XTech 2000 Exposition is sponsored by:
IDEAlliance (International Digital Enterprise Alliance, Inc.)

Contract and Application for Exhibit Space at XTech 2000

Please print out a copy of this form - fill in all the appropriate information and fax the final application to: GCA at (703)443-6713.

Company Name_____________________________________________________________________

Address___________________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip_______________________________________________________________________

Phone____________________________________Fax______________________________________

Primary Contact Name_______________________________________________________________

Email Address______________________________________________________________________

On-Site Contact Name (if different)______________________________________________________

Email Address (if different)_____________________________________________________________

Company Site:______________________________________________________________________

Booth Choice:
Please select four choices from the accompanying floor plan. Indicate your choices by booth number. 1st choice________ 2nd choice________ 3rd choice________ 4th choice________

Exhibit Space Rental Rates:
$2,200 per 10 x 10 for GCA Members
$2,500 per 10 x 10 for Non-GCA Members

Total Cost and Deposit Due: The total cost of the desired exhibit space must be submitted included in this application. All payments must be submitted in US dollars.

Cost per booth $_____________ x number of booths #____________ = $ ___________ (Total Cost)

Payment, Submission and Signature of Application:

1. A full payment must accompany this contract.
2. Cancellations must be made in writing; 50% refund will be made until January 15, 2000, after that date, no refunds will be given.

Signature: The appropriate company representative must sign here to indicate that he or she has read, understands and agrees to the terms and conditions for exhibiting at the XTech 2000 Exposition.

Signed:____________________________________________________Date:_______________________

Printed Name:___________________________________________

Title:___________________________________________________

Payment Information: Payment must accompany this form. Send completed application and payment to the IDEAlliance, Inc, 100 Daingerfield Road, Alexandria, VA 22314-2888. Or fax signed, completed contract with credit card payment information to (703) 443-6713.

[ ] Check Enclosed. Make checks payable to IDEAlliance, Inc.

[ ] Credit Card (circle type) --- Visa - MC - Amex

Number________________________________________________ Exp date_____________________

Signature____________________________________Name on card____________________________

[ ] International Monetary Transfer: (add $25 for transfer fee) IDEAlliance, Inc., Crestar Bank, 7818 Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23294 Account # 202 274 446 ABA # 051 000 020

Terms and Conditions of Contract for XTech 2000

Cost of Operation: The Exhibitor understands and agrees that all expenses for shipping and handling of the exhibit into and out of the show area, for erection and decoration of the display, and for all other costs incidental to the operation of the display, are not part of the show fee and are to be paid by the Exhibitor.

Assignment and Use of Event Space: IDEAlliance, Inc will assign exhibit space in its reasonable discretion, based on the priority point system. Exhibitor acknowledges that IDEAlliance, Inc reserves the right to reassign exhibit space or alter Event layout at any time.

Liability: Notwithstanding anything in the Agreement to the contrary, each party will be liable or the negligent, or willful acts or omissions of its employees, officers, agents, directors, invitees, contractors, or others acting on its behalf or with its authority, and shall indemnify the other party for any liability arising therefrom. Exhibitor further agrees to indemnify and hold IDEAlliance, Inc and the owners and lessors of the exposition areas of the San Jose Convention Center, harmless from claims by the Exhibitor's agents or employees or by any other persons arising out of any act or omission connected with the Exhibitor's participation in the conference and/or exposition, whether negligent or not. IDEAlliance, Inc shall not be responsible for the security of Exhibitor's equipment or its proprietary information, and Exhibitor shall have full responsibility for any theft or other loss including any subrogation claims by its insurer. It is the responsibility of Exhibitor to maintain proper insurance coverage for its property and liability. Exhibitors shall indemnify, defend, and protect IDEAlliance, Inc and hold IDEAlliance, Inc, and cosponsor and the Center or other exhibit space provider harmless from any and all claims, demands, suits, liability damages, losses, costs, attorney's fees, and expenses which might result or arise from Exhibitors' participation in the Expo or any actions of their officer, agents, employees, or other representatives. None of the Event Providers shall be liable to Exhibitor for any damage, loss, harm, or injury to the person, property, or business of Exhibitor for any damage, loss harm or injury to the person, property, or business of Exhibitor, or any of its visitors, officers, agents, employees, or other representatives, resulting from theft, fire, earthquake, water, unavailability of the Facility or intermediate staging facilities, insufficient participation, accident, or any other reason in connection with the Event or any planning meetings, demonstrations, or stagings. Exhibitor will furnish IDEAlliance, Inc an insurance certificate 30 days prior to the Exhibit. Please send to : GCA, 480 Blue Hill Ave, Milton, MA 02186. We must receive this original certificate by February 3, 2000.

Facility and Union Rules: Exhibitor shall comply with all rules and regulation of the Facility and any relevant union in connection with its installation, use, and dismantling of the Exhibit.

Third Party Contractors: IDEAlliance, Inc may designate forms as official third party contractors to provide support and facilities services ("Official Contractors"). Where designated, all Exhibitors will be required to use Official Contractors. Notwithstanding such designation, Official Contractors act solely as independent contractors, and neither IDEAlliance, Inc nor the Facility will be responsible for the performance or any act of omission of Official Contractors.

Care of Building and Equipment: Exhibitors or agents must not injure, deface or use any prohibited substance (e.g. double-sided tape) on the walls or floors of the building, the booths or the equipment of the booths. If such damage appears, the Exhibitor is liable to the owner of the property so damaged. All materials used in decoration must be flameproof. Electric wiring must conform to National Electric Code Safety Rules, and all applicable fire laws, electric codes and other laws which affect the installation, conduct and disassembly of the exhibit. Combustible materials or explosives are not permitted in the exhibit hall. The exhibitor also shall comply with all reasonable requests of officials of the exhibit hall and IDEAlliance, Inc with respect to installation, conduct and disassembly of exhibit.

Rules and Regulations: The Exhibitor agrees to and shall abide by all accompanying exhibit terms, conditions and general regulations, as well as any additional rules and regulations IDEAlliance, Inc shall publish as it deems necessary or appropriate. All such additional rules and regulations shall be deemed a part of and made enforceable in accordance with these terms and conditions.

Alcohol Policy: No alcoholic beverages, other than GCA sanctioned receptions, may be served on the show floor.

Abandonment or Vacating of Facilities: If any part of the space covered by this agreement becomes vacant or is not used by Exhibitor, GCARI may terminate this agreement by written notice to the Exhibitor, whereupon the Exhibitor's rights and privileges shall terminate.

Payment Terms: Exhibit space rental contracts submitted to IDEAlliance, Inc must be accompanied by full payment.

Cancellation: In the event any Exhibitor wishes to cancel all or part of the exhibit space contracted for hereunder, the Exhibitor will be liable for the following: 50% of the total canceled exhibit space rental fee for cancellations received by IDEAlliance, Inc in writing before January 15, 2000. Cancellations received by IDEAlliance, Inc after January 15, 2000 shall not relieve the exhibitor of the responsibility of the total canceled exhibit space rental fee.