Marketplace Events Policy

Purpose

This document captures HTOS policies related to any rentals, displays or ads by any Third Party at HTOS organized Marketplace events.

Offer for Third Party to rent, display or advertise

HTOS organizes Marketplace events throughout the year at HTOS temple in Tea, SD. These events provide the community or commercial establishments (herein called the Third Party) an opportunity to participate in the event through purchase of a Spot at the event to display their services.

Type of Spots Offered

Depending on the event, ONE of the following Spots can be made available to a Third Party for purchase:

  • Poster: A poster of max size 2ft (W) x 3ft (H) on a safe easel no taller than 6 ft including the poster.
  • Table: A table of size 2 ft x 4 ft with 2 chairs.
  • A shared table: A table of size 2 ft x 6 ft shared by two Third Party purchasers. Each purchaser will be provided one chair.

Limitations and requirements for use of the Spot by Third Party

The following limitations and requirements apply:

  1. Number of Spots available at any event will be limited and is on a first-come-first-serve basis. Ensure availability by purchasing a Spot at the earliest.
  2. Location of the Spot within the venue is at HTOS discretion. Moving or relocating the assigned Spot is not allowed.
  3. Poster and easel have to be provided by the Third Party.
  4. Table and chairs will be provided by HTOS except under situations that may be out of HTOS‘ control. Work with HTOS representative to ensure HTOS can provide the table and chairs and if not, plan on bringing your own table and chairs according to the specifications above.
  5. The Poster Spot can be unattended. However see requirements on setup and dismantle described below.
  6. Any display at the Spot cannot contain any offensive, lewd, illegal, unsafe or objectionable material. Only materials and displays compatible with HTOS will be allowed. HTOS reserves the right to refuse any display material and its decision is final.
  7. No music or lighting of any kind is allowed at the assigned Spot.
  8. No food is allowed at the assigned Spot other than any small wrapped giveaways to patrons visiting the Spot. Any giveaways need to be complaint with temple requirements. If in doubt, please ask your HTOS representative.
  9. Setup: Third Party will be allowed to come up to 2 hours before the event to set things up at the assigned Spot.
  10. Dismantle: Third Party is required to remove all the materials within 1 hour after the event, even if the event runs late in to the evening.
  11. Dismantle: Removing the materials early is allowed only if such an action doesn’t interfere with the program at the event. Ask HTOS representative for help and finding an appropriate time to remove the materials.
  12. Any Third Party representative present at the event is expected to maintain the decorum and sanctity of the temple. HTOS can request any Third Party representative to leave the event premises for any reason.
  13. All Third Party representatives are expected to follow an appropriate dress code at the event. HTOS reserves the right to not admit any Third Party representative that is dressed inappropriately. HTOS discretion and decision is final.
  14. In case of events inside the prayer hall at the HTOS temple, additional dress code including no footwear in certain areas of the temple will be enforced.
  15. All Third Party representatives are required to be seated and only engage with patrons of the event that stop by to peruse or ask questions. No active campaigning or solicitations is allowed.
  16. Commercial transactions by the Third Party are allowed at the event and is the responsibility of the Third Party. Wireless access through temple WiFi will be available though not guaranteed.

Version 1.0 Apr 2026