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2024 DATES: Sept, 7 - 22 Merchant Set up is Sept. 1 - 5 MANOR The Largest of our indoor builds, on average only 15% of the SOS comprise these spaces out of the 200 + designer event. MANOR spaces are the most visible shops in the SOS, right at the landing points and at least 30x30 meters. Only 18 available and wow do they go fast! MANOR spaces are juried (chosen by committee) You will be informed via notice if you are accepted to MANOR level, Likely after Jan 1. If you are not selected to this level you will be given the chance to select a different size. To be considered for MANOR Level we look for stores that demonstrate a desire to make good use of the space and/or generous prim limit. Build size approx 30x30 You will receive your shell when you are accepted. Timely set up, and attention to advertising in your groups are among other factors we consider. In short, MANOR Designers bring it. ;) REQUIRED: 10,000L Donation (NON-REFUNDABLE) Due July 1, 2024 Sorry, no exceptions. At least Two (2) 100% to MSF vendors required, both of which must be NEW & EXCLUSIVE to the SOS. We provide all donation Vendors. At least (one) 1 Item for the Little Something Sweet Sugar Bowl Sale - priced between 10-20L does not have to be brand new but gently modified or recolored would be ...well, extra sweet ;) ENCOURAGED: We love sharing! And after all, we are here to help right? Most people shopping for charity events want to give their money at least partly to the charity. Please use as many 50% or 75% split vendors (which split proceeds between your store and MSF/Doctors Without Borders) as you would like up to your prim limit, and let us know if you need more! We provide all donation Vendors and unless it gets really ridiculous we dont mind some extra prims either! Just let us know. ALLOWED: 500 Prims OPTIONAL ADDITIONS: The Get Crabby Hunt REMEMBER: this is a PAID hunt. All content must be new and substantial. We will be asking them to pay L$299 to join this hunt in 2024. ALSO, if you sign up, please endeavor to follow through with this commitment. You can join this up to August 1 2024. OUTDOOR MANOR - Breedables, Landscapers and Builders only. A 40 x 40 footprint (no building provided) is perfect for Builders and Home and Garden who wish to bring their own builds. Also all Breedables are outdoor Manor. Outdoor MANOR spaces are required to work to the event’s aesthetic and we love seeing what they bring! These do not last long! ONLY 13 Available Footprint: 40x40, 700 Prims REQUIRED: 10,000L Donation (NON-REFUNDABLE) Due July 1, 2024 (ONLY EXCEPTION: Breedables who bring a one-of-a-kind animal for Auction to the SOS will be exempt from space payment for 2024. This may not be a statue. It must be a usable, operable breedable or product.) At least Two (2) 100% to MSF vendors required, both of which must be new and exclusive. * note to breedables below ENCOURAGED: We love sharing! And after all, we are here to help right? Most people shopping for charity events want to give their money at least partly to the charity. Please use as many 50% or 75% split vendors (which split proceeds between your store and MSF/Doctors Without Borders) as you would like up to your prim limit, and let us know if you need more! We provide all donation Vendors and unless it gets really ridiculous we dont mind some extra prims either! Just let us know. OPTIONAL: AT least (one) 1 Item for the Little Something Sweet Sugar Bowl Sale - priced between 10-20L does not have to be brand new but gently modified or recolored would be ...well, extra sweet ;) OPTIONAL ADDITIONS: The Get Crabby Hunt REMEMBER: this is a PAID hunt. All content must be new and substantial. We will be asking them to pay L$299 to join this hunt in 2024. ALSO, if you sign up, please endeavor to follow through with this commitment. We provide all donation Vendors. *******IMPORTANT! BREEDABLES ONLY: You MUST provide 1 Limited Edition New breedable per store in the SOS, 100% proceeds to MSF/Doctors Without Borders. No exceptions. To qualify for admission to the SOS, all Breedables being sold there MUST be out of beta testing. All OUTDOOR MANOR Creators are considered MANOR Level participants. You are in an open air region and are required to create your own builds to at least work well with the area. This information will be given several months prior to set up. RESIDENCE: Our middle level of participation, this generous store is for some of the most prolific and energetic designers! Plenty of room and prims fill a shop that always stands out at our events. REQUIRED: 6,000L Donation (NON-REFUNDABLE) Due July 1, 2024 At least One (1) 100% to MSF vendor(s)required, which must be NEW & EXCLUSIVE to the SOS. (NO EXCEPTIONS) We provide all donation Vendors. At least (one) 1 Item for the Little Something Sweet Sugar Bowl Sale - priced between 10-20L does not have to be brand new but gently modified or recolored would be ...well, extra sweet ;) ENCOURAGED: We love sharing! And after all, we are here to help right? Most people shopping for charity events want to give their money at least partly to the charity. Please use as many 50% or 75% split vendors (which split proceeds between your store and MSF/Doctors Without Borders) as you would like up to your prim limit, and let us know if you need more! We provide all donation Vendors and unless it gets really ridiculous we don’t mind some extra prims either! Just let us know. ALLOWED: 299 Prims 5 vendors for stores profit only. Simple, NOT scripted vendors only please. OPTIONAL ADDITIONS: The Get Crabby Hunt REMEMBER: this is a PAID hunt. All content must be new and substantial. We will be asking them to pay L$299 to join this hunt this time. ALSO, if you sign up, please endeavor to follow through with this commitment. VILLA: At 10x10, this adorable space is great for designers who are short on time and new participants who want to try out the Spoonful of Sugar Festival! We don’t require new content at this level and some like that they can take a more wait and see approach to what they bring while still being assured a spot in the SOS! REQUIRED: 3,000L Donation (NON-REFUNDABLE) Due July 1, 2024 At least One (1) 100% to MSF vendors required, This need not be NEW & EXCLUSIVE to the SOS, though if time permits we sure appreciate new or gently recolored/modified. We provide all donation Vendors. ENCOURAGED: We love sharing! And after all, we are here to help right? Most people shopping for charity events want to give their money at least partly to the charity. Please use as many 50% or 75% split vendors (which split proceeds between your store and MSF/Doctors Without Borders) as you would like up to your prim limit, and let us know if you need more! We provide all donation Vendors and unless it gets really ridiculous we don’t mind some extra prims either! Just let us know. ALLOWED: 100 Prims 3 vendors for stores profit only. Simple non-scripted vendors please. OPTIONAL ADDITIONS: One or more items for the Little Something Sweet Sugar Bowl Sale - priced between 10-20L does not have to be brand new but gently modified or recolored would be ...well, extra sweet ;) The Get Crabby Hunt REMEMBER: this is a PAID hunt. All content must be new and substantial. We will be asking them to pay L$299 to join this hunt this time. Also, if you sign up, please endeavor to follow through with this commitment. The Not-So-Fine Print GENERAL All monies will be collected via scripted vendors by the avatar MSFUSA Resident. After applicable Linden Lab exchange fees have been paid, the remainder goes to the general fund of the MSF/Doctors Without Borders. Though our name is “The Spoonful of Sugar Festival”, no items created for resale may be taken from the movie, Mary Poppins as it is still under copyright by Disney. Please keep this in mind when creating for this event. The use of MSF/Doctors Without Borders Logo is by permission from MSF for informational purposes only and may not be used on any created item for resale or use even for the benefit of MSF/Doctors Without Borders. This includes but is not limited to costumes for performances, clothing or tattoos, toys, objects or builds. The Spoonful OF Sugar is a PG event - all content must comply. We ask all content you show be tastefully represented and we reserve the right to ask you to remove or change content based on SOS requirements for a PG rating of this event. For a refresher of these requirements please see the following link. https://community.secondlife.com/knowledgebase/english/maturity-ratings-r52/ No Business in a Box or otherwise franchised or resold (gacha) items. Items determined by Linden Labs to be botted, copied or violating copyright by a designer shall be returned if and when a DMCA is effected against them. Note: The SOS Team cannot take the responsibility to remove any items until ordered to do so by Linden Labs. We can not mediate disputes between creators or participants for any reason unless deemed necessary for the good of the Spoonful Of Sugar Festival and at its discretion. Note: This may well mean both parties involved will be asked to leave in the interest of the event. MINIMIZING LAG We realize every event does this differently. Handling lag comes down to a series of tradeoffs. These are the areas we chose to minimize lag with. Your cooperation is appreciated! We do not mind your 1024 textures if you need them to convey detail. However, textures that have an alpha layer in them but do not require one cause lag. So do unnecessary materials. In whatever program you use to art, please "flatten" or remove the alpha layer from any texture it is not required in. In other words, unless it is something your work truly depends upon to be seen, don’t use it. No hover text on any items including breedables. Movement should be OFF in most cases, though again we realize with ani-mesh etc to make those critters really look awesome movement on one or two might be necessary. Just don’t go crazy. No scripted display items, no detectors of ANY kind, traffic or otherwise. Items which ‘greet’ people with spammed messages or blue screens will not be allowed. VENDORS We will provide vendors for all MSF proceeds. These will be checked prior to the start of the event. Then, they will be checked again. You may not alter, alpha or attach the SOS vendors to anything. Resizing within reason is allowed as long as the vendor is still plainly visible, flat, and is the sole means of purchase. We ask you to put your vendors on full brightness for the best showing of your work . Please confine all items to the space you are given. You may not decorate or change the outside of your store. Any and all items not in compliance with the above may be returned at the Sim owner’s discretion without prior consent or any liability due to loss of any kind to SOS Festival or MSF/Doctors Without Borders. Failure to comply with these rules will result in your being removed from the SOS. ALL DONATIONS are NON-REFUNDABLE Please read all additional rules given to you in your merchants pack regarding time/build constraints and more. Don’t be late, and no whining.
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