Homecoming 23 Vendor Portal

Coppin State University (CSU) will host Homecoming the week of February 12 - February 19, 2023. If you would like to be a vendor, please sign-up with your payment no later than Friday, February 3rd.

VENDOR TERMS    

Use of Space:  No vendor shall sublet, assign, or share any part of the space allocated to him/her without consent of CSU Office of Alumni Engagement. Solicitations or demonstrations by vendors must be confined within the bounds of their respective vendor area.  Aisle space should not be used for vending purposes, displaying signs, solicitation, or distribution of promotional materials for vending purposes.

Appearance of Vendor Table Space:  Vendor table presentations should be arranged so that they do not obstruct the general view, nor hide the tables of other vendors. All parts of the vendor presentation and table must lend itself to an attractive appearance.  We reserve the right to cancel any vendor table that does not lend itself to a standard suitable for vending. This reservation includes persons, things, conduct, printed matter, or anything of a character that CSU determines objectionable or does not conform to Coppin State University's standards.  If there is such restriction or eviction, Alumni Engagement is not liable for any refund or other vendor expenses.

Sales:  Vendors are permitted to make sales in the assigned vendor marketplace area.  Obtaining the appropriate licenses/permits, as required by law, collecting and remitting sales taxes and any other legal business requirements are solely the responsibility of the Vendor.

Damage to Facilities:  The Vendor must surrender space occupied by him/her in the same condition as when space was initially assigned.  The Vendor or agent shall not injure or deface the walls, columns, or floors of the facility, the table, equipment or furniture provided.  When such damage appears, the Vendor shall be liable to the owners of the property so damaged.

Storage:  All goods are stored at vendor's risk.  CSU shall not be liable for any injury, damage, loss, theft, destruction, including, not by way of limitation, damage from atmospheric conditions or rust, negligence (whether caused by ourselves, our agents, employees or other) failure to act, breach of contract, breach of warranty, water, condensation, fire, floods, acts of God, or any act beyond our control.

Cancellation of Activities: If fire strike or other circumstances beyond the control of CSU cause the event to be canceled, full refund of Vendor table/space fees will be made.

Cancellation of Contract by Vendor:  No refunds will be given.

Failure to Occupy Space:  Space not occupied by one hour into the activity will be forfeited by the Vendor.  This space may be reassigned or used by Alumni Engagement.  No refunds will be given.

Responsibility of the Office of Alumni Engagement and Coppin State University:  Vendor assumes entire responsibility and hereby agrees to protect, indemnify, defend and hold the Office of Alumni Engagement and Coppin State University harmless against all claims.  In addition, Vendor acknowledges that CSU does not maintain insurance covering Vendor's property and that it is the sole responsibility of the Vendor to obtain business interruption and property damage insurance covering such losses by the Vendor.

Routine Security is Provided.  Vendors take sole responsibility for securing their possessions before, during and after the hours of the Vendor's Marketplace.