Deadline: December 18, 2019

Demonstrations will be held at the Bees Ferry Compost Site on January 31, 2020 RAIN or SHINE!

After completing and submitting this form, you will receive an invoice for payment within 3 business days.

Payment may be remitted by credit card, check, or money order in US dollars only.

We, the undersigned, agree to participate in the US Composting Council’s Annual Conference Equipment Show and Demonstrations on January 31, 2020, at Bees Ferry Landfill and Compost Facility, 1344 Bees Ferry Rd, Charleston, SC 29414.

You will receive an invoice within 3 business days. The invoice is due upon receipt. Your registration is not complete and participation is not guaranteed until payment is received.

Terms and Conditions

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Deadline: December 18, 2019

In consideration for the opportunity to display and demonstrate equipment at the 2020 US Composting Council conference and related benefits, we, the undersigned Vendor agree to the following terms and conditions:

1. By December 18, 2019, Vendor shall provide to the US Composting Council proof of the following insurance:
1. Certificate of insurance for Comprehensive General Liability coverage of not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000) per occurrence and any other appropriate coverages in the same amount for the display and demonstration of Vendor’s equipment. The certificate shall name the US Composting Council and Charleston County, South Carolina as additional insureds.
2. Auto Liability coverage of $1M minimum for the companies delivering the equipment to the site.
3. If employees of the exhibitors will be on site, present proof of Workers’ Comp. coverage at Statutory Limits with $1M Employers Liability.
2. Vendor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless, the US Composting Council, Charleston County, South Carolina, and each of their employees, agents, servants, representatives, contractors and licensees from and against any and all liabilities, claims, injuries, losses, damages, actions and causes of action whatsoever arising from or related to the display and demonstration of Vendor’s equipment, including any damage to Vendor’s equipment, and whether or not caused by the negligence of Vendor or any other person.
3. The US Composting Council may discontinue or otherwise make changes to the display and demonstration of Vendor’s equipment if in the best interests of the conference or participants or for any other reason, as may be determined in the sole discretion of the US Composting Council.
4. Vendor shall deliver the equipment to Bees Ferry Landfill and Compost Facility, 1344 Bees Ferry Rd, Charleston, SC 29414 between 8 AM and 4 PM starting on Thursday, January 23 and no later than Tuesday, January 28, 2020, as coordinated by Harvey Gibson, hgibson@charlestoncounty.org, 843-670-8294. NOTE that the landfill is NOT OPEN on Sunday! LATE DELIVERIES MAY NOT BE ACCEPTED!!
5. All vendors shall provide the US Composting Council with one photo for each piece of equipment to be demonstrated. The photo should be sent electronically to cary.oshins@compostingcouncil.org. Vendor consents to use of any of the photos for promotional purposes at the sole discretion of the USCC.
6. No equipment can begin loading out until AFTER 4 PM on the day of the show.
7. Vendor agrees to send at least one representative to attend two mandatory planning meetings at Bees Ferry Compost on Thursday morning, 1/30 and Friday morning, 1/31.
8. All motorized equipment shall include at least one fire extinguisher.
9. Vendor agrees to abide by the landfill’s NO SMOKING rule. NO EXCEPTIONS.
10. Vendor shall provide their employees with their own Personal Protective Equipment. A hard hat and reflective vest or outer shell are required. Other PPE, including ears, nose, throat and eye protection, are optional.
11. Refund Policy: The USCC will issue a 100% refund for withdrawals made on or before December 18, 2019, less $50 administrative charge. The USCC will issue a 50% refund for withdrawals made between December 19 and December 31, 2019, (including those dates). No refunds will be processed after December 31, 2019. NO EXCEPTIONS.