Queer Quest: Vendor Booth Event Rules & Regulations
Welcome to Queer Quest: A Journey to Self-Discovery!
Our Exhibit Hall is a sanctuary of imagination, wellness, and quantum-inspired transformation. To ensure a safe, accessible, and affirming space for all, the following guidelines apply to all vendors and booth hosts:
GENERAL EVENT RULES
1. Booth Set-Up & Break-Down
- Set-up: October 11, 2025, between 7:00–8:30 AM.
- Break-down: Must begin no earlier than 5:30 PM on Day 2, October 12, 2025 unless otherwise approved.
- Vendors must check in at the designated Info Hub upon arrival.
2. Space & Equipment
- Set-up: October 11, 2025, between 7:00–8:30 AM.
- Break-down: Must begin no earlier than 5:30 PM on Day 2, October 12, 2025 unless otherwise approved.
- Vendors must check in at the designated Info Hub upon arrival.
3. Booth Conduct
- All activations and displays must align with the Queer Quest values of liberation, consent, care, and cultural integrity.
- Vendors must remain within their assigned footprint and not obstruct pathways.
- Sales are permitted (no commission taken), but vendors are responsible for their own payment systems and local tax compliance.
4. Inclusivity & Safety
- Queer Quest is a BIPOC Queer-centered space; vendors must honor the lived experiences of attendees.
- Harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior will result in immediate removal.
- All materials and language must be affirming, trauma-informed, and non-exploitative.
5. Brand Alignment
- Vendors may not distribute materials unrelated to their approved activation or that conflict with Queer Quest’s mission.
- Co-branded signage is allowed with prior approval.
6. Liability & Insurance
- Vendors are responsible for their own insurance and assume liability for any damage, theft, or injury within their booth space.
- Oyanova Enterprises and Center on Halsted are not liable for personal injury, theft, or damage.