Local Promoter License
The ideal entry-point for a single venue or local marketing agency to tap into the WVL Carnival ecosystem. Promote events within a defined local radius.
Licensing Agreement
Preamble
This Licensing Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into between the event organizer ("Licensee") and WI Posha Allegro Carnival, BT (WVL Carnival) ("Licensor"). This Agreement grants the Licensee the right to host a "WI Posha Allegro Carnival (WVL Carnival) Sanctioned Event" under the specific terms and conditions outlined in the selected license tier.
1. Definitions
- Event: The performance or gathering organized by the Licensee.
- Licensee: The individual or organization purchasing the license.
- Licensor: WI Posha Allegro Carnival, BT (WVL Carnival).
- Term: The duration for which the license is valid, typically one year from the date of purchase, unless specified otherwise.
2. General Obligations
Promotion
The Licensee agrees to prominently feature the phrase "WI Posha Allegro Carnival, Sanctioned Event or WVL Carnival Sanctioned Event" in all promotional materials, both digital and print.
Insurance
The Licensee is responsible for obtaining and maintaining adequate liability insurance for the event. All suppliers, vendors, performers, and technicians must also provide proof of their own liability insurance. The Licensee shall provide the Licensor with a certificate of insurance upon request.
Compliance with Laws
The Licensee agrees to comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and ordinances in the execution of the event.
Indemnification
The Licensee agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Licensor, its officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, arising out of or in any way connected with the Licensee's event, including, but not limited to, any claims for personal injury, property damage, or infringement of intellectual property rights. The Licensee's obligations under this clause shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.
3. Payment and Cancellation
Payment
Full payment for the selected license tier is due upon signing this Agreement, unless otherwise specified.
Cancellation by Licensee
All license fees are non-refundable. If the Licensee cancels the event, no refund will be issued.
Cancellation by Licensor
The Licensor reserves the right to revoke the license and cancel the event sanctioning if the Licensee is found to be in breach of any terms of this Agreement.
4. Local Promoter License Specific Terms
Term
This license is valid for one year from the date of purchase and is renewable annually.
Scope and Exclusivity
Grants the right to act as an official WVL Carnival promoter within a limited, pre-defined radius (e.g., 5-10 miles) around a single point of interest, such as a venue. This license is non-exclusive at a city level but provides exclusivity within the defined radius. Multiple Local Promoters can operate in the same city, but not within overlapping zones.
Primary Duty
The Licensee's principal responsibility is to actively market all WVL-sanctioned events and drive attendance to a specific partner venue or within their defined zone. Failure to adequately perform these duties may result in non-renewal of the license.
Legal Compliance
The Licensee is responsible for adhering to all local, state, and federal laws, including any specific event promoter licensing requirements in their jurisdiction (such as those outlined in the California Business and Professions Code for promoters).
Branding Obligation
Licensee must use the "Official WVL Carnival Promoter" designation in all marketing materials for the specified area and adhere to all brand guidelines provided by the Licensor.
Cooperation
The Licensee agrees to cooperate with Citywide and Statewide licensees to support the overall health and growth of the ecosystem.
Renewal Policy
To reward successful partnerships, the Licensor may, at its sole discretion, offer the current Licensee a 30-day exclusive window to negotiate renewal before the license is offered to other parties. The Licensor retains the ultimate right to not renew a license for any reason, including but not limited to underperformance or strategic realignment.