Sponsor Agreement
Effective Date: June 12, 2024
Welcome to Topeka Restaurant Month! This Sponsor Agreement (the 'Agreement') governs your participation as a sponsor in Topeka Restaurant Month (the 'Event'). By entering into this Agreement, you (the 'Sponsor', or collectively 'Sponsors') agree to the terms and conditions set forth by Stonecraft Media (the 'Organizer', 'we', 'us', or 'our'). This Event celebrates local dining and supports community engagement through charitable initiatives.
1. Agreement to Terms.
1.1 Acceptance Through Participation.
By participating as a Sponsor, you agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement, the Privacy Policy (https://www.topekarestaurantmonth.com/privacy), and the Terms of Use (https://www.topekarestaurantmonth.com/terms), which are incorporated herein by reference, on behalf of yourself or the entity or organization that you represent. In case of conflict between this Agreement and the Terms of Use, the terms of this Agreement will prevail.
1.2 Sponsorship Commitment.
You agree to:
(a) provide financial support in the amount corresponding to the selected sponsorship tier (Diamond, Gold, Silver, or Bronze), as detailed below, and
(b) to adhere to all sponsorship guidelines and policies provided by the Organizer.
2. Sponsorship Fee.
2.1 Fee Structure.
You shall pay a Sponsorship Fee based on the selected sponsorship tier. The tier levels and corresponding fees are as follows:
Diamond: $3,000
Gold: $2,000
Silver: $1,250
Bronze: $500
2.2 Payment Terms.
The Sponsorship Fee is due upon execution of this Agreement. All payments are non-refundable except as expressly provided herein. We accept payment via credit or debit card, ACH, and check (made payable to 'Stonecraft Media').
We charge a 3% processing fee for all credit/debit card payments.
ACH and check payments will not incur a processing fee.
2.3 Use of Funds.
All Sponsorship Fees must be used explicitly for the purposes outlined in the Sponsor Agreement and cannot be redirected for other uses without prior approval from the Organizer.
3. Eligibility Requirements.
3.1 Eligibility Criteria.
To be eligible to participate in Topeka Restaurant Month, you must:
(a) Be operated by a U.S. resident who is at least 18 years old.
(b) Successfully complete and submit the sponsor registration form, indicating agreement to this Agreement, our Privacy Policy, and Terms of Use.
3.2 Verification and Approval of Eligibility.
The Organizer reserves the right to verify the eligibility of any sponsor and may require additional documentation to ensure compliance with these criteria. The Organizer has sole discretion in the final decision to allow a sponsor to participate in Topeka Restaurant Month.
4. Marketing and Promotion.
4.1 Benefits to Sponsor.
The Organizer will feature the Sponsor in Topeka Restaurant Month marketing and promotional activities corresponding to the selected sponsorship tier (Diamond, Gold, Silver, or Bronze). These benefits include, but are not limited to, social media campaigns, email newsletters, marketing exposure, logo placement, and other promotional opportunities tailored to the sponsorship tier.
4.2 Grant of Rights.
You grant the Organizer the right to your name, trademarks, logos, and related materials for the purpose of event promotion without needing prior approval for each use.
4.3 Marketing & Content Channels.
Social Media: Utilizing Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for event promotions, sponsor highlights, and live updates.
Website: Featuring Sponsors on the Event website, with logo placements depending on the sponsorship tier.
Email Communications: Including Sponsor logos and names, depending on the sponsorship tier, in email newsletters for regular updates and event news.
Event Materials: Acknowledging Sponsors in physical and digital event materials such as banners, digital displays, and QR Code placards, depending on the sponsorship tier.
4.4 Detailed Sponsorship Benefits and Platform Engagement.
Please refer to the infographic for a comprehensive breakdown of the specific benefits associated with each sponsorship tier:
5. Sponsorship Policy.
Purpose: This Sponsorship Policy outlines the standards and expectations for all Sponsors of Topeka Restaurant Month to ensure a mutually beneficial partnership and maintain the integrity of the event.
5.1 Commitment to Ethical Standards.
Sponsors, their staff, and employees must conduct themselves in a manner that reflects positively on Topeka Restaurant Month and its objectives. This includes adhering to high standards of honesty, integrity, and responsibility.
5.2 Promotional Activities.
Sponsors must engage in promotional activities that align with the values and goals of Topeka Restaurant Month. Use the official hashtag, #SavorTopeka, in all related social media posts. For clarification, contact the Organizer.
5.3 Non-Interference.
Sponsors agree not to engage in activities or actions that could potentially harm the reputation or operational effectiveness of the event.
5.4 Compliance with Law.
Sponsors, their staff, and employees must comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations in their sponsorship activities including but not limited to: social media posts, media interviews, press releases, interacting with other Participants, and other activity that related to Topeka Restaurant Month.
6. Disputes.
The provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
6.1 Governing Law.
All matters relating to this Agreement and any dispute or claim arising therefrom or related thereto (in each case, including non-contractual disputes or claims), will be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Kansas, USA, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule.
6.2 Dispute Resolution.
In the event of a dispute, the parties agree to the following sequence for resolution:
Negotiation: Parties shall first attempt to resolve any dispute informally through mutual negotiations.
Arbitration: If negotiation fails, the dispute shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. Both parties waive their right to a jury trial, and agree that judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
Litigation: If arbitration does not resolve the dispute, the parties agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the Shawnee County Court in Topeka, Kansas. Litigation will proceed without a jury trial, as both parties waive any right to a jury as part of this Agreement. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of, or related to, this Agreement provided in connection with Topeka Restaurant Month shall be instituted exclusively in the courts of the State of Kansas, located in the City of Topeka and County of Shawnee, although we retain the right to bring any suit, action, or proceeding against you for breach of this Agreement in your state of residence or any other relevant country. You waive all objections to the exercise of jurisdiction over you by such courts and to venue in such courts.
At our sole discretion, we may require you to submit any disputes arising from this Agreement, including disputes arising from or concerning their interpretation, violation, invalidity, non-performance, or termination, to final and binding arbitration under the Rules of Arbitration of the American Arbitration Association applying Kansas law.
6.3 Limitation to Time to File Claims.
ANY CAUSE OF ACTION OR CLAIM YOU MAY HAVE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT MUST BE COMMENCED WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION ACCRUES, OTHERWISE, SUCH CAUSE OF ACTION OR CLAIM IS PERMANENTLY BARRED.
6.4 Waiver of Jury Trial and Class Actions.
YOU HEREBY WAIVE ANY CONSTITUTIONAL AND STATUTORY RIGHTS TO GO TO COURT AND HAVE A TRIAL IN FRONT A JURY. YOU AND THE ORGANIZER WAIVE ALL RIGHTS TO A JURY TRIAL, and elect instead to have the dispute be resolved by a judge. YOU AGREE THAT ANY ARBITRATION WILL BE CONDUCTED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT IN A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. If for any reason a claim proceeds in court rather than in arbitration, YOU AND THE ORGANIZER WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL.
6.5 Costs of Dispute Resolution.
Each party shall bear its own costs associated with the negotiation and arbitration processes. In any litigation arising from or related to this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the other party reasonable attorney's fees and costs incurred in that litigation, provided such fees and costs are deemed reasonable by the court. This provision is intended to make it easier for both parties to consider and initiate dispute resolution proceedings by minimizing the potential financial burden.
7. Indemnification.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Organizer and its affiliates and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, successors, and permitted assigns (collectively, “Indemnified Party”) from and against any and all losses, claims, actions, suits, complaints, damages, liabilities, penalties, interest, judgments, settlements, deficiencies, disbursements, awards, fines, costs, fees, or expenses of whatever kind, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, fees and other costs of enforcing any right to indemnification under this Agreement, and the cost of pursuing any insurance providers, arising out of or relating to your breach of this Agreement or your use or misuse of the Services including, but not limited to, your User Content or any actions taken by a third party using your account. The Organizer reserves the right, at your expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter for which you are required to indemnify us, and you agree to assist and cooperate with our defense or settlement of these claims.
8. Termination.
8.1 Notice.
This Agreement may be terminated by either party with five (5) days' written notice if the other party fails to comply with any terms and conditions of the Agreement.
8.2 Effect of Termination.
Upon termination, you must remove all Topeka Restaurant Month promotional materials and cease any event-related activities. The Organizer will also remove the Sponsor from listings on the website and cease promoting their brand.
8.3 Refund of Sponsorship Fees.
You will be entitled to a refund of any unallocated sponsorship fees, minus any benefits already received.
8.4 Expiration of Agreement.
This Agreement shall expire at the conclusion of the final activities of Topeka Restaurant Month, but no later than August 15, 2024. The Organizer reserves the right to finalize activities before this date. All obligations and commitments under this Agreement shall cease upon expiration, except for those expressly stated to survive termination or expiration.
9. Cancellation Policy.
9.1 Right to Cancel.
The Organizer reserves the right to cancel the Event at any time due to unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to natural disasters, public health emergencies, acts of God, or other events beyond our control (force majeure).
9.2 Notice of Cancellation.
In the event of cancellation, you will be notified as soon as reasonably possible through their provided contact information. Notification will be sent via email and a formal notice on our official website.
9.3 Refunds.
You will be entitled to a refund of any unallocated sponsorship fees, minus any benefits already received, within thirty (30) days of the cancellation notice. No additional compensation or damages will be provided beyond the refund of the Sponsorship Fee.
9.4 Limitation of Liability.
The Organizer shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunities, arising out of or in connection with the cancellation of the Event.
9.5 Acknowledgment of Risk.
You acknowledge that your participation in Topeka Restaurant Month is subject to risks beyond the control of the Organizer and agree to hold harmless the Organizer and its affiliates from any claims arising out of such risks.
10. Confidentiality.
10.1 Non-Disclosure.
Both parties agree to keep all confidential information exchanged between them strictly confidential. "Confidential Information" refers to any non-public information disclosed by the Organizer ("Disclosing Party") to the Sponsor ("Receiving Party"), either directly or indirectly, in writing, orally, or by inspection of tangible objects, including but not limited to documents, event plans, financial details, and the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
The Receiving Party agrees not to disclose any Confidential Information to third parties without the prior written consent of the Disclosing Party. The Receiving Party further agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized disclosure of such Confidential Information. The obligations of confidentiality shall continue for a period of one (1) year following the termination of this Agreement.
11. General Conditions.
11.1 Entire Agreement.
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you an the Organizer.
11.2 Amendments.
Any amendments to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both you and the Organizer.
11.3 Waiver.
Except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement, no failure of the Organizer to exercise, or delay by the Organizer in exercising, any right, remedy, power, or privilege arising from this Agreement shall operate or be construed as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, remedy, power, or privilege hereunder preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, remedy, power, or privilege.
11.4 No Agency, Partnership or Joint Venture.
No agency, partnership, or joint venture has been created between you and the Organizer as a result of this Agreement. You do not have any authority of any kind to bind the Organizer in any respect whatsoever.
11.5 Assignment.
You shall not assign or delegate any of your rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the Organizer. Any purported assignment or delegation in violation of this Section shall be deemed null and void. No assignment or delegation shall relieve you of any of your obligations hereunder. The Organizer may freely assign or delegate its rights and obligations under this Agreement at any time. Subject to the limits on assignment stated above, this Agreement will inure to the benefit of, be binding on, and be enforceable against each of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.
11.6 Severability.
If any term or provision of this Agreement is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other term or provision of this Agreement or invalidate or render unenforceable such term or provision in any other jurisdiction.
11.7 Headings.
Headings and titles of sections, clauses, and parts in this Agreement are for convenience only. Such headings and titles shall not affect the meaning of any provisions of the Agreement.
11.8 Governing Law.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Kansas, without respect to conflict of law doctrines.
12. Contact Information.
For any questions or concerns regarding this Agreement, please contact:
Stonecraft Media
1430 SW Woodhull St. #4175
Topeka, Kansas 66604
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No purchase necessary to enter or win. Must be 18 or older, and a U.S. Resident to enter. Void where prohibited. Entries are accepted by scanning our QR code at participating locations and submitting the 'check-in form'. Winners are chosen by random drawing. See Official Rules for applicable terms & conditions. Sweepstakes runs from July 1, 2024 at 6am CST - July 31, 2024 at 11:59pm CST.
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