Area intended for carrying out rights sales. It has work tables previously acquired by companies interested in this type of negotiation. The Rights Center is reserved exclusively for rights agents, literary scouts, translation support institutes, and publishers' rights officers. They seek to negotiate the purchase and sale of rights with companies from different language markets, such as Spanish, English, Italian, French, Portuguese, and Korean, among others.

Participants wishing to reserve a table in the Rights Center must do so based on availability and make the corresponding payment. The rates are as follows:

• Table only: 7,500 (seven thousand five hundred) Mexican pesos
• Table plus lodging: 12,800 (twelve thousand eight hundred) Mexican pesos
• Extra badge: 980 (nine hundred eighty) Mexican pesos

Participants who wish to participate with the table plus lodging option receive the following benefits:

• Two badges to enter the Rights Center
• Publication of data in the online catalog of the Rights Center
• A locker
• Free access to wireless internet
• Three nights of lodging per table (entering on Sunday, November 30, and leaving on Wednesday, December 3)

Participants who wish to participate with the table-only option receive the following benefits:

• Two badges to enter the Rights Center
• Publication of data in the online catalog of the Rights Center
• A locker
• Free access to wireless internet

This space will be available from Sunday, November 30th to Wednesday, December 3rd: from 9:00 to 19:00 hours.

Pre-registration payments can be made in the following ways:

• Online Payment: With Visa or MasterCard credit card information. Payments with American Express cards are not accepted.
• Bank Deposit or Transfer: Receiving payments from abroad by deposit or transfer, it is not allowed.

As per official regulations, participants residing in Mexico who require an invoice must send the updated Constancia de Situación Fiscal issued by the SAT, valid at the time of payment and no older than three months. This document must be sent to jazmin.orozco@fil.com.mx  within a maximum of five days after registration. This is necessary to properly process the invoice and ensure compliance with current tax regulations.

Once the invoice has been requested and issued, no modifications are allowed. Also, a single invoice will be issued for each payment receipt, including all related items.

During the fair, any inquiries regarding pending tax receipts can be made at the invoicing office located within the Business Center. The deadline for invoice claims is December 26, 2025. Once payment has been made, no refund will be possible.

If a participant cancels their professional registration, FIL Guadalajara will refund the corresponding percentage, as indicated in the following table, based on the cancellation date. The refund will be processed via electronic transfer to the account of the professional or company that made the payment.

Cancellation date	Refund of the amount paid to the date
Before July 15th	90%
Between July 16th and August 19th	80%
Between August 20th and September 20th	50%
After September 21st	No refund applies

• FIL Guadalajara will deduct any bank commission fees incurred from the electronic transfer of the refund.
• If the participant cancels due to a pandemic with regulations that do not align with those of the Mexican authorities, the cancellation policies outlined in the table will apply.
• If the participant is unable to attend due to an emergency, such as illness or a serious personal situation, they can either transfer their registration to another person. Or use their payment from this year as a credit for the 2026 edition as long as the profession sends the corresponding justification and documentation. This credit cannot be used for future editions beyond 2026.
• If FIL 2025 is cancelled by the Organizing Committee on the orders of the competent Mexican authorities due to a natural disaster, pandemic, or other health risk, a 100% refund of the amount paid will be made within 120 business days following the cancellation. Participants may also choose to use that amount as an advance payment for the next edition of the fair, notifying the event before December 15 of the year in which they registered.

a) Activities

During the designated days, professionals will have access to exclusive activities such as conferences, workshops, business meetings, and specialized events designed to foster interaction among key players in the publishing industry.

It is recommended to visit the Professional Training section on the website to identify activities that require an additional fee or specific registration.

b) Business Center

The Business Center is an exclusive space for exhibitors and registered professionals. Anyone wearing their accreditation will have access to the center and the following services:

• Wireless Internet Service: Available from November 30th to December 3rd. Access passwords will be provided at the Business Center reception.
• Invoice Clarification and Delivery: Administrative support for payments and invoicing.
• Package Storage: A secure storage service for personal belongings, available from Saturday, November 29th, to Wednesday, December 3rd, from 9:00 to 17:00 hours.
• Worktables: A designated space for business meetings during professional days. Each meeting lasts 30 minutes and must be reserved at the Business Center reception.

a) Table Assignment

Participants can choose their preferred table by selecting it on the floor plan, which will be accessible to all participants in the Rights Center through the online registration system. The tables will be clearly marked with a sign displaying the company's name. Once the participant obtains their badge, the space staff will accompany them to their table and provide the keys to their locker.

b) Participation Rules

• The Rights Center is exclusively for participants who have reserved a table or have a scheduled appointment.
• To access the space, it is essential to show the Confirmation Letter or indicate that an appointment is scheduled.
• The use of chairs or furniture not contracted for, as well as advertising from other companies in the common areas, is not permitted.
• The work tables are designed for a maximum of three people.
• The FIL reserves the right to edit and translate the catalog.
• FIL is not responsible for any lost belongings in the Rights Hall.
• At the end of their participation, participants must remove all their items from the locker and return the key to the reception. The hall will be dismantled on the afternoon of Wednesday, December 3rd, starting at 7:00 p.m. If items are left behind, the participant releases the Organizing Committee from any responsibility.

As part of the benefits for registered participants, attendees will be able to consult the online Rights Center Catalog, which will include the contact information of all participants registered for the FIL in the current year.

This catalog will be available, to help the participants generate business, contact potential counterparties, and explore collaboration opportunities within the publishing industry. The information listed includes:

• Full name
• Category
• Company
• City & Country
• Phone number
• Email
• Activity description

The above information will be taken from the Rights Center participant's registration request, and it will be published in the aforementioned catalog for networking purposes. The style of the information complies with the capture and writing standards established by the FIL.

If you do not want to appear in the catalog, you must notify Jazmin Orozco at jazmin.orozco@fil.com.mx in writing, before September 30th, 2025.

Accommodation will be provided for participants who register under the table plus accommodation option.

The FIL Organizing Committee will cover three nights of accommodation in the hotels designated by the professional area. Under no circumstances the number of complimentary nights can be increased. The dates and hotels will be determined by FIL, subject to availability and approval by the Organizing Committee, with no possibility of change. Any additional nights requested will be subject to availability and must be paid directly to the hotel. Any change of dates must be reported in writing, before September 12th, to the following email: jazmin.orozco@fil.com.mx. After this date, any cancellation will incur the full charge for the reserved stay. In all of the above cases, the hotel will charge the credit card provided as a guarantee for the reservation.

A credit card with an expiration date after January 2026 is required to secure the hotel reservation. Before the start of the fair, the hotel will verify that the card is valid and contains the correct information as a guarantee.

If the participant does not check in on the assigned date, the hotel will charge for one night as a no-show fee, plus the total cost of the other reserved nights. Additionally, if the participant checks out earlier than the scheduled date, the full amount for the reserved nights will still be charged.

This is the official document that confirms professional registration for FIL. It contains key dates, details regarding badge pickup, and information about complimentary accommodations, if applicable.

The badges will be handed out starting on Saturday, November 29th from 9:00 to 19:00 hours. To receive your accreditation, you must present your confirmation letter in physical or digital format at the Reception of the Rights Center, located inside the Business Center, International Area, Expo Guadalajara.

a) Badge Usage

If a participant misuses their badge, it will be confiscated, and their participation in FIL may be canceled, for the current and future editions. Misuse includes lending or selling the badge.

b) Lost badge

In the event of a lost badge, it can be replaced once at the Pre-registration Module during the established dates and times. After that, the replacement fee for a lost badge is 980 Mexican pesos.

a) Personal Items

Participants are responsible for the care and safekeeping of their personal belongings. In the event of damage, loss, or destruction, FIL and the Organizing Committee are not liable.

b) Safety Measure

Participants must comply with the safety measures set by the Expo and the Organizing Committee to ensure a safe environment for all fair visitors.

c) Exhibition Center Facilities

Expo Guadalajara is authorized to establish, modify, and enforce rules for the use and security of the exhibition center. The Organizing Committee is not responsible for any restrictions or limitations by the venue on the property or its equipment. Also, participants must comply with these rules:

Any damage caused by failure to comply with these rules must be covered by the responsible participant, as determined by the Organizing Committee.