2021 Farmers Market - Vendor Affidavit

I have read this application and the Independence Park Farmers Market FAQ and Guidelines (available at gipna.org) and if accepted into this market, I hereby agree to abide by all rules and regulations of the Independence Park Farmers Market and accept all decisions and interpretations made by GIPNA (the Greater Independence Park Neighborhood Association), the operator of the market, as final.

I agree to sell at the market only those products listed in this application. I also acknowledge those products must be of my own production or produced at the location described on my application. I agree to comply with all relevant government rules and regulations related to this business and pay all taxes due in a timely manner. I acknowledge full responsibility for actions taken at the market by myself and all those employed by or assisting me.

I acknowledge the sole authority of the Independence Park Farmers Market, its market manager and staff, to enforce and interpret the rules of the market, to immediately settle any disputes regarding product legitimacy, procedural or vendor conduct violations and impose any penalties, including possible suspension or removal from the market.

I agree to allow the market manager and/or representatives of the market at any time to inspect the premises where the products offered for sale are produced, and acknowledge that failure to allow an inspection will constitute a violation of market rules.

I understand that GIPNA does not carry insurance covering individual participants and that I am required to carry such insurance.

Indemnification and Hold-Harmless Agreement: The undersigned, for himself and, if different, for the person, business or organization on behalf of whom this application is submitted, hereby agrees to indemnify GIPNA, the Chicago Park District, and City of Chicago and their officers, agents, employees and assigns, for and to hold them harmless from any liability and/or for any contractual or quasi-contractual obligations to third parties in connection with any activity, event(s), use or occurrence at the market.

I understand that market fees will be collected on each market day if not prepaid prior to the first market date, June 9th, 2019, and payable upon receipt of bills therefore, and that non-payment may, at the sole discretion of GIPNA, result in suspension or removal from the market.

I certify that the information contained in this application is true and accurate.

Name of Business: _________________________________________________________

Signature: _______________________________________ Date:___________