Security & Liability
During the exhibit setup and dismantling hours and in the evening after the close of exhibits, APPA will provide security service to cover entrances to the exhibit hall. During exhibit hours, exhibitors will be responsible for security in their booth(s). Small items of value should be removed from the area during non-show hours. Neither the Hilton Washington D.C. or staff members thereof, nor the APPA shall be responsible for the safety or protection of the property of the exhibitors, its agents, employees or invitees, from theft or damage by fire, accident or due to any other cause. Exhibitors are required to provide all insurance and/or policy riders to cover all booth contents.
The exhibitor assumes entire responsibility for losses, damages and claims arising out of (a) damage to exhibitor’s displays, equipment and other property brought upon the premises of the exhibit hall, and (b) injury to exhibitor employees, agents or invitees within the exhibit hall. The exhibitor shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend the Hilton Washington D.C., APPA and their respective employees and agents against any and all claims, demands, actions, damages, losses, liabilities, expenses and judgments recovered or asserted against the Hilton Washington D.C. and/or the APPA on account of any such damage or injury. The exhibitor understands that neither the Hilton Washington D.C. nor APPA maintain insurance to cover the exhibitor’s property.