Insurance and Release of Liability
The sponsoring organization/entity/ event assumes the entire responsibility and liability for losses, damages and claims arising out of injury or damage, including that by fire and theft, to equipment and other property used by or for the sponsoring organization/entity/event and shall indemnify and hold harmless Visit Yuba Sutter and its agents, employees, volunteers, officers, directors, staff and members. Each applicant receiving funds, by signing the Funding Agreement expressly understands that they release Visit Yuba Sutter from, and agree to indemnify it against, any and all claims for such loss, injury or damage. If Visit Yuba Sutter shall be held liable for any event that might result from a particular organization’s/sponsor’s action or failure to act, such organization/sponsor shall reimburse and hold harmless Visit Yuba Sutter against any liability resulting therefrom. Organizations/event sponsors must adequately insure their materials, goods, and wares against loss or injury of any kind and must do so at their own expense. Visit Yuba Sutter is not responsible for any loss (however caused) to any property of any sponsor or participant or bystander.
Certificate of Good Standing:
Applicants must be in good standing with the Secretary of State and Franchise Tax Board. All required filings must be current and the status of the business/corporation must be active. “Active” status means that your corporation has not been dissolved, suspended, surrendered or forfeited.
Promotional Material Requirement:
YSLA funded entities shall include a credit line on all promotional materials (including but not limited to, brochures, newsletters, advertising, fact sheets, news releases, and Internet websites) acknowledging the YSLA allocation of TOT funds for financial support. Such acknowledgement shall be prominently displayed on all related promotional materials and should read: “(Type of Funding) funded in part by Visit Yuba Sutter through funds generated by the Yuba Sutter Lodging Association.”
No Political Activity:
Applicant shall not use and require its project providers not to use, any of the funds received pursuant to this Agreement, or any personnel or material paid for with funds pursuant to the YSLA agreement, for political activity. The term “political activity” shall mean a communication made to any electorate in support of, or in opposition to, a ballot measure or candidate in any federal, state or local government election.
Limiting Contact Between Applicants and the YSLA:
It is essential that the application and allocation process for funding from the YSLA be open, fair and efficient. To this end, the electronic/written submission of the application and supporting materials as well as any public presentation that may be required from applicants will be the foundation for YSLA discussion and deliberations. YSLA members are encouraged to limit their contact and communication with applicants regarding their applications or proposed application, and to disclose any such contact or communication prior to participating in the consideration of that applicant's submission.
AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENTS AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Any and all points not covered specifically herein are subject to the decision of the YSLA. The Association may, in its sole discretion, make reasonable changes, amendments or additions to agreements and terms and conditions. Any such changes shall be equally binding on the applicant.