Terms and Conditions

CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE

In these conditions, the term ‘Advertiser’ means the person or party who books the space and is responsible for payment.

CONDITIONS

ORDERS

1. The publisher reserves the right to refuse, amend, withdraw or otherwise deal with advertisements submitted to him at is absolute discretion and subject to reasonable notice of five days allowing to make adjustments or challenge refusal. All adverts must comply with the British code of advertising practice.

2. The PUBLISHER will not be liable for any loss or damage consequential or otherwise occasioned by error, late publication or the failure of an advertisement to appear from any cause whatsoever.

3. The PUBLISHER cannot accept responsibility for changes in dates of insertion unless these are confirmed in writing in time for the changes to be made, The PUBLISHER reserves the right to charge for any additional expense involved in such changes.

4. The ADVERTISER will indemnify the PUBLISHER against any damages and/or loss and/or expense which the PUBLISHER may incur as a direct or indirect consequence of the ADVERTISER’S announcement

5. In no circumstances does the placing of an order confer the right to renew on similar terms.

6. The PUBLISHER reserves the right to increase advertising rate at any time to amend the terms of contract as regards to space or frequency of insertion. The publisher agrees to provide reasonable notice in advance of intention on any change of terms and conditions. In such an event the advertiser has the option of cancelling the balance of the contract without surcharge.

7. The PUBLISHER reserves the right to refuse, stop-orders, cancellations or transfers unless they are received in writing not less than three days working days before the date of deadline. Cancellation reference numbers issued by the publisher must be quoted on correspondence

8. The PUBLISHER reserves the right, under certain circumstances, to apply a cancellation fee of up to 20% to cover incurred costs on orders cancelled longer than ten working days prior to publication.

9. If the ADVERTISER cancels the balance of a contract except in the circumstances stated in clause 6, all unearned series discounts will be surcharged. The PUBLISHER reserves the right to surcharge in the event of insertions not being completed within the contractual period.

10. Credit accounts strictly net must be settled within 30 days of publication. If account is overdue the publisher reserves the right to suspend insertions and/or make us interest charge of 20% credit terms may be extended by agreement.

11. Not withstanding anything in these conditions providing to the contrary, neither the PUBLISHER nor the ADVERTISER shall be liable to each other for any loss or damage consequential or otherwise caused by or arising out of any Act of Parliament, Order in Council Act, of State Strike, of employees lock out, trade dispute, enemy action,rioting, civil commotion, fire, force majeure, Act of God or similar contingency beyond the control of either of them.

12. An oral order however made is accepted as a binding contract A written confirmation of acceptance of order will be sent by the PUBLISHER. (see overleaf for cancellation procedure).

13. Should the Publisher not provide the services as agreed then they will provide a refund of all fees which have been made in advance, limited to said fee only.

GENERAL

14. The placing of an order or contract will be deemed an acceptance of these conditions, and no stipulation which conflicts with them will be deemed part of the order.

15. Nothing in this Agreement will be deemed to create a partnership or joint venture between the parties.

16. No failure or delay by any party in exercising its rights under this Agreement will operate as a waiver of that right nor will any single or partial exercise by either party of any right preclude any further exercise of any other right.

17. The Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes and extinguishes all previous agreements, promises, assurances, warranties, representations and understandings between them, whether written or oral, relating to its subject matter. Each party agrees that it shall have no remedies in respect of any statement, representation, assurance or warranty (whether made innocently or negligently) that is not expressly set out in the Agreement.

18. Each party agrees that it shall:
(i) comply with all applicable laws, statutes, regulations and codes relating to anti-bribery and anti-corruption including but not limited to the Bribery Act 2010 (“Relevant Requirements”); and
(ii) maintain in place throughout the term of this agreement its own policies and procedures, including but not limited to adequate procedures to ensure compliance with the Relevant Requirements and will enforce them where appropriate.

19. Any variation to the Terms and Conditions must be in writing and agreed by the parties.

20. These conditions or an order does not give rise to any rights under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 to enforce any term of this agreement.

21. The Contract shall be governed by English law and each party irrevocably submits to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts in respect of any dispute.

COPY

22. All copy must be supplied without application from the PUBLISHER.

23. Copy matter whenever practically possible must conform to the publishers requirements as set out in the publishers technical data sheet, any additional work involved must be paid for, unless camera-ready artwork is supplied. Any additional fees for work will be agreed prior to the designing of the advertisement and will be part of the contract.

24. The PUBLISHER cannot accept responsibility for changes in copy unless these are confirmed in writing and in time for changes to be made.

25. Provided copy is received by the stipulated copy date – the PUBLISHER will provide first proofs if it is practical to do so.

26. The Publisher will decide the style, typeface’s and borders for advertisements which are required to be set and for which no clear written instructions were provided with the copy.

27. Neither the PUBLISHER nor the PRINTER accept responsibility for any of the ADVERTISER’s property which will be held and/or used at the owner’s risk.

28. No cancellation will be accepted after deadline date. The advertiser will be charged for advertising space. The publisher will in the absence of supplied copy or instruction for advert copy printed bold typeface name address and telephone number of advertiser in said space. The Publisher reserves the right to omit or suspend where reasonably necessary publication of any advertisement, notice, order or any part thereof and the publisher shall endeavour to give such notice where reasonably possible.

29. All reasonable efforts will be made by the Publisher to fulfil its obligations, but the publisher is not obliged to accept any Order and is entitled to reject any Order or advertisement at its sole discretion, in which case the Publisher will endeavour notify the Advertiser within two days after receipt of the Order. Should the Publisher be prevented or delayed in carrying out any of their obligations by reason of an Act of God, war, lock-out, fire, flood, delays in transit, strikes, riots, postal delay or any other unexpected or exceptional causes or circumstances beyond their control the time for delivery shall be extended until a reasonable time after the event preventing or interfering with the due performance of Publishers obligations has ceased, and in no circumstances is the Publisher to be liable for any consequential loss or damage suffered by the Advertiser as a result thereof save where caused by the direct negligence of Publisher

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