to restrict exhibits that may be objectionable, or to order the removal of any portion of an exhibit which in the judgment of NLA is detrimental to or detracts from the general order of the exhibits. This applies to persons advertising, soliciting or anything of a similar nature.

Display Requirements and Restrictions: NLA retains the right to deny the exhibition of inappropriate items and products. Please contact the Convention Manager with any questions. Drugs, chemicals or other therapeutic agents listed in AMA's New and Non-Official Remedies, National Formulary or U.S. Pharmacopeia, may be displayed. Proprietary drugs mixtures and special formulas may be displayed if documentary evidence of their acceptance by ethical medical organizations is on file with the Convention Manager. New, unlisted and/or initial display items must be submitted for clearance prior to opening of the convention. Clinical and laboratory tests and evaluation on such items must be submitted at least three months prior to opening date of convention. The same restrictions apply to books, advertisements in medical journals or other publications on display and to all promotional literature.

Unauthorized Canvassing and Distribution of Advertising Matter: Solicitation of business or conferences in the interest of business except by exhibiting firms is prohibited. Exhibitors are urged to report to the Convention Manager any violations of this rule. Canvassing by exhibitors outside of their booths is also forbidden. Circulars or advertising matter of any description shall not be distributed except from the exhibitor's booth or by specific permission of the NLA.

Exhibits with Electrical Requirements: Machines and apparatus operated by electricity must not distract or annoy other exhibitors. Electrical arrangements must be made through exhibit contractor.

Modesty and Live Demonstration: The use of models, biological tissues, or animals is strictly forbidden.

Subletting of Space: No subletting of space will be permitted. Only one company may exhibit per booth.

Liability: The property will take all reasonable precautions against damage or loss by fire, water, storm, theft, strike or any other emergencies of that character but does not guarantee or insure the exhibitor against loss by reason thereof. NLA will not guarantee Exhibitors against loss of any kind. Reasonable care should be exercised by the Exhibitor to protect all exhibits. Exhibitors are urged to secure valuables nightly or take them with them when they leave the room for the day. Exhibitor assumes entire responsibility and hereby agrees to protect, indemnify, and defend NLA, Compass Management, the affiliates, officers, directors, agents, employees and partners of each, ("Indemnified Parties") harmless against all claims, losses and damages, including negligence, to persons or property, governmental charges or fines and attorney's fees arising out of or caused by exhibitor's installation, removal, maintenance, occupancy or use of the exhibit premises or a part thereof.

In addition, Exhibitor acknowledges that the Indemnified Parties do not maintain insurance covering Exhibitor's property and that it is the sole responsibility of the Exhibitor to obtain business interruption, property damage and comprehensive general liability insurance. Exhibitors are urged to take out a portal-to-portal rider available at a nominal cost on their own insurance policy, protecting them against lost through theft, fire damage, etc.