EIC Industry CMP Glossary

24 hour hold CORRECT ANSWER A term used to describe the type of reservation made on function space within a venue (hotel, convention centre, etc.). An event organizer who has 24-hour hold on a space has exclusive use and access to that space for a period of 24 hours, usually 00:00 to 23:59. 6 by 6 rule CORRECT ANSWER Audiovisual guidelines by which presentation slide should contain more than six words per line of text and no more than six lines of text. Abstract CORRECT ANSWER 1) written summaries of speeches or papers, generally 200-500 word. 2) a brief statement of content. See also: call for papers Abstract Board CORRECT ANSWER Freestanding or rolling boards, typically 4'X8' used for attaching copies of research papers for authors to discuss with participants. See also: Poster Board Acceleration Clause CORRECT ANSWER A provision sometimes used in contracts to accelerate deposit payment schedule or to demand full prepayment of master account in the event of a default or lack of credit by the organization. May also apply in other situations, such as assignments. Primarily used in North America. Acceptance CORRECT ANSWER A requirement for entering into a binding contract. If a contract proposal (offer) is made, it is accepted if the offeree signs the offer as submitted. If the offeree makes any changes to the offer before signing, it is a counter offer, not acceptance. Accessible CORRECT ANSWER Usable by people with disabilities. Accommodation CORRECT ANSWER 1) any seat, berth, room,