S I X T Y F O U R T H A N N U A L M E E T I N G AUGUST 28-29, 2020 | HYATT REGENCY SANTA CLARA
SPONSOR AND EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS
CBBS ANNUAL MEETING
2020
CBBS | California Blood Bank Society
An Invitation to Participate… In August, the California Blood Bank Society is excited to host its 64th Annual Meeting. This year’s meeting will take place at the Hyatt Regency in Santa Clara and offers you an opportunity to reach a diverse group of professionals in Transfusion Medicine. CBBS is gearing up to provide you, our industry partners, with an ultimate experience and a great opportunity to connect with current and potential customers. The CBBS Annual meeting has a reputation that attracts all levels of professionals in blood banking and transfusion services, including key decision-makers. This reputation is built upon our interactive exhibitor’s hall, educational sessions and forums that focus on current and significant topics from subject matter experts, industry workshops and the best networking experience ever! And this year we’ve added an abstracts/poster session. Our exhibit hall provides attendees with an opportunity to meet with vendors and learn about the latest products and services geared toward improving their work environment. Recognizing the impact of cost on meeting attendance, we have modified our format to include two full days: August 28-29, 2020; reducing overall lodging expenses. We have also strategically placed the Annual Meeting near reliable public transportation, making easier for those that simply would like to commute in, making it easier to attend. We look forward to more CBBS members and non-members taking advantage of this opportunity than ever before. This amazing venue is an excellent opportunity for you to include a little vacation time. Come early, stay late…or both…and relax with the family. We hope you will take this opportunity to ensure your products and services are highlighted to this targeted audience. Reserve your space today. Also, please consider joining us as a Silver, Gold or Bronze level exhibitor.
Robert J. Bayer 2019-2020 CBBS President
Exhibit Hall Schedule Exhibitors must set up their displays in the Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara, Friday, August 28th beginning at 9:00 a.m. All exhibits should be set up during this time. Exhibit hours are Friday, August 28th 12:00 - 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, August 29th from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Tear down is scheduled from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 29th. All exhibits must be down by 6:30 p.m. Early breakdown is not allowed; the strike schedule is strictly enforced. Visit the CBBS website, www.cbbsweb.org, to view the complete schedule and program.
Deadlines July 31, 2020 Exhibitor Registration Deadline Exhibit and Sponsorship Registration Due • Company Information and/or Logo • Name Badge Information • Electrical Request • Internet Request August 6, 2020 Sleeping Room Group Rate Deadline
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Exhibit Booth Opportunities Extensive Promotion We provide extensive promotion to blood banking professionals through: • Ongoing eblast email communications outlining the CBBS Annual Meeting, emailed to 1,400 transfusion medicine professionals including current and former CBBS members, past meeting attendees and other prospects • Dedicated event page on CBBS website with session outlines and speaker details • Company description and/or logo (depending on participation level) on the CBBS website with a link to your site • Company description, logo, contact information and a company profile in the Annual Meeting Program • Advertisements in the Annual Meeting Program • Social media promotion on Facebook and Twitter • Notifications and alerts through use of the CBBS Event App • Promote your participation to registrants and your contact lists. Contact information provided every other week Direct Contact with Decision Makers CBBS is known for the highest quality of education and key executives are excited not only to attend, but also to bring or encourage their staff members to attend. Exhibitors are encouraged to schedule private appointments, demonstrations, and/or meetings in the Exhibit Hall during non-exhibit hours. All exhibit staff members are invited to attend the educational sessions.
CBBS ANNUAL MEETING
2020
Exhibit Booths
Diamond $10,000 • One 10’ x 10’ booth • Complimentary registration for up to six exhibitor staff • Full page advertisement in the Annual Meeting Program, within the first seven pages • Five posts on the CBBS Facebook page highlighting the vendor, with a link to the vendor website, shared with followers • Prime advertising featured in all CBBS eblasts sent from time of sign-up (including company logo and bio) • Included in listing of participating vendors featured in CBBS eblasts and on social media • Enhanced marketing visibility in sponsor list and on CBBS website • Unlimited job postings on CBBS website • Company description, contact info, logo and link on CBBS website • Updated registrant contact info provided every two weeks from date of sign-up for pre-event promotions
Platinum $7,500 • One 10’ x 10’ booth • Complimentary registration for up to five exhibitor staff • Full page advertisement in the Annual Meeting Program • Four posts on the CBBS Facebook page highlighting the vendor, with a link to the vendor website, shared with followers • Advertisement featured in four CBBS eblasts from time of sign-up (including company logo and bio) • Included in listing of participating vendors featured in CBBS eblasts and on social media • Enhanced marketing visibility in sponsor list and on CBBS website • Six complimentary 30-day job postings on CBBS website • Company description, contact info, logo and link on CBBS website • Updated registrant contact info provided every two weeks from date of sign-up for pre-event promotions
Gold $5,000 • One 10’ x 10’ booth • Complimentary registration for up to four exhibitor staff • Half page advertisement in the Annual Meeting Program • Included in listing of participating vendors featured in CBBS eblasts and on social media • Company listing on website • Four complimentary 30-day job postings on CBBS website • Company logo and link on CBBS website • Updated registrant contact info provided every two weeks from date of sign-up for pre-event promotions
Silver $3,000 • One 10’ x 10’ booth • Complimentary registration for up to three exhibitor staff • Quarter page advertisement in the Annual Meeting Program • Included in listing of participating vendors featured in CBBS eblasts and on social media • Company listing on website • Two complimentary 30-day job postings on CBBS website • Company logo and link on CBBS website • Updated registrant contact info provided every two weeks from date of sign-up for pre-event promotions
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Sponsorship Opportunities Increase your visibility during the CBBS Annual Meeting! We encourage you to take advantage of these great marketing opportunities by becoming a sponsor. This enables us to keep registration costs affordable and attendance numbers up. The following opportunities are open to exhibitors and non-exhibitors alike on a first come, first served basis.
Food Sponsorships Grand Opening Reception $5,000 sponsorship (one available) • Reception held on Friday, August 28th • Admission for two to the reception (in addition to the admission tickets included in the standard exhibitor booth package) • Recognition on signage at food station and near registration • Sponsorship recognition in the program • Special thank you recognition on the seminar page of the CBBS website • Sponsor ribbon on name badge Luncheon $3,500 each (two available) • Friday or Saturday luncheons • Recognition on signage at the food station and near registration • Sponsorship recognition in the program • Special thank you recognition on the seminar page of the CBBS website • Sponsor ribbon on name badge Breakfast $1,500 each (one available) • Friday or Saturday breakfasts • Recognition signage at the food station and near registration • Sponsorship recognition in the program • Special thank you recognition on the seminar page of the CBBS website • Sponsor ribbon on name badge
Refreshment Breaks $1,500 each (three available) • Morning or afternoon refreshment breaks on Friday or Saturday • Recognition signage at break stations • Sponsorship recognition in the program • Special thank you recognition on the seminar page of the CBBS website • Sponsor ribbon on name badge
Other Sponsorships Opening Keynote Speaker $5,000 (one available) • Option to introduce the speaker Friday, August 28th • Recognition on signage at the seminar room entrance • Sponsorship recognition in the program • Special thank you recognition on the seminar page of the CBBS website • Sponsor ribbon on name badge Closing Keynote Speaker $5,000 (one available) • Option to introduce the speaker Saturday, August 29th • Recognition on signage at the seminar room entrance • Sponsorship recognition in the program • Special thank you recognition on the seminar page of the CBBS website • Sponsor ribbon on name badge Mobile App $3,500 (one available) • Sponsor branding within mobile app • Sponsorship recognition in the program • Special thank you recognition on the seminar page of the CBBS website • Sponsor ribbon on name badge
Lanyards $1,500 (one available) • Sponsor logo on lanyard, co-branded with CBBS OR use your existing lanyards • Sponsorship recognition in the program • Special thank you recognition on the seminar page of the CBBS website • Sponsor ribbon on name badge Attendee Scholarship Institutional Flex Pass: $425 Individual Attendee: $425 Enable a deserving CBBS member who may not otherwise be able to afford the Annual Meeting to participate. In addition to the recognition you receive below, you will also contribute to the professionalism of a CBBS member and receive their heartfelt gratitude. • Sponsorship recognition in the program • Special thank you recognition on the seminar page of the CBBS website
CUT-OFF DATE TO SUBMIT REGISTRATION IS JULY 31ST, 2020 Register Now!
Advertising Opportunities Can’t Attend the 2020 Annual Meeting? Consider advertising in the Annual Meeting Program to keep your company’s name in front of the CBBS Annual Meeting attendees. Advertising sizes and rates: Inset Dimensions (by Height) Full Page 7.5” x 10” Half Page 3.75” x 10” Quarter Page 3.75” x 5”
$1,500 $1,000 $500
You must send your logo in both an eps/ai vector format and a high-res transparent png. If you do not have an eps version of your logo, please ensure what you send is a high resolution transparent png or pdf. Logos pulled from websites are not suitable for printing. When your ad and/or logo is ready, please submit them here. Please direct your advertising questions to Senior Graphic Designer/Marketing Coordinator Dayna Dixon at ddixon@smithmooreassoc.com.
Special Events As a CBBS Annual Meeting exhibitor, you will receive ample time to engage in social and networking opportunities. The following activities are included with your Exhibitor Registration: Grand Opening Reception We kick off the Annual Meeting with our Exhibit Hall Grand Opening Reception, right on the exhibit hall floor! Enjoy great food and a nice cold beverage while you greet and mingle with attendees. Friday, August 28th, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Luncheons in the Exhibit Hall A favorite event among attendees are the two hosted luncheons in the Exhibit Hall. Attendees will grab a bite and spend time visiting the vendors. Friday, August 28th, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 29th, 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Accommodations and Travel Hyatt Regency Santa Clara 5101 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA Connected to the Santa Clara Convention Center and steps to Levi’s Stadium, Hyatt Regency Santa Clara places you moments from Silicon Valley’s best. Stay within walking distance of California’s Great America and the Intel Museum in contemporary rooms with sweeping valley and stadium views at this upscale hotel in Santa Clara. Reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly at 408-200-1234 or online. Be sure to mention CBBS to receive the discounted rate. The deadline for room reservations at our group rate is August 6th, 2020, so don’t delay! Reservations not canceled 72 hours prior to arrival will be subject to one-night room and tax cancellation fee. Points of Interest • Levi’s Stadium • Great America Theme Park • Santa Clara Municipal Golf and Tennis Club • Intel Museum • Shoreline Amphitheatre • Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose • Santana Row • Triton Museum of Art • Mission Santa Clara De Asis • HP Pavilion at San Jose • Winchester Mystery House • The Technology Museum of Innovation • Stanford University Transportation • San Francisco Int’l Airport – 31 miles/35 mins • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Int’l Airport – 6 miles/12 mins All attendees are responsible for making their own travel and hotel arrangements.
Additional Exhibit Information APPOINTMENTS, HOSPITALITY SUITES, and DEMONSTRATIONS Exhibitors are encouraged to schedule appointments, demonstrations and other meetings with Annual Meeting attendees during non-exhibit hall hours. Adequate space should be available within the confines of the exhibitor’s booth for demonstrations. Infringement on other exhibit booths or interference with normal traffic flow is not permitted. Hospitality suites must be approved by CBBS. Demonstrations and/or classes not mentioned above are prohibited. If you wish to host a private hospitality suite or other event during CBBS’ annual meeting, please contact us at info@ cbbsweb.org or (916) 560-8536. EXHIBITOR DRAWINGS Exhibitors may hold individual drawings for items within their allotted booth space. Show Management is not responsible for promoting the individual booth giveaways. BOOTH SPECIFICATIONS All booths are 10’ wide and 10’ deep. All booth furnishings are the responsibility of the exhibitor. No walls, partitions, decorations, or other obstructions may be erected which in any way interfere with the view of any other exhibit. No exhibit will be permitted to span any aisle with ceiling or floor covering. BOOTH ASSIGNMENTS Exhibit Hall floorplan assignments will be distributed once the deadline for submission of agreements has passed. CBBS’ booth assignment priority is based on the date the completed agreements with payment are received. Exhibit management reserves the right to transfer assignments and alter the existing floor plan when such action is deemed to be in the best interest of the exhibit hall overall. TERMS OF PAYMENT Full payment to the California Blood Bank Society (CBBS) is required with the signed Exhibitor Contract. Space will not be assigned or held without the completed contract and full payment. We accept payment by check or credit card. If paying by credit card, be certain to complete all necessary credit card information on the contract. Make all checks payable to: CBBS 700 R Street, Suite 200 Sacramento, CA 95811 CANCELLATION POLICY There will be a refund of all fees paid if CBBS cancels the program. In such cases, CBBS shall be free from any claim for damages which exhibitor alleges to have suffered as the result of such cancellation. All cancellations must be made in writing to CBBS (email accepted). A cancellation fee of 50% of exhibitor fees will be assessed for all cancellations received 60 days prior to the commencement of the event. No refunds will be given for cancellations received after July 31st, 2020.
EXHIBITOR SERVICES TriCord Tradeshow Services is the official service contractor for the CBBS Annual Meeting. Each exhibitor will receive an Exhibitor Service Kit. The kit will contain complete information on show rules and regulations, installation and dismantling of exhibits, and exhibitor services such as carpentry, drayage, signs, carpet, furniture rental, utility services, and cleaning. The kit also includes other valuable information to assist you in preparing for the show. BANNER HANGING No materials are to be fixed to any hotel furnishing or structure with nails, tape, staples, or otherwise attached in any fashion. Distribution of gummed stickers or labels is strictly prohibited. ELECTRICAL AND INTERNET ACCESS Please contact Rayneedae Garcia at raynee@cbbsweb.org if you require electricity or internet access – prices may vary. SHIPPING AND RECEIVING Shipping and receiving is all handled by TriCord Tradeshow Services (service contractor). Each exhibitor will receive an Exhibitor Service Kit, which will include complete shipping instructions. CBBS will not be responsible for any shipping charges incurred by exhibitors. INSTALLATION AND DISMANTLE The exhibit hall is available for exhibitor setup as outlined in the prospectus. TriCord Tradeshow Services (service contractor), is available to install and dismantle exhibit displays. Exhibitors may appoint firms other than TriCord Tradeshow Services so long as these firms conform to show management’s regulations and do not disrupt the orderly installation and dismantle of the exhibition. CBBS does not hire any laborers. There are certain, exclusive contractors with specific responsibilities for services, such as electrical, drayage, plumbing, and cleaning with whom the exhibitors must contract. Anyone contracting for decorator service other than TriCord Tradeshow Services must give written notice to TriCord Tradeshow Services with a copy to CBBS, 30 days prior to the beginning of the Annual Meeting. If the exhibitor-appointed contractor’s work performance disrupts the orderly installation or dismantling of the exhibition, such firms will be immediately disqualified from working the exhibition site and will be removed from the hall. NOTICE OF DISABILITY In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, CBBS will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities at the Annual Meeting. If you have special needs, please contact us at info@cbbsweb.org or (916) 560-8536.
Exhibit Rules and Regulations 1. CONTRACT FOR SPACE: Your application for exhibit space has been accepted by the California Blood Bank Society (CBBS). We will attempt to comply with any special requirements you may request, however, CBBS cannot guarantee that all of your requests may be complied with to your satisfaction. No exhibitor will be allowed to set up in any area not designated to that firm nor can any exhibitor attempt to move, exchange or in any manner alter the master layout provided. No exhibitor will be allowed to participate whose exhibit’s dimensions exceed the area provided. Please advise your exhibit personnel that they must comply with this requirement or be excluded from the exhibit area with no refund due the parent company. Any person who is observed to be soliciting business in the Exhibit Hall aisles or other public spaces, in another company’s booth, or in violation of any portion of the CBBS policies, will be asked to leave immediately. Additional penalties may be applied. Please report any violations you may observe to CBBS. CBBS recognizes that suitcasing may also take the form of commercial activity conducted from a hotel guest room or hospitality suite; a restaurant, club, or any other public place of assembly. For the purposes of this policy, suitcasing violations may occur at venues other than the exhibition floor and at other events. CBBS must be informed of any hospitality suites, and expressed consent must be received prior to the event. Suitcasing is defined as any activity designed to solicit or sell products or services to delegates attending a meeting, conference, or event without the proper authorization by the event sponsor or in ways that violate the rules of the event or exhibition. 2. SET UP, TEAR-DOWN, EXHIBIT HOURS AND LOCATION: • Exhibitors must set up their displays in the Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara, Friday, August 28th beginning at 9:00 a.m. All exhibits should be set up during this time. • Exhibitors must set up their displays in the Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara, Friday, August 28th beginning at 9:00 a.m. All exhibits should be set up during this time. • Exhibit hours are Friday, August 28th 12:00 - 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, August 29th from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. • Tear down is scheduled from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 29th. All exhibits must be down by 6:30 p.m. Early breakdown is not allowed; the strike schedule is strictly enforced. EXHIBITOR FLOOR PLAN IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE 3. CONDUCT: The rights and privileges of an exhibitor should not be infringed upon by any other exhibitor. Exhibitors shall not disparage the goods, services or reputation of other exhibitors. The Society reserves the right to expel, without refund, any exhibitor engaging in misconduct, or to restrict exhibits or exhibitors that may be objectionable or in the judgment of the Society detrimental or detracts from the general order of the exhibit area. This applies to persons advertising, soliciting, or anything of a similar nature. Please note: you must have an actual product or service to sell to qualify as an Exhibitor at the CBBS Annual Meeting. Exhibitor personnel are required to keep equipment, merchandise, and promotional or advertising materials within the confines of the exhibit space contracted. Solicitation in the exhibit hall by persons other than exhibitor personnel is prohibited. Persons conducting unauthorized solicitations will be expelled from the exhibit hall. There will be no exceptions. Show management maintains a strict NO SUITCASING policy (see second paragraph under Contract for Space on this page).
The exhibitor is permitted to demonstrate the firm’s equipment and to make formal presentations regarding the product line or service in the booth. Hard sell tactics are considered inappropriate. Attention-getting devices in the form of entertainment or amusement are strictly prohibited. Vendor representative(s) must staff exhibit at all times during exhibit hours. All exhibitors are required to wear their exhibitor badges during all show hours. All Exhibitors are required to dress in appropriate attire. Attire for attendees and exhibitors is business casual. 4. LIABILITY: Neither the California Blood Bank Society nor the Hyatt Regency assumes responsibility for damage or loss of any kind. The exhibit area will offer all exhibitors maximum exposure. The exhibit hall will be locked during non-exhibit hours. It is suggested that any property of value be removed from the exhibit hall during non-exhibit hours. Neither the California Blood Bank Society nor the Hyatt Regency will be held responsible for property or material left unattended at any time in the resort. If the exhibitor wishes to insure its property, it must be done at the exhibitor’s expense. It is expressly understood that by signing the Exhibit and Sponsor Agreement, the exhibitor agrees to accept the rules stated herein and will make no claim of any kind against show management, or any officers, agents, servants, or employees of the California Blood Bank Society. Exhibitor shall be fully responsible to pay for any and all damages to property owned by the Hyatt Regency, its owners, managers, officers, or directors, agents, employees, subsidiaries, and affiliates from any damages or charges resulting from exhibitor’s use of property. Exhibitor’s liability shall include all losses, costs, damages or expenses arising from or out of or by reason of any accident or bodily injury or other occurrences to any person or persons, including the exhibitor, its agents, employees, and business invitees which arise from or out of the exhibitor’s occupancy and use of the exhibition premises, the Hyatt Regency or any part thereof. 5. HOLD HARMLESS: In the event that the premises in which the CBBS Annual Meeting was to be conducted shall become, in the sole discretion of CBBS, unfit for occupancy, or has been substantially interfered with by reason of any cause or causes not reasonably within the control of CBBS, this agreement may be terminated by the California Blood Bank Society. For this purpose, the term “cause or causes” shall include but not by way of any limitation, fire, flood, epidemic, earthquake, explosion or accident, blockage, embargo, inclement weather, government restraints, restraints or orders of civil defense or military authorities, riot or civil disturbance, strike, lockout, boycott or other labor disturbance, or commandeering of necessary supplies or equipment by local, state, or federal law, ordinance, rule, order or decree or regulation, legislative, executive or judicial, and whether constitutional or an act of God. Should CBBS terminate this agreement pursuant to the provisions of the Cancellation Policy, the Exhibitor waives any and all claims for damages and agrees that CBBS may, after computing the total amount refundable to all Exhibitors (the amount by which the total amount of fees paid by preparation for conducting the show, including reasonable reserve for claims and other contingencies), refund to the Exhibitor, as and for, complete settlement and discharge of all said Exhibitor’s claims and demands. The Exhibitor indemnifies and agrees to hold harmless the California Blood Bank Society, Hyatt Regency and their officers, directors, employees and agents, from and against any actions, losses, costs, damages, claims and expenses (including attorney’s fees) arising from any damage to property or bodily injury to Exhibitors, his agents, representatives, or employees by reason of the Exhibitor’s occupancy or use of the exhibition facilities.
6. CANCELLATION POLICY: There will be a refund of all fees paid if CBBS cancels the program. In such cases, CBBS shall be free from any claim for damages which exhibitor alleges to have suffered as the result of such cancellation. All cancellations must be made in writing to CBBS (email accepted). A cancellation fee of 50% of exhibitor fees will be assessed for all cancellations received 60 days prior to the commencement of the event. No refunds will be given for cancellations received after July 31st, 2020. 7. ACCEPTABILITY OF EXHIBIT MATERIALS: Show management reserves the right to deny space to any company whose representation is objectionable to the California Blood Bank Society. 8. COPYRIGHT LAWS: Copyright laws forbid the playing of music in any form without paying a fee to, or obtaining permission of the composer. Any exhibitor providing music in an exhibit booth or hospitality or social event is responsible for obtaining the appropriate music licensing for such activities. 9. FIRE REGULATIONS: All materials used in the exhibit hall must be nonflammable to conform to the local Fire Regulations. Electrical wiring and equipment installation must conform to appropriate local codes. Material not conforming to such regulations will be removed immediately at the exhibitor’s expenses. 10. INFECTIOUS OR DANGEROUS MATERIALS: No exhibitor shall display or bring onto the premises any substance or material which is biohazardous, infectious or dangerous to the health, safety or well-being of attendees. Exhibit Hall floorplan assignments will be distributed once the deadline for submission of agreements has passed.
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COMPANY BIO/LOGO: DIAMOND AND PLATINUM LEVEL EXHIBITORS ONLY: In 150 words or less, please email a brief description of your company’s services and/or products to be included on the website to Rayneedae Garcia at raynee@ cbbsweb.org. You must send your logo in both an eps/ai vector format and a high-res transparent png. If you do not have an eps version of your logo, please ensure what you send is a high resolution transparent png or pdf. Logos pulled from websites are not suitable for printing. When your ad and/or logo is ready, please submit them here. Please direct your advertising questions to Senior Graphic Designer/Marketing Coordinator Dayna Dixon at ddixon@smithmooreassoc.com. Please submit company profile and logo no later than July 31st, 2020.
General Terms and Conditions 1. ACTIVITY CONTENT AND PLANNING 1.1 The Activity shall be independent and non-promotional, focused on educational content, and free from commercial influence or bias. Information presented about commercial products shall be objective and based on scientific methods generally accepted in the scientific community. 1.2 CBBS shall control the planning, identification of educational needs, determination of educational objectives, selection of presentation content, selection of all persons and organizations that will be in a position to control the content of the Activity, scientific integrity, selection of educational methods, evaluation of the Activity, and implementation of the Activity, including the selection of speakers, moderators, authors, or other faculty. 1.3 The Commercial Interest shall not engage in scripting, targeting points for emphasis, or any other actions designed to influence the content of the Activity. 1.4 CBBS represents that all speakers, moderators, authors, or other faculty have disclosed any potential conflicts of interest in writing. 1.5 The Commercial Interest may provide services in support of the preparation of event materials; however, these materials shall not, by their content or format, advance the specific proprietary interests of the Commercial Interest. 1.6 CBBS shall have sole control over selecting the invitees to the Activity. 1.7 Disclosure shall be made to the audience prior to the beginning of the Activity of the following: Any known commercial relationships between CBBS, authors, presenters, or moderators and the Commercial Interest. 1.8 Disclosure shall never include the use of a trade name or a product-group message. The acknowledgment may state the name, mission, and clinical involvement of the Commercial Interest as well as corporate logos and slogans as long as they are not product promotional in nature. 2. PROVISION OF SUPPORT 2.1 Provision of Exhibit shall not be conditioned on CBBS’s acceptance of advice or services concerning, faculty, authors, or participants, or other educational matter, including educational content of the Activity. 2.2 The parties acknowledge and agree that the provision of exhibit has been negotiated in an arm’slength transaction and has not been determined in a manner which takes into account the volume or value of past referrals or business, if any, that may otherwise be generated between the Commercial Interest and CBBS nor is the provision of exhibit an inducement for future referrals or business.
3. COMPLIANCE MATTERS 3.1 There is no requirement under this Agreement, or any other agreement between the Commercial Interest and CBBS, that CBBS or any other party refer any business to the Commercial Interest for products or services or purchase, lease or order any products from the Commercial Interest nor is the provision to exhibit described herein a reward for any prior referrals. 3.2 The Commercial Interest acknowledges that, in addition to complying with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations, CBBS’ internal regulatory compliance guidelines, programs, or other policies, the Commercial Interest intends to adhere to the Accreditation Council of Continuing Medical Education’s (ACCME) Standards for Commercial Support. 4. CANCELLATION 4.1 Either party may cancel this Agreement at any time upon thirty (30) days’ prior written notice to the other party. If a party breaches the terms of this Agreement, that party should have a reasonable period of time to cure such breach. Should that party not cure the breach in a reasonable period of time, CBBS may cancel this Agreement immediately. 4.2 Cancellation of this Agreement shall not release or discharge either party from any obligation, debt, or liability which shall have previously accrued and remains to be performed upon the date of termination.
CBBS | California Blood Bank Society