Exhibit Space Booking Form-CURIOUS 2018 Exhibition

Date of receipt (to be filled-out by Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany): ______

Merck KGaA, Frankfurter Str. 250, 64293 Darmstadt, Germany ("Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany")is engaged in the research, development, manufacture, distribution and sale of pharmaceutical products and will be hosting Curious 2018 conference to be held at the darmstadium, Schloßgraben 1, 64283 Darmstadt, for the period of 16th- 18th of July 2018, to bring together scientists, entrepreneurs, technology pioneers, and media representatives from around the world.A market and exhibition place will be part of the Curious 2018 conference (the “CURIOUS 2018 Exhibition).

YOU, wish to rent booth space in the CURIOUS 2018 Exhibition to display/present designated products or services designated and for no other purpose, subject to the CURIOUS 2018 Conference Terms and Conditions,the Safety Regulations of the darmstadium and the House Rules of the darmstadium:

Client’s name*
(the "Client") :
Department
VAT
Street Address:
City, Zip:
Country:
Contact Person
Email
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
*Will be published on the website and event app

Invoice Address (only applicable if the company name and / or address is different than the data above)

Client’s name
Department
Street Address
City, Zip
Country
Telephone Number

Exhibitor contacts at the Curious2018
(only two persons can be part at the exhibition and conference)For name badge reasons; please fill in:

Contact 1:

First name
Last name
E-Mail
Mobil No

Contact 2:

First name
Last name
E-Mail
Mobile No

Product category (please select the categories that apply to your company the closest)

  • Healthy Lives / New breakthrough therapies and diagnostics
  • Bright Future / New ways of working and collaborating
  • Materials & Solutions / Chemistry and beyond
  • Vibrant Digital / The power of in-silico
  • Life Reimagined / Synthetic biology and beyond

Your exhibition content: Please give some insight about

  • the exhibit you intend to bring (Please note: Size of display cubes: 0,5 x 0,5 x 1,10m)
  • any potential additional material such as roll-up

Please note that you need to provide an USB stick with the content for the screen and posters by yourselves.

Please indicate your day(Prices are quoted in EUROS (€), net prices, excl VAT.)

Day / Mon., July 16th / Tues, July 17th / Wed, July 18th / All three days
Package / ☐ / ☐ / ☐ / ☐ /
2.600,00 € / 2.600,00 € / 2.600,00 € / 7.300,00 €

You can choose one day, two or all three days for the package. The price for two days equals the addition of two days. Only the three-day package provides a discount.Please note that the selection is limited to one space per company only.

By submitting this application, applicantacknowledges, agrees and accepts the “CURIOUS 2018 Conference Terms and Conditions”the “Safety Regulations darmstadium”, the “House Rules darmstadium” and the “Data Privacy Statement” respectively attached hereto (Attachment A, B, C and D).

☐I confirm, that I have read and hereby accept the “CURIOUS 2018 Conference Terms and Conditions” the “Safety Regulations darmstadium”, the “House Rules darmstadium” and the “Data Privacy Statement” respectively attached hereto (Attachment A, B, C and D).
Signature
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Printed Name:
Date:

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Attachments:

  1. CURIOUS 2018 Conference Terms and Conditions
  2. Safety Regulations darmstadium
  3. House Rules darmstadium
  4. Data Privacy Statement

Attachment A

CURIOUS 2018 Conference Terms and Conditions

CURIOUS 2018 Conference Terms and Conditions (the “Terms and Conditions”)

§ 1 Area of Validity

1. The current Terms and Conditions apply to the allocation of exhibition booths for the supply of event-related services and for the use of provided mobile equipment in the course of the CURIOUS 2018 Exhibition.

2. These Terms and Conditionsalso apply to parties for all future agreement relationships which concern the CURIOUS 2018 Exhibition. Additional or contradictory agreement conditions from theClient only apply if Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany has expressly acknowledged them in writing. If agreements differing from the agreement are made with the Client, then these agreements take precedence over the corresponding provisions contained in these Terms and Conditions.

3. The CURIOUS 2018 Exhibition will take place in the darmstadium. The darmstadtium is run by Wissenschafts- und Kongresszentrum Darmstadt GmbH & Co. KG (hereinafter referred to as WKD), represented by Wissenschafts- und Kongresszentrum Darmstadt Verwaltungs GmbH.

4.Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany shall have the right to change the current General Terms in connection as it may deem proper and may amend them at any time, and Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany shall have the full power in the matter of interpretation and enforcement thereof. The WKD reserves the right to change its Safety Regulations for the use of the darmstadium and House Rules of the darmstadium.

§ 2 Realization of the Agreement’s Relationship

1. Agreements deviating from the current Terms and Conditions require a written form to be legally effective. By registering, the Client recognizes this Terms and Conditions, the Safety Regulations of the darmstadium and the House Rules of the darmstadium as binding for themselves and all employees employed by him at the CURIOUS 2018 Exhibition. Any general terms and conditions of the Client that meet the above conditions, even if not explicitly opposed, do not become part of the Agreement.

2.Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany fee includes all main and auxiliary services provided for the Client. Rental charges are as indicated in the Application Form. The remuneration for the main services is from theRegistration and from the current Terms and Conditions to see.

§ 3 Agreement Partners, EventOrganizer

1. Application

The Application for the registration for participation in the CURIOUS 2018 Exhibition is carried out using the legally signed registration form. Conditions made by the Client on the registration form, such as the position of the exhibition booth or an exclusivity treatment, are inadmissible and irrelevant for the conclusion of the contract. The registration constitutes an offer by the Client to which the Client is bound until at the latest until 6 weeks before the opening of the CURIOUS 2018 Exhibition, provided that the application is not approved by Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany in the meantime, Client remains bound for 14 days to applications received later or after the registration deadline.

2. Approval/Enter into Agreement

The parties to the Agreement are Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany and the Client. Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany is the event organizer of the CURIOUS 2018 Exhibition. The allocation of exhibition booths free of charge to third parties wholly or partly or the subleasing of exhibition booths against payment to third parties wholly or partly requires written permission by Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. This permission is considered as granted if the third party is mentioned by name in the Agreement.

Upon receipt of the confirmation of approval or the invoice from Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, by letter, fax or electronic transmission, the exhibit space agreementbetween Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany and Client is concluded (the “Agreement”).

Regular termination of the Agreement is excluded, wherebythe right to extraordinary termination remains unaffected. Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germanyis in particular entitled to terminatetheAgreementfor good cause, e.g., if the conditions for approvalof the Clientare not present at a later time or are no longer fulfilled, orin case of payment default in spite of reminder. In the event of an extraordinary termination for which the Client is responsible the Client has to pay a in accordance with § 8 Section 2 below.

§ 4 Subject of the Agreement

The exhibition booth may be used only for purposes agreed in the Agreement. Dimensions and locations of each booth indicated in the Application Form are believed to be accurate, but only warranted to be approximate.

§ 5 Duration of Allocation, Transfer, Usage Times

1. Booths will be assigned only to Client.Booth space will be assigned at the discretion of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany in accordance with the stated priority of preferences in consideration of the following criteria: 1) number of booths requested, and 2) date of Agreement for Exhibit Space.

2.Upon allocation of the agreed exhibition booth the Client is obliged, onMerck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germanyrequest, to let inspect the technical equipment. If the Client finds any defects or damage to the exhibition booth and/or equipment, then these must be immediately made known to Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. Both parties are entitled to demand the production of a written hand-over report. 2. All items, structures and decorations brought into the darmstadtium by the Client must be completely removed by the Client, and the original condition of the booth restored by the agreed final dismantling. After expiry of the usage time, the items willbe removed at the Client’s charge. If the exhibition booth is not returned on time in an original condition, the Clientis obliged to pay compensation for loss of use which corresponds with the basic provision cost. The right is reserved to assert additional claims on the grounds of a delayed return of the exhibition booth placed at disposal.

§ 6 Provision and Additional Costs, Additional Services

1. The contractually agreed fee includes, in addition to the allocation of the agreed exhibition booth, room heating, ventilation, use of general premises and room lighting as well as a maintenance cleaning of the venue. Additional services and extra costs are to be remunerated separately.

2. Only the provided events equipment (e.g. lighting, sound, audio, video, wireless networks etc.), including personnel, shall be used. The Client is not entitled to bring third-party equipment into the darmstadium or to remove pre-installed technical equipment from the booths and or rooms (see also clause 3.1 of the Safety Regulations).

4. Settlement for all services and any additional costs arising will be executed after completion of the event, taking pre-payments already made into account.

§ 7PAYMENT TERMS, DEPOSITS AND DUE DATES

1. Upon receipt of the booking form, the Client will receive the confirmation and the final payment invoice. Invoices have to be paid within 14 days after receipt without discount (full amount).

2. Payments are due within 14 days from presentation of invoice, without delay. For payment delays, default interest will be charged for businesses and tradespeople at 8 % above the corresponding basic European Central Bank interest rate, and for private individuals at 5 % above the corresponding basic European Central Bank interest rate. Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany reserves the right to prove higher damage caused by default.

3. Invoices will contain the invoicing data provided by Client. Please note that, if the Client requests a change of a sent invoice (including company name change or address change), an administration fee of 70,00 € (excl. VAT) will be charged to the Client.

§ 8LAPSE OF RENTAL, Withdrawal/Cancellation

1. Any cancellation by the Client needs to be in writing.

2. If the Client withdraws from renting the exhibition booth in the CURIOUS 2018 Exhibition for any reason for which Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany is not responsible, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany has the choice of asserting a claim for a lump-sum compensation payment instead of an exactly specified compensation payment. In this case the Client is subsequently obliged to pay one of the following lump-sums based on the agreed rent and other already agreed fees: On cancellation of use of the exhibition booth

up to 2 months before the start of the CURIOUS 2018 Exhibition 50 %

up to 1 months before the start of the CURIOUS 2018 Exhibition 80 %

up to 14 days before the start of the CURIOUS 2018 Exhibition 90 %

thereafter 100 %

3.The compensation regulations referred to in section § 8 Section 2 above shall apply accordingly if the Client does not claim the booth or services he has reserved without informing Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany on this in good time (no show). Any space not at least partially occupied at least 30 minutes prior to opening, will be forfeited by the client and can be used by Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany in any manner, without refund, unless arrangements for delayed occupancy have been previously approved by Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. All booths must be set-up and ready for the show by the walk-through inspection by Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany and/or WKD 30 minutes prior to opening.

4.The Client has the right to prove that Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany has incurred no damage or no damage of this level.

5.Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany is entitled, on breach of essential obligations of this Agreement by the Client after setting deadlines unsuccessfully and on threat of refusal of non-compliance with this Agreement, to withdraw from this Agreement, in particular upon:

contractual breach of agreed payment obligations

change in the purpose of use without agreement from Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

lack of official permits and licenses for the use of the exhibition booth

breach in respect of official impositions/licenses

breach in respect of legal provisions which concern the safety of the CURIOUS 2018 Exhibition

breach of third party rights by the use of the exhibition booth and/or the exhibition/presentation of services or products

endangering of public safety and order

in case there is an unauthorized sub-leasing or re-leasing to third parties

in case CURIOUS 2018 Exhibition is cancelled

6. If Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany makes use of their right of withdrawal Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany shall retain the claim to payment of the agreed lump-sums in accordance with section §8 Section Section 2 above.

§ 9 Content Standards

1.These content standards apply to any and all Client contributions and exhibitions in the course of the CURIOUS 2018 Exhibition (“Contributions”).Contributions must comply in their entirety with all federal, state, local and international laws and regulations. Without limiting the foregoing, Client Contributions, posted material and any use of the Interactive Services must not:

Contain any material which is defamatory, obscene, indecent, abusive, offensive, harassing, violent, hateful, inflammatory, inaccurate or otherwise objectionable.

Promote sexually explicit or pornographic material, violence, or discrimination based on race, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, age or any other protected class.

Infringe any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright or other intellectual property or other rights of any other person.

Violate the legal rights (including the rights of publicity and privacy) of others.

Contain any material that could give rise to criminal or civil liability under applicable laws or regulations or that otherwise may be in conflict with these General Terms and Conditions or the Privacy Policy.

Be likely to deceive any person.

Promote any illegal activity, or advocate, promote or assist in any unlawful act.

Be likely to cause annoyance, inconvenience, duress, distress, discomfort or needless anxiety or be likely to upset, embarrass, alarm or annoy any other person.

Impersonate any person, or misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person or organization.

Involve commercial activities or sales, such as contests, sweepstakes and other promotions, bartering or advertising not approved in advance in writing by Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.

Give the impression that they emanate from or are endorsed by Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany or any other person or entity, if this is not the case.

Includes unauthorized disclosure of the personal information of third parties.

Constitute electioneering, such as exhortations to vote for or against any candidate for public office.

2. No subletting or sharing of space is permitted. Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany retains the right to have removed from the CURIOUS 2018 Exhibition any exhibitor that has not a valid written agreementwith Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. All exhibitor activities must be confined to the limits of rented space and must not impede traffic or interfere with the activity of other exhibitors. Every exhibit must be fully staffed and operational during the entire show. Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany may evict exhibitors, who, because of noise, conduct of personnel, methods of operation or any other reason, detract from the general educational character of the show. In the event of eviction, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany will not issue a refund.

3. No exhibit is permitted to obstruct the view of adjacent booths. All signs must be one sided only and must be set back within the exhibitor’s space so as not to detract from the overall impact of the exhibit that is directly adjacent. Requests to deviate from these guidelines must be submitted in writing to Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany for approval prior to set-up. Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany reserves the right to direct revisions, at exhibitor expense, of any exhibit that does not comply with these guidelines. Apart from the specific display space for which an exhibiting company has contracted with Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, no part of the darmstadium, its grounds or surrounding grounds, may be used by any organization other than Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany for display purposes of any kind or nature without the express written permission of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.

§ 10 Brands, Logos, Signs and Trademarks

The use of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germanybrandsor logos, signs and/or trademark displays by Clientis not allowed.

§ 11Publicity and Liability for Unlawful Advertising Measures

1. The Client will indemnify Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germanyirrevocably from all claims which arise due to Client’s exhibition or the use of the exhibition boothcontravening third party rights particular copyrights, image and name rights, trademark rights, competition, rights of personality) or other legal regulations. The obligation to indemnify also applies to any reminder, court and prosecution costs.

2. Random billposting is legally forbidden and renders the Client liable for compensation.

§ 12Production of Audio, Audio-visual and Visual Recordings

1. The Client is not entitled to set up its own wireless networks or wireless access points.