The legal agreements set out below govern your use of the Florida Black Excellence Fest Website (“Services”), and all Activities associated with the Florida Black Excellence Fest Event.

THIS HOLD HARMLESS AND RELEASE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made effective as of this day of electronic submission (the “Effective Date”), by (“Vendor”) in favor of THE POLLOCK GROUP, LLC , THE FLORIDA BLACK EXCELLENCE FEST, and the SIX COLUMNS FOUNDATION, INC.

WHEREAS, Vendors intend to participate in one or more events at the Florida Black Excellence Fest Event (the “Event”), which will include the preparation and provision of items of food and/ or drink at the Florida Black Excellence Fest (“Event”) without the assistance of the Pollock Group, LLC or any of its entities.

NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the Pollock Group, LLC agreement not to object to Vendor’s participation in the Event and promises, covenants, indemnities and agreements contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, Vendor agrees as follows:

1. To the fullest extent permitted under law, Vendor does hereby covenant and agree, without limitations, to indemnify, and release the Pollock Group LLC, the Florida Black Excellence Fest, their members, agents, officers, directors, and representatives harmless, of, from, and against any and all claims, actions, damages, injuries, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including penalties, taxes, attorneys’ fees, and other professional fees), judgments, settlement payments, and fines of any nature whatsoever, whether actual or alleged, resulting from, or arising out of, or in any way connected with the Vendor’s participation and activities at or related to the Taste ( the “Event”), including but not limited to, those resulting from or arising out of the Vendor’s preparation and provision of items of food and drink at the venue in connection with the Taste. Vendor’s obligations pursuant to this section shall survive indefinitely.

2. Vendor understands and acknowledges that the Pollock Group, LLC and all of its entities have no responsibility for the quality, preparation, or storage of any food, beverage, or products to be sampled or dispensed by the Vendor in conjunction with any Event. The vendor must comply with all laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the purchase, storage, and preparation or dispensing of said products.

3. Vendor further agrees the Florida Black Excellence Fest is to promote economic development through increased exposure for minority-owned businesses. However, the Pollock Group, LLC, the Six Columns Foundation, Inc., and the Florida Black Excellence Fest makes no guarantee of any specific results (i.e. sales, customers, etc).

This Agreement is governed by and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its choice of law provisions.

LIABILITY

The Indemnification by the Vendor and his/her representative(s) is effective unless such injury was caused by the sole negligence, gross negligence, or willful misconduct of persons representing The Pollock Group LLC, the Florida Black Excellence Fest, and the Six Columns Foundation Inc.

Vendors agree that in the event The Pollock Group LLC, the Florida Black Excellence Fest, and the Six Columns Foundation Inc. is made a party to any litigation commenced by or against Vendor, or relating to this Agreement, then the Vendor and/or his or her representative(s) will pay all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, incurred by or imposed upon The Pollock Group LLC, the Florida Black Excellence Fest, and the Six Columns Foundation Inc., by reason of such litigation.

VENDOR LIABILITY INSURANCE

Vendor and his/her representative(s) shall have his/her own insurance at its own expense in commercially reasonable amounts to cover loss or damage to property or injury to persons, and to cover its obligations under this section.

The rules and regulations set forth by The Pollock Group LLC, (the Florida Black Excellence Fest) apply to the online registration and payment service and are incorporated by reference here. To agree to these terms, click “agree”. If you do not agree to these terms, do not click “agree”.

On behalf of The Pollock Group, LLC, the Florida Black Excellence Fest and the Six Columns Foundation, Inc., we would like to thank you for choosing to be a vendor at the 2024 Florida Black Excellence Fest. We are very excited about the Fest and working with you.