5 (define questions-and-answers
7 "http://makerfaire.com/forms/ba16/maker-faire-exhibit/?gf_token=d8d0499ad79e44acab56445b7005bb35"
8 (list "For the Maker Faire team, explain what your project is and
9 describe what you will actually be bringing to Maker Faire. This
10 information will not be made public. Be as descriptive as possible."
11 "we will be bringing demo robots which run around on a table
12 top. there will also be kits available for purchase. the robots and
13 the kits fit within 12x12x8 inche boxes. we will also bring two
14 3d-printers to print parts for the robot during the exhibit. to
15 display videos, we will bring a 24 inch monitor. for promotion, we
16 will bring flyers and business cards.
18 the kits include an arduino uno, sonar sensors, motors, wires, and
19 3d-printed parts. See more details on kit contents here:
20 https://gitorious.org/ozzloy/challenge-bot/source/master:bill-of-materials.rkt
22 (list "Project / Exhibit Name*"
24 (list "Provide a short description for the Maker Faire website,
25 mobile app, and your Maker Faire Exhibit sign.*"
26 "build your first robot!")
29 This photo will appear publicly with your short description above.
30 File must be at least 750px wide or larger and you must have the
31 rights to the image used.
33 Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, jpeg."
34 "media/danny-woodland-creatures/woodland-creatures-and-robots.png")
37 Please copy and paste your full website link below.
38 Example: http://www.mygreatproject.com/"
39 "http://challenge-bot.com/")
42 Please copy and paste your full video link below.
43 Example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RD_JpGgUFQQ"
44 "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cF9LAcr7JAY&index=2&list=PLLiYVIuIQg5IhiQzziHun8cUVaD0VHwhP")
47 "Independent Maker or Group")
49 "What are your plans at Maker Faire? Check all that apply:*"
51 "Showcasing my project and sharing knowledge"
52 "Creating a hands on activity to inspire others to make"
53 "Selling at Maker Faire [Commercial Maker]"
54 "Promoting a product or service [Commercial Maker]"))
56 "You indicated you will be promoting or selling. Describe and list
57 the price range of your product(s).*"
58 "cheap kit $35: This kit comes without an arduino, 3D printed
59 parts, breadboard, batteries, or any parts prepared.
61 It includes screws, nuts, bolts, washers, wires, quad half-h bridge,
62 sonar sensors, hair ties, deck, battery holders, angle brackets,
63 motors, breadboard, double-stick squares, and an alan wrench.
64 Everything is contained in a cardboard box measuring 12\"x12\"x6\",
65 which can be used to house the robot even after it's completely
69 expensive kit $95: This kit has all the parts of the cheap kit, plus
70 all the parts left out of the cheap kit. In addition, it has half of
71 the soldering done, half of the wires stripped, and one motor prepared.
74 We will walk Maker Faire participants through making the robot gratis.
75 We will also be promoting our teaching service. Classes happen every
76 month in Sunnyvale and Palo Alto. Signing up for the teaching time
77 costs $100 for 8 hours of instruction and the use of tools.
79 Anyone is free to assemble their own kit from the bill of materials
80 watch our instructional videos online and audit classes gratis.")
82 "Have you ever been featured in a crowdfunding campaign or do you
83 have plans to start a campaign (Kickstarter, Indiegogo, etc?)"
87 Space is limited and your request will be considered."
88 "Single Tabletop Size (approx. 5' x 10' in area)")
91 Exhibits are typically allocated 1 table and 2 chairs."
92 "1 table and 2 chairs")
94 "Exhibit Layout or Drawing
95 Layouts are optional but can be helpful in our planning.
96 Accepted file types: pdf, jpg, tif, bmp, png, doc, docx, txt, xls, xlsx, jpeg."
97 "media/danny-woodland-creatures/woodland-creatures-and-robots.png")
99 "Do you have a hands-on activity for attendees?* Hands-on
100 activities are encouraged at Maker Faire! If not, please reconsider
101 what you could do to engage and inspire attendees."
104 "Please describe your hands-on activity.*"
105 "Participants can put challenge-bot kits together. We have
106 written, and video instructions. In addition we will be instructing
107 attendees in person. We will have unpowered tools such as screw
108 drivers and wire strippers for making the robot. Maker Faire
109 participants can also play with the demo robots that we have already
112 Instruction covers step-by-step how to accomplish two major goals,
113 which are staying on the table and following. Using the sonar sensors
114 facing downwards, the challenge-bot detects the table edge to stay on
115 the table instead of falling off. When the sensors face forwards, the
116 challenge-bot follows any flat surface in front of it.
118 Participants can use their own computers or computers that we will
119 provide to program the robot.
121 Whether or not they finish the robot at the Maker Faire, they can
122 continue to work on their own by watching the online videos or
123 following the written instructions.
125 Anyone, whether they buy a kit or not, can sign up for our classes,
126 which we hold every month in Sunnyvale and Palo Alto.")
128 "Does your hands on activity require attendees to wear an activity
129 wristband? An activity wristband indicates the attendee has signed a
130 safety waiver to participate in hands on activities that might include
131 things like soldering, glue guns, projectiles, knives/carving or using
132 fire. Wristbands are free for all attendees."
135 "Placement Request Is there an exhibit or group you are affiliated
136 with or a subject area you would like to be placed with at Maker
137 Faire? If you would like to indicate the same place as last year,
138 please be as descriptive as possible."
143 Exhibits requesting inside space may be placed outside
144 under large tents. Inside spaces are limited."
145 ;; options (list "Inside" "Outside" "Either")
148 "For outdoor exhibits, please mark all options that could work for you."
150 "With other Makers under a large tent"
156 "Normal - does not interfere with normal conversation")
158 "Does your exhibit require power?*"
161 "What are you powering?*"
162 "3d-printers, but if no power is available, the exhibit can do
163 without 3d-printing.")
165 "How much power do you require?* To ensure you have adequate power
166 onsite, it's essential we know in advance the specific amount you
167 need. To find the total amperage you require, find the amperage listed
168 on the back of each piece of equipment you plan to use onsite. Then,
169 add up the amps and round up to the closest amperage below. Please
170 check your equipment, and don’t guess. We thank you in advance. If you
171 need help determining your total power requirements, click here.
173 - All options listed immediately below are for a 120v
174 circuit (normal US house circuit.)
176 - If your power requirements are not listed below, please explain
177 your power needs in the Special Power Requirements comment box.
179 "20 amps (1501-2000 watts, 120V)")
181 "Is internet required?*"
182 "It would be nice to have WiFi internet access")
184 "Does your exhibit use or disrupt radio frequencies?*"
187 "Special Setup Requests Please list any special setup requests
188 that were not addressed in the previous questions. Special requests
189 are not guaranteed by acceptance. You will receive confirmation in
190 advance of the faire."
193 "Does your exhibit contain fire (any size flame), chemicals, or
194 other dangerous materials or tools (propane, welders, etc)?*"
197 "Do you have an interactive exhibit including using tools of any
198 kind, riding (bikes, go carts, swings, etc), climbing, etc?*"
201 "Describe any fire and/or safety issues.*"
202 "maybe tripping hazards. the tools are screw drivers and socket
205 "Will your exhibit produce any waste?* Waste is anything you
206 expect to dispose of during setup, showtime or load out at Maker
207 Faire, such as recyclables, compostables, garbage, reuseable/donatable
211 "Primary Category. Pick the category that best fits your project.*"
214 "Select four additional categories which relate to your project."
220 "For attendees, please complete this sentence: \"At my exhibit,
221 you can learn how to....\""
222 "build your first robot")
223 (list "What inspired you to make this project?"
224 "In 2012, I (Daniel) participated in ai-class.org, simulating
225 a self-driving car on my computer. Ever since then, I've been really
226 interested in making this happen in real life. In the process,
227 smaller projects have taught me about what goes into building a robot.
228 With the IOIO bot class, my girlfriend and I learned that we could
229 make a robot from a kit. Later, we both took the class offered by the
230 homebrew robotics club on building a robot. From this class, we
231 learned that we could make robots without a kit. Since then, we've
232 been working together to improve that class and offer it.")
233 (list "How will you assist in promoting your exhibit?"
234 "We will post flyers in the Hacker Dojo, on Stanford campus,
235 in coffee shops, and bookstores in Mountain View and Sunnyvale. We
236 will also promote it during our challenge-bot classes. I (Daniel)
237 will tell the FIRST robotics team I mentor about it. Also, we will
238 put up a page on challenge-bot.com about it.")
239 (list "Is there anything else you would like to tell us?"
240 "We both really want to have a space at the Maker Faire!")
243 "Participation Agreement: Release and Consent
244 TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION If accepted, Maker Media, Inc. agrees to the participation of the person or organization identified below (“Maker”) in Maker Faire Bay Area 2016 (“Maker Faire”), and the Maker agrees to participate, in accordance with terms of this Agreement. In this Agreement, “we” or “us” means Maker Media, and “you” means the Maker identified below. “Exhibit” means the display and/or demonstration, presentation, performance, and/or other activities and materials that you provide or present in the space or work area assigned to you by us at Maker Faire. We reserve the right to refuse your participation or reject your application without cause.
246 Your participation creates a Contract that limits the liability of Maker Media, Inc.; the Maker Faire sponsors, suppliers, concessionaires, staff, booth exhibitors, and venue; and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, representatives, affiliates and owners (collectively and individually, “Promoters”). You agree to all of the following provisions, which are part of the Contract:
248 RULES and LAWS: You agree to comply with all applicable laws, the Maker Toolkit , and any other requirements, and/or rules & regulations issued by us in connection with Maker Faire. You are responsible for obtaining any permissions required for your performance, distribution, or posting of copyrighted material; for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits; and for payment of all taxes (including sales and use taxes), license fees, or other charges applicable to your participation in Maker Faire. We may terminate this Agreement and/or your participation in Maker Faire if you violate this Agreement, or the standards of conduct established by us or by the venue proprietor.
250 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISK. By using a ticket or entry pass and participating in Maker Faire exhibits and activities, you assume all risks to you and your children of attending and participating in the Maker Faire. You acknowledge that Maker Faire exhibits and activities are inherently hazardous, and that risks to you and your children include physical injury, including death, and property damage and loss. You are solely responsible for supervising and controlling the children in your party and ensuring their safety.
252 RELEASE OF LIABILITY. You hereby release the Promoters, and each of them, from any and all liability, including but not limited to (1) damage to or loss of your property, (2) harm, injury and death to yourself and your children, and (3) all risks resulting from negligent or incorrect instruction or supervision by Promoters or anyone providing a booth or activity. This release is intended to discharge in advance all liability related to your and your children’s participation in the Maker Faire, even though that liability may arise out of negligence, carelessness, or other conduct on the part of Promoters or third parties. This release of liability applies to your successors and heirs.
254 LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY — INDEMNITY: You agree that we will not be liable in any way to you if we cancel Maker Faire. You waive any claim or potential claim against us if Maker Faire is cancelled, and release us from any resulting or related liability, cost, expense, or damage. Neither you, nor we, our affiliates, or the venue proprietor (collectively, the "Event Providers
") will be liable for lost profits or other indirect, incidental, consequential, or exemplary damages in connection with Maker Faire and/or this Agreement, whether or not such Event Provider or you have been advised of the possibility of such damages or lost profits. Neither party’s liability in connection with Maker Faire, or under this Agreement (except for your indemnity obligations), exceeds three thousand dollars ($3,000). No Event Provider shall be liable to you for any damage, loss, harm, or injury to your person, property, or business, or any of your visitors, officers, agents, or employees, resulting from theft, fire, earthquake, water, unavailability of facilities, any errors or omissions in Maker Faire-related materials, insufficient participation, accident, or any other reason in connection with Maker Faire or related activities (such as staging), except to the extent directly attributable to our willful misconduct or gross negligence. You agree to indemnify, and hold harmless the Event Providers from and against any claim, cost, expense, loss, liability, or damage incurred as the result of any third-party claim based on (i) your construction or maintenance of an unsafe Exhibit, and/or (ii) your (or your agent’s) negligence or willful misconduct, and/or (iii) your material breach of this Agreement.
256 MISCELLANEOUS: This Agreement (including the Maker Toolkit and any accompanying Addendum) constitutes the final, complete, and exclusive agreement between you and us. This Agreement is made in consideration of the parties’ mutual promises contained in it. This Agreement may only be modified by the parties’ express written agreement, signed by both of them. You are an independent contractor and not our agent or employee. This Agreement will be interpreted under California law applicable to contracts made and performed by California residents in California. Any action to enforce this Agreement must be brought in the federal or state court located in San Francisco, California, and the parties agree to the exclusive venue and jurisdiction of these courts. You are not permitted to assign or otherwise transfer your rights or obligations under this Agreement to anyone else. The Limitations on Liability section (above) of these Terms and Conditions of Participation, shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.
258 PHOTOGRAPH, RECORDING AND PUBLICITY RIGHTS.You and your Exhibit may appear in recordings of Maker Faire and related promotional or documentary materials. Your rights are waived to any images and/or recordings you may appear in while at Maker Faire and any/all related promotional or documentary materials.
260 You acknowledge that Maker Faire, including the Exhibit(s), may be recorded in audio, visual, and/or audiovisual media by us and/or our licensees, and you consent to the making and use of such recordings by us and/or our licensees for any purpose, such uses including without limitation the transcriptional, modification, reproduction, public display, distribution, broadcast, and transmission in any form. You release us, and our licensees, from and waive any claims related to or arising by reason of the making and/or use of any such recordings. You grant us and our licensees, the right to use, in connection with the promotion and production of Maker Faire, your name, likeness, and any trade name and/or logo. The provisions of this paragraph will survive termination of this Agreement.
262 MEDIA, FILM, and PHOTOGRAPHY. All Media, film and photography crews must register via the Maker Faire Media Page. Photography and videography at Maker Faire Events is not permitted without press credentials and a Camera Tag provided by the Maker Faire Media Department. Press credentials and camera tags are issued at the discretion of Maker Faire and can be withdrawn at any time if misused.
264 By signing below, you confirm that you have read this Agreement and that you understand and agree that your compliance with this Agreement is a condition of your participation in Maker Faire, and i) if you are signing on behalf of yourself as an individual, you warrant and represent that you are over 18 years of age, and ii) if you are signing on behalf of an organization (including a business), that you are fully authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of the organization. ")
265 ;; stuff below here hasn't been reviewed, and is pasted from 2015
268 "release and consent, must read before submitting"
269 "Participation Agreement: Release and Consent
270 TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION If accepted, Maker Media, Inc. agrees to the participation of the person or organization identified below (“Maker”) in Maker Faire Bay Area 2015 (“Maker Faire”), and the Maker agrees to participate, in accordance with terms of this Agreement. In this Agreement, “we” or “us” means Maker Media, and “you” means the Maker identified below. “Exhibit” means the display and/or demonstration, presentation, performance, and/or other activities and materials that you provide or present in the space or work area assigned to you by us at Maker Faire.
272 Your participation creates a Contract that limits the liability of Maker Media, Inc.; the Maker Faire sponsors, suppliers, concessionaires, staff, booth exhibitors, and venue; and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, representatives, affiliates and owners (collectively and individually, “Promoters”). You agree to all of the following provisions, which are part of the Contract:
274 RULES and LAWS: You agree to comply with all applicable laws, the Maker Toolkit , and any other requirements, and/or rules & regulations issued by us in connection with Maker Faire. You are responsible for obtaining any permissions required for your performance, distribution, or posting of copyrighted material; for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits; and for payment of all taxes (including sales and use taxes), license fees, or other charges applicable to your participation in Maker Faire. We may terminate this Agreement and/or your participation in Maker Faire if you violate this Agreement, or the standards of conduct established by us or by the venue proprietor.
276 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISK. By using a ticket or entry pass and participating in Maker Faire exhibits and activities, you assume all risks to you and your children of attending and participating in the Maker Faire. You acknowledge that Maker Faire exhibits and activities are inherently hazardous, and that risks to you and your children include physical injury, including death, and property damage and loss. You are solely responsible for supervising and controlling the children in your party and ensuring their safety.
278 RELEASE OF LIABILITY. You hereby release the Promoters, and each of them, from any and all liability, including but not limited to (1) damage to or loss of your property, (2) harm, injury and death to yourself and your children, and (3) all risks resulting from negligent or incorrect instruction or supervision by Promoters or anyone providing a booth or activity. This release is intended to discharge in advance all liability related to your and your children’s participation in the Maker Faire, even though that liability may arise out of negligence, carelessness, or other conduct on the part of Promoters or third parties. This release of liability applies to your successors and heirs.
280 LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY — INDEMNITY: You agree that we will not be liable in any way to you if we cancel Maker Faire. You waive any claim or potential claim against us if Maker Faire is cancelled, and release us from any resulting or related liability, cost, expense, or damage. Neither you, nor we, our affiliates, or the venue proprietor (collectively, the \"Event Providers\") will be liable for lost profits or other indirect, incidental, consequential, or exemplary damages in connection with Maker Faire and/or this Agreement, whether or not such Event Provider or you have been advised of the possibility of such damages or lost profits. Neither party’s liability in connection with Maker Faire, or under this Agreement (except for your indemnity obligations), exceeds three thousand dollars ($3,000). No Event Provider shall be liable to you for any damage, loss, harm, or injury to your person, property, or business, or any of your visitors, officers, agents, or employees, resulting from theft, fire, earthquake, water, unavailability of facilities, any errors or omissions in Maker Faire-related materials, insufficient participation, accident, or any other reason in connection with Maker Faire or related activities (such as staging), except to the extent directly attributable to our willful misconduct or gross negligence. You agree to indemnify, and hold harmless the Event Providers from and against any claim, cost, expense, loss, liability, or damage incurred as the result of any third-party claim based on (i) your construction or maintenance of an unsafe Exhibit, and/or (ii) your (or your agent’s) negligence or willful misconduct, and/or (iii) your material breach of this Agreement.
282 MISCELLANEOUS: This Agreement (including the Maker Toolkit and any accompanying Addendum) constitutes the final, complete, and exclusive agreement between you and us. This Agreement is made in consideration of the parties’ mutual promises contained in it. This Agreement may only be modified by the parties’ express written agreement, signed by both of them. You are an independent contractor and not our agent or employee. This Agreement will be interpreted under California law applicable to contracts made and performed by California residents in California. Any action to enforce this Agreement must be brought in the federal or state court located in San Francisco, California, and the parties agree to the exclusive venue and jurisdiction of these courts. You are not permitted to assign or otherwise transfer your rights or obligations under this Agreement to anyone else. The Limitations on Liability section (above) of these Terms and Conditions of Participation, shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.
284 PHOTOGRAPH, RECORDING AND PUBLICITY RIGHTS.You and your Exhibit may appear in recordings of Maker Faire and related promotional or documentary materials. Your rights are waived to any images and/or recordings you may appear in while at Maker Faire and any/all related promotional or documentary materials.
286 You acknowledge that Maker Faire, including the Exhibit(s), may be recorded in audio, visual, and/or audiovisual media by us and/or our licensees, and you consent to the making and use of such recordings by us and/or our licensees for any purpose, such uses including without limitation the transcriptional, modification, reproduction, public display, distribution, broadcast, and transmission in any form. You release us, and our licensees, from and waive any claims related to or arising by reason of the making and/or use of any such recordings. You grant us and our licensees, the right to use, in connection with the promotion and production of Maker Faire, your name, likeness, and any trade name and/or logo. The provisions of this paragraph will survive termination of this Agreement.
288 By signing below, you confirm that you have read this Agreement and that you understand and agree that your compliance with this Agreement is a condition of your participation in Maker Faire, and i) if you are signing on behalf of yourself as an individual, you warrant and represent that you are over 18 years of age, and ii) if you are signing on behalf of an organization (including a business), that you are fully authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of the organization. ")))
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