Farmers Market

HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT

I, on behalf of my business, its agents, servants, employees, and representatives agree to fully defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Madison and its employees, agents, and officials with respect to and from and against any and all claims, demands, causes of actions, damages, injuries, fees, expenses, penalties, lawsuits, judgments, and orders, including, without limitation, attorneys' fees, which in any way arise out of or relate to any acts of omission or commission of or as attributed to my business and/or its agents, servants, employees, visitors, invitees, guests, and representatives, including but not limited to, those asserted as negligent, gross negligent, and/or intentional.

PRODUCT GUIDELINES

The Downtown Madison Farmers Market is a product of the City of Madison.  Anywhere the term Madison Farmers Market is used, that term also means the City of Madison, Mississippi.  The Market promotes the sale of Mississippi-grown agricultural products to achieve a unique atmosphere. Some basic rules of operation must be followed to permit fair and equal opportunity for all sellers and to ensure good treatment for buyers. These guidelines are subject to modification at any time by the downtown Madison Farmers Market to better serve the goals of the program.

RULES OF OPERATION

• The Downtown Madison Farmers Market is a non-smoking establishment.
• Parking is only allowed in the vendor parking area or on the street.  Once you have unloaded, you must move your vehicle from the market area.
• All animals must be kept on leashes.
• Hours of operation: 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.
• Commercial displays of logos other than those of Vendor, Market or sponsors are not allowed.
• Vendors are responsible for their own set-up of tables, chairs, tablecloths, scales, bags for consumers, and display containers.
• Vendors are encouraged to post their business signs or farm name.
• Vendors are responsible for setting their own pricing and for collecting payment for own products.
• Any exchanges and/or refunds are at the vendor's discretion.
• Vendors will maintain their spaces in a clean and sanitary condition and are responsible for disposing of any debris at the close of business.
• No vendor shall play loud music, radios or anything that would be disruptive to other vendors or customers.
• No alcohol, controlled substances or gambling allowed anywhere on the Market grounds.
• Any vendor under the influence of drugs or alcohol is subject to expulsion from the Market.
• Fraudulent, dishonest or deceptive practices carried on at the Market should be reported to the City and may result in revocation of permission to sell at the Market.
• Any variation from the Rules, Regulations and Responsibilities may preclude a vendor's right to use the Market.
• The city has the authority to enforce these regulations and to exclude non-conforming vendors.
• Sales Tax: Vendors are responsible for collecting their own sales tax on any items, if applicable.
• Set up:

1. 1. Spaces will be assigned week to week.  The City makes final determination.
   2. You are required to be set up by 3:00 p.m. on the market day.
   3. We will allow you to pull up to your tent and unload but your vehicle must be moved to our vendor parking area no later than 3:00 p.m. so we can ensure safety for pedestrian crossing.
   4. If you sell out before the market is over, you are free to go, but you are NOT allowed to pull back up to your tent until after 6:30 p.m.when pedestrians are clear and we deem it safe.
   5. If you arrive after 3:00 p.m., please be prepared to transport your items from the parking lot to your tent.
   6. Space is limited; please be respectful of all that goes into the market from week to week from our staff and notify us if you cannot attend 48 hours prior to the market. If this is a repeated occurrence, your space will be give to the next person on the waitlist if the city deems necessary.

By signing below, you agreed that you have received a copy of the rules and regulations. You agree that you understand the rules and regulations and agree to abide by them.