POLICY
RHATIGAN STUDENT CENTER
TABLE USAGE/MERCHANDISE SALES

Tables available for distributing information and/or merchandise sales in the Rhatigan Student Center are reserved through the University Reservations Office, located on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center, 978-3475. The following guidelines apply:

RESERVATIONS

  1. Tables available for scheduling are located on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. There are four (4) stationary locations which are reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis. A 30" X 72" table and two (2) chairs are provided. Groups are not allowed to provide additional tables or equipment at the locations.
  2. There is no rental charge for table usage to SGA recognized organizations, Wichita State University departments or groups sponsored by either. Groups who are not recognized or sponsored will be charged a daily rental fee. This fee must be paid by cash, certified check or money order ten (10) business days prior to the scheduled date. Failure to meet the deadline will constitute an automatic cancellation of the event.
  3. Cancellations must be made ten (10) business days prior to the scheduled date. Any cancellation made after ten (10) days will constitute a loss in rental fees previously paid, or a charge assessed to the scheduling party.
  4. Signage may be hung from the tables with masking tape only. Nothing may be affixed to brick, vinyl, glass or painted walls with tape, nails or thumbtacks. Signage may be hung with string on the brick walls only. A maximum of two (2) signs may be used.
  5. A person affiliated with the sponsoring organization must be at the table at all times in order that they may answer questions, etc. These persons must stay within the proximity of the table.
  6. Hawking, defined as "advertising or peddling by shouting", is not permitted.
  7. All items must be removed from the table by the sponsoring organization at the end of each day. Cleaning up of the area is the responsibility of the sponsoring organization.
  8. Groups reserving table space must identify the table as being sponsored by their organization. A sign for the table must be provided by the organization.
  9. Groups wishing to use any type of electronic equipment must have approval of the University Reservations Office prior to its use. In the event that extension cords are needed, groups are responsible for providing their own, subject to approval by the University Reservations Office.
  10. Secured facilities for items to be stored overnight are available upon request, at an additional charge. However, the Rhatigan Student Center cannot be held liable for the damages to or loss of such items due to accidents, riots, acts of God or other legitimate conditions beyond its control.

MERCHANDISE SALES

  1. The sponsoring organization agrees to display or make available, all refund and guarantee policies.
  2. The Rhatigan Student Center reserves the right to schedule sales of similar or like items on the same day.
  3. The sponsoring organization is responsible for all loading and unloading of products to be sold. The Rhatigan Student Center cannot provide assistance. Carts/dollies are not available.
  4. Certain types of promotional activities/merchandise sales are not allowed in the Rhatigan Student Center. They include, but are not limited to:
    • Food sales of any kind.
    • Sales of items with copyrighted University logos.
    • Sales that require people to pay in advance and receive their merchandise at a later date.
    • Services and/or sales of items that conflict with services and/or items already being provided and/or sold by the Rhatigan Student Center, Wichita State University and/University Dining Services.
  5. Any items given away by the sponsoring organization must not conflict with items sold or given away by the Rhatigan Student Center. Approval of items may be obtained through the University Reservations Office. Certain items to be given away may be available through the University Bookstore or University Dining Services for purchase by the sponsoring organization.
  6. Sponsoring organizations who are soliciting credit card applications must obtain approval from the University Reservations Office for the types of credit cards to be promoted. Credit card solicitations may not occur beginning one week prior to the start of each semester, through the end of the 2nd week of the semester.
  7. Any deviation from the above policies must be approved by the University Reservations Office. Requests for exceptions should be submitted in writing to the Reservations Manager.
  8. The Rhatigan Student Center and/or Wichita State University are not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged personal property or merchandise. In consideration for use of the Rhatigan Student Center facilities, the group waives any claim for damages or injury which may arise.

Effective: 4/1997
Revised: 1/2003