Our terms & conditions

•  Preloved Stall hire
• Stall hire is £12 per table.  This includes: a table (5ft or 6ft depending on venue) and a space at the side where you can display one large item like a pushchair, cot or a clothes rail.
• All stalls must be booked through the website www.thelittlebear.co and payment must be done through the website.
• No stalls are available for cash hire on the day.
• All venues are indoors and stated on the website
• Each stall may be manned by up to 2 people and each stall holder is entitled to one free hot drink on the day!
• Sellers may enter the venue one hour before the sale and must be fully set up by the start time.
• Last admission for sellers is 20 minutes before the start time.
• Failure to be on time will result in your stall space being cancelled
  
• Transactions are only permitted between the start and finish times. Sellers must remove all unsold goods, display equipment and clear all rubbish from their sales area within half an hour after the end of the sale.
  
• If you are no longer able to attend the market please email us at least 7 days prior to the day of sale. We will transfer your booking to a different day in the same venue. Please note if you email us within 7 days before the market your stall space with not be transferred
• All stalls are non refundable so please check carefully you are able to attend

Goods for sale

• Bookings are strictly for quality preloved goods only.  If you have items on your stall that do not meet this requirement we may ask you to remove them.
  
• All goods must be  intended for maternity, babies and children up to the age of 10
• All items should be complete and electronic toys should be in working order with full instructions where possible.
  

We do not permit the sale of:

• Cot mattresses (expect for travel cot mattresses)
• Clothing with drawstring necks and any clothing items that are ripped and/ or in general bad condition
• Toys that are broken and or incomplete
• Puzzles that are broken and or incomplete
• Any item that is in generally poor condition
• Hoods on Children’s Outer Clothing: The requirements relate to outer garments (defined as raincoat, overcoat, anorak or other garment suitable for use as outerwear) with a measurement not exceeding 44cms across the chest, when the garment is laid out as flat as possible and fastened. Hoods with a drawstring fastening are not permitted for sale

Toys

• Toys and equipment should comply with British Safety Standards
• Toys: Any toy which is supplied either new or secondhand must comply with a set of “essential safety
requirements”.  If you bought your goods new in the UK in the last few years they should comply with these standards- here is a summary of what toys should comply with 
Physical and Mechanical Properties - e.g. loose facial feature, sharp edges, finger trapping hazards,flammability, chemical properties - e.g. paint must not contain excessive amounts of lead or other metals, electrical properties - e.g. toys must not operate at a voltage exceeding 24 volts
• Toys must be marked with appropriate instructions and warnings for safe use.
Toys are defined in the legislation as “any product or material designed or intended for use in play by
children under the age of 14 years”. (Some examples of items NOT classed as toys are: Christmas decorations, detailed scale models for adult collectors such as CORGI Cars, fashion jewellery for children, puzzles with more than 500 pieces.)

Hygiene

• Ensure that all toys are clean and washed prior to supply or offering for supply.

Prams and Pushchairs 

• All prams and pushchairs, whether new or secondhand must comply with British Standard
7409:1996 or an equivalent European standard.
Look for the label stating that the pram or pushchair complies with this standard or its equivalent. These labels are usually found on the frame or seat covering. If no label exists then it may be difficult to establish whether the item does comply with the standard. If the pram/pushchair has been damaged or modified itmay no longer meet the requirements of the Standard.
The pram/pushchair must also comply with the Furniture Furnishing (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988. It must carry a permanent label indicating this, with the words “Carelessness Causes Fire”. Check that the label is present. If not, then the pram/pushchair must not be supplied or offered for supply. If in any doubt, do not supply or offer the item for supply

If we deem items unsuitable for selling you will be asked to remove them from your stall- failure to do so will result in your stall being revoked

Business stall bookings:
Any stall selling new goods or services is deemed to be a ‘Business stall’.  In addition to the standard terms and conditions of stall booking all business stallholders must comply with the terms and conditions of the Preloved Stall and the following in order to trade at The Little Bear Co. market.

• All Business stalls must have their own Public Liability Insurance.  This can either be shown on the day or emailed in advance. You will not be allowed to set up your stall without it
• All Business stalls must trade legally and comply with all laws related to running a business.  Items which do not comply with current safety legislation will not be permitted for sale.  Handmade dummy clips and other items with small parts designed for babies may not be sold.
• We endeavour to have only one type of business stall of each type at an event.  However we are predominantly a nearly new stall and there may be nearly new stalls selling similar items secondhand.
• All Businesses must ensure that their stall and any displays are set up safely and efficiently.

Bookings:

• All Stall hire bookings are made through www.thelittlebear.co
• Bookings are subject to availability
• Payment should be made at the time of booking through our fast and secure online booking system.
• The booking is not complete until payment has been made. 
• The stallholder fee is non refundable.  So please check your dates carefully before you book. 
• If an event is cancelled you will be offered an alternative.
• By paying the stallholder fee, you agree to the terms and conditions of The Little Bear Co. Markets
• Please provide your email address to confirm your booking
• If you don't hear from us to confirm your booking please email us.

Health and Safety

• The Little Bear Co . our committed to providing, maintaining and promoting the highest standards of health, safety and welfare at each event.
• Under Health & Safety legislation, stallholders are responsible for all activities that take place on their stall throughout the event and any actions that could affect others as a result of their activity.
• Stallholders who do not adhere to these guidelines will be asked to leave the event with immediate effect.
• If you choose to bring along children at the event, it is the stallholders/parent or carer’s full responsibility to ensure the children’s safety and well being is met at all times during the event.

Respecting the Venue:
Please respect our venues internally and externallyStallholders will be financially liable for any damages they cause, for any changes they make to the venue in which The Little Bear Co. are held. All sellers MUST NOT hang, stick, tape, glue, nail, screw or in any other way fix items to any wall, door, floor, curtain or any other part of the building both internally and externally during the event.

Damage and theft of items on sale:
The Little Bear Co. event organisers accept NO responsibility nor liable for any items on sale along with personal belongings that have been stolen, lost or damaged internally or externally before, during or after the event.

Security:

Stallholders are responsible for their own stall security and monies for the duration of the event, this includes set up and packing up. Please ensure you keep your monies on you at all times and do not leave any valuables out of your site and reach. It’s our recommendation to bring a friend or family member along to assist you.

Liability:

The stallholders agree to indemnify The Little Bear Co. against all claims for damages or injury to the property or person of any persons in respect of any claim by any such person arising out of negligence on the part of the stallholders or his agents or servants.

Promotional Material:
Promotional materials available at stalls may only relate too the product/service on sale at that stall. Stallholders and their representatives are not permitted to distribute advertising or promotional material beyond their stall area ( i.e. walking around the venue and handing out flyers, putting flyers on customers cars etc. A breach of these conditions will result in the stallholders being requested to leave the effect.