Terms & Conditions
Standard Terms and Conditions
The following terms and conditions shall be deemed incorporated in every web site advertising agreement or insertion order tendered to AutomotiveNews.com unless modified by written agreement signed by an officer of Crain Communications Inc (Publisher) and shall supersede any inconsistent statements in such order or contract.
Payment Terms – No Cash Discount
Invoices are dated as of the first day of contract term and are due and payable upon receipt in U.S. funds drawn on a U.S. bank. Publisher looks to the advertising agency signing the Advertising Agreement or placing the insertion order for payment; however, Publisher retains that right to hold advertising agency and the advertiser jointly and severally liable for the monies due and payable to Publisher and the agency warrants by signing the Advertising Agreement or submitting the insertion order that it and the advertiser have accepted this responsibility. Publisher will not be bound by conditions printed or otherwise, on contracts, order blanks or instructions when such conditions conflict with its policies.
Cancellation Policy
Due to the unique nature of the sponsorship benefits to be received, the Advertiser may not cancel or assign this Advertising Agreement within 14 days of the start date of their campaign once signed by both parties.
Closing Dates
If advertiser fails to submit materials on time, an AutomotiveNews.com house ad will appear in the banner position until the Advertiser’s materials are submitted and posted.
Publisher’s Protective Clause
By issuance of this Advertising Agreement, Publisher offers, subject to the terms and conditions herein, to accept insertion orders for advertising to be displayed in AutomotiveNews.com and by their tendering such insertion order, the advertiser or agency shall indemnify and hold Publisher, its employees, agents and its subcontractors free and harmless from any expenses, damages and costs (including reasonable attorney’s fees) resulting in any way from the Publisher’s compliance with said Advertising Agreement or insertion order (including but not by way of limitation, from claims of libel, violation of privacy, copyright infringement or otherwise) and Publisher shall have full right to settle any such claim and to control any litigation or arbitration as to which it may be party all at the cost of the agency or advertiser who shall be deemed joint and several indemnitors and agency warrants that it is authorized to bind, and does bind, advertiser to such indemnity joint and severally with the agency.
Publisher reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to discontinue operation of AutomotiveNews.com at any time without notice, or to defer, suspend or cancel the operation, display or distribution of AutomotiveNews.com, or of the tendered advertising, and shall not be held liable for any failure to display or distribute all or any portion of the AutomotiveNews.com or of the tendered advertising because of labor disputes involving the Publisher or others, electronic transmission problems, errors or omissions of employees or subcontractors, or circumstances beyond its control. Publisher does not guarantee or warrant that AutomotiveNews.com will be operational, accessible or viewable at all times. Publisher’s sole obligation as to any failure or default on its part shall be limited to a prorated refund of its charges paid to it or, at its option, to display the tendered advertising at a later time. The Publisher reserves the right to accept or reject or omit any advertising for any reason. No advertising will be accepted which simulates Publisher’s editorial material.