Advertising Policy

This Advertising Policy details the agreement between DeBellis Communications and any person(s), business(es) or entity(ies) (referred to as advertiser) wishing to advertise with DeBellis Communications through any of its media including but not limited to digital display advertising, website(s), inserts, etc.

1. DeBellis Communications has no obligation to run any ad from an advertiser unless the advertising copy and all of its components (including illustrations, claims, photos, etc.) has first been reviewed and accepted by DeBellis Communications. Ads that are considered objectionable, contain sexual material, or appear fraudulent will not be accepted, and such is at the sole discretion of DeBellis Communications.

2. Advertisements that have been accepted and are later found to be objectionable or fraudulent will be removed from all DeBellis Communications media. Advertiser will not receive a refund on advertisements that are misleading or fraudulent. Fraudulent ads include, but are not limited to, advertisements that offer a product or service which is not delivered, advertisements which claims cannot be substantiated or are exaggerated; advertisements which mislead people into buying something other than the advertised product or service.

3. Advertisement from companies with unresolved complaints with the Better Business Bureau are also subject to be removed from all DeBellis Communications media without refund.

4. DeBellis Communications reserves the right to edit or reject any advertising which does not comply with its policies and standards, and to deny placement of competitive advertisers on the same digital media displays.

5. DeBellis Communications will issue advertisers a final proof copy of the ad, which must be approved before publication. The ad will run exactly as it appears on the proof, including spelling and placement, unless changes are marked clearly on the proof.

6. DeBellis Communications assumes no liability for errors in advertisements submitted. The advertiser and/or his/her representative(s) assume full liability for all content (including text, claims, illustrations, words, trademarks, or other copyrighted matters) in his/her authorized advertisements. DeBellis Communication will run ads received past deadline at its sole discretion.

7. Advertising contracts are prepaid in advance, for periods of six months or longer.

8. Advertisers may cancel their advertisements up to 96 hours before publication. No refunds will be granted for cancelled ads.

9. Advertisers are entitled to change their spots monthly during the 6-month contract term. A setup fee will be charged for any new spots, just as for first-time spots.

10. All display advertisements must conform to the specifications (dimensions, formats, etc.) established by DeBellis Communications.

11. Advertisers who wish to co-market using shared screen space must nominate and empower a single representative to act on behalf of their cooperative effort.

12. DeBellis Communications retains ownership and full rights to composition and artwork produced by DeBellis Communications. Such property shall not be reproduced without the express written consent of DeBellis Communications.

13. Advertiser, its representatives, and agency, jointly and severally, will indemnify and hold harmless DeBellis Communications; website; publication; owners, officers, directors, stockholders, agents, employees, and representatives (including independent representatives) from and against all losses, damages, claims, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees and costs) resulting from the publication of the contents of the advertisement, including, by way of illustration and not limitation, claims or lawsuits for libel, violation of right to privacy, copyright infringement, plagiarism, defamation, or unfair completion.

By placing any and all advertising orders with DeBellis Communications, advertiser agrees to abide by this Advertising Policy.

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