Terms & Conditions

Before sending files or entering into an advertising contract, please read the following Terms and Conditions

  1. All advertising is subject to the publisher’s approval. The publisher reserves the right to reject any advertising.
  2. The publisher’s liability for any error will not exceed the charge for the advertisement in question.
  3. The publisher assumes no liability if for any reason it becomes necessary to omit an advertisement.
  4. Any deliberate attempt to simulate a publication’s format is not permitted, and the publisher reserves the right to place the word “advertisement” with copy which, in the publisher’s opinion, resembles editorial matter.
  5. Requests for specific position or exclusivity are not guaranteed unless a premium is paid.
  6. Advertisers are charged for composition and other direct expenses for advertisements set but not used.
  7. Advertisers will be short-rated, consistent with the terms contained herein, if they do not use the amount of space upon which the billings have been based.
  8. A contract may not be cancelled or suspended. (See term 7).
  9. Payment terms are 50% of initial insertion rate due with contract and 50% due with delivery of advance copy. A 50% deposit for the next contracted issue is due with the 50% balance of the previous issue. With each subsequent 50% balance payment, a 50% deposit payment will be due simultaneously. Overdue accounts may be charged a $50 late fee or the maximum legal rate of interest allowed by law for all past-due payments, whichever is greater. Original contract will serve as initial invoice unless a separate invoice is requested by client. Invoices for additional contracted insertions will be mailed out prior to each mailing date.
  10. Credit Card Fees: There will be a credit card convenience fee of $25 (per $800 ad fee) for each credit card transaction processed. By signing this contract, I authorize LVM to charge my credit card.
  11. If an advertiser fails to provide publisher with a completed ad according to the mechanical requirements listed or fails to provide publisher with the necessary elements to design an ad for the advertiser, or the advertiser fails to approve an ad design created for them on or before deadline or as requested, publisher may create an ad on behalf of the advertiser and the advertiser will still be bound by the terms and conditions of the contract and will be responsible for payment of such ad. LVM will not be responsible for ad content or accuracy.
  12. In the event of non-payment or other breach, publisher reserves the right to hold advertiser and/or its advertising agency jointly and severally liable for such monies as are due and payable to publisher, and for reasonable collection costs, including court costs and attorneys fees.
  13. All advertisers are signing with both a personal guarantee and business guarantee to fulfill the contract.
  14. Publisher offers no cash discounts.
  15. Verbal agreements are not recognized.
  16. Publisher will not be bound by any conditions, printed or otherwise, appearing on any order blank, insertion order, or contract, when they conflict with the terms and conditions herein or any amendment hereto.
  17. All advertisements are accepted for publication entirely on the representation that the agency and/or advertiser are properly authorized to publish the entire contents and subject matter thereof. It is understood that, in consideration of the publication of the advertising, the advertiser and/or agency will fully hold harmless and indemnify the publisher from and against any claims, demands, suits, actions, proceedings, recoveries or expenses of any nature whatsoever, including reasonable fees of counsel selected by publisher, arising directly or indirectly from the publication of any advertisement (including, but not limited to claims of infringement of copyright or trademark or claims of libel or invasion of privacy) or based upon or arising out of any matter or things contained in the advertisement.
  18. Advertisers and their agencies grant the publisher permission to communicate with them via available media including fax and E-mail.
  19. The construction, interpretation and performance of any advertising contracts and/or insertion orders shall be governed by the domestic laws of the Commonwealth of Colorado, USA.