A. The Licensor is holding an event for which they seek to have certain types of vendors attend The 7th Annual Caribbean Style Gospel Concert at Columbia International University’s on Saturday August 8th 2026. The Licensor is of the opinion that the Licensee possesses the necessary qualifications, experience and capabilities required to participate in the Event as a vendor. The Licensee will sell or promote goods and/or services that align with the Event’s purpose or theme, or cater to the attendees as mutually agreed upon by the Parties.
B. The Licensee is agreeable to attending the Event in order to sell or provide their goods and/or services which align with the Event’s purpose or theme, or cater to the attendees as mutually agreed upon by the Parties.
IN CONSIDERATION OF the matters described above and of the mutual benefits and obligations set forth in this Contract, the receipt and sufficiency of which consideration is hereby acknowledged, the Licensor and the Licensee (individually the “Party” and collectively the “Parties” to this Contract) agree as follows:
GRANT OF LICENSE
1. The Licensor grants to the Licensee a non-exclusive, limited license to use the Vendor Space for the purpose of selling goods and/or services as a vendor at the Event, in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in this Contract.
2. The term of the license is as follows: Vendor may have access to the space as early as 1:00 pm on day of Event.
EVENT DETAILS
3. The Event will be held on August 8th, 2026 during the following times: 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
4. The name of the Event is: The 7th Annual Caribbean Style Gospel Concert.
5. The Event is expected to have approximately 600 attendees. This number is only meant to give the Parties an approximate idea on how many people will be attending the Event for organizational purposes, and is not to be treated as any type of guarantee as to the number of attendees.
VENUE
6. The venue for the Event is: Columbia International University (CIU) 7435 Monticello Road, Columbia, SC 29203
VENDOR SPACE
7. The Licensee will be provided with the following space at the Event: The vendor may set-up a 6′ or 8′ table inside or outside the venue.
8. The Licensee will be expected to return the Vendor Space, at the end of the Event, to the same state it was in prior to the Event.
9. The Licensee will be expected to have the Vendor Space set up and attended to during the Event as follows: Vendor is limited to the product or service that was approved by event manager.
10. The Licensee will be permitted and expected to set up their Vendor Space as follows: For a fee of $75, vendors will set-up and take down their own tables. If Licensee request Event staff to provide set-up and take down tables the cost is $150.00.
11. The following utilities will be provided for the Licensee’s use at the Vendor Space: General electricity is available, extension cords are not supplied.
12. The Licensor will not provide any equipment for the Licensee at the Event, and the Licensee is expected to bring any and all equipment necessary to set up their Vendor Space, at their own expense.
13. Internet may or may not be available at the Event.
14. The Licensee may have one staff member attending the Vendor Space.
15. The Licensee will be required to obtain the following permits or licenses for use at the Event: Vendor must be licensed to do business in the State of South Carolina. Food vendors must have proper licenses.
EVENT THEME
16. The theme or purpose of the Event is as follows Caribbean Style Gospel Music: To benefit Revival Ministry Charitable Services. A Charity that on a mission of disrupting poverty in some of Columbia SC’s poorest neighborhoods.
17. The Licensee will be expected to provide only the following types of goods and/or services at the Event: Products and services that aligns with Christian values, and principles. Alcohol or smoking products are prohibited.
18. If the Licensee provides goods and/or services other than the permitted goods and/or services described above, the Licensor may, at the Licensor’s option, require the Licensee to cease providing those goods and/or services, or may immediately terminate the Contract. If the Licensor terminates the Contract under this clause, the Licensee must still fulfill their payment responsibilities.
PAYMENT DETAILS
19. The Licensee shall pay the Licensor a flat fee of $75.00 for the license to use the Vendor Space. Fees paid constitute acceptance of vendor obligations.
20. Space is secured by payment of fee while space is available and upon approval for Event. Space is not reserved by approval alone.
21. In the event of any invoicing, invoices are due upon receipt.
TERM OF CONTRACT
22. The Parties may cancel this Contract as follows: There is no refund for cancellation.
23. In the event that either Party breaches a material provision under this Contract, the non defaulting Party may terminate this Contract immediately and require the defaulting Party to indemnify the non-defaulting Party against all reasonable damages.
INSURANCE
24. The Licensor is required to purchase an event cancellation insurance policy that covers all reasonable losses to the Parties in the event of an unexpected cancellation.
25. The Licensor is hold comprehensive general liability insurance against claims for bodily injury, including death, and property damage arising out of the Event for the duration of the Event.
26. The Licensee is required to hold comprehensive general liability insurance against claims for bodily injury, including death, and property damage arising out of the Licensee’s operations for the duration of the Event.
27. The Licensee is hereby advised and understands that the personal property of the Licensee is not insured by the Licensor for either damage or loss, and the Licensor assumes no liability for any such loss. The Licensee is advised that, if insurance coverage is desired by the Licensee, the Licensee should secure their own policy of insurance.
USE OF PREMISES
28. The Licensee shall use the Venue solely for the purposes specified in this Contract and shall not use the Venue for any unlawful purpose or in any manner that may interfere with the rights of others.
29. The Licensee shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations relating to the use and occupancy of the Venue.
LICENSES
30. The Licensor shall be responsible for obtaining any licenses or permits that may be legally required for their operation of the Event.
31. The Licensee shall be responsible for obtaining any licenses or permits that may be legally required for their participation in the Event.
TYPE OF CONTRACT
32.This Contract is a license and not a lease. The Licensee acknowledges that it has no leasehold interest in the Venue and shall not assert any rights inconsistent with the Licensor’s ownership. The Licensee’s rights are limited to those expressly granted in this Contract, without entitlement to any tenancy or leasehold rights. The Licensor retains the right to enter and use the Venue for any lawful purpose.
RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES
33. The Parties acknowledge that this Contract does not create an employment relationship, partnership or joint venture between them, regardless of any services provided by the Licensor under this Contract. Where services are provided under this Contract, the Parties expressly agree that the Licensor is acting as an independent contractor and not as an employee. The Licensor, at their absolute discretion, may engage a third party sub-contractor to perform some or all of the service obligations of the Licensor under this Contract and the Licensee will not hire or engage any third parties to assist with the provision of such services. In the event that the Licensor hires a sub-contractor, the Licensor will be responsible for paying the sub-contractor and including any such expenses in the License Fee. For the purposes of the indemnification clause of this Contract, the sub-contractor is an agent of the Licensor.
34. Except as otherwise provided in this Contract, and being aware that the Event will take place at certain times and on specific dates, during which the Licensee shall be set up and have someone present in the Vendor Space as outlined in this Contract, and in keeping with the requirements related to the Event Theme as outlined in this Contract, the Licensee does have full control over the working time of its employees, working methods, and decision making in relation to the sale of its goods and/or services and its use of the Vendor Space. The Licensee will work autonomously and not at the direction of the Licensor.
35.The Parties acknowledge that this Contract is non-exclusive and that either Party will be free, before and after the Event, to engage or contract with third parties for the leasing of vendor space at any other event.
36. Except as otherwise provided in this Contract, the Licensor will provide at the Licensor’s own expense, any and all tools, machinery, equipment, raw materials, supplies, workwear and any other items or parts necessary to deliver any services provided under this Contract.
37. Each Party is responsible for paying and complying with reporting requirements for all local, state and federal taxes related to payments made to them under this Contract.
NOTICE
38. All notices, requests, demands or other communications required or permitted by the terms of this Contract will be given in writing via email or text and delivered to the Parties through already established communication vehicle or to such other address as either Party may from time to time notify the other, and will be deemed to be properly delivered.
INDEMNIFICATION
39. Except to the extent paid in settlement from any applicable insurance policies, and to the extent permitted by applicable law, each Party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the other Party, and its respective directors, shareholders, affiliates, officers, agents, employees, and permitted successors and assigns against any and all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, penalties, punitive damages, expenses, reasonable legal fees and costs of any kind or amount whatsoever, which result from or arise out of any act or omission of the indemnifying party, its respective directors, shareholders, affiliates, officers, agents, employees, and permitted successors and assigns that occurs in connection with this Contract. This indemnification will survive the termination of this Contract.
NO FIXTURES OR IMPROVEMENTS
40. The Licensee will not make any permanent improvements or attach any fixtures to the Vendor Space. The Licensee is only permitted to have temporary displays.
MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT
41. Any amendment or modification of this Contract or additional obligation assumed by either Party in connection with this Contract will only be binding if evidenced in writing signed by each Party or an authorized representative of each Party.
TIME OF THE ESSENCE
42. Time is of the essence in this Contract. No extension or variation of this Contract will operate as a waiver of this provision.
ASSIGNMENT
43.Each Party will not voluntarily, or by operation of law, assign or otherwise transfer its obligations under this Contract without the prior written consent of the other Party.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
44. It is agreed that there is no representation, warranty, collateral agreement or condition affecting this Contract except as expressly provided in this Contract.
ENUREMENT
45. This Contract will enure to the benefit of and be binding on the Parties and their respective heirs, executors, administrators and permitted successors and assigns.
46. This Contract will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of South Carolina.
SEVERABILITY
47. In the event that any of the provisions of this Contract are held to be invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part, all other provisions will nevertheless continue to be valid and enforceable with the invalid or unenforceable parts severed from the remainder of this Contract.
COUNTERPARTS
48. This Contract may be executed in counterparts. Facsimile signatures are binding and are considered to be original signatures.
FORCE MAJEURE
49. In the event that the Licensee or the Licensor will be unable to fulfill, or shall be delayed or prevented from the fulfillment of, any obligation in this Contract due to causes beyond their control, such as strikes, third party lockouts, acts of God, acts of nature, natural disasters, pandemics, riots, insurrections or other reasons of like nature beyond the reasonable control of the Party, and provided that such Party alerts the other Party of the issue and uses all reasonable diligence to overcome it, then the Party will not be liable for losses suffered by the other Party.
WAIVER
50. The waiver by either Party of a breach, default, delay or omission of any of the provisions of this Contract by the other Party will not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or other provisions.
