SILMO. Paris Nord Villepinte du 04 au 07 octobre 2012

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1 SILMO Paris Nord Villepinte du 04 au 07 octobre 2012

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3 Contacts Contacts SILMO Exhibition Director Sales Director Exhibitor Relations Manager Operation Manager Eric Lenoir Murielle HIVERT Laurence POUSSIER Laurent DIALLO + 33 (0) eric.lenoir@comexposium.com + 33 (0) murielle.hivert@comexposium.com + 33 (0) laurence.poussier@comexposium.com + 33(0) laurent.diallo@comexposium.com Useful phone numbers Insurance Police station Comexposium Hygiene and Health Protection Fire Safety Fire Safety Parc des Expositions de Paris Nord Villepinte First Aid Robert Ballanger Hospital Siaci Société D.O.T Cabinet de Sécurité & Incendie Watteau Groupement non feu 18, rue de Courcelles Paris Tél : + 33(0) Fax : + 33(0) michel.garrido@s2hgroup.com 1/3 Rue Jean FOURGEAUD VILLEPINTE Tél : 17 ou +33(0) Immeuble «Le Wilson» 70, avenue Charles de Gaulle Paris La Défense Cedex Tél : + 33(0) , rue de Paris Boulogne Tél : + 33(0) Fax : + 33(0) sps@d-o-t.fr 41, rue Lazare Carnot PONTAULT COMBAULT Tél : Fax : Mail : philippewatteau@numericable.fr rue de Neuilly - BP Clichy Tél : + 33(0) Fax : + 33(0) Site web : securofeu@textile.fr ZAC de Paris Nord II C.D VILLEPINTE Tél : + 33(0) Poste de contrôle central + 33(0) bd Robert Ballanger AULNAY SOUS BOIS CEDEX Tél : + 33(0) SILMO du 04 au 07 octobre 2012 Paris Nord Villepinte 3

4 Contacts Suppliers Hostesses MAHOLA 3 rue Cambronne Paris cedex 15 Tél : +33 (0) Fax : +33 (0) Contact : Emmanuelle LEBRETON elebreton@mahola-hotesses.fr Site Internet : Guarding services VIP SECURITE 94 Avenue Victor Hugo BOULOGNE BILLANCOURT Tél : +33 (0) Fax : +33 (0) Contact : Marlène MARIE marlène@vipsecurite.com Site Internet : Forwarding Agent Handling Contractor CLAMAGERAN Parc des Expositions de Paris-Nord Villepinte BP Roissy CDG CEDEX Tél : +33 (0) Fax : +33 (0) Contact : Dominique FILIBERTI d.filiberti@clamageran.fr Site Internet : SILMO du 04 au 07 octobre 2012 Paris Nord Villepinte 4

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6 Getting there! PLEASE NOTE: Please check driving limitations for heavy vehicles during weekends in France. For more information: in the «Media Area». By RER Which RER lines should you take? * From Paris, RER B line, going to Roissy. 19 min from Gare du Nord. 22 min from Châtelet station. * From Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airport: RER B line, going to Robinson - Saint Rémy les Chevreuse. Get off at the first station "Parc des Expositions" going to Paris (5 min from airport Charles de Gaulle 2) * From Orly airport: Take Orly-Val and get off at Antony, then take RER B going to airport Charles de Gaulle 2 - TGV, get off at station "Parc des Expositions" * Common arrival station "Parc des Expositions" on the RER B line. By car * From the north of Paris Motorway A1 or A3, then A104 going to Soissons. Follow the signs "Parc des Expositions". * From the south of Paris Motorways A86 or A6 going to Paris, then A1 or A3, then access road to A104 going to Soissons. Follow the signs "Parc des Expositions". Then drive to Exhibitors or Visitors car parks. Your itinerary on By train * There is a TGV Station only a few minutes walk to the Exhibition Centre: CDG 2 TGV * From Gare du Nord (Thalys / Eurostar) then via RER B * From Gare de Lyon via RER A then RER B For travels in France you can get SNCF discount coupons. For more information: / section «To visit, practical information» By plane * The Roissy Charles de Gaulle (CDG) airport is near the Exhibition Centre. From the airport you can take either RER B or the free shuttle buses to the exhibition. SILMO du 04 au 07 octobre 2012 Paris Nord Villepinte 6

7 Set-up - Exhibition - Dismantling SET-UP Availability of stand spaces Exhibitors and their installers will have access to the halls every day from Monday, October 1st to Wednesday, October 3rd, For fitted stands, stand delivery will take place on Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012 from 8:00 am. Removal of goods and empty packaging shall be completed on Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 pm. Otherwise, pallets and other identified non removed items will be stored outside the buildings. Their removal and delivery to the exhibitor's stand will be charged to the exhibitor. Final setting-up operations including cleaning shall be completed on Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 pm.! No self-propelled equipment will be allowed into the halls on Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012, i.e. on the last day of the set-up period (unless special dispensation is granted by the organizer). For this reason, orders for suspended items services will stop on October 1st, at 7:00 pm. Note: All orders for slings, lighting bridges and spotlights shall be finalized by MONDAY, OCTOBER 01st 7:00 pm; no dispensation will be granted. Spotlight adjustments will be authorized until TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2nd at 8:00 pm. For safety reasons, work in the halls is forbidden outside the specified hours. Delivery of goods and equipment Goods intended for the stand installation must imperatively be delivered to the exhibition centre 48 hours before the event opens. The day before shall be considered as final deadline. Shipments shall be delivered at the exhibitor's risk directly to his stand. It shall be the exhibitor's responsibility to be present or represented on the goods' arrival. Parcels shall be properly labelled on each side with the following address: Parc d Expositions de Paris-Nord Villepinte Salon SILMO Hall n Stand n (letter + figure) ZAC de Paris Nord II C.D VILLEPINTE France The Exhibition General Management cannot in any way take delivery of goods nor be held liable therefor. Waste materials from stand construction Exhibitors shall not leave any rubbish nor waste materials resulting from the installation of their stands (e.g. empty packaging, wood offcuts, empty boxes, cans of paint). It is strictly forbidden to store waste materials on the stands or in the aisles. SILMO du 04 au 07 octobre 2012 Paris Nord Villepinte 7

8 Set-up - Exhibition - Dismantling Exhibitors or their suppliers shall take all appropriate measures to ensure that waste materials and empty packaging are removed by the vehicles which delivered the equipment and goods. New and mandatory for bare stands: A certificate of commitment to restore your space to its original condition is to be filled out and validated in your Exhibitor Area before stand set-up. Upon reception of your commitment certificate, the company DECO PLUS will notify you of its approval of your stand design. Stand security The organizer of SILMO ensures the general security of the exhibition in the best conditions, but cannot provide for the individual guarding of stands. This is an obligation to provide means, and not to achieve results. Exhibitors who intend to have their stands specifically guarded (this is strongly advised) should inform the Organizer and give the names of the persons who will be present on the stand, and the name of the security company. The exhibitor is responsible for his stand and must take all necessary measures to protect his equipment and remove it in the evening when the exhibition closes, if he does not provide for special guarding. Stand storerooms are not secured premises. As car parks are not guarded, it is preferable not to leave any valuable items inside vehicles, and to place objects likely to be stolen out of sight.! There are important risks of theft during the Set-up and Dismantling periods: Keep all equipment and items likely to be stolen out of sight (e.g. plasma screens, computers, personal effects). To be on the safe side, it is strongly recommended that you watch closely over your stand and ensure that someone is always present until dismantling is completed. This presence is your only safeguard against theft. DISMANTLING Moving out Stand removal can begin from Sunday, October 7th, 2012 at 7:00 pm. Stand and goods removal shall be completed at the dates and times specified in the exhibitors' entrance and exit times schedule. All fitted stands shall be dismantled in the morning on Monday, October 8th. Exhibitors are therefore kindly requested to remove their goods and personal effects on the evening when the exhibition closes, i.e. on Sunday, October 7th between 7:00 pm and 12:00 pm. Please note: Self-propelled equipment and vehicles will only be allowed to operate in the halls from 7:30 pm on Sunday, October 7th, Restoration of stand space to original condition Waste materials from stand dismantling Exhibitors must strictly comply with the dismantling times. The exhibit space must be entirely cleared of all decoration items, equipment and waste materials (e.g. empty packaging, wood offcuts, empty boxes, empty cans of paint). SILMO du 04 au 07 octobre 2012 Paris Nord Villepinte 8

9 Set-up - Exhibition - Dismantling New : SILMO proposes a waste container rental service to remove waste materials from your stand during the set-up and dismantling periods. Find out about it in your Exhibitor Area at OUR ADVICE: If you hire the services of an outside decorator, make sure that his quotation clearly includes the "installation" and "removal" of stand decoration items, as well as the removal of all rubbish and waste materials. If these "removal" services are not clearly mentioned in the quote, ask your decorator to include them. CAUTION: All machinery/equipment and decoration items must absolutely be removed from the halls at the specified dates and times. Otherwise, all installations and decoration structures shall be removed and dumped by SILMO, by the companies appointed by the Organizer, at the exhibitor's risk and expense. Packaging will always be considered to be empty, and no claims shall be accepted for theft or loss of any objects, tools, accessories, etc. that may be contained in such packaging. TRAFFIC AND PARKING Traffic Rules for driving in the Paris Nord Villepinte exhibition centre: Observance of the highway code; Speed limit 20 km/h; No stopping and no parking in traffic lanes; No passenger cars will be allowed into the halls;.lorries will be allowed access under specific conditions and subject to traffic control. We would appreciate if you would comply with the above provisions and inform your installers, road hauliers and suppliers thereof. Don't forget to give them your hall and stand numbers. Parking During the set-up and dismantling periods, parking shall be free of charge in the exhibitors' car parks. There is a lorry parking area outside the Paris Nord Villepinte exhibition centre to allow road hauliers to arrive earlier, subject to availability (exhibitor deliveries entrance). Our advice: During the set-up period, avoid the 10 am 1 pm time slot; Avoid deliveries on the day before the opening of the exhibition; Vehicles should drive away as soon as they have been unloaded. Traffic facilitators will be present to help you drive and park in the Exhibition Centre. Please follow their instructions carefully. Camping and caravaning are prohibited! SILMO du 04 au 07 octobre 2012 Paris Nord Villepinte 9

10 Set-up - Exhibition - Dismantling DURING THE EXHIBITION Access, driving and parking instructions during the period when the exhibition is open to the public Parking and storage of any sort are not authorized within the Paris Nord Villepinte exhibition centre. Parking is prohibited in the safety zones as soon as the exhibition is open to the public. All contravening vehicles will be towed away without prior notice at their owners' risk and expense. Hall entry hours for exhibitors During the exhibition, exhibitors holding a badge will have access to the halls from 8:00 am, except on the first day of the exhibition when access will be granted from 7:30 am. Delivery hours Deliveries are authorized every day during the exhibition from 7:00 am to 8:30 am Opening days and hours SILMO will be open to the public from Thursday, October 4th to Sunday, October 7th, 2012 inclusive. Opening hours: from 9:00 am to 6:30 pm. General cleaning Halls and aisles will be cleaned every morning before the halls are opened to exhibitors. Stand cleaning This service is included in the rental price of your bare or pre-fitted stand. It includes daily cleaning (vacuum cleaning, emptying waste paper baskets and dustbins, dusting furniture within reach of a standing person) of your stand every morning before the exhibition opens. Description of cleaning services: Removing plastic protective films; Emptying waste paper baskets and dustbins; Floor vacuum cleaning; Dusting desks and furniture. The service does not include: Cleaning exhibited machines and/or equipment; Provision of small waste containers; Mandatory fluid waste collection and disposal. During the dismantling period: You can order waste containers to remove your decoration items and waste materials. Please refer to the order form "Waste Removal" in your Exhibitor Area at SILMO du 04 au 07 octobre 2012 Paris Nord Villepinte 10

11 Set-up - Exhibition - Dismantling The Exhibitor Service Desk on the exhibition site The whole exhibition team will be available in the same place: the Exhibition Management Office on the ground floor of Hall 6. Exhibition opening hours Thursday, October 4th Friday, October 5th Saturday, October 6th Sunday, October 7th 9:00 am 6:30 pm 9:00 am 6:30 pm 9:00 am 6:30 pm 9:00 am 6:30 pm Working hours (set-up, power supply, exhibition, dismantling)! Advice To get power supply outside the above hours, don't forget to order 24-hour power supply. DATES EXHIBITOR HOURS POWER SUPPLY HOURS Bare Stand Monday, October 1st from 7 am to 7 pm Bare Stand Tuesday, October 2nd from 7 am to 8 pm from 8 am to 8 pm Bare Stand Pre-fitted Stand Wednesday, Oct. 3rd from 7 am to 12 pm from 8 am to 12 pm Thursday, October 4th from 7:30 am to 8 pm from 7:30 am to 7:30 pm EXHIBITION Friday, October 5th from 8 am to 7 pm from 8 am to7:30 pm Saturday, October 6th from 8 am to 8 pm from 8 am to 7:30 pm Bare and Pre-fitted Stands Sunday, October 7th Sunday, October 7th from 8 am to 6:30 pm from 8 am to 7:30 pm from 6:30 pm to 12 pm Bare Stand Monday, October 8th from 7 am to 12 pm Bare Stand Tuesday, October 9th from 7 am to 2 pm SILMO du 04 au 07 octobre 2012 Paris Nord Villepinte 11

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13 You reserved a Bare Stand The following is included in your exhibit space rental fee: Floor marking of your space; A wooden partition (2.50 m high) covered with beige brushed cotton fabric (except for island stands); The stand sign; One parking pass; Wifi connection (non secure); Daily stand cleaning; General guarding of the hall. Stages to prepare the installation of your stand First stage: Allocation of space As soon as the allocation of your stand space has been validated, SILMO will send you (by post or by ) a block plan of your stand together with login codes to log onto your Exhibitor Area at The plan will allow you to prepare your stand construction and fitting-out with your decorator.! Our advice: Make your stand construction easier: Reserve a pre-fitted stand package in your Exhibitor Area at: Second stage: Orders for services and supplies (e.g. power supply, telephone, parking passes) Additional services and supplies should be ordered as soon as possible, before the exhibition opens, to ensure that you get the best quality, the desired colours and volume, and the best delivery times. Additional supplies that will be ordered during the set-up period will be supplied while stocks last. Note: All orders for slings, lighting bridges and spotlights shall be finalized by MONDAY, OCTOBER 01st 7:00 pm; no dispensation will be granted. Spotlight adjustments will be authorized until TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2nd at 8:00 pm. Third stage: Approval of your stand layout plan Your stand design plan must be submitted for approval to the Architectural Service Firm of SILMO by September 10th, 2012 at the following address: DECO PLUS 1, rue Paul Delaroche PARIS - FRANCE Tel: +33 (0) Fax: +33 (0) w.decoplus@free.fr Details about the information to be provided are available in the Decoration Regulations in your Exhibitor Area at Fourth stage: Installation of your stand from Monday, October 1st, 2012 at 7:00 am During the set-up period, suppliers will be present in the Exhibition Management Office in hall 6. SILMO du 04 au 07 octobre 2012 Paris Nord Villepinte 13

14 Custom-built stands» A stand suited to your corporate image and your budget: If you are looking for personalized fittings, Comexposium's Custom-Built Stand service, Créatifs Studio, can submit a detailed project based on your specifications.. YOUR CONTACT Lucie ALPHAIZE : + 33(0) fax : + 33(0) standscomexposium@creatifs-studio.fr Safety and Health Protection MANDATORY Hygiene Safety & Health Protection Instructions (PPSPS: specific safety and health protection plan) To get into the exhibition halls everyone must hold a SILMO access badge (i.e. Exhibitor Badge or Supplier Badge) and must wear the relevant safety equipment, in particular safety shoes. Anyone who does not comply with these requirements will be denied access to the halls. The document Hygiene Safety and Health Protection Instructions is to be returned, duly signed, to the firm D.Ö.T., and circulated to all your suppliers and subcontractors. Access to the halls will be refused, unless this document has been validated. Additional services and supplies SILMO proposes a comprehensive range of services to improve your stand organization and optimize your presence at the exhibition. Additional supplies to be ordered before stand set-up: Stand carpeting; Floor, storeroom, partitions and lighting. Range of carpets and other services and supplies in your Exhibitor Area on: Cleaning / Waste Removal This service is included in the rental price of your stand. It includes the daily cleaning of your stand every morning before the exhibition opens. We remind you that your suppliers are responsible for removing waste materials generated during the set-up and dismantling of your stand. Waste containers can be rented in your Exhibitor Area at Find out about the complete cleaning and waste management offerings in your Exhibitor Area at: SILMO du 04 au 07 octobre 2012 Paris Nord Villepinte 14

15 You reserved a pre-equiped stand Deadline for reservations : September 10th, 2012 Examples of stand design Included Fittings Carpeting : Choice of 3 colours Royal blue Buff Black Wooden partition covered with a coton fabric : Choice of 3 colors Nut Grey Black stand) Sign : One flag-type sign 45 x 45 cm (mentioning corporate name only and the number of your Lockable storeroom, 1 sqm (1m x 1m) or one office, 4 spm (2m x 2m). (for stands less than 12 sqm, it is not possible to choose the office). By default, the construction will be placed in the corner of your stand. Lighting : one 3-spotlight rack per each 6 sqm. Power supply : 3 kw limited supply. Your fuse box will be placed, by default, directly in your storeroom. Daily cleaning of your stand (including on the day before the exhibitions opens). SILMO du 04 au 07 octobre 2012 Paris Nord Villepinte 15

16 You reserved a pre-equiped stand Stages to prepare the installation of your Pre-equiped stand Stages to prepare the installation of your Pre-Fitted Stand First stage: Allocation of stand As soon as the allocation of your stand space has been validated, SILMO will send you (by post or by e- mail) a block plan of your stand together with login codes to log onto your Exhibitor Area at You can usefully refer to this plan to position any additional fittings that you would like to add to your stand. Second stage: Confirmation of your colour schemes and your stand sign A "Pre-equiped Stand" form is to be filled in your Exhibitor Area to choose colours for your carpeting and partitions. You can also specify whether you want a storeroom or an office on your stand. When the form has been validated, a Customer Adviser will contact you to confirm the decoration and construction of your stand. Third stage: Safety and health protection Please make sure that you absolutely validate the Safety and Health Protection Instructions form in your Exhibitor Area at: Fourth stage: Orders for additional services and supplies (e.g. Internet connection, telephone, parking passes, increased power supply) Supplies and services to be ordered before the exhibition: If you order additional services and supplies, orders should be placed as soon as possible, before the exhibition opens, to ensure that you get the best quality service, the desired colours and volume, and the shortest delivery times. Look out for all the additional services and supplies to be ordered or reserved in the catalogue available in your Exhibitor Area at - Additional fittings; - Furniture - Flower decorations; - Video / office automation equipment; - Coffee machine, fridge. Note: All orders for slings, lighting bridges and spotlights shall be finalized by MONDAY, OCTOBER 01st at 7:00 pm; no dispensation will be granted. Spotlight adjustments will be authorized until TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2nd at 8:00 pm. Supplies ordered during the set-up period: Supplies / equipment stocks are limited during the set-up period. On site, they will be supplied subject to availability. Other additional services: Guarding, hostesses, catering companies, handling contractors Refer to the list of official service providers in your Exhibitor Area at Fifth stage: Delivery of your stand from Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012 at 8:00 am. SILMO du 04 au 07 octobre 2012 Paris Nord Villepinte 16

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18 Services ESSENTIAL DATES Set-up Bare stands : Monday October 01 st, 2012 at 7:00 am. pre-equiped stands : Wednesday, October 03th, 2012 at 7:00 am. Exhibition From Thursday, October 4th to Sunday, October 7th, 2012 from 9:00 am to6:30 pm. Dismantling Sunday, October 7th,2012, from 6:30 pm to 12:00 pm (bare stands and pre-equiped stands), Monday, October 8th, 2012, from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm (bare stands), Tuesday October 9th, 2012, from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm à 14h (stands nus). Special events on stands SILMO has set out rules to ensure the proper operation of the exhibition and optimum visit comfort. Exhibitors are entirely free to organize special events, presentations and demos on their stands provided they comply with the following requirements and with the Exhibitors' Schedule of Hours.. The following is not permitted: Distribution or display of leaflets in the aisles of the show, at the exhibition entrance, on the esplanade and near the station (unless specially agreed with the Organizer); Operations in the aisles (e.g. robots, hostesses, sandwich-men ). Architecture The Decoration Regulations for the exhibition SILMO 2012 cover the stand layout, construction and fitting-out rules. They also include the safety rules applicable to fairs, exhibitions and trade shows. Your stand construction and decoration file Each stand project must be submitted by September 10th, 2012 at the latest to SILMO's Architectural Firm: DECOPLUS 1 rue Paul Delaroche Paris France Tél. : + 33 (0) Fax : +33 (0) w.decoplus@free.fr Together with the following documents: your stand construction and decoration file; the Hygiene Safety & Health Protection Instructions form, duly signed; you must have filled the Commitment Certificate to restore your stand space to original condition (form available in your Exhibitor Area at SILMO du 04 au 07 octobre 2012 Paris Nord Villepinte 18

19 Services (suite) Additional insurance Exhibitors can take out an additional insurance with SILMO to cover the actual value of the goods exhibited on their stand. If the value of the exhibited items is higher than the sum insured by SILMO, the exhibitor can take out a supplemental insurance to cover the difference between the value of the exhibited items, as assessed by the exhibitor, and the sum basically insured by SILMO. To find out about the regulations for your insurances during the exhibition and/or order an additional insurance, please refer to the Insurance Regulations in your Exhibitor Area at Plasma Screen Insurance The Plasma Screen Insurance is a specific damage coverage for plasma screens securely attached or wired to the stand structure. The insurance will become effective in the morning of the first exhibition day (at 9:00 am) and coverage will cease in the evening of the last exhibition day (at 6:30 pm). The premium will amount to 4% (incl. taxes) of the value of the screens with a minimum of 250 excl. VAT per insured screen. Property Damage The coverage of goods and the coverage of stand equipment shall cease on Sunday, October 7th, 2012 at 6:30 pm. No claim shall be accepted unless it has been notified to the SILMO Exhibition Management within 24 hours, and on Sunday, October 7th, 2012 at 6:30 pm at the latest. Thefts which are not covered by SILMO, but which have been specifically insured by the exhibitor, shall be reported within the specified time limit to the police station of the city of Villepinte to file a complaint. Commissariat de Villepinte 1/3 Rue Jean Fourgeaud VILLEPINTE - FRANCE Tél. : 17 ou +33(0) Badges To get into the exhibition halls everyone must hold a SILMO 2012 access badge, and must wear the relevant safety equipment, in particular safety shoes, during the set-up and dismantling periods. Anyone who does not comply with these requirements will be denied access to the halls. The Exhibitor Badge provides access to the Exhibition Centre during the set-up, exhibition and dismantling periods during the time slots specified in the Exhibitor's Schedule of Hours. The exhibitor declares and personalizes his badges at Badges must be worn. Customs Customs service Douane Française - Gare routière et CRD 87, avenue du Bois de la Pie - BP ROISSY-CHARLES DE GAULLE CEDEX - FRANCE Tél. : +33 (0) Fax : +33 (0) Economic procedures department Indirect taxes department Opening time : Every day except Saturday and Sunday Hours : de 9:00 am at 5:00 pm SILMO du 04 au 07 octobre 2012 Paris Nord Villepinte 19

20 Services (suite) CLEARANCE FOR EQUIPMENT ORIGINATING FROM FOREIGN COUNTRIES (non-eec countries) During the exhibition SILMO, the premises of the Paris-Nord Villepinte exhibition centre are entitled to be governed by the temporary importation regulations under customs surveillance. Temporary importation begins on the day when the equipment arrives within the exhibition's precincts and ends thirty days after the exhibition closure. Foreign goods must be submitted for inspection to the Customs before being placed on the exhibitors' stands. COMMON CUSTOMS TARIFF Arrival of goods: Goods must be presented to the Customs under cover of one of the following documents: A) TIR carnet (International Road Transit) For vehicles coming directly from abroad where goods have been checked and sealed by the Customs of the country of origin. It is reminded that carriers travelling under cover of a TIR carnet covering various goods, only part of which is intended for the show, must take all necessary measures to ensure that the exhibition's customs office is their last unloading point. When arriving at the customs office, TIR vehicles must therefore only contain goods which are intended to be exhibited within the exhibition precincts. No dispensation shall be granted. B) Transit Declaration Issued by Customs at either land, sea or airport frontiers when the goods went through such frontiers.. C) International Waybill D) Transit Document Documents to be provided together with documents a, b, c and d: Number CMR waybill (only with TIR carnet) 3 Detailed packing list for each package (gross weight and net weight) drawn up by the consignor 5 Proforma invoice in French including unit values 6 Machine description leaflets 2 TEMPORARY IMPORTATION (goods from third countries) The above mentioned documents cannot in any way serve as a substitute for the declaration for temporary import. On their arrival at the Exhibition's Customs office, goods must be immediately declared for temporary import via a customs clearance agent. After the declaration has been registered, the goods will be checked by the Customs. Upon completion of the above procedures, the goods will then be allowed to be delivered to the exhibitor's stand. During the exhibition, goods must be presented on the stand at any request from the Customs. SILMO du 04 au 07 octobre 2012 Paris Nord Villepinte 20

21 Services (suite) GOODS EXIT : At the end of the exhibition no foreign goods from third countries may leave the exhibition precincts unless one of the following declarations has been previously submitted to the Customs via a customs clearance agent. Once the goods have been registered, checked and sealed, this declaration will cover their transport. A) For re-exportation : The following documents must be submitted for the exit visa: Declarations EX 3 T1. B) For transit : To a bonded warehouse where the goods will be placed under permanent customs control: Visa issued by an international freight forwarder C) For the sale and supply to consumers of goods firmly purchased by an importer residing in the French metropolitan customs territory: depending on individual cases, either declaration EU 4 or declaration IM 4. Foreign goods which have been exempted from duties for temporary import and which remain in the French metropolitan territory to be supplied for embassies' consumption must be declared to the Customs to pay the applicable duties and taxes. Only the above mentioned documents can allow the Customs to terminate the temporary importation procedure. In the event of non termination either partial or total of the temporary importation, legal action would be taken against exhibitors or customs clearance agents who would be guilty of abstraction of bonded goods. ATA CARNET PROCEDURE FOR EXHIBITIONS (excluding foodstuffs) Even after it has been endorsed at the EU frontiers, the ATA carnet must be presented to the Customs at the exhibition centre. It can be used for goods intended to be displayed or used at an exhibition. The advantage of this international document is that it can be used in place of national documents. Under the transit procedure goods can be transported from the frontier Customs to the competent Customs office under cover of a transit voucher of the ATA carnet. On arrival of the goods at their destination, the Customs discharge the transit voucher and endorse the goods on the basis of an entry voucher. At the end of the exhibition, goods are re-exported using a second transit voucher. It is therefore not necessary to make the usual warehouse entry and re-export declarations. However, in order to be validly used in the French customs territory the ATA carnet must include: o 1 importation voucher; o 1 re-exportation voucher; o 2 transit vouchers for re-exportation (one remains at the exhibition's customs office, the other serves as accompanying document). It should be noted that the deadline for re-exportation is usually one month after the exhibition closure, and it shall not exceed the expiry date of the ATA carnet. The deadline will be specified by the Customs on the entry voucher and on the corresponding counterfoil. On the other hand, consignment sale will not be strictly excluded, on the understanding that, after a declaration has been made using COM 5, IM 4 or EU 4 forms and goods have been presented to the Customs, the goods sold on the domestic market can be used for consumption in the same conditions as if they were covered by national documents. SILMO du 04 au 07 octobre 2012 Paris Nord Villepinte 21

22 Services (suite) Inventory of fixtures for your stand space When the stand set-up and dismantling are completed and when the space is cleared of all constituent parts (waste materials, rubbish), SILMO will issue a space vacation certificate upon request of the exhibitor or his decorator to the Exhibition Management. This certificate exempts the exhibitor from any liability for damage to the space and rented items after he has vacated the stand space. This certificate must be issued by Monday, October 9th, 2012 at 12:00 am at the latest. Accommodation Get special rates for your hotel room reservations during the exhibition from the central hotel booking agency WIP. Make your reservations online: For more information: Tel : +33 (0) s.elaounu@wipresa.com Hygiene and health protection The Hygiene Safety & Health Protection Instructions (PPSPS: specific safety and health protection plan) o To get into the exhibition halls everyone must hold a SILMO access badge (i.e. Exhibitor Badge or Supplier Badge) and must wear the relevant safety equipment, in particular safety shoes. Anyone who does not comply with these requirements will be denied access to the halls. o The document Hygiene Safety and Health Protection Instructions is to be filled out in your Exhibitor Area, printed, signed and returned to the firm D.Ö.T. It must be circulated to all your suppliers and subcontractors. o Access to the exhibition halls will be refused, unless this document has been validated. Badge Readers All the visitors who enter the exhibition wear badges bearing their names. From these badges you can have access to the following information: company, holder's name, position, department, area of business. You can rent a badge reader to retrieve these data and build up a database via a computer connection. The database can then be directly input into your customer file. Pour commander votre lecteur de badge : Stand cleaning Stand cleaning is included in the rental price of pre-fitted stands, and in the rental fee for bare stands. SILMO du 04 au 07 octobre 2012 Paris Nord Villepinte 22

23 Services (suite) Description of cleaning services: Collection and disposal of waste materials; Emptying paper baskets; Vacuum cleaning of floors, including on raised levels (double-deck stands); Dusting furniture within reach of a standing person. The service does not include Cleaning exhibited machines and/or equipment; Provision of waste containers; Mandatory waste fluid collection and disposal; Cleaning partitions and sign; Cleaning glazing and showcases; Removal of carpeting and adhesives at the end of the exhibition (except when carpeting has been ordered from the exhibition services, for instance for pre-fitted stands). The exhibitor or his decorator is responsible for the management of waste materials resulting from the set-up and dismantling of his stand. The exhibitor shall take all appropriate measures to ensure waste material and rubbish removal. Exhibition suppliers Guarding To ensure the security of your stand it is important that you choose the right security company that will provide you with high-quality services adapted to your needs. SILMO proposes tailored services in your Exhibitor Area at IMPORTANT: In the event of inspection by the occupational safety and health agency, the security company must be able to present employment contracts and URSSAF certificates. Ask your supplier to provide these documents, your responsibility is involved. Handling Handling contractors are available on the exhibition centre's site. Handling services will be invoiced by the handling contractor that you chose on a time-spent basis. Go to Advice: To facilitate your set-up and dismantling operations book your handling contractor right now. Hostesses To welcome your customers and prospects on your stand, to be fully informed and take full advantage of Paris- Nord Villepinte facilities and services, to continuously liaise with the site and exhibition management to answer your needs, SILMO proposes a complete range of services, i.e. hostesses, interpreters, handling contractors, Reportez-vous à la liste officielle des fournisseurs dans votre Espace Exposants sur Supplies and services ( electricity, water, parking passes, phone, internet ) FOR YOUR COMFORT: A SINGLE-WINDOW SERVICE Place all your orders, including for services provided by the Paris Nord Villepinte exhibition centre in your Exhibitor Area at Note: All orders for slings, lighting bridges and spotlights shall be finalized by MONDAY, OCTOBER 1st at 7:00 pm; no dispensation will be granted. Spotlight adjustments will be authorized until TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2nd at 8:00 pm. SILMO du 04 au 07 octobre 2012 Paris Nord Villepinte 23

24 Services (suite) VAT refund for non-french exhibitors For all information and practicalities regarding the application for VAT refund, exhibitors can directly contact our tax representative: TEVEA International 64 Rue du Ranelagh PARIS France Tél. : +33 (0) Fax : +33 (0) mail@tevea.com TEVEA International specializes in applications for VAT refund, and will handle all procedures up to the payment of the refunded amount. TEVEA International, in cooperation with SILMO, proposes a simplified, safe and quick procedure for your company. Important : Only original invoices are accepted by the tax department for VAT refund. Keep them carefully. If you lose your invoices, the amount of refundable VAT will not be reimbursed. No copies, duplicates or certified copies will be accepted by the French Tax Department.The Organizer is not allowed to issue a second original of the invoice. Non-French service providers working for exhibitors : Stand constructors, equipment rental companies, decorators, may not benefit from this procedure. All the services they have provided in France are subject to French VAT. These foreign service providers must invoice their customers with French VAT, and pay the collected VAT back to the Tax Department via a French fiscal representative, after deducting the VAT paid on their purchases. Catering services for exhibitors SILMO together with the restaurants of the Paris Nord Villepinte exhibition centre have developed a renewed and enlarged foodservice offering to meet visitors' and exhibitors' expectations: o o o New businesses have opened in the exhibition centre: Hippopotamus, Oliviers & Co, Lecointre Paris, Fauchon, Manhattan Hotdog Take-away food has been expanded with a wider variety of products: sushis, vegetarian meals, organic food, mediterranean cuisine, club sandwiches To ensure optimum service during SILMO 2012, terraces offer a greater number of seats, and menus and product information are available in several languages. For deliveries on stands, two catering companies : o HORETO : +33 (0) info@horeto.com ROSELL : +33 (0) Exhibitors can hire the services of either the exhibition centre's caterers or of catering companies approved by the exhibition centre. For non approved catering companies, a special agreement must be obtained from the exhibition centre. The calculation of fees on the basis of turnover (8% of total turnover excl. VAT) shall be specified in a contract. To get the list of approved catering companies or obtain agreement : Tél. : +33 (0) Fax : +33 (0) SILMO du 04 au 07 octobre 2012 Paris Nord Villepinte 24

25 Services (suite) Meeting rooms You can reserve meeting rooms during the exhibition. To receive a proposal for meeting room rental, please contact : Bettina LANCEREAU : Tel: +33 (0) bettina.lancereau@comexposium.com Stand security and Guarding The Organizer ensures the general security of the exhibition, in the best conditions. However, this is an obligation to provide means, and not to achieve results. Exhibitors who intend to have their stands specifically guarded should inform the Organizer and give the names of the persons who will be present on the stand, as well as the name and details of the security company. There are important risks of theft during the set-up and dismantling periods. The exhibitor is responsible for the security operations conducted on his stand. He must take all necessary measures to protect his equipment and remove it in the evening when the exhibition closes, if he does not provide for special guarding. SILMO du 04 au 07 octobre 2012 Paris Nord Villepinte 25

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30 General regulations for trade fairs and exhibitions in France CHAPTER 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS 01.01These regulations are of a general nature and apply to all commercial events organised by members of the Federation. All events listed in article R762-4 of the Commercial Code shall be qualified as commercial events. Each commercial event is independent from previous or subsequent sessions: it is a unique event defined by a name, venue, date and presentation of the offer made to the public usually known as the schedule». Where necessary, these regulations are supplemented by the particular regulations for each event or by an exhibitor guide or handbook. Particular regulations means the specific provisions applicable to the said event, thus supplementing the general regulations for commercial event. On no account may the particular regulations contradict the general regulations. Where necessary they may be supplemented by an exhibitor guide or handbook. Exhibitor guide or handbook means the document provided, sent or made available on the Internet by the organiser at the time of the exhibitor s application to participate, containing information relating to the event, the rules and regulations, forms for ordering services and any other relevant information relating to the exhibitor s participation in the commercial event. It shall be binding in its entirety on the exhibitor. Stand means the space occupied for the presentation of products or services or the space used for meeting customers or colleagues. Commercial event catalogue means an electronic or hardcopy document containing the list of exhibitors, their contact details, stand numbers and any other information relating to the commercial event «In the event of doubt regarding a definition, the document ISO Norme Internationale Terminologie du secteur des foires, salons, congrès ou manifestations commerciales should be referred to». By signing their application for registration, exhibitors accept all their regulations as well as all those imposed by particular or new circumstances. They also undertake to adhere to all the legal and regulatory provisions in force, in particular labour legislation and safety regulations The organiser alone determines the venue, the duration, and the opening and closing times of the event, the price of stands and admissions, as well as the closing date for registrations. He alone determines the categories of people or companies allowed to exhibit and/or visit the event as well as the list of products or services presented. CHAPTER 2: APPLICATION FOR PARTICIPATION AND PERMISSION TO EXHIBIT 02.01The participation application is made by means of the form provided by the organiser and disseminated in hardcopy or electronic format. Requests for a participation application form, dispatch of this form, and/or receipt of shall not constitute permission to exhibit The organiser shall examine the participation applications and decide on admissions. Admission shall become effective only when written confirmation has been sent to the exhibitor The organiser shall be the sole arbiter of the definition and organisation of the offer at its commercial event. The organiser (or selection committee) therefore reserves the right to reject, either provisionally or definitively, any participation application which does not meet the required conditions, as stipulated on the participation application form or those in the general regulations for commercial events and/or the particular regulations or the event s schedule, or due to Public Order considerations or the protection of certain protected interests Grounds for rejection may include incomplete provision of the required information, default on payments or guarantees required by the organiser, failure to honour previous obligations, in particular those arising from these General Regulations, the unsuitability of the applicant, their products or services for the purpose, spirit or image of the event, the legally-enforced liquidation of the exhibitor, their proven insolvency, failure to obtain administrative or legal permissions necessary for their presence at the event, the risk of their presence harming the protected interests of consumers and young people, and more generally causing a disturbance to Public Order, the peace of other exhibitors and the safety and enjoyment of visitors The exhibitor shall inform the organiser of any element or event, having occurred or been noted since their participation application, which may be deemed to constitute grounds for a fresh examination of their participation application in the light of articles and of these regulations In addition, the organiser reserves the right to request further information relating to the above at any time, and if necessary review any admission decision made on the basis of information which is untruthful, erroneous or has become inaccurate. The paid deposit then remains with the organiser who reserves the right, moreover, to demand payment of the balance of the total fee The rights acquired through registration are personal and inalienable. Admission shall not entail any right of admissibility to other events organised by the organiser Unless there is special dispensation from the organiser at their express request, groups can only exhibit on collective stands if each member company in the group, has been admitted individually and has undertaken to pay the registration fees. CHAPTER 3: REGISTRATION AND PARTICIPATION FEES 03.01Applications forms, to avoid being rejecting out of hand, must be accompanied by the first payment, as determined by the organiser. Administration and registration fees may be forfeit to the organiser, irrespective of the outcome of the participation application 03.02The overall amount of participation fees for the event shall become the definitive property of the organiser following the admission decision sent in writing to the exhibitor. Failure to pay the balance or any instalment payment by the stipulated deadline, shall, with no prior notice required, be deemed to constitute termination of the admission to exhibit, the down payment made remaining the irrevocable property of the organiser. SILMO October to 7 October Paris Nord Villepinte

31 General regulations for trade fairs and exhibitions in France 03.03Furthermore, the organiser reserves the right to pursue payment of the balance of the price payable, notwithstanding non-participation, irrespective of the reasons for this, by the exhibitor admitted to exhibit. In the event of an exhibitor not occupying their stand for whatever reason on the day of the opening of the event, or by the setup deadline set by the organiser, they shall be deemed to have waived their right to exhibit. Without prejudice to any other measures taken and to the risk of the exhibitor, the organiser may use the stand of the defaulting exhibitor without the latter being able to claim either refund, or compensation, even if the stand is allocated to another exhibitor The regulations specific to each event may define the procedures and conditions according to which the definitively registered exhibitor will be able, if necessary, to withdraw. CHAPTER 4: ALLOCATION OF STAND SITES 04.01The organiser establishes the plan of the event and distributes the sites. The organiser establishes the plan of the event and distributes the sites The organiser or selection committee may, pursuant to the particular regulations for each event, determine a maximum exhibition area for each type of activity or service marketed and/or a maximum number of exhibitors. Acceptance of the participation application of each exhibitor therefore depends on the spaces remaining vacant in the relevant sector of business at the time of the participation application. In order to take into account the specific characteristics of each event, they nonetheless maintain, in consideration of objective elements applicable indiscriminately to all exhibitors, the possibility of altering the originally planned allocation Unless otherwise specified by the organiser or selection committee, admission to exhibit shall not grant any right to occupy any given site. Participation in previous events does not presuppose the right of the exhibitor to any given site In the constitution of lots and allocation of sites, the organiser or selection committee shall do its utmost to take into account wishes expressed by exhibitors, the nature and interest of the articles or services they propose to present and the layout of the stand they plan to install Where made possible by the event venue, the plans supplied and designations of lots include measurements which are as accurate as possible and specify the venues and types of special event which will be of three during the commercial event. Having been informed by the organiser about the advantages and any drawbacks arising from the fact that their stand is in the vicinity of special events, and in the absence of any complaint prior to the beginning of the commercial event, the exhibitor is deemed to have accepted such considerations and to have waived their right to take any action against the organiser due to their immediate environment about which they did not receive prior information In the event of absolute necessity, the organiser reserves the right to alter the following if they deem this necessary in the interest of the event, at any time, before and during the event, without it being necessary to inform the exhibitor: the general and particular decoration; opening times; the programming of special events; provided that these changes do not constitute a substantial change to the original contract signed between the organiser and exhibitor. Should this contract be substantially modified, the organiser shall do its utmost to find an acceptable solution for the exhibitor. CHAPTER 5: INSTALLATION AND CONFORITY OF STANDS 05.01The specific exhibitor guide or manual for each event as defined in article shall determine the time granted to the exhibitor, before the event opens, to proceed with fitting out their stand and placing there the items they will need during the event Throughout the set-up period, the exhibitor is required to adhere to the professional charter for organising health and safety at work in situations of co-activity during set-up and break-down operations for commercial events drafted by FSCEF and adopted at the general meeting on 2 July The exhibitor is required to conform to the organiser's instructions relating to the regulation of entry and exit of goods, in particular concerning the movement of vehicles within the enclosure of the event Exhibitors or their agents, must have finished their installation on the dates and times set by the organiser; after these dates and times, no packaging, equipment, transport vehicle or outside contractor be granted access to, be held or remain in the event venue, for any reason and irrespective of any adverse consequences for the exhibitor Each exhibitor, or their agents, shall provide for the transport, receipt and dispatch of their packages or other items dispatched as well as the recognition of their contents. All packages and other items dispatched shall be unwrapped on arrival. If exhibitors or their agents are not present to receive their packages or other items dispatched, in view of the attendant liability, the organiser shall refuse packages and other items dispatched to the exhibitor in their absence, unless specified otherwise in the contract. The exhibitor may not claim compensation for any loss due to receive their packages or other items dispatched to them The installation of stands must not, under any circumstances, damage or modify the permanent installations of the exhibition site, nor must they be detrimental to the convenience or safety of other exhibitors and of visitors. The exhibitor shall bear the cost of any damage caused by them. In this respect, the exhibitor shall take out damage insurance Particular decoration of stands shall be carried out by exhibitors who shall assume full responsibility for same. This decoration must not impede the visibility of signs and safety equipment and must blend in with the general decorations of the event, not hinder the visibility of neighbouring stands and not be in breach of any stipulations in the particular regulations of the organiser, the host venue and/or the exhibitor guide or handbook In the exhibition spaces, all the materials used, including hangings and carpets, shall comply with the regulations in force; the organiser reserves the right to have any non-conforming material or installation removed or destroyed at any time at the expense of the exhibitor At its own initiative or at the request of a penalised exhibitor, the organiser reserves the right, before the opening and during the event, to have removed or altered installations which are detrimental to the overall aspect of the event, which inconvenience neighbouring exhibitors, or which do not comply with the previously submitted particular plans or projects. The organiser shall be the sole arbiter for such matters and is bound only by an obligation of means if it decides to intervene in response to a request made by a penalised exhibitor The exhibitor shall be present or shall mandate a duly authorised person to be present on their stand during the inspection of the safety department, and shall comply, throughout the event, with the safety measures imposed by the Public Authorities and safety measures taken by the organiser or site manager, and adhere to the professional charter for organising health and safety at work in situations of co-activity during set-up and break-down operations for commercial events». SILMO October to 7 October Paris Nord Villepinte

32 General regulations for trade fairs and exhibitions in France CHAPTER 6: OCCUPATION AND USE OF STANDS 06.01Exhibitors participating in the event are expressly prohibited from subletting, exchanging all or part of the site allocated by the organiser, whether free of charge or against payment Without the prior written authorisation of the organiser, the exhibitor cannot present any materials, products or services on his site other than those listed in his admission application and which correspond to the list of products or services established by the organiser. Unless otherwise expressly stipulated, the presentation and provision of second-hand equipment are strictly prohibited The exhibitor may not, in any form whatsoever, present products or services or make publicity for companies or contractors who are not exhibitors, without the prior written authorisation of the organiser. The exhibitor may not advertise in any form whatsoever it being understood that having a stand is not a form of advertising for a practitioner or establishment belonging to a regulated profession, whose official national body representing the profession has advertising restrictions in place The upkeep of the stands must remain impeccable throughout the event. Each stand must be cleaned each day at the exhibitor's expense before opening of the event to the public 06.05The rental of a stand does not constitute a deposit contract. In the event of theft on a stand, the exhibitor may not hold the organiser liable Exhibitors must not dismantle their stand and must not withdraw any of their articles before the end of the event, even if the event is prolonged. The organiser s particular regulations may supplement this article with the application of a deposit policy Any bulk packaging, covers used during closing times and objects not being used for the presentation of the stand as well as the staff cloakroom, must be out of sight of the visitors. It is also forbidden to leave exhibits covered during opening hours of the event. The organiser reserves the right to remove anything that would cover objects without being held responsible for any damage or loss which may result Failure to adhere to any of these provisions shall be noted in writing by the organiser. This may serve as grounds for refusal for the exhibitor to participate in future events. CHAPTER 7: ACCESS TO THE EVENT No-one will be allowed into the enclosure of the event before presenting a certificate issued by the organiser or being admitted by him directly The organiser reserves the right to ban admittance or have evicted any person, visitor or exhibitor whose presence or behaviour are deemed to represent a threat to the safety, peace or image or the event and/or the integrity of the site Organisers or site managers who hold a category II, III or IV licence and an operating permit to serve alcoholic beverages shall refuse their sale to minors under 18 years of age. In the event of an accident caused by drunkenness the licence-holder shall be liable Smoking is strictly prohibited within public access premises other than in specific areas. Smoking outside designated areas shall be subject to a set fine of 68 euros (category 3 offence). Failure to implement the standards applicable to designated areas or the relevant signage shall be subject to a set fine of 135 euros (category 4 offence). Knowingly encouraging breach of the smoking ban shall also be subject to a category 4 offence; the penalty is not a set fine, as this offence must be substantiated. It shall entail a report made to the public prosecutor s office, which will decide whether or not to press charges Admission tickets for the event shall be issued to exhibitors under the conditions determined by the organiser Invitation cards intended for people or companies that the exhibitor wishes to invite are issued to exhibitors under conditions determined by the organiser. Unused admission tickets may not be returned, refunded or exchanged The distribution and/or sale of admission tickets issued by the organiser or by the exhibitor, free or against payment, is strictly prohibited. The reproduction or sale of these admission tickets is liable to prosecution. CHAPTER 8: CONTACT AND COMMUNICATION WITH THE PUBLIC Exhibitors and their staff must be dressed appropriately and behave appropriately toward all persons: visitors (no hustling for customers, no encroachment outside the stand), other exhibitors, organisers, watchmen, hostesses or all other service providers. Any failure to observe this provision will be the subject of a written report by the organiser, which may also give him the right to deny the exhibitor participation in future events The stand shall be constantly occupied by the exhibitor or their representative during exhibitor opening hours (including set-up, deliveries and break-down) and constantly during official visitor opening hours. Any failure to observe this provision will be the subject of a written report by the organiser, which may also give him the right to deny the exhibitor participation in future events The organiser alone retains the right to produce, publish and circulate the exhibitor catalogue for the event, whether free of charge or against payment. He will be able to concede all or part of this right as well as the publicity included in this catalogue. Information necessary for drafting the catalogue will be provided by the exhibitors at their responsibility and, at the risk of not being inserted, within the time limit allowed by the organiser The organiser may, without their specific agreement, include exhibitors company names on informational documents, including in visitor and/or exhibitor catalogues and on their website. Organisers who wish to circulate the personal details of exhibitors supplied at registration on informational documents shall inform them before doing so. However, the organiser shall ask exhibitors at the time of registration, for their agreement to use their image (tradename, logo, products or services, photos of the stand) and their name for advertising and promotion purposes for the commercial event, in any format and prospection document. Having given their agreement, the exhibitor is deemed to have obtained the agreement of their employees and/or subcontractors for any use of their image by the organiser during the commercial event. If such an agreement exists, no claim may be made against the organiser, producer or distributor for the dissemination of exhibitors image, that of their stand, tradename, brand, staff, products or services, for the purposes of the event, in France or abroad, by television, video or any other media including virtual media (books, leaflets) The organiser reserves the exclusive right to display posters within the confines of the event. Within the confines of their stand, exhibitors may use only posters and signs for their own company, as designated on registration for the commercial event, to the exclusion of any others, within the limits of the provisions relating to general decoration. The organiser may have posters and signs which do not comply with this provision removed Circulars, booklets, catalogues, printed papers, gifts or objects of any nature, may be distributed by exhibitors only on their stand. No brochure relating to products, brands or services not exhibited may be distributed without the written permission of the organiser. SILMO October to 7 October Paris Nord Villepinte

33 General regulations for trade fairs and exhibitions in France The distribution or sale of newspapers, periodicals, leaflets, tombola tickets, badges, market surveys queries or participation vouchers are prohibited, even if associated with a charity or charitable event, on the site of the event or its immediate surroundings, unless otherwise specified by the organiser Any illuminated or audible advertising, and any special events, shows or demonstrations liable to result in people gathering in the aisles, shall be submitted for the prior approval of the organiser, who may reconsider permission which may have been granted in the event of circulation being impeded and/or inconvenience to neighbouring exhibitors and the event Advertisement by calling out or touting, in any way whatsoever, is strictly prohibited. The exhibitors must not block the aisles or encroach on them under any circumstances, unless exceptional prior written authorisation has been obtained from the organiser The exhibitors must take scrupulous care to inform the public honestly as to the quality, price, sale and guarantee conditions of their products or services in a complete and objective way and in compliance with the regulations. They must not make any publicity or perform any action likely to misinform or constitute unfair competition. Exhibitors are informed that purchases made at the commercial event are not subject to articles L and L of the Consumer Code (seven-day cooling-off period) except for those for which a consumer loan is taken out and those resulting from a personal invitation to come to a stand to receive a gift. Any exhibitor caught in the act of claiming otherwise may cause the organiser to take sanctions up to and including immediate closure of the stand Exhibitors undertake to present only products, services or equipment which comply with French and EU regulations. They accept full liability for their products with respect to third parties; the organiser declines all liability for exhibitors failing to abide by these laws Whenever necessary, it will be up to each exhibitor to complete the formalities required for participation in the event, in particular as regards work regulations, customs procedures for materials or products from outside France and with respect to food and animal hygiene. CHAPTER 9 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ; OPERATING AND MARKETING RIGHTS In accordance with the Charter against intellectual property infringement adopted by the FSCEF general meeting in July 2008, any exhibitor who wishes to take administrative or legal action for infringement against a competing exhibitor, shall undertake to inform the organiser of the event or its designated correspondent beforehand, to adopt fair behaviour and to act in good faith The exhibitor shall be responsible for the protection of intellection property, operating and marketing rights for the equipment, products and services displayed by them (patents, brands, models, etc.), in accordance with the legal and regulatory provisions in force. These measures must be taken before the presentation of the materials, products or services. The organiser will not accept liability in this regard, particularly in the event of litigation with another exhibitor or a visitor Each exhibitor shall be responsible for fulfilling their obligations towards the S.A.C.E.M if they use music on their stand and in their own special events, including for demonstrations of audio equipment; the organiser declines all liability in this respect Unless specified otherwise by the organiser or following written permission issued by it, photos and video footage other than those specific to the exhibitor s stand are not allowed in the event venue. Accreditation shall constitute written permission to take photos and video footage subject to non-violation of third parties image rights The photographing of certain objects on the stands may be prohibited at the request and diligence of the exhibitors. CHAPTER 10 «INSURANCE» 10.01In addition to the insurance covering exhibited objects and more generally all items belonging to him, whether mobile or otherwise, the exhibitor is required to take out total or third- party insurance covering the risks that he and his personnel may incur, at his own expense, either with his own insurer or with the insurer approved by the organiser,. He must support this when his registration is confirmed by producing the relevant certificate. The organiser will be considered free of all liabilities, in particular in the event of any loss, theft or damage For his protection, the organiser can, if necessary, require the exhibitor to take out his insurance only with an insurer appointed by the organiser, who will then specify his rates and conditions. CHAPTER 11: BREAK-DOWN OF STANDS AT THE END OF THE COMMERCIAL EVENT The exhibitor, or his duly authorised representative, is required to be present on his stand from the start of dismantling until it has been entirely cleared During the break-down period, the exhibitor is required to observe the professional charter for organising health and safety at work in situations of co-activity during set-up and break-down operations for commercial events drawn up by FSCEF The removal of stands, goods, articles and particular decorations, along with any remaining waste from materials used to decorate the stands, shall be carried out by the exhibitors within the timescale and hours allowed by the organiser in accordance with the laws, regulations and local practices regarding waste. Beyond these deadlines, the organiser will be able to have the materials transported to a furniture depository of his choice, at the exhibitor's expense and risks and without assuming liability for any damage or loss, whether total or partial Exhibitors must leave the sites, decorations and materials placed at their disposal in the state in which they found them. The cost of making good any damage caused by installations or goods to equipment, the building or to the occupied floorspace shall be borne by the exhibitors responsible, on presentation of proofs of expenditure. CHAPTER 12: LOSSES Loss here means material or moral damage suffered by a person and caused by a third party». During a commercial event, the type of losses liable to occur may include the following: Between exhibitors between exhibitors/organisers between organisers/exhibitors between organisers/customers When a loss to an exhibitor is caused by another exhibitor, they shall both, whenever possible, attempt to settle the conflict, in a responsible fashion». The organiser shall be kept informed of the conflict but is under no obligation to act as mediator or arbitrator. Its role is to check that the contractual provisions binding it to the exhibitor are adhered to. If one of the parties decides to appeal to an authority, they shall inform the organiser in order to protect the image of the commercial event as far as possible. SILMO October to 7 October Paris Nord Villepinte

34 General regulations for trade fairs and exhibitions in France If a loss arises from a conflict between an organiser and an exhibitor and this affects an exhibitor, the exhibitor shall make a written request to the organiser. The organiser shall reply to the request of the exhibitor as soon as possible provided that the request is legitimate and grounded; it is bound only by an obligation of means If the exhibitor s loss affects the organiser, the organiser shall make a formal demand for them to cease and desist. Any failure to observe this provision will be the subject of a written report by the organiser, which may also give him the right to deny the exhibitor participation in future events The organiser shall be required to provide general information about the overall running of its commercial event The organiser shall not intervene in disputes which may occur between an exhibitor and a customer and declines all liability for disputes which may occur between exhibitors and visitors. CHAPTER 13: VARIOUS PROVISIONS 13.01The organiser may cancel or postpone the event if he notes a manifestly insufficient number of registered exhibitors. The registered exhibitor is then refunded the amount of his deposit or his participation fee. Until the date limit for registrations, the exhibitor assumes responsibility for all risks related to the event's possibly not taking place and in particular the exclusive responsibility for expenses which he may have incurred in preparation for the event The organiser can also cancel or postpone the event due to Force Majeure or any cause beyond his control. The following constitute force majeure circumstances, providing grounds at any time for the cancellation or postponement of the event: any new circumstances pertaining to health, the climate, the economy, politics or society on a local, national or international level which cannot be reasonably foreseen at the time of advertising the event to exhibitors, and which are beyond the control of the organiser, which make impossible the performance of the event or which imply risk of disturbance or disorder liable to seriously affect the organisation and smooth running of the event or the safety of individuals or property. Any postponement of the event and/or the final status of sums paid are specified in the particular regulations of each organiser Any infringement of the provisions of these regulations, the additional special regulations or the specifications of the "exhibitor's guide" or the "handbook" on the part of the exhibitor, may incur the closure of the stand, if necessary with the assistance of the police force and without prejudice to any other proceedings In such a situation, the amount paid to participate in the exhibitor shall be kept by the organiser, without prejudice to payment of the balance of the price, any sums remaining due, and/or any other costs engaged to close the stand. The organiser reserves the right to take legal action against the offending exhibitor for reparation of the loss suffered However valid they may be, any complaints on the part of an exhibitor with respect to another exhibitor or to the organiser will be discussed outside the confines of the event and must in no way disturb the peace or the image of the event The exhibitor undertakes not to take matters to court without having first sought an out-of-court settlement with the organiser In the event of dispute, in principle, the courts in the locality in which the commercial event takes place have sole jurisdiction. Exceptionally, if a commercial event is organised in a foreign country by a company with its registered head office in France, the competent court shall be that of the registered head office of the organiser Any difficulties in interpretation of these General Regulations in their English, German, Spanish, Chinese or Italian version will be referred to the intended meaning of the French version. SILMO October to 7 October Paris Nord Villepinte

35 General conditions of sale 1. 1 ACCEPTANCE OF THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF RENTAL OF SURFACE AND STAND OUTFITTING These general conditions are applicable to all exhibitors (hereinafter referred to as the Exhibitor(s) ) requesting admission to the SILMO, organised by the company COMEXPOSIUM SAS (with capital of 60,000,000, Immeuble le Wilson, 70 avenue du Général de Gaulle, Paris La Défense, France; Nanterre RCS business reg. no RCS) hereinafter referred to as the Organiser ). Consequently, any admission to the Exhibition implies the full and complete acceptance by the Exhibitor of these general terms and conditions of sale. Any alteration or reservation made in any manner whatsoever to these terms and conditions by the Exhibitor shall be deemed to be null and void. 2. ADMISSION Applications are subject to prior examination. In particular, the applicant s solvency shall be checked, as shall the compatibility of their business with the Exhibition list and the neutrality of the message they may communicate at the Exhibition; any form of proselytism or militantism which may impede the smooth running of the Exhibition is prohibited. In the event of refusal, the applicant or their company shall be notified of this decision by the Organiser. Applications from candidates owing sums of money to the Organiser or a company in the COMEXPOSIUM Group and/or in litigation with the Organiser or a company in the COMEXPOSIUM Group may not be taken into account. Admission shall be confirmed either by the Organiser's official notification or via an invoice stating the stand's location, number and surface area. Unless the Organiser refuses the application, the signature on the application or online validation constitutes a firm and irrevocable commitment. The rejection of an application shall not constitute grounds for compensation. The Organiser reserves the right not to examine applications sent after the registration deadline (date as postmark). After this date, the Organiser does not guarantee the availability of the stand offer. 3. FIRST INSTALMENT Payment of the first instalment, the amount of which is specified in the pricing terms and conditions, shall be sent by the Exhibitor to the Organiser when the application is sent. An invoice corresponding to this first instalment shall be sent to the Exhibitor on receipt of this payment. This sum shall be refunded if the applicant is not admitted to the exhibition. However, this sum shall be forfeit to the Organiser in full as lump sum compensation if the applicant withdraws their application or cancels their participation. Part of this sum shall be forfeit to the Organiser as lump sum compensation if the applicant cancels part of their participation (in this case, an amount corresponding to the part of the payment relating to the cancelled part shall be forfeit to the Organiser as lump sum compensation). 4. TERMS OF PAYMENT The booking fees shall be paid in accordance with the payment terms and deadlines as set out below: first instalment (deposit): when the application is sent by cheque or bank transfer. second instalment: No later than fifteen days after the date of issuance of the invoice for the balance due, payable by cheque or bank transfer; no discounts shall be granted for early or cash payments. All registrations made less than thirty (30) days before the Trade Fair must be accompanied by payment in full of the booking fees and/or cost of fitted stand order. All orders for stand fit-out made after enrolment of the exhibitor are payable in full with the order. 5. PAYMENT - FAILURE OR DELAY Failure to pay any sums by the deadline stipulated on the invoices, whether this matches the date on the application form or not, shall result in the application of penalties at a rate equal to three times the legal interest rate beginning on the day after the invoiced sums become due. Stands shall not be made available to Exhibitors until the balance has been paid. Following allocation of the stand, the balance of payment shall be made no later than the deadline given on the invoice. 6. V.A.T Foreign Exhibitors may claim a VAT refund under the following conditions: EU Member States Send a refund request to Direction Générale des Impôts, Centre des non-résidents, 9 rue d'uzès PARIS Cedex 02 (France). Provide original copies of invoices received, certifying on the applications that that they do not conduct taxable business in France. Non-EU Member Countries They must appoint a tax representative in France to carry out these formalities. 7. WITHDRAWAL Any cancellation by the Exhibitor shall be notified to the Organiser in writing. If the Exhibitor cancels all or part of their participation in the Exhibition and/ or their fitted stand order, for any reason, prior to 01/02/11, they shall owe the Organiser compensation equal to the amount of the 1st. If the Exhibitor cancels all or part of the booking at the Trade Fair and/or stand order for any reason whatsoever after the 01/02/11, the amounts paid and/or due - in whole or in part - for stand hire and/or stand orders and/or invoice for the balance due shall remain with the Organiser, even if the stand is subsequently allocated to another Exhibitor. Moreover, if an Exhibitor fails for whatever reason to occupy the assigned stand twenty-four (24) hours before the Trade Fair opens, the Organiser may deem that the Exhibitor has cancelled the booking at the Trade Fair and the aforementioned conditions will apply. 8. INSURANCE The Organiser shall take out an insurance policy with an insurance company of known sound financial standing on behalf of Exhibitors. The main terms and conditions (insurance cover, reimbursement ceiling, cover exclusions, etc.) are reproduced in the Exhibitor Guide, a copy of which will be sent to the Exhibitor at a later date. a) Automatic insurance The Organiser shall take out insurance policies on behalf of the Exhibitors to provide automatic cover against damage to property. The coverage amounts shall be specified in the SILMO October to 7 October Paris Nord Villepinte

36 General conditions of sale (Cont'd) Insurance Regulations included in the Exhibitor's Guide, subject to price increases by the insurance company. b) Additional insurance The Exhibitor may take out specific insurance for plasma screens by making a request to the Organiser This insurance does not cover civil liability, which remains the responsibility of the Exhibitor In this regard, the Exhibitor acknowledges having taken out all the insurance policies necessary to cover its third party liability and that of any person involved directly or indirectly in the exercising of its activities and/or those of its company, for any physical injuries, material or intangible damage caused to a third party during his attendance and/ or that of its company at the Salon SILMO, with an insurance company, that shall take place from 4 October to 7 October 2012 (including during the assembly and dismantling periods). d) Claim waiver By virtue of their participation alone, all Exhibitors hereby waive any claim thatthey or their insurers might otherwise be entitled to make against the Organiser, the company operating the premises where the event is held and these parties insurers for any direct or indirect damage that these parties may cause to their property or representatives. 9. ALLOCATION OF STAND SITES The Organiser shall draw up the Exhibition plan and allocate sites taking into account the sectorisation of the exhibition as admissions progress. As far as possible, the Organiser shall take into account Exhibitors wishes and the nature of products exhibited. In this respect, taking account of the constraints imposed by the placement of all the exhibitors, the Organiser reserves the right to modify the surface areas requested by the Exhibitor and the corresponding billing by up to 20%, in which case the Exhibitor shall not be entitled to request the cancellation of the booking. The Organiser has absolute discretion in allotting space for exhibition stands. Participation in previous events does not presuppose the right of the Exhibitor to any given site. Any complaints about the site allocated to the Exhibitor shall be sent in writing to the Organiser within (7) days of dispatch of the layout plan. These complaints must be supported by a dossier providing the actual, serious grounds for such queries. The organiser shall make every effort to reply to such requests for site changes. On expiry of the seven (7) days from dispatch of the siting proposal, the allocated site shall be deemed to have been accepted by the Exhibitor. On no account shall the Organiser be accountable to the Exhibitor for consequences which may result from the site allocated to them. 10. SUBLETTING / CO-EXHIBITING The Exhibitor may not advertise in any form whatsoever for non-exhibiting companies. It is prohibited for them to sublet all or part of the allocated site without the prior written approval of the Organiser. In the event of acceptance by the Organiser, the Exhibitor shall pay individual registration fees for each company present on the stand. The Exhibitor undertakes to ensure that the companies present on its stand observe these General Terms and Conditions, including automatic insurance costs, and fill in the form for this purpose. 11. STAND The information relating to the installation and evacuation of stands will be available in the Exhibitor Guide due to be published in June a) Outfitting of stands Products should only be presented inside the stand, in such a way as not to encroach on the aisles or inconvenience neighbouring Exhibitors in any way. In the event of a breach of this rule, the Organiser may withdraw the products and materials at the Exhibitor's expense. Exhibitors must create a setting to match the products they are displaying and pay particular attention to the general design of their stand. Materials and products must be placed in an aesthetic way. Stalls are strictly prohibited. Stocks of merchandise must be stored in a storeroom. The Exhibitor is required to respect the maximum height restrictions set by the Organiser for stands and signs (see details in the Exhibitor's Guide) unless prior written agreement has been received from the Organiser; stand decorations must not exceed these height restrictions. Any infringement of this obligation may result in the immediate dismantling of the stand at the Exhibitor's expense. For island stands, the Exhibitor must have the prior written agreement of the Organiser for the construction of additional partitions. A plan for outfitting the stand and layout of equipment must be submitted for the approval of the Organiser within the timeframe allowed by the latter. It should be noted that all Exhibitors must have their plan validated by the Organiser, either directly, or through an outside service provider chosen by the Organiser on a case-by-case basis. b) Use of the stand The Exhibitor undertakes not to cause any disturbance (noise, smells, etc.) for neighbouring Exhibitors or harm the organisation of the Exhibition. c) Damage The site rented and/or equipment supplied with the stand fittings must be returned in their original condition. Any damage caused by the Exhibitor s installations, goods or equipment to the building or the occupied floor space shall be invoiced to the Exhibitor. 12. PERMITTED PRODUCTS, BRANDS AND SERVICES The Exhibitor may present only the permitted products, brands and services listed in their application on their stand. Exhibitors shall certify that the products or services displayed comply with the safety standards stipulated by the regulations in force and shall assume full responsibility for any defects in the said products or services, for which the Organiser shall not be held liable. 13. INTERNET SERVICES The Exhibitor is solely responsible for the content of the information it provides concerning products and/or services, features, performance, prices, etc., to be posted on the Trade Fair website. The Exhibitor shall guarantee the legality of the said information, particularly its compliance with current legislation regarding the designation, offer, presentation, user instructions, and description of guarantee conditions and scope of an item, product or service that it presents online, and more generally compliance with the advertising and consumer protection laws. The publication of texts, logos, illustrations, photographs and visuals, products and brands is the sole responsibility of the Exhibitor who shall alone bear the cost of any licence fees related to reproduction. The Exhibitor guarantees the Organiser against any amicable or legal action by third parties. SILMO October to 7 October Paris Nord Villepinte

37 General conditions of sale (Cont'd) 14. INVITATION CARDS The resale or reproduction of the invitation cards is prohibited and may lead to prosecution and penalties. In this regard, the Organiser reserves the right to confiscate any invitation card of which the fraudulent use (resold, reproduced or stolen) has been brought to his attention. 15. DEMONSTRATIONS SPECIAL EVENTS a) Demonstrations Demonstrations may only take place for products requiring specific technical explanations. Furthermore, these demonstrations shall be subject to special, prior and written authorisation. Demonstrations conducted on a raised platform instead of on the floor initially provided are prohibited. Demonstrations with the assistance of a microphone, loud sales pitches and touting in any way whatsoever are strictly prohibited. The total or partial closure of stands during the opening hours of the Trade Fair to the public, including during any demonstrations, is prohibited, except with the Organiser's prior, written authorisation. b) Special events Any attraction, show or special event within the confines of stands shall be subject to the prior permission of the Organiser. In this respect, the Exhibitor shall present a precise project (equipment and sound source used, type of event etc.). In all cases, the power of the speakers cannot exceed 30 Decibels (db), and are to be turned towards the inside of the stand and angled towards the floor. The sound volume may not exceed 85 decibels (dba). c) Demonstrations and special events must not in any way cause a disturbance to neighbouring Exhibitors, the free circulation of visitors or, more generally, the smoothrunning of the Exhibition, failing which the approval granted may be withdrawn without notice. 16. ADVERTISING Any illuminated or audible advertising shall comply with the Exhibition decoration regulations and is subject tothe prior written approval of the Organiser. This approval will remain subject to the condition that the advertising does not in any way inconvenience neighbouring exhibitors, circulation or, from a general perspective, the smooth running of the Trade Fair, failing which approval may be withdrawn without further notice. The distribution of leaflets, vouchers and miscellaneousprinted matter in the aisles or anywhere within the Exhibition Centre with the aim of diverting visitors to exhibitors benefit is strictly prohibited. Only the presence of brochures, vouchers and printed matter placed within the Exhibitor's stand is authorised. Any document (such as business cards, order forms, etc.) given to visitors on the stand must include the stand's brand name or the company name of the Exhibitor as given on the application form. 17. SALES TECHNIQUES/UNFAIR COMPETITION Bonus sales (Article L of the French Consumer Code), loss leader sales (Article L of the French Commercial Code), pyramid selling (Article L of the French Consumer Code) and conditional sales (Article L of the French Consumer Code) as well as spurious sales and auctions are prohibited. Any auction must comply with legislation in force (law No of 10 July 2000 governing voluntary public furniture auctions). Throughout the entire duration of the event, the Exhibitor expressly undertakes not to engage in unfair competition, including surveys and/or the distribution of promotional items outside their stand liable to divert visitors to the event for their own benefit. Exhibitors are bound to perform the contracts concluded in good faith with visitors. 18. COUNTERFEITING The Exhibitor must do his utmost to protect the intellectual and/ or industrial property rights of his materials, products, services and brands exhibited, in accordance with the legal and regulatory requirements in force; the Organiser shall not be held liable in this respect, particularly in the event of a dispute with another Exhibitor or visitor. In the event of counterfeiting duly declared as such by the courts, at whatever date, the Organiser may require the Exhibitor to comply with the decision of the courts. Failing this, the Organiser reserves the right to refuse admission to the Exhibitor or to apply the penalties provided herein without compensation. 19. DISPLAY OF PRICES The product prices displayed shall adhere to the terms and conditions of legislation in force and appear clearly in order to provide the public with the correct information. Any announcement of price reductions (rebates, reductions or discounts) made via labelling, marking or posters shall comply with the legal and regulatory conditions in force as regards the advertisement of prices to consumers, and may be carried out only by means of flyers placed within the confines of stands. The maximum format of these small leaflets is set at 30 cm x 20 cm. 20. TAKE AWAY SALES. The Organiser reserves the right to prohibit or restrict sales entailing immediate delivery to the buyer on site. In addition, in cases where such sales are authorised by the Organiser, the Exhibitor shall abide by the regulations applicable to take away sales in force at the date of the event. 21. SACEM COPYRIGHT DECLARATION Exhibitors wishing to play music on their stand shall inform the Organiser of this beforehand in writing. It is also specified that the Exhibitor shall be solely responsible for observing infringing intellectual property rights relating to the playing of music. Consequently, the Exhibitor shall make the declaration for playing music on their stand to the SACEM and make payment for this. The Exhibitor shall hold the Organiser harmless against any complaint and/or claim made by third parties due to failure to honour obligations on their part. 22. IMAGES / BRANDS The Exhibitor expressly authorises the Organiser and the COMEXPOSIUM Group to do the following free of charge and the latter s discretion: take photos and/or films of them and the members of their team, as well as the products displayed on their stand. to make free use of these images on all types of media, in particular for the purposes of advertising (including on the Internet), in France and elsewhere, for a period of five years from the date of signature of this registration application. to quote and reproduce their brand or company name free of charge, as a commercial reference for marketing purposes, on all types of media (in particular the Internet), both in France and elsewhere, for a period of five years from the date of signature of this registration application. Exhibitors who do not wish part or all of their stand or any of the elements displayed on it (logo, tradename, model, etc.) to appear in photographs and/or video footageand/or Internet content used to promote the SILMO October to 7 October Paris Nord Villepinte

38 General conditions of sale (Cont'd) Exhibition must notify the Organiser in writing before the openingof the Exhibition. In addition, Exhibitors wishing to take photographs orvideo footage of the Exhibition must inform the Organiser beforehand in writing. In this respect, the Exhibitor shall take personal responsibility for the necessary authorisations totake photographs and/or video footage at the Exhibition and sole liability for observance of individualexhibitors' image rights. 23. CATALOGUE The Organiser shall have the exclusive right to publish, have published, and distribute the ExhibitionCatalogue. Exhibitors are responsible for supplying the information required for the production of the catalogue. The Organiser declines all liability for omissions and/or reproduction, typesetting or other errors which may occur. 24. REGULATIONS Exhibitors are required to acquaint themselves with and comply with the regulations in force at the time of theevent, as laid down by the public authorities and by the Organiser. This refers in particular to the ban on smokingin public places and the fire, health and safetyregulations. The fire, health and safety regulations will be included in the Exhibitor Manual, supplied to Exhibitors. The Organiser will prohibit the operation of stands which docomply with these regulations. 25. EXHIBITOR HANDBOOK All the information pertaining to the Exhibitor's participation in the Exhibition shall be supplied, after the stand has been allocated, in the Exhibitor Guide sent to each participant or available on the Exhibition website. Furthermore, the Exhibitor agrees to comply with the insurance conditions, regulatory safety and prevention measures, customs formalities, etc., as well as the directives pertaining to the layout of stands. 26. CUSTOMS Each exhibitor shall be responsible for completing all the necessary customs formalities for products and equipment from outside France. The Organiser may not be held liable for any difficulties which may arise during these formalities. The exhibitor therefore agrees to hold the Organiser harmless from any action or claim in this respect and topay compensation for any loss arising from failure to observe the necessary customs formalities. 27. CANCELLATION OF THE EXHIBITION In the event of force majeure circumstances, as defined by legal precedent, making it impossible for the Organiser to use the premises needed to hold or organise the Exhibition, the Organiser reserves the right to cancel the Exhibition, at any time, by notifying Exhibitors in writing. In this case Exhibitors shall not be entitled to any compensation. Sums remaining available after payment of all expenses incurred shall be divided among Exhibitors on apro-rata basis of the sums paid by them. However, it is expressly agreed that this shall in no way constitute grounds for a claim of any kind or nature whatsoever against the Organiser. 28. LIABILITY OF THE ORGANISER The Organiser may not be held liable for any loss suffered by the Exhibitors (including disturbance of use and or any commercial loss) for any reason whatsoever. 29. CLAIMS AND DISPUTES Any claims shall be made in writing and sent by registered letter with return receipt within ten days of the end of the Exhibition. In the event of a dispute, the courts of Nanterre (France) shall have jurisdiction. 30. PENALTIES In the a breach of the general terms and/or special regulations, the Organiser may, after serving notice where applicable in the presence of a bailiff, immediately close the stand and prohibit the Exhibitor from entering it, in which case, the Exhibitor shall not be entitled to claim any financial or material compensation from the Organiser. Any costs incurred by the Organiser in this regard (bailiff's fees and fees relating to the closure) will be charged to the Exhibitor. In any case when a breach has been recorded, the Organiser shall be entitled to terminate the contract and will not be liable for any damages or interest that could be claimed by the Exhibitor. As a consequence of the above, the Organiser shall also have the right to refuse admission of the Exhibitor to all Exhibitions organised by the COMEXPOSIUM Group for a period of three years. The general regulations of Fairs, Exhibitions and Conferences in France (the text of which is included in the Exhibitor Guide and on the website) remain applicable to Exhibitors at the Exhibition inasmuch as its provisions do not contradict the clauses of this registration application and particular regulations. SILMO October to 7 October Paris Nord Villepinte

39 Insurance regulations The organiser may not be held liable for damage caused by exhibitors to third parties, or damage to the property of exhibitors. However, on behalf of exhibitors, the organiser holds an insurance policy with a company of known sound financial standing providing cover for damage to property (loss, theft, destruction), subject to enrolment for this policy by exhibitors. It should be noted that the insurance subscription signed by the exhibitor does not cover his third party liability. In this regard, the exhibitor acknowledges having taken out all the insurance policies necessary to cover its third party liability and that of any person involved directly or indirectly in the exercising of its activities and/or those of its company, for any physical injuries, material or intangible damage caused to a third party during his attendance and/ or that of its company at the Salon SILMO, with an insurance company, that shall take place from 4 October to 7 October 2012 (including during the assembly and dismantling periods). I COVER A - PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE COVER 1/ Insured events The insurance covers any material damage, losses and damage caused to the goods exhibited, including the fittings of the stands pursuant to any non-excluded event. Acts of terrorism, bomb attacks and Natural Disasters are only covered in France. 2/ Goods insured The insurance covers the goods of the exhibitors and the fittings of the stands. B - EXCLUSIONS OF COVER 1/ Excluded Events Damage, losses and deterioration suffered by the insured goods are excluded from the cover where they result from: foreign war or civil war, the direct or indirect effects of an explosion, discharge of heat or radiation resulting from atomic transmutation or radioactivity as well as losses due to the effects of radiation caused by artificial particle acceleration, confiscation, sequestration, seizure or destruction by order of any government or public authority, as well as the consequences of any infringements, flooding or overflowing of natural or artificial waterways, rain water, floods, tidal wave, moving volumes of snow or ice or other natural disasters (except those covered under the Law on natural disasters no of , see Article 2 above), a specific defect, wear and tear, age, slow deterioration, from moths, parasites and rodents of any kind, insufficient or inadequate packaging or wrappings, simple thefts or misappropriations committed by the employees of the Insured Party or of the beneficiary as well as from the intentional or fraudulent fault of the insured party or of the beneficiary, who are strictly obliged to act in all circumstances as if they were not insured. the influence of atmospheric agents in the case of objects exposed outdoors, epizootic with regard to animals, the fading of flowers, trees and floral decorations as well as of any other plants. any loss or disappearance on the stands where distributions or tasting of goods or beverages are offered freely, any sanitary or disinfection measures or cleaning, repair or renovation operations, defective assembly or dismantling of insured objects, breakage of fragile items, such as: china, glass, mirrors, marble, pottery, terracotta, earthenware, ceramic, alabaster, plaster, wax, cast iron, coasters, display cabinets. 2/ Goods excluded The following goods are excluded from the cover: Artefacts, Objects of special value. An object of special value means an object whose intrinsic value is not related to the costs incurred to obtain it, Furs, skins and carpets, Cash and notes, Personal effects and objects, jewels, cameras, radios, electronic pocket calculators and all the objects belonging specifically to any person attending the event directly or indirectly, Connected telephones, Removable software and software packages, Plasma or LCD screens (the exhibitor can take out a specific insurance policy to cover this equipment). 3/ Damage excluded The following items are always excluded from the cover granted by the Insurer: Indirect losses of any nature whatsoever, such as: shortfall, compensation, miscellaneous duties and taxes, penalties of any nature and in particular those resulting from any delay for whatever reason, Animal droppings, Damage caused to materials, clothes, fur, carpets, tapestries and covering (floors, walls, partitions) by marks, stains, dirty marks and cigar, cigarette or pipe burns, except burns resulting from water damage, fire or theft, Scratches, scrapes, rust or any oxidation and/or corrosion, Damage to the objects exhibited under stands, when these goods are located outside of the stand, Damage, loss and deterioration suffered by insured goods when this damage is the result of the operating or mechanical or electrical malfunction of the said objects. C - AMOUNT OF THE COVER The cover is minimum of 763 per square metre rented with a minimum of and a maximum of In the event of theft, the payment of the compensation shall be made after deduction of an excess of 300 per loss. II TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF INSURANCE A - SCOPE OF EFFECT OF THE COVER The cover applies to the stands provided to the exhibitors from the day before the opening to visitors (19 p.m.) to the last day of opening to visitors (closing time). SILMO October to 7 October Paris Nord Villepinte

40 Insurance regulations (Cont'd) B OBLIGATIONS OF THE INSURED PARTY The cover for Theft without break-in applies when the following preventive measures have been taken: During the hours of opening to the public and/or to exhibitors, as well as during the period of installation and dismantling, the stand must be permanently guarded by the Exhibitor or by one of his employees. During the hours of closure to the public and/or to exhibitors, any audiovisual equipment used for publicity purposes (such as video recorders, cameras, video cameras and portable microphones) must be stored in a locked cupboard and/or specific area. C - PROVISIONS APPLYING TO OBJECTS OF VALUE Objects made of precious metals (gold, silver or platinum), precious stones, pearls, gold or silver plate, time-pieces and any objects of a small size and/or of great value must be locked up: During the public opening hours of the exhibition: in solid showcases equipped with thick glass and securely locked ; During other times (installation - closure - dismantling): in a safe approved by the insurer. Theft risks are covered only in the event of break-in, or in the event of assault of the watchman or watchmen. D - PROVISIONS APPLYING TO TAKEAWAY SALES Goods intended for takeaway sales are covered. The insurance only covers goods in locked storerooms or placed in solid closed and securely locked cabinets. The Theft cover is restricted to theft by break-in from storerooms and/or cabinets. In the event of partial or total loss, the cover of the Insurer is automatically reduced by the amount of the loss. Reimbursement is made solely on the basis of the cost and/or purchase price. E - ADDITIONAL INSURANCE Upon request made to the organisers, the exhibitor may take our additional insurance for plasma and LCD screens. III CLAIMS A - DECLARATION OF DAMAGES The damages must be immediately declared to the Organiser. The losses must be declared subject to forfeiture within a period of: 2 working days in the event of theft, 5 business days for the other damage. Every claim for damages must state the date, the circumstances and the approximate amount of damages and must be accompanied by the original police report in the event of theft. B - MEASURES TO TAKE WHEN DAMAGES OCCUR The victim must also take any necessary measures to ensure the protection of undamaged objects and, when the liability of a third party may be involved, must take all the measures required by the laws and regulations in force to consolidate the insurance claim. C - ASSESSMENT OF DAMAGES It should be noted that the insurance may not be a source of profit for the insured party ; It only covers compensation for his material losses in accordance with the principle of compensation stipulated by the French Code des Assurances in Article L The damages are assessed by mutual agreement. IV CLAIM WAIVER Every exhibitor, through his participation in the event, renounces any claim that he or his insurers may otherwise have the right to make against the organiser and the operating company of the venue of the event and their insurers, for any direct or indirect damages that they may cause to his goods. The insurance conditions that are the subject of these Articles are governed by the Code des Assurances V - DETAILS OF THE BROKER SIACI SAINT HONORE 18 rue de Courcelles Paris cedex 08 Tel.: +33(0) SILMO October to 7 October Paris Nord Villepinte

41 DECORATION REGULATIONS IMPORTANT In order to avoid disputes, it is mandatory to submit the stand layout plan for approval by July 13th, The stand layout plan must necessarily include the following elements: Plan view including scale and dimensions; Elevation view including scale, dimensions, and heights of projected volumes. Any project that will not comply with the Regulations will be rejected, and any stand that would be erected without the approval of the following architectural firm would be dismantled at the exhibitor's expense.. DECO PLUS MR Wilfrid TOUGARD 1, RUE PAUL DELAROCHE PARIS Tel : +33 (0) Fax : +33 (0) w.decoplus@free.fr The SILMO Architectural Regulations cover the stand fitting-out and construction rules which have been set out to guarantee the proper operation of the exhibition as well as optimum visit comfort. No agreement made between exhibitors will be authorized; only the Organizer or DECO PLUS are entitled to grant dispensation upon submission of a written request. 1- HALL FLOOR, PILLARS AND WALLS It is strictly forbidden to drill, screw, nail or embed the walls, cladding panels, pillars and floors of the halls, in particular to anchor exhibited machines. A fixed price of 300 excl. VAT per hole will be charged to the exhibitor in case of non compliance with these instructions. Furthermore, it is forbidden to paint or mark the walls, pillars and floor of the halls. Allowed floor loading: 35 tonnes or 13 tonnes per axle. Overload: 5 tonnes / sqm. Resistance to puncture: 6.5 tonnes maxi per 10 sqcm. Your space must be restored to its original condition. An outgoing inventory of fixtures will be requested; it will be issued by the exhibition's technical support office on completion of the stand dismantling. All waste materials (e.g. carpeting, adhesives) must be removed. Otherwise COMEXPOSIUM will charge you a package depending on the surface of your booth is: - Booth less than about 99sqm = 1000, - Booth between 100sqm and 199sqm = 2000, - Booth from 200sqm = 3000 Any damage reported on stand dismantling will be charged to the exhibitor who is liable for the damage. The exhibitor is personally responsible for his suppliers, i.e. decorators, installers, contractors. 2- STAND INSTALLATION AND DISPLAY OF EXHIBITS Exhibits on display must not disturb nor damage neighbouring stands. Equipment and machinery must not project beyond the stand boundaries.

42 3- SOUND PRESENTATIONS Exhibitors who wish to use sound equipment on their stands must comply with the following rules: The sound power reflected by the decoration or presentation items shall not exceed 80 db(a) when measured within a 2.50 metre area surrounding the stand. The rules laid down for the use of sound equipment on stands are intended to minimize inconvenience to neighbouring stands. Moreover, for playing music or organizing musical presentations on your stand, you must pay fees before the exhibition opening to the French music rights body: -- SACEM 16, avenue Gabriel PERI ST GRATIEN Tel. +33 (0) sylvie.bizouard@sacem.fr Please comply with the above sound level without exception and even for a short time. Continuous and severe inspection will be carried out to ensure that these rules are strictly observed. The organizer reserves the right to take all appropriate measures to stop any sound presentation performed in violation of the above rules. 4- ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS ON STANDS For obvious safety reasons, it is strictly forbidden to use the private installations of the exhibition centre (e.g. hall ducts, water ducts) for laying electrical cables to the stands. 5- STAND CONSTRUCTION Maximum height for stand decoration: 4.00m Structures, decoration items and signs (stand sign, advertising panels, balloons) must not be higher than 4.00m above the building floor. No setback is required from adjoining stands and from aisles. ATTENTION: Office backsides, decoration items and panels facing neighbouring stands (from 2.40 m to 4.00 m high) must be smooth, plain, painted in neutral colours, and must not include any signs or advertisements. Electrical cables must not be visible. Stand enclosing: Entirely enclosed stands are prohibited. An opening of at least one third of the stand perimeter must be provided. Stand on your project we will find through openings in compliance with fire safety regulations (see regulations for fire safety of exhibitor's guide Chapter page 42). 6- DOUBLE-DECK STANDS Double-deck constructions in halls are authorized subject to the express approval of the Organizer, and provided their floor surface is at least 250 sqm and they are located along hall periphery walls. 7- SIGN An offer combining signs and kakemonos is proposed to exhibitors with a stand surface area of 144 sqm and above. These signs and kakemonos are manufactured and installed by the Organizer; they will be placed at 6 m above the building floor. 8- LIGHTING BRIDGES Lighting bridges will be authorized at a height of 4.50 m above the building floor. They shall include no signs and do not need to be set back from adjacent stands and aisles.

43 Gobos shall be confined to your stand surface area; light sweeping shall not be authorized outside your stand limits. Flashing lights and beacons are prohibited. 9- PILLAR COVERING Maximum height 4.00 m from the floor. Covering materials can rest on the pillar, but must be kept away or, at least, isolated with a soft material (e.g. felt, soft board) placed at contact points. 10- HANGING FROM THE FRAMEWORK Hanging operations from the hall framework must be carried out exclusively by the technical services of the exhibition centre. Requests must be submitted directly to the Comexposium/SILMO platform ( In all cases, suspended elements must comply with the exhibition's decoration rules. The slinging point shall be controlled at a maximum height of 4.30 m. 11- LEAFLETS AND MUSIC Unless a commercial agreement has been specifically reached, it is strictly forbidden to distribute leaflets, handouts, etc. outside the stands, including in the areas around the halls (i.e. check-in gallery, car parks, front square). 12- MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT IN OPERATION All machines and equipment shown in operation during the exhibition must be declared to the exhibition Organizer, otherwise they will have to cease operation. All presentations and demonstrations shall be carried out under the exhibitor's full responsibility. A protected area shall be provided to ensure that the public is kept at a minimum distance of 1.00 m from operating machines. This distance may be increased depending on the exhibit's features. Only machines and equipment approved by the Safety Commission as complying with the regulations will be allowed to be exhibited in operation. 13- ACCESSIBILITY FOR PERSONS WITH REDUCED MOBILITY According to the applicable regulations, when the stand floorboard height is greater than 2.00 cm, a ramp is required to provide access for people with reduced mobility. Access ramps are not permitted to project into aisles. Access ramps shall be at least 0.90 m wide with slopes between 2% and 5%.

44 Rules for panic and fire risk prevention 1. GENERAL REMARKS The safety regulations to prevent risk of fire and panic in establishments open to the public are determined by the Decree of 25 June 1980 (general provisions). The Decree of 18 November 1987 defines the special provisions applicable in exhibition halls. The text below highlights extracts of these regulations in order to make them easier to understand. Any large project must be submitted for the approval of the Security Officer assigned to the trade show. All plans and technical information must be sent for this purpose to the organiser at least one month before the show opens. During the assembly period, the Safety Officer oversees the application of the safety measures mentioned above. All further information concerning fire safety can be obtained from: Cabinet WATTEAU Philippe Watteau 41, rue Lazare Carnot PONTAULT COMBAULT Tél : Fax : Mail : philippewatteau@numericable.fr 2. REMINDER OF IMPORTANT RULES APPLICABLE AT THE EVENT DISABLED ACCESS Refer to the regulations on accessibility for the disabled. STANDS WITH UPPER FLOORS MEZZANINE FLOORS (RAISED STANDS ABOVE 1 METRE) (send a file for opinion and approval to the cabinet WATTEAU) if S<50 m², resistance of 250 kg/ m2 if S>50 m2, resistance of 350 kg/ m2, handrails compliant with standards NF P and NF P (see diagrams in appendix) following assembly, solidity and stability of the mezzanine to be checked by a certified inspection body, if capacity > 19 people, 2 evacuation staircases, extinguishers suited to the risks will be available on each mezzanine no electrical box (energy and distribution) with total power > 100kVA under the mezzanine, use of mesh canopy or "smoke out" canopy for any cover above the mezzanine. All raised surfaces in excess of 1.00 metre must comply with mezzanine regulations. 2.3 FIRE HOSE REEL the Fire Hose (RIA) must remain free of any enclosure, door or decoration, it must be accessible: a path at least 1.00 m wide from the nearest aisle must be kept free. COOKING AREAS (restaurants, counter sales, etc.) 1 cooking point per stand only total power of cooking and/or heating equipment < 20 kw (stove, hotplate, oven, gas burner, etc.) if P > 20 kw, only standardised modules or containers authorised (consult Cabinet WATTEAU), if cooking produces greasy vapours: filtering hood with 3 filters to trap grease and odour, if liquefied gas is used: only butane is authorised in 13 kg cylinders (propane is prohibited). A cylinder may supply one device only. One cylinder per 10 m2 of stand with a maximum of 6 cylinders, a "declaration of installation of cooking or heating appliances for catering" form describing the nature and power of cooking devices to be installed, will be sent to the organiser one month before the show opens BIOETHANOL HEATER Ethanol heaters presented in operation for demonstrative aims, are allowed, subject to respect by the Exhibitor of the following measurements of prevention: the appliance must comply with the standard. perimeter of security of 2,00 m around the apparatus (absence of inflammable subjects), direct contact between the public and the flame will be impossible. surface temperature < 40 C the quantity of liquid fuel will be limited to 5 l maximum on the stand, drums containing ethanol will be kept closed and labelled with the relevant standardised pictograms, tanks will be filled away from public reach, Exhibitors displaying bioethanol fireplaces are reminded that these must comply with the provisions of article 5 of the Fire Prevention Regulations: "Machines and appliances presented in operation for demonstration purposes" SWIMMING POOLS SPA Electrical connection of swimming pools and Spa under water will be made using equipment, cables and connections with a minimum protection index of IP X4. Installations will be protected by differential circuit breakers - DDR 30mA HELIUM FILLED BALLOONS No storage of helium bottles (full or empty) in the pavilion). No inflating of balloons in the presence of the public. Balloon to fit in stand limitations. In the case of a lighting balloon, M2-class covering required. 3. STAND FITTINGS 3.1. materials classification requirements General remarks The materials used must meet fire resistance characteristics (French or European classification) Requirements stand frame and partitions with at least a minimum M3 classification,* wall coverings (natural or plastic textiles with at least M2 classification,* curtains, hangings and free-hanging net curtains with at least M2 classification,* firmly fixed floor covering with at least M4 classification,* SILMO October to 7 October Paris Nord Villepinte

45 Rules for panic and fire risk prevention (Cont'd) coverings for podiums, platforms or terraces (if h > 0.30 metres and if S > 20 m²) with a minimum of M3 classification,* decorative items with at least M1 classification,* full velums with at least M2 classification,* ceilings and suspended ceilings, with at least M1 classification.* * M1 classification, EU class B M2, EU class C M3, EU class D M4, EU class D Equivalences solid non-resinous wood: if thickness >14 mm, classified M3*, solid resinous wood: if thickness >18 mm, classified M3*, panels derived from wood (plywood, slats, fibres, particles): if thickness >18 mm, classified M3* construction and outfitting rules Are Forbidden: curtains, hangings and net curtains in front of exits, paints and varnishes classified flammable (nitrocellulose or glycerophthalic paints for example), use of signs or billboards in white letters on a green background Covered stands (ceiling, awning, raised level) surface < 300 m², -if S> 50: - appropriate extinguishers, - presence of one SSIAP1 qualified fire safety officer, - be fitted with standalone emergency lighting units. This emergency lighting must be placed in sleep mode when the normal lighting installation is intentionally turned off. for canopies, secure attachment and crossed wire-mesh support (1m2 maximum) Stands or closed rooms (contact Cabinet WATTEAU) number and width of exits according to number of people, but if > 19 pers: 2 exits, exits clearly indicated Fire-proofing Fire-proofing may give M2 quality to materials that are normally moderately or highly flammable. A list of approved fireproofing firms may be obtained from: Groupement Technique Français de l Ignifugation 10, rue du Debarcadere Paris cedex 17 Tel: + 33 (0) Material fire reaction reports Exhibitors must keep fire reaction reports at their stands for coverings and materials used, or failing that, be in possession of the equivalent fireproofing certificates. Exhibitors should obtain these coverings and materials from specialist suppliers or retailers, thus avoiding the need for fire- proofing on site, which involves some drawbacks (the salts used attack metals and the fireproofing is valid for only 3 months). Contact: 4. ELECTRICITY General remarks installations must comprise only fixed cable runs, cables or conductors must be category C 2, ducts and sections used for the cable runs and cable masks must be of the type that does not propagate flame, in compliance with current standards, all ducts must comprise an earth conductor connected to the cabinet earth terminal. if, in exceptional cases, class 0 materials on display have an electrical supply, they must be protected by residual current devices with a differential of 30mA maximum, class I appliances must be connected to the earth conductor of the duct supplying them. 4.2 Electricity cabinets: inaccessible to the public, easily accessible for staff and the emergency services, a safe distance from all inflammable and combustible materials or products. IMPORTANT: if P > 100 KVA electrical cabinet in a closed room reserved for this use only, room signposted, CO2 or powder type extinguisher installed, M3 partitions, not located under a mezzanine accessible to the public. Send back the "declaration of appliances and equipment in operation" form, attached in the appendix. 4.3 Halogen lamps (standard EN 3 60,598) Any stand lights consisting of halogen lamps must: be placed at a minimum height of 2.25 metres, be equipped with a safety screen (glass or fine mesh grill) to protect against any risk should the light bulb burst. 4.4 High voltage illuminated signs protected by a screen made of M3-category material. off switch indicated, transformers located out of normal reach, Danger, high voltage" signs, if necessary. 5. MACHINES AND APPLIANCES PRESENTED IN OPERATION FOR DEMONSTRATION PURPOSES 5.1. General remarks must be the subject of a preliminary declaration to the show organiser 30 days before the event opens (model appended), must not present any risk to the public if working machines or appliances are presented in atrest status: - dangerous parts more than 1m from the public aisle or protected by a rigid screen. - dangerous parts = moving parts, hot surfaces, sharp points or edges if machines or appliances are presented in moving status: - protected area placing the public at least one metre away from the machines. correctly stabilised equipment Groupement NON FEU 37-39, rue de Neuilly BP Clichy Cedex Tel: + 33 (0) ou + 33 (0) SILMO October to 7 October Paris Nord Villepinte

46 Rules for panic and fire risk prevention (Cont'd) 6. VEHICLES - MOTORISED MACHINERY Fuel tanks of machinery presented at rest must be empty or provided with locked fuel caps, Battery terminals must be covered in order to be inaccessible. 7. RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES X RAYS pursuant to the public health code, the use of appliances containing radioactive sources or electrical generators of ionising rays at an exhibition requires a permit issued by the Nuclear Safety Authority (ASN). exhibitors using this type of appliance shall supply the organiser with the following, 30 days before the exhibition opens: - the declaration for an appliance in operation (see form) - a description of the appliances presented, - the relevant permits issued by the ASN. specific stand outfitting measures, relating to the use of this type of appliance may be required. These will be passed on by the safety officer, once the above documents have been received. 8. LASER 8.1 General remarks Any laser installation requires a request for authorisation addressed to the proper administrative authority at least 30 days before the event opens). Contact the Cabinet WATTEAU. 8.2 Completing the dossier (in French): (contact the cabinet WATTEAU) a declaration on paper of the use of a laser, the declaration for an appliance in operation (in the appendix), a technical note accompanied by the installation plan, a document drawn up and signed by the fitter, certifying conformity with the present provisions. 9. PROHIBITED MATERIALS, PRODUCTS AND GASES The following are forbidden: the distribution of samples or products containing a flammable gas balloons filled with a flammable or toxic gas, items made of celluloid, the presence of fireworks or explosives, the presence of ethyl oxide, carbon disulphide, sulphuric ether or acetone, the use of acetylene, oxygen, hydrogen or other gases presenting similar hazards, pyrotechnic effects, firecrackers, sparks and flames. 10. INFLAMMABLE LIQUIDS The use of flammable liquids is limited to the following quantities per stand: 10 litres of 2nd-category inflammable liquids for 10m2 of stand area, up to a maximum of 80 litres, 5 litres of 1st-category inflammable liquids. 11. EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT must remain visible at all times must remain accessible at all times if a fire hose is available on the stand, allow permanent 1m-wide access from the aisle. The instruction label must remain visible. 12. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The presence of crates, cardboard boxes or wood on the stands and in passages is prohibited, daily cleaning necessary. SILMO October to 7 October Paris Nord Villepinte

47 Disabled access within exhibitions PREAMBLE Making a location accessible means to enable persons in a temporary or prolonged condition of handicap to exercise their rights as citizens, and offer well-being for all. Accessibility forms part of the general building rules, in the same way as safety does. The dimensional aspects that characterise it have been defined on the basis of a standard occupied wheel chair. This size makes it possible to make arrangements likely to satisfy the functional requirements of all persons with reduced mobility. In accordance with the legislative and regulatory provisions in force, the effective implementation of accessibility must be translated by the possibility: of moving around without knocking into obstacles created by designers or other building professionals of accessing buildings of all descriptions of using all the service provisions placed at the disposal of the general public. Accessibility does not eliminate physical deficiency but it should contribute to abolishing disadvantages. It makes it possible to preserve a degree of independence for those who are affected by a motor deficiency. Accessibility is an essential condition for safety, independence and the social integration of persons with reduced mobility. Accessibility of establishments and facilities open to the general public. Changes in floor level, or lips, must be rounded or chamfered. The minimum distance is 2.50m between two lips. Slopes with "coltsfoot" steps or successive lips are forbidden. If a transverse or sideways slope cannot be avoided, it must be under 2%. The minimum width of passageways is 1.40m (1.20m if there are no walls on either side). Care must be taken to avoid grills, gaps and holes that present an obstacle to wheels or walking sticks (see diagram below). Visually impaired persons must be able to detect various obstacles with their stick while moving around, and for the partially sighted, obstacles must be in colours that contrast with their immediate surroundings. DIMENSION AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS Technical guide for the application of legal texts: Law no of 11 February 2005 (Journal Officiel 12 February 2005). Law N of 30 June 1975 (JO July 1, 1975) Law N of 13 July 1991 (JO July 19, 1991) (L.111-7, L to of the Building and Housing Code and L and L of the Town Planning Code). Decree no of 26 January 1994 (JO of 28 January 1994) (R R of the Building and Housing Code). Decree no of 8 March 1995 relating to CCDSA (JO 10 March 1995) Decree of 31 May 1994 (JO 22 June 1994) Circular no of July 7, 1994 (BO Equipment facilities no. 94/20) GENERAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS 1. Horizontal circulation The route that is the most easily negotiable should be the most common or one of the most common routes. It must lead as directly as possible and without interruption from the limit of the defined building permit or works areas to the spaces or installations open to the public. The floors must not be soft or slippery and must present no obstacles to the passage of wheels. Throughout its length it should ideally be horizontal with no irregularities. If a slope is unavoidable, the values on the drawing opposite are acceptable. Any uneven surface must be crossed by a sloping surface if there is no lift. The positioning of the handrail does not apply to bays. Horizontal rest landings of a minimum length of 1.40m, not including clearance for doors, are required every 10m for ramps of between 4% and 5%, at the top and bottom of each slope in front of all doors and inside each double entrance door. 2. Vertical circulations (and raised stand) LIFTS Accessible lifts are obligatory if: the establishment can receive fifty persons on the upper floor. the facility receives fewer than fifty persons when services cannot be provided on the ground floor or at access level. The lift is deemed to be practicable if its characteristics allow use by a person in a wheelchair (see diagram below). Sliding doors are obligatory. The controls are at a maximum height of 1.30m and stopping position accuracy is ±2cm maximum If the lift has more than one entrance, the minimal dimensions required are 1m (parallel to each door) x 1, 30m (perpendicular to each door). The lift must be validated by an inspection bureau subsequent to assembly. SILMO October to 7 October Paris Nord Villepinte

48 Disabled access at the Exhibition (Cont'd) STAIRS Unless there is also a lift, one of the staircases must be suitable for use by reduced-mobility persons who have difficulty moving about. The minimum width is 1.20m if there is no wall, 1.30m if there is a wall on one side and 1.40m if it is between two walls. The maximum height of the steps is 16cm and the minimum stair width is 28cm. The front edges of the steps must be clearly visible. Stairs of more than three steps, whether inside or outside, must have handrails on both sides. The handrail extends beyond the first and last steps of each flight. Comments The width of the staircase is measured between handrails when there are no walls and between handrail and wall when there is only one wall. On a curved or circular staircase, the step width is measured in an area situated between 0.60m from the inner side and 0.60m from the outer side. Whether inside or outside, any staircase without a corresponding lift must be accompanied by a ramp. TABLE, BANK, TICKET OFFICE The height of at least one of the ticket offices, counters etc., where they exist, must be accessible to persons with reduced mobility (room for arms and knees). An area with minimum dimensions of 1.30m x 0.80m must be provided in front of or beside each accessible table or ticket office. Recommendations Persons with walking difficulties should be offered the possibility of sitting down in all places where the public are required to wait (offices, waiting rooms, etc.). The installation of various sound amplification and transmission systems would be desirable, to be able to cater for persons with hearing impairments. Sound alarms must have corresponding light signs and vice versa. 3. Signposting The international symbol for disabled accessibility, of a stylised side view of a person sitting in a wheelchair, will be the only sign used to indicate reduced-mobility facilities that are not easy to find. Comments Parking spaces are indicated by panels and only public transport vehicles for persons of reduced mobility or vehicles displaying the "GIG" or "GIC" initials may park in thesespecially provided spaces. SILMO October to 7 October Paris Nord Villepinte