PROMOTER RULES
PROMOTER COMMUNITY STANDARDS
Protecting Vendors. Supporting Promoters. Maintaining Trust.
Promoter participation within Verified Vendor Events™ is governed by community standards designed to promote accountability, professionalism, and transparency.
These standards help ensure that vendors receive accurate information, promoters maintain credibility, and all event opportunities shared within the community meet established verification requirements.
All promoters are expected to comply with these standards. Failure to do so may result in suspension or removal of membership privileges.
1. VERIFICATION IS REQUIRED
✓ All promoters must successfully complete the verification process before submitting event opportunities.
✓ Verification includes identity confirmation and event validation.
✓ Unverified promoters are not permitted to submit events for publication.
2. EVENT INFORMATION MUST BE ACCURATE
✓ All event details must be accurate and complete.
✓ Dates, times, locations, vendor fees, and participation requirements must be clearly stated.
✓ Changes to event information must be reported promptly.
✓ Significant changes, including venue or date changes, may require additional review.
3. ONLY CONFIRMED EVENTS MAY BE SUBMITTED
✓ Events must have a confirmed venue and confirmed event details.
✓ Tentative, proposed, or unconfirmed events are not eligible for publication.
✓ All event opportunities must successfully complete the verification process before being shared.
4. PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT IS EXPECTED
✓ Promoters must communicate respectfully and professionally with vendors.
✓ Vendor inquiries should be answered accurately and in a timely manner.
✓ Harassment, abusive conduct, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior is prohibited.
5. HONESTY AND TRANSPARENCY ARE REQUIRED
✓ Event information must be truthful and accurate.
✓ Promoters may not misrepresent attendance expectations, vendor participation, venue capacity, sponsorships, or event details.
✓ Any attempt to mislead vendors may result in removal from the community.
6. ONLY VERIFIED EVENT OPPORTUNITIES MAY BE SHARED
✓ Community participation is limited to verified event opportunities.
✓ Unrelated advertising, personal promotions, product sales, and marketing activities are not permitted.
✓ Community content should remain focused on verified event opportunities.
7. EVENT FLYERS MUST MATCH APPROVED INFORMATION
✓ Flyers must accurately reflect the information submitted during verification.
✓ Event dates, times, locations, and participation requirements must remain consistent.
✓ Flyers containing inaccurate or outdated information may be rejected.
8. EVENT UPDATES MUST BE COMMUNICATED PROMPTLY
✓ Promoters are responsible for notifying vendors of event changes or cancellations.
✓ Updated information should be provided as soon as possible.
✓ Timely communication helps maintain trust and professionalism.
9. PROMOTERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR EVENTS
✓ Promoters are solely responsible for event operations.
✓ Vendor registration, payments, refunds, staffing, booth assignments, permits, insurance, and event management remain the responsibility of the promoter.
✓ Verified Vendor Events™ does not manage or operate events.
10. COMMUNITY CONTENT MAY NOT BE REDISTRIBUTED
✓ Community content is intended for members only.
✓ Event listings, discussions, and member information may not be copied, distributed, or shared without permission.
✓ This policy helps protect the integrity of the community.
11. COMPLIANCE WITH COMMUNITY STANDARDS
Failure to comply with these standards may result in suspension or removal of membership privileges.
Examples include:
✓ Submission of unverified events
✓ Misrepresentation of event information
✓ Failure to communicate significant event changes
✓ Attempts to bypass verification procedures
✓ Unprofessional conduct
✓ Repeated policy violations
WHY THESE STANDARDS EXIST
These standards help provide:
✓ Accurate Event Information
✓ Increased Vendor Confidence
✓ Professional Accountability
✓ Improved Event Credibility
✓ Greater Transparency
✓ A Safer Business Environment
✓ A Stronger Vendor and Promoter Community
OUR COMMITMENT
Verified Vendor Events™ is committed to maintaining a professional environment where vendors and promoters can connect through accountability, transparency, verification, and trust.
Verified. Structured. Accountable.