Terms & Conditions

SHOW MANAGEMENT:

Marin County Flea Market, LLC. dba: Treasure Island Flea ("TIF") Ph: 415.898.0245 Fax: 415.898.0035 E: Info@TreasureIslandFlea.com Contacts: Charles & Angie Ansanelli

LOCATION:

Treasure Island, Avenue of the Palms, San Francisco, California, The Great Lawn & Horizontal Parking Area.

HOURS & DATES:

Last Weekend (Saturday & Sunday) of every month, Year-round, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

EXHIBITOR SET-UP BREAKDOWN:

Exhibitors set-up is between the hours of 6:00 AM to 8:30 AM. Once the market opens at 9:00 AM, no vehicles will be permitted to operate within the defined area of the marketplace until after closing at 4:00 PM. If you wish to bring in or remove merchandise from the selling area while the market is open to the public, you will need to walk or hand truck your merchandise.

Please do not begin assembling your booth or display until after your vehicle is removed the selling area* Pull up unload and then move your car to designated parking area prior to setting up your exhibit. We ask for your cooperation during these congested hours.

Exhibitors are encouraged to take down their booths Saturday evening after the show. Treasure Island Flea will provide security from the closing Saturday until 8am Sunday morning. Most exhibitors choose to leave their canopy set-up overnight. It is your choice. The TIF assumes no liability for any lost, stolen, or damaged property.

EXHIBIT RENTAL:

Exhibit spaces will be available for this event per location and category on a first serve basis, subject to availability. Decisions regarding the location, space size and other factors related to booth assignments are at the sole discretion of the management. We will do our best to accommodate all requests. (See Sellers Page for exhibit prices and dimensions) It is important for the integrity of the show that you book your exhibit within your product category.

CANOPIES & UMBRELLAS:

All exhibitors setting up a canopy in a space must have it properly anchored and constructed. The suggested weight to secure the canopies is 50 pounds per corner. The management shall not be responsible or liable for the exhibitors' use of a canopy or its construction. Each exhibitor shall hold the management harmless from, and indemnify the management against, any injury or property damage that may occur due to the use of the canopy. If an exhibitor erects a canopy, the management reserves the right to require the exhibitor to take it down in windy conditions. Any tent that is in excess of 200 sq. feet or canopy in excess of 400 sq. feet must have a State Fire Marshall tag indicating that it is flame retardant. Market participants using umbrellas must ensure that there is sufficient vertical clearance and they are secured properly.

REFUNDS & EXCHANGES:

It is important for the integrity and the overall success of the show that the marketplace operates rain or shine. However, management have the discretion to cancel a market, when the weather is intense, serious or severe for a substantial portion of the market day, provided the exhibitor shows up on the day of the market he/she will be issued a credit for a future show date. There are no refunds or exchanges on spaces.

VEHICLES & PEDESTRIANS:

One vehicle will be allowed to enter per selling space. If you purchased a space that includes a vehicle accommodation, the vehicle and or trailer cannot be over 18' feet. Vehicles over 18' will require purchasing a second space. If you have a space without a car, you may drive-in unload and move your vehicle to a designated parking lot. The speed limit inside the event is 3mph. Pedestrians have the right of way at all times. No vehicle movement is allowed within the designated selling area between Show Hours of 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

ELECTRICITY:

In general there is no electricity provided to the exhibitors. Electricity is available for special use, please contact management for information. Food purveyors may use low sounding generators.

EXHIBITOR DISPLAYS:

Products are to be displayed in a professional manner. You may bring your own tables or display cases to showcase your merchandise. We will have tables for rent on a first-come, first serve basis, advanced reservation is available online and recommended. (put link to table rental here)

COOPERATION:

Exhibitors are responsible and to ensure that neither their conduct nor that of their assistants will infringe on the rights of other exhibitors or customers. Please no loud music as it disturbs other sellers and customers.

EXHIBITOR STAFFING:

A maximum of two individuals will be allowed per exhibit space. Exhibitors must be present both days of the show. Exhibits must be staffed and operational from opening to closing of the show.

LICENSES, PERMITS & TAXES:

Exhibitors are responsible for compliance with all applicable resale and other license requirements, as well as collection of all sales taxes, and shall hold The Treasure Island Flea harmless for any regulatory breach.

1. 1. California Sellers Permits & Exemptions: Regular sellers (more than twice in twelve months), including food sellers, are required to have a California Seller's Permit showing San Francisco as a sub-location. Please choose your situation from A, B, or C below, and follow the instructions. BOE stands for the California State Board of Equalization.
   1. For those who already have a California Sellers Permit: Please call the BOE at 800.400.7115 and request that (Avenue of the Palms, Treasure Island, San Francisco, California, 94103) be added to your list of places where you sell. At no charge, the BOE will send you an additional permit (with the same number) showing the (Treasure Island Flea) as a sub-location.
   2. If you will only sell two times in a twelve month period: No seller's permit is required but you will only be able to sell twice within the twelve month period.
   3. If you have never sold before, but plan to be a regular seller: You are required to have a Sellers Permit. Please go online and enter this web address into your url http://www.boe.ca.gov/pdf/boe400spa.pdf or call the BOE at 800.400.7115, and request a Sellers Permit Application. Please be sure to name (Treasure Island Flea, Ave. of the Palms, Treasure Island, San Francisco, Ca 94103) as a selling location. This form can be filled out on-line, printed then mailed to the BOE.

Food Sellers: In addition to the California Sellers Permit, you are required to have San Francisco County Health Permits. To view the criteria and download an application enter the following link into your url. http://www.sfdph.org/dph/EH/Food/Permits/permitSpecEvents.asp You may also call the San Francisco Public Health Department for assistance at 415.252.3800. Do not mail the application directly to the Health Department. As the Event Operator we are required to submit all of the food vendor permits for the marketplace. Please mail, fax (415.898.0035) or email (Info@TreasureIslandFlea.com) the application to us.

SAFETY:

No parking shall be allowed at any time within twenty feet of any fire hydrant or fire department connection. Any vehicle illegally parked will be immediately towed. We are required to maintain designated 20 foot fire aisles at all times. Please do not allow your merchandise to protrude beyond the boundaries of your booth. No vendor is allowed to have any open container or flammable or combustible liquids, or use any flammable or combustible liquids for repair or demonstration purpose. Food preparation liquids and beverages are exempted.

PROHIBITIONS:

No smoking or non-complying merchandise shall be permitted in exhibitor spaces. No solicitations for services or goods not available at the marketplace shall be permitted unless otherwise agreed to in writing. Flyers may not be distributed outside your exhibitor area without prior written approval of the Treasure Island Flea.

PETS:

No pets are allowed. Sellers are not permitted to bring pets, even if they remain in a vehicle. The only exception would be registered service or guide dogs.

ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT:

We do not permit dealers to sell items, which are prohibited by the Endangered Species Act. For detailed information regarding specific items visit www.le.fws.gov

MERCHANDISE:

The Treasure Island Flea is a unique open-air marketplace that features talented exhibitors offering an eclectic mix of merchandise including: New Merchandise, Echo Chic Designs, Repurposed Merchandise, Antiques, Collectibles, Entrepreneurial Products & Ideas, New Independent Designer Clothing & Jewelry, Shabby Chic, Memorabilia, Vintage Clothing, Accessories and Jewelry, Indie Retro Fashions, Green Eco Friendly Innovative Products, Artists, Floral & Plant Designers, French Garden & Shabby Chic, Specialty Food Purveyors, Handmade specialty items, Makers, Amusement & So Much More.

NON PROFITS ORGANIZATIONS:

We offer space to non-profit organizations at a reduced rate for educational an outreach programs. Please call us at 415.898.0245

COPORATE SPONSORS:

Exhibit Space is available or part of a sponsorship. Customized fee depending on space requirement, vendor activity. For sponsorship opportunities or inquiries please contact show management. 415.898.0245 – Charles Ansanelli

CLEANUP:

Exhibitors are required to keep their rented areas clean. Exhibitors must remove all boxes and other refuse in or around their rental spaces and dispose of it, at their own business location. We do not provide trash services for Exhibitors. Do not dispose of it at the marketplace venue. Exhibitors need to broom clean their space before departing from the marketplace, so that the property is left in the same condition that prevailed prior to rental. Any spillage, this includes leaks from cars or trucks must be cleaned up in an appropriate fashion with absorbent spill kits. Violations of either non compliance or non payment for cleaning services may result in not being able to participate in the marketplace in the future.

OPERATOR/MANAGEMENT RIGHTS:

Treasure Island Flea retains the right to restrict, exclude or evict exhibitors or exhibits which, in the opinion of Treasure Island Flea may detract from the general character of the event as a whole. This includes persons, things, printed matter, or anything else TIF judges to be objectionable. TIF reserves the right to reasonably refuse service and /or exhibit rental to anyone, or to require any exhibitor to leave upon refund of their exhibit rental. If necessary, TIF reserves the right to formulate additional rules and regulations.

PROPERTY:

The seller is advised that the producer assumes no responsibility whatsoever to insure the safety or protect in any way, the property of the seller from fire, theft, malicious mischief, accident, rain, wind, or other perils. It is the seller's responsibility to protect his/her own property at all times during the event.

LIABILITY/INDEMNIFICATION:

In consideration of the producers accepting my exhibit rent, I and my companions, helpers, family members, or others occupying the booth, intending to be legally bound for myself, my successors, assigns, heirs, executors and administrators, waive and release any and all rights and claims against persons and organizations affiliated with this event: the producers, The Marin County Flea Market LLC., dba: Treasure Island Flea while participating at this event or at any future time. Each Market Participant will indemnify, hold harmless, defend, and protect Treasure Island Flea, its officers, directors, trustees, agents, volunteers, donors, and employees (together, "TIF Parties"), and relevant TIF Market site owners and operators from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, demands, suits, costs, and expenses, including attorneys' fees, penalties, judgments, or obligations and liabilities of every kind or character resulting from (i) any act or omission by the Market Participant, its employees, agents, or volunteers at any TIF Market (together, "Market Participant Parties") in connection with the Market Participant's activities and presence at a TIF Market, including, but not limited to, sale to and consumption by individuals of products sold by a Market Participant and operation and set-up by a Market Participant of its stall space, whether that claim involves product liability, consumer protection, health and safety, permitting, negligence or other tort, employment, tax, or any other matter; and (ii) any breach by the Market Participant of its obligations under these Rules.

COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS

Every Market Participant at its sole cost and expense must comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, including, but not limited to, the Direct Marketing Rules, labor, employment, health, safety, weighing and labeling, and other laws applicable to the Market Participant's participation in Treasure Island Flea. It is the sole responsibility of each Market Participant to ensure that its operations, including certification, sales, displays, set-up, and clean-up comply with such legal requirements.

The acceptance of this Sellers Permit constitutes the implied agreement by the sellers to adhere to the Treasure Island Flea Rules and Regulations. All sellers and their helpers assume all risk of personal injury and loss of property. Management reserves the right to revoke any license granted by this contract.

I acknowledge that I have read, understand and agree to fully comply with all requirements contained in the Treasure Island Flea's Exhibitor Terms & Condition / Rental Agreement before conducting business at the Treasure Island Flea.