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Terms and Conditions

If you are taking part in one of our makers markets at Petworth house please read for your reference. 

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The policy of PPU is to choose a combination of high-quality crafts and gift items as well as
limited services and food items.
Allocation of spaces at the venue is at the sole discretion of PPU. This is not a first come first
served process, each application is reviewed and then carefully selected to ensure variety.
We reserve the right at its sole discretion and without giving any reason, to refuse any
application promptly returning the full fees received, and to ask exhibitors to remove any of
their exhibits and make alteration to their display which is considered unsuitable, failing
which the exhibitor is refused admission without refund of fees.

 

Booking Procedure

 

Bookings are only accepted after an enquiry application has been received and
approved by PPU promoters
Not all applications will be successful, as we need to have a good mix and quality of
arts and crafts. PPU Fair reserves the right to refuse applications without having to
justify its decision
 A £50 non refundable deposit is required to confirm your space.
Bookings will only become effective when PPU receives your full payment. 
Allocation of spaces at the venue is at the sole discretion of PPU
Confirmation of your booking will be sent by email
Should the Fair become over-subscribed, applications will be placed on a waiting list
and Exhibitors informed no less than one week in advance of the fair if a cancellation
has been received.
 

Method of Payments

 

Payment can be made by bank transfer prior to the date of you exhibiting. All payments
must be made in full.

 

Set up

 

All those in The Battery House must set up on Friday.  All those in the marquee or a gazebo pitch
must set up on the morning of Saturday . By booking you are accepting these
set up days.

 

 

Cancelations/Refunds

 

No Refunds 
Unfortunately, we have chosen not to provide refunds. There

are many demands on our time preparing for the upcoming event, we are not at liberty to
promote the seat opening and try to find a replacement. There are also many costs which
cannot be refunded. If we manage to re-sell you pitch to a different vendor then we will
refund you minus your non refundable deposit of £50.

You are not  allowed to sell your pitch or swap with another vendor

(Exceptional circumstances will be considered).

 

Processing Period
Any refunds will be processed within 30-days of the request if applicable.

 

No Shows
Guests who do not cancel in advance as outlined above, or who do not show up for the
event, will not receive any refund.

 

Limited Liability


PPU is fully aware that the success of its exhibitors and their financial well-being is of
paramount interest to its continued success and who will pursue appropriate promotional
activities to achieve this end. It will furthermore take public liability insurance for its venues
and requires that its exhibitors to do the same.
Every exhibitor shall participate in the Fair entirely at their own risk in every respect, and
shall absolve PPU from responsibility for such risks, including personal injury, loss or damage
to property: however, this injury, loss or damage may be caused whether by fire, theft,
inclement weather, interruption of power, defect in the equipment and building or failure of
subcontractors or agents to perform.
PPU cannot, however, be held responsible, and its exhibitors absolve it from and
responsibility, for loss of profits, for damage or theft of exhibitor’s stock, interruption of
power or services, or failure of press advertisement fully contracted to appear, inclement
weather and failure of sub-contractors or agent to perform, which may result in loss to
exhibitors. PPU does not provide insurance cover for theft or damage to exhibitor’s stock
and recommends that they take adequate insurance against all risks. It is a condition of
booking that exhibitors absolve PPU from and responsibility for refunding fees paid by them
except as specified under these conditions.
PPU reserve the right, at their reasonable discretion, to vary
(a) the times of opening to visitors of the event
(b) the times of build-up and break down of the event;
(c) the location of the site;
(d) the dates of the event.
PPU will not be responsible to the exhibitor if and to the extent that an event of force
majeure prevents or restricts PPU from running the event or carrying out any of its
obligations in that connection.
No refund will be made in respect of any day on which the event has started, and the
exhibitor should insure against any additional losses incurred by cancellation or
abandonment.
PPU shall not be responsible to the exhibitor if and to the extent that a special event of
force majeure, such as the death of a senior member of the Royal Family, prevents or
restricts it from running the event or carrying out any of its obligations in that connection.
Should an exhibitor wish to cancel from the event, the exhibitor must email PPU.

 

Indemnity Clause


The exhibitor indemnifies PPU against any and all loss, costs, expenses and liabilities caused
by the exhibitor’s breach of these conditions or by the negligence of the exhibitor, its
servants, agents or sub-contractors.

 

Use of Battery House


Each exhibitor undertakes to have they exhibits on display in their allocated space, in good
order and professional manner. We reserve the right to open exhibition stand by the stated
open times and keep open until closing time. Exhibits shall not obstruct the general view or
hide the exhibits of others and shall not be packed, covered or removed before the end of
the Fair without the permission of PPU.
No exhibit shall be packed, removed or dismantled prior to the closing of the exhibition
without written permission from the organiser. To pack up and leave prior to closure of
show can result in cancellation of other bookings with no refund.
Please note that all food exhibits have to comply with Health and Hygiene standards laid
down by relevant authorities.

PPU provides public liability insurance, but all exhibitors are required to provide their
own PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE. General security is provided, but Exhibitors are advised
not to leave valuables unattended PPU cannot be held responsible.
No Sellotape, drawing pins, or fixings of any description are permitted, and no naked flames
are permitted in the building.
Exhibitors are responsible for clearing away rubbish from their own stands.

 

Use of Electrics


Exhibitors using electricity must provide their own power-breakers which comply to British
Standards together with adequate extension cables for their needs. All electrical equipment
needs to have electrical inspection certificate for any electrical apparatus in accordance
with the latest edition of the IEE Regulation, which can be provide by any N.I.C.E.I.A.
registered electrical contractor.
Electrical equipment used can draw power of up to 500 Watts. Please consult us if
you require extra electricity.
Please note that there is no electricity available to the Marquee or outside spaces.

 

Smoking Policy


In the interest of Health and Safety we request there be NO SMOKING and NO
VAPING
inside the building.

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Data Protection


Please be aware that your information will be stored on our data base with your contact
details, which we require in order to supply services to you. This information will not be
divulged to a third party without your consent.

 

Appearance Release


Attendees of events understand they may be included in photos or videos of the event by
PPU. If you do not wish to be included in photos or videos you must inform us in advance of
the event.
PPU is not responsible for photos or videos posted by guests of the event.

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