Reservations for exhibit space are assigned on a first come, first-served basis. A signed intent to partner form and payment must be submitted by October 2, 2026 (the next page of this form). The SC Bar reserves the right to reassign exhibit spaces. Exhibitor assignments will depend on the date of the received intent form submission, any sponsorship participation, and placement of competing companies.
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Exhibitors are expected to man assigned spaces during all appropriate Convention hours, in accordance with the information emailed by the Convention Manager prior to the start of the Convention. All exhibits must be set up and staffed by 1 p.m. Thursday, January 21, 2027.
Exhibitors must maintain a clean exhibit area and cooperate with the SC Bar throughout the program. No dismantling of exhibits, packing of equipment, literature, etc. will be permitted until Saturday, January 23, at 2 p.m. The SC Bar reserves the right to modify exhibit hours.
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It is understood the SC Bar will not provide/pay for special equipment, services or facilities requested or arranged for by an exhibitor. Each exhibitor is solely responsible for placing its display in its designated space and removing It on the final show date.
- Door prize drawings sponsored by exhibitors are allowed during the Convention and must be conducted Individually by the exhibitor.
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PER THE CONVENTIONS COMMITTEE, EXHIBTORS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO DISTRIBUTE MINI ALCOHOL BOTTLES AS A BOOTH GIVEAWAY ITEM. EXHIBITORS ARE ALLOWED TO HAVE A LARGER BOTTLE OF ALCOHOL THAT CAN BE GIVEN AS A DOOR PRIZE DRAWING.
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Appropriate circulars of advertising material may be distributed, and patronage may be solicited only within the space assigned to the exhibitor presenting such material. Firms or organizations not assigned space in the exhibit area will not be permitted to solicit business without the approval of the Convention Director, SC Bar Convention staff or SC Bar Executive Director.
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No activity of exhibitor representatives or functions of a display should in any manner interfere, disturb, or infringe on fellow exhibitors. It shall be the responsibility of exhibitor representatives to report or call to the attention of the Convention staff any questionable activity or disturbing influence.
- The SC Bar and contracted display company shall not be held liable for any damages to or for the loss or destruction of any exhibit, or from the theft or disappearance of any of the property contained in or about the space of any exhibitor. Exhibitors must have reasonable liability insurance coverage for the SC Bar Convention for the period of their attendance.
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The exhibitor assumes the entire responsibility and liability for losses, damages, and claims arising out of the exhibitor's activities on the facility premises and will indemnity, defend, and hold harmless the venue, its agents, servants, and employees from all such losses, damages,and claims. The Exhibitor shall be liable for any indirect, consequential, special, or punitive damages.
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All exhibits must be confined to the contracted exhibit space, No items (furniture, etc.) may be placed in the aisles or infringe upon other exhibitors. Absolutely no company identification may be placed outside your assigned exhibit space (i.e., on posts, pillars, walls, etc.). No material of any kind may be attached to any walls, posts, pilars, etc, without the express written permission of hotel facility management. No music, live or recorded, will be allowed at exhibits except as might be included in a video tape or DVD presentation.
- Cancellations received before October 31st will receive a 25% refund and must be in writing. No refunds will be issued after October 21, 2026.
- Any marketing or promotion conducted by the Exhibitor for the Bar Convention must be approved by SC Bar Convention staff.