香港鐘錶聯展 / Hong Kong Watch Guild Show
Strict Prohibition against the sale of Stolen Goods, Counterfeits, and Frankenwatches
In light of findings regarding certain exhibitors deliberately selling stolen goods, counterfeits, or improperly assembled watches (frankenwatches), the Association expresses serious concern and strongly condemns such illegal and non-compliant misconduct. To safeguard the professional image of the exhibition and ensure a fair and lawful business environment, the Association hereby announces the following strict measures with immediate effect:
Zero-Tolerance Penalties: Any Exhibitor confirmed to be involved in the aforementioned illegal activities will have their exhibition participation terminated immediately and will be permanently banned from attending any future events organized by the Organizer.
Referral to Law Enforcement: The Association will report the illegal activities to the police immediately in accordance with the law and will fully cooperate with subsequent police investigations.
Encouragement of Reporting & Rigorous Investigation: The Association strongly encourages industry practitioners and all visitors to report any suspected violations. All reports will be treated with the utmost seriousness and will undergo a thorough investigation and follow-up.
These measures shall be strictly enforced to maintain a fair, honest, and professional exhibition environment, and to foster the healthy and sustainable development of the watch industry.
Form : Stolen Watches
Important Notice on Maintaining Exhibition Order and Booth Arrangements
Since its establishment, the Hong Kong Watch Guild Show has received strong support from friends across the industry, and with the growing demand in the Asian and global watch markets, its business has continued to expand steadily. The flourishing development of the watch industry truly depends on the joint efforts and promotion of major exhibition organizers; healthy interaction and fair competition among organizations can create unlimited business opportunities for the industry.
Our Association has always upheld the philosophy of "Booth for everyone," striving to build a high-quality, fair, and open trading platform, and maintains an open and welcoming attitude toward similar exhibition activities organized by peers. To protect the rights and interests of exhibitors and maintain good order in the industry, our Association has in the past established special arrangements with existing exhibitors. In response to market developments, we hereby reiterate the following relevant arrangements:
As our Association's "Exhibitor Waiting List" has a large number of applicants, in order to respond to the enormous demand, if registered exhibitors participate in other similar watch exhibitions in the Hong Kong region within three days before the opening of our Association's exhibition, our Association may reclaim their reserved booths and transfer them to our waiting list, so as to alleviate the demand of part of the waiting list. At the same time, this can also uphold the philosophy of "Booth for everyone," allowing more industry friends who have not yet had the opportunity to exhibit to participate, thereby promoting market fairness and diversified development.
Form : Exhibition Order
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Member Rules and Regulations
These Rules and Rights apply to the Hong Kong Watch Trade Development Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the "Association") and all official yearly members and common members reviewed and approved by the Association (hereinafter referred to as "Member"). The identity of a Member must be an individual engaged in watch and clock-related businesses.
Members must abide the visitor rules stipulated in (Form: HKWAGR).
Each Member will receive a membership card. Membership card must be worn at all time during the show. Otherwise, our staff or security personnel might reject member admission until public time. In case of member who fails to present their membership card, a replacement card can be made on site with administration fee to allow member admission.
Membership card is not transferrable. In case of violation, the Association reserve the right to remove membership from the associated member.
All ethical business practices within trade will be enforced. In case of violation, the Association reserve the right to remove membership from the associated member. Membership fee will not be refunded.
In case of member who opt to withdraw membership. Membership fee will not be refunded.
Form : HKWAMR
Showcase rental rules and agreement
This Rules and Regulation apply to Hong Kong Watch Trade Development Co., Ltd. (Here in and after refers to as the “Association”) and member who rents showcase from the Association (Here in and after refers to as “Exhibitor”). In order to become exhibitor, individual must possess HKWGS membership, for detail please refers to (Form: HKWAMR). All rentals must undergo the Association approval process to become effective.
Without the prior written consent of the Association, the Exhibitors shall not sublet, sell, lend, or re-license whole or any part of the showcase to any third party.
The Exhibitor shall not remove any exhibition apparatus, equipment, or fixtures provided by the Association from the exhibition venue.
Maximum of two (2) personalized vendor passes can be requested for each exhibition showcase (a maximum of four (4) passes for renting two showcases, and so forth). Vendor passes are strictly for personal use only and are absolutely non-transferable to any third party. In the event of any non-compliant application, unauthorized transfer, or fraudulent use, the Association will immediately revoke the membership of the member concerned. Exhibitors and their personnel must wear their membership badges and work passes at all times while inside the venue; otherwise, the Association's staff or security personnel reserve the right to refuse their entry.
The Association assumes no legal liability or compensation for any property lost, theft or damage occurring with the venue during HKWGS. The Exhibitor must procure relevant commercial insurance at their own expense.
The Exhibitor shall bear full legal and quality responsibility for all products sold within their designated booth. The Association shall not be held liable for any complaints or legal actions arising from the products, and reserves the right to immediately terminate the exhibition eligibility of the Exhibitor concerned.
In order to ensure showcase reservation for the next show, exhibitor is required to pay the rent in full for the next show. Otherwise, the Association will not warrant any showcase reservation.
Exhibitor is responsible to give absence notice two weeks in advance to the Association in order to apply the prepaid rent to the show after.
In case of Exhibitor failing the two weeks absence notification, the Association will take possession of the prepaid rent. And no refund will be made.
Form : HKWARR
General Admission Rules
All admitted individuals and visitors (hereinafter referred to as "Visitors") must strictly adhere to the designated hours established by the Hong Kong Watch Trade Development Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the "Association") for the Hong Kong Watch Guild Show (hereinafter referred to as the "HKWGS"). In the event of any dispute, the final decision of the Association shall prevail.
Visitors shall not shout, cause disturbances, fight, or engage in any indecent or improper behavior within the venue. In the event of any incident that endangers the safety of the Association, the venue, or the interests of other participants, the Association's staff or security personnel reserve the right to demand the immediate departure of the individuals concerned or to report the matter to the police.
During the Exhibition, the Association will provide appropriate safety and security measures within the venue. However, the Association assumes no legal liability or compensation for any personal injury, casualties, or property loss occurring within the venue. Visitors are advised to procure relevant insurance at their own expense if necessary.
No Visitor shall, directly or indirectly, engage in any conduct that competes with the activities of the Association. Any unauthorized product sales or commercial promotions within the venue are strictly prohibited without the prior written consent of the Association. Violators will be required to leave the venue immediately by the Association's staff or security personnel and may be barred from participating in any future events organized by the Association.
In the event of any dispute arising during a transaction between a Visitor and an exhibitor, the parties involved shall negotiate and resolve the matter independently, provided that it does not affect the operation of the venue or other participants. If the buying and selling parties fail to reach a consensus, the Association will provide appropriate mediation depending on the circumstances. The Association also reserves the right to invite the relevant Visitor and exhibitor to temporarily step outside the venue to resolve the dispute.