EXHIBITION ORGANISER
The Organiser is the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. The Exhibitor is the company that signs and submits the application for space. All communication regarding exhibition space must be channelled through the ESCRS and orders for exhibition space will only be accepted on the official exhibition reservation form.

BOOTH SPACE RENTAL
The rent per square metre in the exhibition area is €650 and this covers the cost of the booth space only.Technical files outlining details of shell schemes and other services will be sent to exhibitors in May 2005.

TERMS OF PAYMENT
• a deposit of 25% of the total cost of the exhibition space is due on or before 17th December, 2004
• full payment for booth space is due by 1st April 2005• in the event that full payment has not been received by 1st April 2005, the Organiser reserves the right to reallocate booth space.

FINAL PROGRAMME
All exhibitors will be listed in the final programme provided booth space has been reserved and paid for before the programme goes to print. The Organiser is not responsible for errors or omissions in the programme. The Final Programme will be distributed to all attendees at the Congress.

ALTERATIONS IN THE REGULATIONS
The Organiser reserves the right to alter the present regulations with immediate effect in the event that orders from the Authorities or other compelling reasons might make it necessary.

ALTERATION OF LOCATION AND SIZE OF BOOTHS
The Organiser shall be entitled to alter the space rented by the Exhibitor and to undertake limitations of the rented area. Such limitations can only be made against a corresponding reduction of the booth rental but shall not render the Organiser liable to pay compensation. Exhibitors are not permitted to sublet their booth or lend it to a third party in part or whole. Exhibitors may not exchange booths without the written consent of the Organiser.

CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY
Notification of cancellation of exhibition space must be received in writing by the Organiser on or before April 1st 2005. If notification of a cancellation is received prior to April 1st, a 10% penalty of the total cost of the booth will be incurred – e.g. for a ten square metre booth costing e6500, the penalty incurred will be e650. If notification of a cancellation of booth space is received after April 1st, a refund of 75% of the total cost of the booth will be made, on the condition that the booth space is re-sold.

INDUSTRY SATELLITE MEETINGS
All Industry Satellite Meetings involving congress delegates must be organised outside of the official
congress hours which are 8am – 6pm on Saturday 10th September, 8am – 8pm on Sunday 11th September and 8am – 6pm on Monday 12th and Tuesday 13st September and 8am – 4pm on Wednesday 14th September. Companies which do not adhere to this rule will have priority points deducted, thereby adversely affecting future booth locations.We would be grateful if you would inform the ESCRS if you are holding a satellite meeting.

EUROTIMES SATELLITE EDUCATION PROGRAMME
ESCRS EuroTimes, in association with the Industry, has developed a Satellite Education Programme. This programme will be organised at the Lisboa Congress Centre outside the official hours of the Congress Programme. ESCRS EuroTimes will provide marketing and promotion assistance and develop follow-up materials for circulation with the magazine. For further information please contact Carol Fitzpatrick in the ESCRS office at carol.fitzpatrick@agenda-comm.ie.

SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS
Special arrangements, if any, between the Organiser and the exhibitor which are not included in the agreement shall only be binding when accepted in writing by the Organiser.

EXHIBITION ORGANISER
European Society of Cataract& Refractive Surgeons
Temple House,Temple Road, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Tel: +353 1 209 1100 Fax: +353 1 209 1112

Exhibition & Congress Manager: Maria Crowley