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Event sponsorship contract template (US)

A general template under US law. Laws differ from state to state, so check it against your state's law or with a lawyer licensed there. We are not a law firm and do not give legal advice.

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Event Sponsorship Agreement

This Event Sponsorship Agreement is made on Agreement Date between Organizer Name, a Organizer Entity Type and State, at Organizer Address ("Organizer"), and Sponsor Name, a Sponsor Entity Type and State, at Sponsor Address ("Sponsor").

1. Event

The event is Event Name, to be held on Event Dates at Event Venue (the "Event"), with expected attendance of about Expected Attendance.

2. Sponsorship Level

Sponsor will be a Sponsorship Level sponsor. Exclusivity Terms, such as exclusive sponsor in its product category, or None

3. Sponsor Benefits

Organizer will provide:

• Sponsor's logo on Logo Placements

• Number of Booth Spaces booth space of Booth Size

• Number of Passes event passes

• Speaking or stage time: Speaking Opportunity or None

• Mentions on Organizer's website, emails and social media: Digital Mentions

• Other Benefits

4. Fee

Sponsor will pay $Sponsorship Fee, as follows: Payment Schedule. In-kind contributions, if any: In-Kind Contributions or None.

5. Logos and Approvals

Each party grants the other a limited license to use its name and logo only to promote the Event, as approved in advance. Sponsor will supply artwork by Artwork Deadline. Neither party will make any statement implying the other endorses anything beyond the Event.

6. Sponsor's Conduct

Sponsor will follow the venue rules and Organizer's exhibitor guidelines, and is responsible for its own staff, booth materials and any giveaways. Any contest or sweepstakes run by Sponsor must comply with state law and is Sponsor's sole responsibility.

7. Insurance

Each party will carry general liability insurance of at least $Insurance Amount and name the other as an additional insured for the Event on request.

8. Cancellation

If Organizer cancels the Event, Sponsor will receive a full refund of amounts paid, less any benefits already delivered, or may apply the fee to a rescheduled date. If Sponsor withdraws, the fee is refundable as follows: Sponsor Withdrawal Refund Terms. Neither party is liable for failure caused by events beyond its reasonable control, such as severe weather, government orders or venue closure.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE EXTENT THE LAW ALLOWS, NEITHER PARTY IS LIABLE FOR LOST PROFITS OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, AND ORGANIZER'S TOTAL LIABILITY WILL NOT EXCEED THE SPONSORSHIP FEE.

10. Indemnity

Each party will indemnify the other against third-party claims caused by its own negligence, willful misconduct, or materials that infringe another's rights.

General Terms

Governing law. This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Governing State, without regard to its conflict of laws rules. Any lawsuit will be brought in the state or federal courts located in Venue County and State.

Entire agreement. This Agreement is the parties' complete agreement on its subject and replaces all earlier discussions. It may be changed only in a writing signed by both parties.

Severability. If a court finds any part of this Agreement unenforceable, that part will be enforced to the extent the law allows, and the rest stays in effect.

Assignment. Neither party may assign this Agreement without the other's written consent, except to a successor to its whole business.

Notices. Notices must be in writing and sent to the addresses above by personal delivery, certified mail or a nationally recognized courier.

Counterparts and e-signatures. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts and by electronic signature, which has the same effect as an original.

| Organizer | Sponsor |

| --- | --- |

| Signature: Organizer Signature | Signature: Sponsor Signature |

| Name: Organizer Printed Name | Name: Sponsor Printed Name |

| Date: Organizer Signing Date | Date: Sponsor Signing Date |

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