Visitor Terms and Conditions

General terms and conditions for visitors to Sign & Digital UK

1. Definitions and Interpretation

1.1. In these Terms and Conditions, unless the context otherwise requires, the following expressions have the following meanings:

“Organiser” or “us” or “we” refers to Datateam Business Media Ltd, 15a London Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8LY. Company Number 1771113. Registered in England and Wales.

“Visitor” or “you” means any individual, firm or corporate body (which expression shall, where the context so admits, include its successors and assigns) which makes a Registration with the Organiser to attend the Sign & Digital UK Exhibition & Seminars.

“Registration” means the application by a person for free admission to the Exhibition and Seminars and the Organiser’s acceptance of the application.

“Seminars” mean the part of Sign & Digital UK where Visitors attend in order to hear from expert Speakers and participate in group discussion in the main exhibition hall.

2. Application

2.1. These Terms & Conditions shall apply to all visitors attending Sign & Digital UK hereby referred to as the “Exhibition”, “Show” or “Event”.

2.2. These Terms and Conditions shall also apply to all persons or organisations who the Organiser engages with, in the context of Sign & Digital UK and who are present during the course of the Show, including but not restricted to Speakers, Contractors and Photographers.

2.3. All offers and invitations are made, and Registrations accepted, subject to these Terms and Conditions and no addition to, or variation of, such Terms and Conditions shall be binding unless agreed to by the Organiser in writing.

2.4. Any Registrations made with and confirmed by the Organiser shall constitute unqualified acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.

2.5. In the event of conflict between these Terms and Conditions and any other terms and conditions (of the Visitor or otherwise); the former shall prevail unless expressly otherwise agreed by the Organiser in writing.

2.6. The Organiser reserves the right to alter and update Terms and Conditions from time to time. Those in force for an individual or organisation will be the version applicable at the time of Registration.

3. Event organisation

3.1. The Organiser will use reasonable care and skill in providing the Sign & Digital UK Exhibition, including the Seminars.

3.2. The Organiser will endeavour to provide Visitors and others interested in the Show with up to date information and other information relating to the Show but cannot be held liable for non-receipt of that information.

4. Entry and Booking

4.1. Sign & Digital UK is a trade only show for businesses involved in the sign making and digital printing industry. Members of the public will therefore not be allowed admission, neither will personell from non relevant businesses.

4.2. The Organiser reserves the right to refuse any person admission to Sign & Digital UK without assigning a reason.

4.3. Children under the age of 16 are only allowed entry when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Parents will be asked to complete a disclaimer form upon arrival and each child will be issued their own badge. Parents will be responsible for supervising their children at all times and be vigilant with regards to their safety, especially around any working machinery.

4.4. The Visitor does not have to pay for entry into the Exhibition or Seminars.
PLEASE NOTE – there is a charge for car parking at the NEC. If you pre-pay online before the day of your visit you can save £5.00 reducing the cost to £12.95. The on the day cost is £17.95.

4.5. A Visitor shall enter the Show and venue at his/her own expense and risk.

4.6. Confirmations of Registration are valid for all three days of the Show, during opening times only.

4.7. Visitor registration includes one person’s entry to the Exhibition and Seminars. Registration does not include travel to or from the Event, any accommodation or other costs incurred in attending the Show.

4.8. Seminar places for Visitors are limited and are offered subject to availability.

4.9. Visitors should advise of any special access requirements at the time of registration.

5. Visitor Rules & Regulations

5.1. The Organiser reserves the right to evict any Visitor from Sign & Digital UK found not complying with the rules and regulations or causing a hindrance or nuisance to Exhibitors or other Visitors.

5.2. During attendance at the Exhibition and Seminars, a Visitor agrees to comply with the following:

5.2.1. You shall behave in accordance with safety regulations, public order regulations, and other rules applying. Any Visitors found to be in possession of prohibited items such as sharp objects and other weapons, fireworks, politically sensitive material and anything else likely to cause offence or harm will have said item(s) confiscated by authorised personnel and may be ejected from the Venue or refused entry. The item(s) will be disposed of without compensation and you the relevant authorities may be informed.

5.2.2. You shall be obliged to immediately follow any directions and instructions given by officials of Sign & Digital UK or venue staff. Should any official consider that a Visitor is behaving in any manner that contravenes regulations, standards, directions or instructions, he/she may be expelled and/or denied further attendance at the Seminars or admission to the Exhibition.

5.2.3. You shall not hinder other Visitors, Exhibitors or Speakers including, but not exclusively, by blocking for a long period their view of presentations or exhibition displays or by making noise or causing other nuisance.

5.2.4. You shall not eat food except in the cafe/restaurant and the outside areas; this being without prejudice to the obligation to consume some form of refreshment when using the cafe/restaurant; food and bottles of drinks may not be taken into the exhibition areas.

5.2.5. You shall only use a mobile phone or other electronic equipment with consideration of other people.

5.2.6. You shall not touch objects on display unless this is explicitly permitted. A Visitor shall be liable for any damage they cause.

5.2.7. You shall not take any photographs or make video, film or sound recordings without written consent of the Organiser.

5.2.8. You shall not carry out any commercial activity or ambush marketing. Soliciting of goods and services by visitors is prohibited and those found doing so will be evicted and refused future admission to the Exhibition.

5.2.9. You shall hand in lost property found to a member of the staff or to reception desk of the Show.

5.2.10. You shall keep within the areas of the Show and venue that Visitors are permitted admission to.

5.2.11. You shall not smoke within the venue. Smoking is only allowed in certain designated areas.

5.2.12. You shall not infringe the rights of any sponsors, suppliers, broadcasters or other parties commercially associated with the Exhibition.

6. Data, Privacy & Communication

6.1. By registering your details via the Exhibition website, you acknowledge that data provided is accurate at the point of submission. Any changes to your personal details must be communicated to us at the earliest opportunity to ensure our records are accurate.

6.2. We reserve the right to send you service emails about the Exhibition or to provide information about your account. We might contact you based on the preferences and interests you select upon registration, or if we have the legitimate interest to do so.

6.3. By registering for Sign & Digital UK you will be provided with a bar coded visitor badge which will give you access to the Exhibition. Exhibitors will have barcode readers. By allowing your badge to be scanned, you will be providing those exhibitors the contact information submitted when you registered for the Exhibition.

6.4. If you do not wish to be contacted by other Exhibitors, do not allow them to scan your badge.

6.5. Professional photography, filming and broadcasting may be carried out at the Show and Visitors agree that any images featuring them can be used for promotional purposes in perpetuity, without compensation or credit.

6.6. Datateam Business Media Ltd, the operator of Sign & Digital UK will not share your personal information with exhibitors unless consent has been obtained from you through the registration.

7. Notes

These terms and conditions are governed by and in accordance with English law. Jurisdiction for any dispute settlement will be held in an English court.

Datateam may change these terms from time to time. You should check them regularly and cease using the websites if you do not agree to be bound by these terms.