rULES & REGULATIONS

WHO MAY ATTEND?
The National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association (NOMMA) National and Chapter events are designed for fence, deck and railing industry professionals and open to registered participants only. NOMMA and its chapters reserve the right to determine eligibility of any participant to attend the event. NOMMA may, in its sole discretion, determine that certain participants are ineligible to attend due to a potential conflict of interest and/or the questionable nature of their products and/or services.

REGISTRATION
Events are open to registered participants only. Name badges are required for entrance to all functions of the event.

CAMERAS & CELL PHONES
Cell phone, still or video photography at all events is strictly PROHIBITED unless otherwise approved or authorized in writing by NOMMA staff or leadership. This action will result in immediate expulsion from the event. No cell phones may be used during seminars or speaking portions of the events. All participants will be asked to turn them off as a courtesy to our speakers and others attending.

DRESS CODE
Casual attire is acceptable at any NOMMA National or Chapter event unless otherwise noted.

SMOKING
Smoking is not allowed in event locations unless otherwise noted.

PROFESSIONALISM
NOMMA sets the bar of professionalism in the fence, deck and railing industry, as set forth in NOMMA’s Business and Ethical Practices. All participants will be held to this professional standard. Participants will not be allowed to promote other competing organizations or use the NOMMA sponsored event as an opportunity to disparage or otherwise damage the reputation and integrity of NOMMA, its leadership, its members and the products/services they make, sell and install.

MEETINGS, EXHIBITS & SOLICITATION
Only registered exhibitors for any NOMMA National or Chapter event may promote their product or services. NON-exhibiting companies are PROHIBITED from distributing sales & marketing materials and/or attempting to sell products/services not being exhibited inside the event. This action will result in immediate expulsion from the event. All materials will be confiscated and destroyed.

CHILDREN
Children under the age of 17 are FREE and will receive wristbands at any on-site registration counter. A parent/guardian must accompany minors under the age of 18 on the exhibit floor.

VIOLATIONS
Violations of any of these rules by the participant shall constitute cause to terminate admission. NOMMA may, in its sole discretion, immediately escort participant out of the event and participant shall forfeit all event-related fees paid to NOMMA.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS 

1.     You may cancel your registration to attend METALfab if you provide written notice to the NOMMA. Cancel on or by February 3, 2020 is a $50 cancellation fee. Cancel after February 3, 2020 means no refund.

2.     The NOMMA reserves the right, due to unforeseen circumstances, to alter the content, location, timetable, speakers, venue, and/or other technical or administrative details in respect to METALfab. The NOMMA will endeavor to provide you with notice of any such alterations.

3.     You may transfer your registration to another individual within the same company PROVIDED that the recipient of the registration would have been eligible to purchase the registration at the price you paid for it.

4.     To the maximum extent permitted by law, neither the NOMMA nor any of its directors, employees or other representatives will be liable for any of the following losses or damage (howsoever arising and whether such losses were foreseeable or not): loss of profit, loss of revenue, loss of business or opportunity, loss of reputation or goodwill, and/or any indirect, consequential or special loss; whether arising in connection with METALfab or the provision of our services to you.

5.     By registering for this event, you acknowledge and agree to abide by NOMMA Participation Rules.

6.     Registrations submitted after February 27, 2020 will automatically be charged the onsite registration rate.

7.     You can pick-up your registration badge at the METALfab registration counter at the Indiana Convention Center.

8.     By registering for METALfab, you grant permission to NOMMA to use your image appearing in any photographs or marketing pieces by NOMMA.

9.     A parent/guardian must accompany minors under the age of 16 on the exhibit floor.

10.  Nothing in these terms and conditions shall exclude the NOMMA’s liability for:

o   Death or personal injury as a result of its negligence

o   Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or

o   Any liability that cannot be limited or excluded by law.

11.  These terms and conditions and any dispute or claim arising out of, or in connection with them or their subject matter, shall be subject to Laws of Texas, exclusive of the choice of law rule or any jurisdiction.