The Ann Arbor News' - Advertising Policies

Advertising Policies

GENERAL

Publisher reserves the right, at its absolute discretion and at any time, to reject any advertising copy, whether or not it has been previously acknowledged and-or published.
Failure to publish copy as ordered, or material typographical errors by Publisher shall entitle advertiser to credit for actual space of error published, which credit shall be the sole remedy to advertiser.
Advertiser shall indemnify and save Publisher harmless from any loss or expense, including reasonable attorney fees, resulting from all claims or suits based on the contents of the copy submitted to Publisher and published.
The words "Paid Advertisement" will be placed with copy which in Publisher's opinion resembles editorial matter.
All ads must be bordered in a one point rule.
All restrictions, including without limitation, positioning, separations, facings, editorial adjacencies or other stipulations are at the sole discretion of Publisher. Placement in the paper is not guaranteed except as noted on page 5.
The make-up and composition of News advertising and News content is the sole property of The Ann Arbor News and may not be reproduced without our expressed permission.
No space may be used or re-sold by the advertiser for the pro- motion, either directly or indirectly, of any business organization or enterprise other than one conducted by the advertiser.
The terms and conditions shown on this rate card shall govern the relationship between the Publisher and advertisers. Unless expressly agreed to in writing by Publisher, no other terms or conditions in contracts, orders, copy, instructions or otherwise will be binding on Publisher.

RATES

Publisher reserves the right to revise the rates listed herein at any time upon 30 days written notice.
Publisher option: Advertiser may submit camera ready material that will be published on a standby basis. There is a 50% discount on such ads. Zoned ads must publish at regular rates before being considered for zone standby space.
Orders which contain rates which vary from the rates listed herein shall not be binding on Publisher and may be inserted and charged for at the actual schedule of rates.

TERMS

All local rates are non-commissionable.
Payment is due on the 15th day of the month following that in which advertising is published.
For billing inquiries, please call (734) 994-6930.

CONTRACTS

Advertising contracts shall cover only advertising of firm signing the contract or its subsidiaries.
Contract rates apply only if contract agreement is signed within 30 days of the first insertion.
Contracts are not subject to rebates, however, they may be re-signed for greater or less commitment at any time. If contract is for less space, a rate adjustment (short rate) charge will be made.
Unfulfilled contract commitments will be subject to a rate adjustment charge to the open or best rate earned for all space used.
Preprint inches and color charges count toward R.O.P. contract fulfillment.
In the event copy is not furnished as contracted for, The Ann Arbor News reserves the right to repeat the last regular order and/or charge advertiser for minimum of inches required under the contract, said charge to be paid for by advertiser at contract rate.
Fulfilled annual Display Contracts self-renew at the end of the contract period unless the Publisher is notified to the contrary in writing by the advertiser. Credit
All advertisements are sold on cash-in-advance basis unless credit approval has been granted by the Credit Manager.
All political and going-out-of-business advertising must be paid in advance.
The Ann Arbor News does not recognize "sequential liability" as a reason for non-payment.

CREDIT

All advertisements are sold on cash-in-advance basis unless credit approval has been granted by the Credit Manager.
All political and going-out-of-business advertising must be paid in advance.
The Ann Arbor News does not recognize "sequential liability" as a reason for non-payment.

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	GENERAL

		Publisher reserves the right, at its absolute discretion and at any time, to reject any advertising copy, whether or not it has been previously acknowledged and-or published. Failure to publish copy as ordered, or material typographical errors by Publisher shall entitle advertiser to credit for actual space of error published, which credit shall be the sole remedy to advertiser. Advertiser shall indemnify and save Publisher harmless from any loss or expense, including reasonable attorney fees, resulting from all claims or suits based on the contents of the copy submitted to Publisher and published. The words "Paid Advertisement" will be placed with copy which in Publisher's opinion resembles editorial matter. All ads must be bordered in a one point rule. All restrictions, including without limitation, positioning, separations, facings, editorial adjacencies or other stipulations are at the sole discretion of Publisher. Placement in the paper is not guaranteed except as noted on page 5. The make-up and composition of News advertising and News content is the sole property of The Ann Arbor News and may not be reproduced without our expressed permission. No space may be used or re-sold by the advertiser for the pro- motion, either directly or indirectly, of any business organization or enterprise other than one conducted by the advertiser. The terms and conditions shown on this rate card shall govern the relationship between the Publisher and advertisers. Unless expressly agreed to in writing by Publisher, no other terms or conditions in contracts, orders, copy, instructions or otherwise will be binding on Publisher.

	RATES

		Publisher reserves the right to revise the rates listed herein at any time upon 30 days written notice. Publisher option: Advertiser may submit camera ready material that will be published on a standby basis. There is a 50% discount on such ads. Zoned ads must publish at regular rates before being considered for zone standby space. Orders which contain rates which vary from the rates listed herein shall not be binding on Publisher and may be inserted and charged for at the actual schedule of rates.

	TERMS

		All local rates are non-commissionable. Payment is due on the 15th day of the month following that in which advertising is published. For billing inquiries, please call (734) 994-6930.

	CONTRACTS

		Advertising contracts shall cover only advertising of firm signing the contract or its subsidiaries. Contract rates apply only if contract agreement is signed within 30 days of the first insertion. Contracts are not subject to rebates, however, they may be re-signed for greater or less commitment at any time. If contract is for less space, a rate adjustment (short rate) charge will be made. Unfulfilled contract commitments will be subject to a rate adjustment charge to the open or best rate earned for all space used. Preprint inches and color charges count toward R.O.P. contract fulfillment. In the event copy is not furnished as contracted for, The Ann Arbor News reserves the right to repeat the last regular order and/or charge advertiser for minimum of inches required under the contract, said charge to be paid for by advertiser at contract rate. Fulfilled annual Display Contracts self-renew at the end of the contract period unless the Publisher is notified to the contrary in writing by the advertiser. Credit All advertisements are sold on cash-in-advance basis unless credit approval has been granted by the Credit Manager. All political and going-out-of-business advertising must be paid in advance. The Ann Arbor News does not recognize "sequential liability" as a reason for non-payment.

	CREDIT

		All advertisements are sold on cash-in-advance basis unless credit approval has been granted by the Credit Manager. All political and going-out-of-business advertising must be paid in advance. The Ann Arbor News does not recognize "sequential liability" as a reason for non-payment.