The Black Raven Marketplace Mission

The mission of the Black Raven Marketplace is to create a space that showcases an array of unique and imaginative vendors, artists and creators who resonate with a darker, more alternative audience. Our goal is to provide a marketplace where unconventional, eerie and artfully macabre products can thrive, offering attendees an immersive experience that celebrates the mysterious and the beautifully strange. By bringing together talented individuals who specialize in fashion, art, accessories, decor, and more, we aim to foster a community where those with a passion for the unusual and the extraordinary can connect and find inspiration. The most colorful minds often thrive in the shadows.

Our Process

The Black Raven Marketplace values your feedback regarding any issues or concerns you may have. It allows us to review our practices and improves our vendor experience. To further clarify the Vendor Application process, we at Black Raven Marketplace must adhere to California requirements to hold our events. It is important to understand that most California cities and counties have their own Business License and tax ordinance, which require a license to operate and permit to sell. As the event operator, we may be held liable for penalties for any vendor who does not have the required documentation. For all Black Raven Marketplace events, we will continue to make sure that participating vendors have valid business documents. Within a 90-day window of your event with us, you can forward a copy of your sellers permit with the temporary pop up location address. (Not your home address) Send your sellers permit copy to [email protected]

Event Hours

We at Black Raven Marketplace must adhere to the venue rules to hold our event. As the event operator, our goal is to arrange our show schedule so that all vendors have ample time to set up and take down, with a focus on actual vending hours.

Nighttime markets: 3:00pm move in. Market hours 5pm-9:30pm. Vacate by 10:30pm

Maximizing Your Profits       

To aide our vendors with maximizing their profits, we would like to suggest that you consider alternative ways to market your products.

·       Increase/decrease pricing based on Orange County/demographics

·       Bundle products

·       Offer multiple versions of your product at different price points

·       Show specials for your followers/attendees

·       Plan to merchandise your table as high as eye level to maximize your space

BLACK RAVEN MARKETPLACE

VENDOR GUIDELINES & AGREEMENT

Please review the following information carefully before applying to participate as a vendor with Black Raven Marketplace. By accepting a vendor space and submitting payment, you acknowledge and agree to comply with the guidelines and policies outlined below.

1. VENDOR APPLICATION & SELECTION

Vendor applications are reviewed to ensure a strong and diverse marketplace experience for our guests and participating businesses.

Applications are evaluated based on:

·                Brand alignment

·                Product quality and variety

·                Customer appeal

·                Professionalism

·                Merchandising and presentation

·                Price range and overall marketplace mix

Selected vendors will be notified by email.

Please check your spam or junk folder if you are expecting a response from us. Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance or reserve a vendor space.

2. VENDOR SPACE & FEE

Nighttime Events

10' x 10' Vendor Space: $100 per event date

Your vendor fee reserves the selling space only. Vendors are responsible for bringing all equipment necessary to operate their space, including:

·                Tables and chairs

·                Canopy or umbrella, if desired

·                Display fixtures and merchandising materials

·                Lighting

·                Extension cords and electrical equipment, when applicable

Canopies, umbrellas, tables, chairs, and other setup equipment are not provided by Black Raven Marketplace. If you apply for multiple event dates, each date is confirmed individually and only after payment has been received.

3. PAYMENT & SPACE CONFIRMATION

PAYMENT IS DUE UPON ACCEPTANCE FOR ALL EVENT DATES FOR WHICH YOU HAVE BEEN APPROVED.

Your vendor space is not confirmed or secured until payment is received. Payment must be received within 48 hours of acceptance. If payment is not received within 48 hours, your space may be forfeited and offered to another vendor. Once payment is submitted, you are committing to participate in the event date(s) for which payment was made.

How to Pay Your Vendor Fee

Vendor fees may be paid using either of the following methods:

Zelle

Send payment via Zelle to:

[email protected]

Please include:

1.              Your full name

2.              Business name

3.              Event date(s) being paid for

Online Payment

Vendor fees may also be paid through our website by selecting “Fees.”

4. REQUIRED SELLER DOCUMENTATION

BUSINESS LICENSE

Sellers are responsible for the operation of their own business, including their own business license for the city/cities they sell in. Should you choose to move forward to apply for a business license, visit our website to download the business license for Santa Ana.

SELLERS PERMIT

Businesses must have a valid Seller's Permit to sell. Your Seller's Permit must include the address that you will be physically selling at, (NOT YOUR HOME ADDRESS) Please send us a copy of your sellers permit. Organizers must keep three (3) years of records.

Send your copy to [email protected]

This is the address to use when completing your sellers permit and your temporary selling location: 125 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, California , 92701 -Building 1

5. VENDOR SETUP & EVENT REQUIREMENTS

Equipment & Displays

Vendors must provide their own tables, chairs, displays, canopies, umbrellas, and other equipment required for their setup. All displays, merchandise, equipment, and storage must remain within the vendor's assigned space. Storage containers, boxes, inventory, and other supplies must be concealed or stored discreetly within your assigned space to maintain a professional marketplace appearance.

Electricity & Lighting

Electricity is available. Vendors requiring electrical access should bring:

·                Heavy-duty extension cords, approximately 25–50 feet

·                A surge protector/power strip

·                Any adapters or equipment necessary for their setup

Battery-powered and solar-powered lighting are also encouraged. Gasoline-powered generators are not permitted.

Prohibited Items & Activities

The following are prohibited:

·                Open flames

·                Burning sage, incense, or similar materials

·                Fog machines

·                Gasoline-powered generators

·                Alcohol sales

·                Tobacco sales

·                “420” products

·                Firearms

·                Weapons of any kind

Taxidermy products must be verified as ethically and legally sourced.

Vendor Space Coverage

Vendor spaces must be staffed during all published event hours. Black Raven Marketplace staff may be available to briefly assist if you need to step away for matters such as paying a parking meter; however, vendors remain responsible for their merchandise, property, transactions, and assigned space.

6. CANCELLATIONS & NO-SHOWS

We understand that circumstances can change. Vendors who provide at least seven (7) days' advance notice of cancellation may receive a one-time credit to transfer their vendor fee to another eligible event date, subject to availability.

Cancellations made with less than seven (7) days' notice, as well as vendor no-shows, are not eligible for a credit, refund, or rollover date.

7. WEATHER POLICY

Black Raven Marketplace events are held outdoors and may be affected by weather conditions. If adverse weather is forecast, Black Raven Marketplace will evaluate the conditions and determine the most appropriate course of action for the event as a whole. We ask vendors not to make individual cancellation decisions based solely on the forecast and to allow event organizers time to evaluate conditions and communicate any changes. If Black Raven Marketplace cancels an event due to weather, the affected event will be rescheduled when possible, or the vendor fee will be credited toward another eligible event date.

8. OUR COMMITMENT TO EVENT PROMOTION

Black Raven Marketplace is committed to building awareness and attracting an engaged audience to our events. Our marketing strategy includes a combination of:

·                Organic social media

·                Paid social and digital advertising

·                Grassroots marketing

·                Community outreach

·                Cross-promotion with complementary organizations and businesses

·          Direct outreach to clubs, associations, community organizations, and meetup groups

Our promotional reach includes Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, the Inland Empire, and surrounding Valley communities. We also promote Black Raven Marketplace at complementary events, businesses, and locations where our target audience already gathers. Our goal is to create visibility, build momentum, and connect our vendors with an engaged audience.

9. VENDOR PROMOTION

Successful events are a collaborative effort. While Black Raven Marketplace actively promotes each event, we strongly encourage participating vendors to promote their attendance to their own customers and communities. Black Raven Marketplace will typically provide event marketing materials in advance, including social media graphics vendors can use to announce their participation. We recommend beginning promotion approximately two weeks before the event and continuing through the day before the event.

Use this opportunity to promote:

·                YOUR participation

·                YOUR products

·                YOUR event specials

·                YOUR packages or promotions

·                YOUR brand story

Tag Black Raven Marketplace when appropriate so we can help amplify participating vendors and build momentum around the event.

10. PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO

Photos and/or video may be taken of your space and products with these images and video being used by Black Raven Marketplace for promotional purposes. The use of images are to promote the event as a whole and not highlight a brand or business. Images may be of sellers that are not currently included to sell with us and can be used by Black Raven Marketplace indefinitely.

11. LIABILITY & INSURANCE

It is recommended that all vendors carry their own liability insurance. (Act Insurance provides coverage for as low as $49 for a one day pop up event) However, if you opt not to purchase insurance, the Black Raven Marketplace will not be responsible for any loss or damage to the participants property, injury to, or death of the participant. or its agents, employees, and/or personnel or participants sales. Participant assumes all risks of loss, damage, liability, injury, or destruction, resulting from any cause whatsoever, including, but not limited to, acts or omissions by participant, and hereby releases and waives any claims against the Black Raven Marketplace related to such loss, damage, liability, injury and/or destruction.

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12. CODE OF CONDUCT

Black Raven Marketplace is committed to maintaining a professional, respectful, and welcoming environment for vendors, guests, staff, and community partners.

Be professional. Be respectful. Be kind. We are in this together.

The following conduct will not be tolerated:

·                Physical or verbal threats

·                Harassment or abusive behavior

·                Obscene, threatening, or intentionally disruptive conduct

·                Profanity or vulgar behavior directed toward vendors, guests, staff, or event partners

·                Willful disregard of event rules or staff instructions

·                Conduct that materially interferes with another vendor's ability to conduct business

Serious or repeated violations may result in immediate removal from the event and may result in exclusion from future Black Raven Marketplace events.

13. COMPLIANCE WITH EVENT RULES

Black Raven Marketplace reserves the right to address vendor activities that do not comply with these guidelines or that materially interfere with the safe and orderly operation of the event. Vendors may not operate in a manner that disrupts neighboring vendors, guests, event staff, participating businesses, or the overall marketplace environment. Failure to comply with event rules, safety requirements, venue requirements, or reasonable instructions from Black Raven Marketplace staff may result in removal from the event. A vendor removed for violation of these requirements may not be eligible for a refund or event credit.

VENDOR ACKNOWLEDGMENT

By submitting payment and participating in a Black Raven Marketplace event, the vendor acknowledges that they have reviewed and agree to comply with these Vendor Guidelines & Agreement.

Please retain a copy of these guidelines for your records.

I have read and agree to the Black Raven Marketplace Vendor Guidelines & Agreement. I understand that by checking this box and typing my full legal name below, I am providing my electronic signature and agreeing to be bound by these terms.