GABS is a 100% cashless event and all transactions must be processed using Square. 

Guidelines

• Product and pricing is required in advance of the festival for system configuration. 
• Vendors will receive a Square device which will be pre-loaded with your menu. All transactions must be processed via the POS provided.
• Devices cannot be manually updated, any errors or pricing updates must be lodged with GABS team to update. 
• Devices will be available in the setup period leading into opening session and returned to designated location at the conclusion of closing session.
• If you’ve never used Square before, attend the POS training session.
• Vendors are responsible for ensuring devices are sufficiently charged and placed in a safe position away from liquids and other damaging substances / risks.
• The Square team will be onsite for assistance throughout the event.

Non-Compliance

• All sites must use the Point of Sale devices provided by GABS Festival for all transactions. Accepting cash or using a different POS system is strictly prohibited.
• Failure to do so will result in an immediate fine of $500 and the inability to attend future events. Repeated offences will result in forfeiture of sales and closure of stand.
• Transactions will be monitored through the event and there will be “mystery shoppers” present to monitor POS usage.
• Devices are to be returned in the same condition as issued, cost of repairs / replacement to damaged devices will be oncharged to the Vendor.
• Failure to return devices issued will result in late fees and cost of replacement equipment will be oncharged to the Vendor.

Vendor Rebate

Following each event, GABS will return the following back to the Vendor. 

• 90% of market sales
• 80% of catering sales
• 80% of merchandise sales

This is the Vendor Rebate.

GABS will generate a Tax Invoice on behalf of each Vendor, and pay the Vendor Rebate into your nominated bank account within 7 days after the event.