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Product licenses and permits- Please select one from this section

1. I offer a product that does require a license, or permit. I agree to display current licenses and/or permits that are applicable to the product(s) that I offer. Display of said documents is required to participate. I understand that display of said documents may also be required by the United States Department of Agriculture, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Tuscola County Health Department, the City of Caro and/or the Downtown Development Authority. Failure to include applicable documents with the Event Vendor Application and display these documents will be grounds for disqualification.

2. I offer a product that does not require any licensing, or permit. If, in the time I am offering a product for sale at a City of Caro, or Downtown Development Authority event and licensing or permits become law, or are otherwise required, I agree to adhere to such, as they apply to my products, service or business.

Consent to photograph/video tape and disseminate without compensation

I hereby give my consent to be photographed, video recorded or broadcast live while participating in any activity offered by the City of Caro and/or the Downtown Development Authority. In addition, I consent to the reproduction and use of any such photographs and videos by the City of Caro and/ or the Downtown Development Authority for educational, public relations, or promotional purposes. I waive any claim by myself, or anyone claiming under or through me, for compensation of any kind in exchange for such photographs, videos and use thereof.

Non-Exclusivity

No provision in The Agreement limits, or is intended to limit, in any way any Vendor’s right to offer and sell its products to the general public, other business entities, municipalities, or governmental agencies before, during or after the operation of the Farmer’s Market, or other vendor events hosted by The City of Caro and/or the Downtown development Authority. Similarly, the Agreement is a non-exclusive agreement. The City of Caro and/or the Downtown Development Authority may freely engage other persons to provide or sell the same and/ or similar products at the Caro Farmer’s Market, or at other events. Further, I understand that being accepted as a vendor for one event does not constitute my approval for any other events hosted by the City of Caro and/ or the Downtown Development Authority.

Taxes

Vendor shall withhold and/or pay local, state and federal taxes required of it, including without limitation, all State sales taxes due from the sale of the Vendor’s products or services at the Caro Farmer’s Market or other event hosted by the City of Caro and/or the Downtown Development Authority.          

Reporting, Compliance and Surveys

I agree to complete a daily compliance review with the event host, or their designee, to ensure all products and booth standards comply with the rules and regulations, pertinent laws, and best practices. I understand noncompliance must be addressed immediately, and that if I fail to comply, I may be removed from further participation in events and activities. Further, I agree to promptly respond to all surveys related to my being a vendor at events hosted by the City of Caro and/or the Downtown Development Authority. I understand that records of this nature are subject to the Freedom of Information Act.

Waiver of Responsibility, Agreement to Hold Harmless

The City of Caro and/or the Downtown Development Authority will not be held responsible for accidents or injuries sustained by myself and/or my associates and/or employees while participating in events hosted by or through the City of Caro and/or the Downtown Development Authority. I will not hold the City of Caro and/or the Downtown Development Authority, their staff, or volunteers responsible for any damage, harm or loss to my employees, products, equipment, vehicle, or any other property that may occur, while participating in the Farmer’s Market, or other events. I agree to hold harmless and indemnify the City of Caro and/or the Downtown Development Authority, including their staff and volunteers in all matters related to, or arising from the activities related to this Agreement.

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