Regulations for the Application and Governance of Fulfillment Amphitheater

  1. Enacted and promulgated on March, 9, 2011, by Tai-Nei-Hu-Tzu
    No.1000038961 Order of the Ministry of theInterior

2. Amended and promulgated on February, 3, 2012, by Tai-Nei-Hu-Tzu
No.1010015190 Order of the Ministry of theInterior

Article 1

These rules are prescribed pursuant to Taichung City Government (the “Government”) for the purpose of Fulfillment Amphitheater (the “Theater”) usage application and governance.

Article 2

The authorityfor administration and enforcement of regulations shall be given to the Cultural Affairs Bureau (CAB), Taichung City Government.

Article 3

Applications listed below for holding artistic events or assemblies in the Theater shall be submittedto the CAB 60 days prior to usage:

1. proposed layout plan

2. copies of the Applicant’s identification

In situations where more than two applicantsare applying for the same scheduled period, priority will be given to the application first received by the CAB. The scheduledperiod hereby refers to the Theater usage period including set-up and decorating, performance, take-down and other requiredwork.

Article 4

If a desired scheduling period remains available, Applicants who fail to file an application pursuant to theterms of Article 3 are allowed to submitprovisional applicationsto the CAB.

Article 5

Applicants shall submit all the required documents within the time period mandated by the CAB. A failure to do so will result in an invalid application.

Article 6

Applications may not be accepted if one of the following conditions occurs:

1. Any violation of governmental regulations

2. Any violation of the Social Order Maintenance Act orstandards of acceptable moral behavior.

3. A CAB inspection reveals the potential for damage or destruction to Theater facilities and equipment

4. The Applicant has previously had serious violations of this Act

5. Other situations deemedinappropriate bythe CAB

Article 7

Applicants shall pay the following fees afterbeing issued a usage permitand signing a contract with the CAB. Late payments will result in the cancellation of the permit and contract.

1. Deposit: NTD $60,000

2.Rental expenses:

i. Set-up and take-down: TWD $20,000 per day

ii. Ticketed events: TWD $80,000per day

Non-ticketed events: TWD $40,000per day

3. LED TV wall facility: TWD $50,000 for each scheduled period

Article 8

Taichung City Government and other affiliated organizations and schools are exempt from fees or charges. However, outside organizations to which events are outsourced by the above institutions will be required to pay deposits; if the items of outsource fees specifically include rental fees, the outside organization shall as a result pay the rental fees which cannot be used otherwise.

Article 9

Applicants shall return the Theater to its original conditionafter the event and submita deposit receipt tothe CAB for examination and a refund. Refundswill be paid after successful inspection takes place.

Penalty payments for a failure to restore the site or damage to the propertyshall be deducted from the deposit; the Applicant will be liable for additional charges should the deposit be insufficient for covering such expenses.

Article 10

Deposits shall be refunded to applicants who cancel or reschedule eventsin circumstance of force majeure or circumstances notattributable to the applicants. No deposit is refundable in a situation where a cancellation takes place because of attributable circumstances.

Article 11

Applicants shall:

1. Abide by governmental rules and regulations.

2. Prior to construction of temporary performing facilities, report to the CAB and apply for permission in accordance with architectural regulations.

3. Not set off fireworks or hold open-flame performances in the Theater. In the event whereartistic effects involving fire or fireworksneed to be created, applicants shall submit relevant documentation to the Taichung City GovernmentFire Bureau and present the approval documentstothe CAB.

4. Behave in a manner consistent with the application content.

5. Not transfer applications and permitsto other parties.

6. Be obligedto maintain public order and sanitation.

7. Not paint, staple, attach, stack or carry out other actions causing damage or destruction topublic facilities.

8. Only drive work-related vehicles along designated, regulated routes, not drive on grass areas, and not leave vehicles within Fulfillment Amphitheater.

The CAB reserves the right to invalidate or revoke usagepermissionshould any violation of the above conditions occurs.In such circumstances, no refunds of paid deposits or rental feeswill be given.

Article 12

Application formats under these regulations shall be approved by the CAB.

Article 13

These regulations shall be in force from the date of issuance.