Terms and Conditions

1. Rates
Display advertising, listing and online rates, as well as any additional charges, detailed on the Commercial News USA rate card are applicable to Insertion Orders for advertising placed in any print issues of the magazine or online. Published rates are subject to change without notice.

2. Earned Rate
If, during the course of the advertiser’s contract term, the advertiser cancels or reduces contract space for any reason, including a rate increase, space will be rebilled at the lowest earned rate.

3. Agency Commission
15% for recognized advertising agencies on gross rates for display ads only. Listings rates are Net.

4. Payment Terms
All advertising charges for first-time advertisers require pre-payment by the Advertiser or Advertising Agency. The Insertion Order must be signed by the Advertiser or, when applicable, a representative from the Advertiser’s designated Advertising Agency. Repeat advertisers can apply for Net 30 terms (from the publication date) provided a valid credit card number and signed authorization is on file with the Publisher. In the event that Advertiser’s account is turned over to an attorney or collection agency for collection, the Advertiser shall pay, in addition to the total amount owed to the Publisher for advertising, a sum of 33 1/3% of the Principal for attorneys’ fees and expenses and/or collection agency fees. In addition, the Advertiser agrees to pay interest charges on the total balance due, including attorneys’ fees and/or collection agency fees.

5. Cancellation Policy
No cancellations accepted after the closing date. Covers are non-cancelable.

6. Position
All ads will be positioned at the Publisher’s discretion, ROP, unless special positioning is requested. Additional charges may apply. The Publisher's sole obligation as to any failure or fault on its part regarding guaranteed placement shall be limited to a refund of any additional charges that may have been paid by the Advertiser or Advertising Agency.

7. Publisher's Protective Clause
By acceptance of this agreement, the Advertiser and, when applicable, the Advertising Agency, shall indemnify and hold the Publisher, its employees, agents and subcontractors free and harmless from any expenses, damages and costs (including reasonable attorney’s fees) resulting in any way from Publisher’s compliance with the Advertiser’s Insertion Order. This includes, but is not limited to, claims of libel, violation of privacy and copyright infringement. The Publisher shall have the full right to settle any claim and to control any litigation or arbitration to which it may be party, all at the cost of the Advertiser and/or Advertising Agency who shall be deemed joint and several indemnitors. The Advertising Agency further warrants that it is authorized to bind, and does bind, the Advertiser to such indemnity jointly and severally with the Advertising Agency. The Publisher reserves the right to reject or omit any advertising for any reason and/or to discontinue publication at any time, with or without notice, or to defer or cancel the printing, publication or circulation of the magazine. The Publisher’s sole obligation as to any failure or fault on its part shall be limited to a refund of charges that may have been paid by the Advertiser or Advertising Agency.

8. Copyright
Commercial News USA, © 2005-2008. Copyright is not claimed for individual “listings” contained in this work, and permission is hereby granted to make copies of individual “listings” for research, development, reference, study, educational, or teaching purposes. Reproduction of any other portion of this work for advertising or promotional purposes, for creating new collective works, or for resale, is prohibited without the express written permission of the United States Government. The U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service grants ThinkGlobal Inc., 3 Olive Street, Northampton, MA 01060, a paid-up license to exercise all rights under the copyright claimed herein.

9. Eligibility
Firms supplying product and/or service information in Commercial News USA attest that their products and/or services meet the eligibility requirements of the magazine and are available for immediate export. ThinkGlobal Incorporated and the U.S. Government do not endorse any product or service, nor any company advertising in Commercial News USA, and assume no responsibility for the accuracy of this data or for the outcome of any business transaction resulting from this publication. ThinkGlobal Incorporated makes no representation concerning the quality or effectiveness of any of the products or services advertised.