• Upon acceptance, your payment is due within 48 hours of being notified. If payment is not received, your space will automatically be removed from the list. PLEASE CHECK YOUR JUNK MAIL.
• All vendors are recommended to obtain their own insurance for their products. The market insurance insures the market as a whole, but not individual small shop products or displays. We recommend you seek individual insurance through DUUO, go to https://duuo.ca/vendor-insurance/ and click on “Get Quote“.
• The Local Inc. does their best to limit vendors who solely sell the same product line/style. They make it their mission to avoid as much overlap as possible however, I understand there could be a slight similarity in a product offering.
• I understand that there is only 1 vendor allowed per table and that I am not to display or host products from another business at my booth.
• I understand that I am responsible for setup & take down. I will be given an 8×6 foot space in the market and a custom stand provided by The Local Inc., unless otherwise instructed by the Market Director.
• I understand I will need to adhere to the set up expectations of the custom stands provided to me. Custom signage will be provided by The Local Inc. and aside from table signage no additional signage is allowed
• Set-up instructions and timing are sent no less than 1 week prior to the market. Failing to stick to the set-up timeline will result in forfeiture of your place in the market and your table fee.
• Photographs submitted will be shared in The Local Inc.’s marketing channels and social platforms. Vendor table displays and products will be photographed for current and future social media and marketing including our website.
• Vendors must only sell the products outlined in their application unless prior approval is obtained.
• The vendor will not make or permit any statements in writing, verbal or social media platforms to damage the reputation of The Local Inc., Market Director, Owner or any staff members or volunteers.
• You are responsible for obtaining all permits, licenses, insurance, and approvals reasonably required to sell your products.
• Vendors are responsible for the collection of sales tax and credit/debit services.
• Vendors are legally liable for any negative consequences resulting from the purchase or consumption of their goods.
• At the closing of the event, vendors are required to leave their vendor space clear and free of garbage and recycling.
• Vendors must remain set up in their spaces until the close of the event.
• If any government agency, court, person or commercial body orders sale of your products cease, you will immediately comply with this order.
• The Local Inc. has the right to reschedule a market due to any unavoidable occurrence such as, but not limited to, weather delay, venue lockout or any other uncontrollable circumstance and the payment will be rolled forward to another market even if the backup date is postponed.
• To help make this event as successful as it can be, it is part of your responsibility to help promote the market and let your community know that you are a vendor, leading up to the event.
• The Local Inc. will be excused of any performance obligations in the event of a disastrous occurrence outside the control of an act of God (fires, explosions, earthquakes, hurricane, natural disasters, global pandemic, flooding, storms, or infestation), or War, Invasion or other Hostility (whether declared or not), or any hazardous situation created outside the control of The Local Inc. such as a riot, disorder, nuclear leak or explosion, or act or threat of terrorism.
• The Local Inc. is not liable for any damage or loss whatsoever, arising from any cause, nor for any loss incurred by reason of failure of The Vendor to obtain such insurance or failure of such insurance to cover any loss.

Cancellation Policy

• If you are ill or unable to make the market, you will need to find coverage to run your table for your business or you forfeit the spot and payment. You may contact another vendor to take your spot however, it will need to be accepted by the Market Director first.
• Refunds are not permitted. 

Food Vendors:

• If you are selling high-risk food, you will need to complete an application for Sale of Higher Risk Food at Temporary Food Markets and submit it to the local Health Protection and Environmental Services office. To provide food at public events, you will need to fill out and Application to Operate Temporary Food Service. Food prepared at home is not accepted in Mainland markets. Vancouver Island markets do accept food prepared at home.
• Mainland BC Markets: An approved commercial kitchen must be used for any preparation done prior to the event. Onsite preparation at the event, when described in the application and found to be accepted by the Environmental Health Office, will be permitted. Once you complete your application, please submit it to your local Health Protection and Environmental Services office. A maximum of 14 days per calendar year will be considered for approval. Applications must be submitted at least 14 days prior to the event.
• Mainland BC Markets: Temporary Events & Markets Permits | Vancouver Coastal Health (vch.ca)
• Vancouver Island Markets: www.islandhealth.ca/learn-about-health/food-safety
• Each food vendor must comply with all VIHA (Vancouver Island) and VCH (Vancouver Coastal Health) rules and have approval before event day.
• Food trucks are required to have liability insurance covering the duration of the market including the set up and a minimum coverage of $2,000,000 liability.
• Food trucks are not permitted to leave before the end of the event. If there is an emergency, please inform us at the event before packing up. If there is no valid reason, this will affect your participation at future events.
• Access to electricity will not be provided unless accessible at the venue.
• The Vendor is legally liable for any negative consequences following the purchase or consumption of their products.

Failure to comply with the above terms will result in the cancellation of your application.

These Terms of Services are the property of The Local Inc. (LC Local Inc.) and are not to be duplicated by any outside parties.

Sincerely,

Jessica Marley ♡
The Local Inc.