Vendor Registration

General Waiver: In consideration of my acceptance to participate in the Lioness Conclave & Retreat 2025, from September 26-27, 2025; I do hereby personally assume all risk in connection and I further release Overcomers International Ministries and the Barnabas Alliance, and their officers, directors, employees, and agents from responsibility for:

a. Any and all injuries caused by the inherent risks of the activity and/or the negligence, recklessness, or intentional acts of myself and/or any third parties. My waiver of personal injury does not include injury caused by the negligence, recklessness, or intentional acts of Overcomers International Ministries and the Barnabas Alliance.

b. Any and all property damage that may occur while I participate in the Lioness Conclave and Retreat. My property damage waiver includes all property damage, including that caused by negligence, recklessness, or intentional acts of myself, third parties, and/or Overcomers International Ministries and the Barnabas Alliance.

I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT MY PARTICIPATION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY, AND THAT SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT I KNOWINGLY ASSUME ALL RISKS. I agree to stop and request assistance if I experience any symptoms such as, but not limited to, dizziness, excessive fatigue, shortness of breath, pain, or any other conditions which would make it difficult or unsafe to continue in any activity.

Representations Concerning Health: With full knowledge of the risks, I represent that I am in good health and do not have any condition which will interfere with my ability to participate in the Lioness Conclave and Retreat or endanger my health in connection with the Lioness Conclave and Retreat. I acknowledge valid and current insurance to cover any injury or damage I may cause or suffer while participating in the Lioness Conclave and Retreat or otherwise agree to personally bear the costs of such injury or damage. I authorize but do not obligate Overcomers International Ministries and/or Barnabas Alliance to provide emergency medical treatment in the event of an accident or illness that occurs while participating in the Lioness Conclave and Retreat. I assume my own responsibility of physical fitness and capability to participate in the Lioness Conclave and Retreat and attest that I am physically able to do so.

Severability: I further expressly agree that the foregoing waiver and assumption of risk agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the law of the state of Missouri and its neighboring state of Illinois; and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect. Nothing in this Agreement should be construed as a limitation, release, or waiver of a personal injury action, suit, damage, claim or judgment that is based solely on Overcomers International Ministries and Barnabas Alliance negligence, reckless or intentional act.

Acknowledgment of Understanding: I have read this waiver of liability and assumption of risk, fully understand its terms, and understand that I am giving up substantial rights, including certain rights to sue. I acknowledge that I am signing the agreement freely and voluntarily and intend by my signature to be a release of liability as stated above and as it relates to the Lioness Conclave to the greatest extent allowed by law. I further state that I am of lawful age and legally competent to sign this affirmation and release; that I understand the terms herein are contractual and not mere recital; and that I have signed this document of my own free act.

This Vendor Agreement is made effective as of this form submission date by and between Overcomers International Ministries, Inc. dba Pursue Church of 1939 Wentzville Parkway, Suite 133; Wentzville, MO 63385, and Crusaders Church West, LLC’s ministry “The Barnabas Alliance” P.O. Box 5619, River Forest IL 60305 (herein after referred as ‘OCI/BA’), and the vendor submitting this form (herein after referred as ‘VENDOR’).

WHEREAS, VENDOR is engaged in the business submitted above (herein after referred as ‘VENDOR’S BUSINESS’)

NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed that:

PURPOSE: OCI/BA agrees to provide VENDOR space to conduct VENDOR’S BUSINESS in the Marriott Oakbrook Hotel, at the Lioness Conclave and Retreat 2025. VENDOR’s use of San Francisco Temple Complex McDaniel Building is limited to the space selected by OCI/BA as identified prior to the event on the day of set up. In general VENDOR is guaranteed a minimum of one 6 X 3-foot table for space. VENDOR the opportunity to participate as a vendor in the building for the Lioness Conclave & Retreat 2025 commencing on September 26 and ending September 27, 2025. VENDOR hereby accepts the following listed conditions and limitations.

HOURS OF OPERATION: VENDOR’s area shall open
• 2 hours prior to evening worship services Thursday, Friday & Sat (closed during evening worship services) reopen at the end evening worship services and remain until 11:00 p.m.
• 1 hour prior to Workshops on Friday and Saturday. They may remain open Friday and Saturday until 7:00 p.m. at the vendors discretion. They may reopen at the end of the service, but close by 11:00 p.m.
• Vendors may open on Sunday after the worship service but must vacate the premises at Marriott Oakbrook by Noon on Sunday.

INSTALLATION AND TEAR DOWN: VENDOR shall set up the products for sale on December 7, 2023, between Noon and 5:00 p.m. and shall remove his/her products for sale from the Building no later than Noon on December 10, 2023.

PAYMENT: VENDOR is provided with the Space in the Building, Lunch on Friday, and 1 Banquet Dinner Ticket, in exchange for $150.00 to be paid upon signing this Agreement. Space locations will be assigned by OCI/BA and provided to VENDOR in advance of the Event.

APPEARANCE: VENDOR is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the Space provided for in an organized and neat manner. This responsibility includes VENDOR’s to remove bulk trash. Should VENDOR fail to keep the Space in an orderly manner will result in additional removal fees.

EXTRA SERVICES: OCI/BA is not obliged to provide telephone, water, electrical and drain services to VENDOR. VENDOR shall also be responsible for payment of other charges like electricity charges, water charges, taxes etc. to the concerned authorities.

DISPLAYS AND SIGNS: All displays in the building must be free standing. Nothing may attach to walls or columns of the building by any means at all. Signs must be free standing. Signs should not block other vendor’s shops. Signs may not attach to the walls or columns of the building.

QUALITY PRODUCTS: VENDOR shall ensure proper quality of the products sold. VENDOR shall comply with all applicable laws as to vendor’s sales.

EMPLOYMENT OF STAFF: VENDOR will employ adequate staff at VENDOR’s own cost in order to operate the Space provided by OCI/BA.

FOOD AND BEVERAGES: No food or beverage may be brought into the building by VENDOR from outside. VENDOR shall purchase all foods and beverages from facilities provided for the event.

INSURANCE: VENDOR is solely responsible to obtain insurance coverage on property brought into the Building. VENDOR assumes full responsibility for items left in the facility. OCI/BA accepts no liability for lost, stolen, or damages to property and is not required to carry additional insurance to cover VENDOR’s property.

INDEMNIFICATION: VENDOR agrees to indemnify and hold OCI/BA harmless from all claims, losses, expenses, fees including attorney fees, costs, and judgements that may be asserted against OCI/BA that result from the acts or omissions of VENDOR and/or VENDOR’s employees, agents, or representatives. OCI/BA shall be solely responsible for ensuring all applicable laws are followed and complied with in selling and presenting VENDOR’s products and services at the Event.

DEFAULT: The occurrence of any of the following shall constitute a material default under this Agreement:
a. The failure to make a required payment when due.
b. The insolvency or bankruptcy of either party.
c. The subjection of any of either party’s property to any levy, seizure, general assignment for the benefit of creditors, application or sale for or by any creditor or government agency.
d. The failure to make available or deliver the Services in the time and manner provided for in this Agreement.


REMEDIES: In addition to any and all other rights a party may have available according to law, if a party defaults by failing to substantially perform any provision, term or condition of this Agreement (including without limitation the failure to make a monetary payment when due), the other party may terminate the Agreement by providing written notice to the defaulting party. This notice shall describe with sufficient detail the nature of the default. The party receiving such notice shall have 3 days from the effective date of such notice to cure the default(s). Unless waived by a party providing notice, the failure to cure the default(s) within such time period shall result in automatic termination of this Agreement.

FORCE MAJEURE: If performance of this Agreement or any obligation under this Agreement is prevented, restricted, or interfered with by causes beyond either party’s reasonable control (“Force Majeure”), and if the party unable to carry out its obligations gives the other party prompt written notice of such event, then the obligations of the party invoking this provision shall be suspended to the extent necessary by such event. The term Force Majeure shall include, without limitation, acts of God, plague, epidemic, pandemic, outbreaks of infectious disease or any other public health crisis, including quarantine or other employee restrictions fire, explosion, vandalism, storm or other similar occurrences, orders or acts of military or civil authority, or by national emergencies, insurrections, riots or wars, or strikes, lockouts, or other labor disputes, r supplier failures. The excused party shall use reasonable efforts under the circumstances to avoid or remove such causes of non-performance and shall proceed to perform with reasonable dispatch whenever such causes are removed or ceased. An act or omission shall be deemed within the reasonable control of a party if committed, omitted or caused by such party or its employees, officers, agents, or affiliates.

ARBITRATION: Any controversies or disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved by binding arbitration in accordance with the then-current Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association. The parties shall select a mutually acceptable arbitrator knowledgeable about issues relating to the subject matter of this Agreement. In the event the parties are unable to agree to such a selection, each party will select an arbitrator and the two arbitrators in turn shall select a third arbitrator, all three of whom shall preside jointly over the matter. The arbitration shall take place at a location that is reasonably centrally located between parries, or otherwise mutually agreed upon by the parties. All documents, materials, and information in the possession of each party that are in any way relevant to the dispute shall be made available to the other party for review and copying no later than 30 days after the notice of arbitration is served. The arbitrator(s) shall not have the authority to modify any provision of this Agreement or to award punitive damages. The arbitrator(s) shall have the power to issue mandatory orders and restraint orders in connection with the arbitration. The decision rendered by the arbitrator(s) shall be final and binding on the parties, and judgement may be entered in conformity with the decision in any court having jurisdiction. The agreement to arbitration shall be specifically enforceable under the prevailing arbitration law. During the continuance of any arbitration proceeding, the parties shall continue to perform their respective obligations under this Agreement.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties and there are no other promises or conditions in any other agreement whether oral or written concerning the subject matter of this Agreement. This Agreement supersedes any prior written or oral agreements between the parties.

SEVERABIITY: If any provision of this Agreement will be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable. If a court finds that any provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable, but that by limitations such provision it would become valid and enforceable, then such provision will be deemed to be written, construed, and enforced as so limited.

AMENDMENT: This Agreement may be modified or amended in writing, if the writing is signed by the party obligated under the amendment.

GOVERNING LAW: This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois and Missouri.

NOTICE: Any notice or communication requested or permitted under this Agreement shall be sufficiently given if delivered in person or by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the address set forth in the opening paragraph or to such other address as one party may have furnished to the other in writing.

WAIVER OF CONTRACTUAL RIGHT: The failure of either party to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver or limitation of that party’s right to subsequently enforce and compel strict compliance with every provision of this Agreement.

ASSIGNMENT: Neither party may assign or transfer this Agreement without the prior written consent of the non-assigning party, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.

Organizers:
Overcomers Intl Ministries, Inc.
Rosalyn Kisart, Secretary/Treasurer & Barnabas Alliance, Daryl O’Neil, President