Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions for Advertisers
Deals on the Doorstep Ltd
1. Agreement Formation
1.1. All advertisement orders will be confirmed via email. By placing an advertisement with Deals on the Doorstep Ltd, you acknowledge and accept these Terms and Conditions, which form a legally binding agreement between you (“the Advertiser”) and Deals on the Doorstep Ltd (“the Publisher”).
2. Registration and Payment
2.1. All advertisers are required to register with GoCardless and provide valid Direct Debit details.
2.2. Payment will be collected at the beginning of each month for that month’s advertising.
2.3. Where payment is unsuccessful, Deals on the Doorstep Ltd reserves the right to re-attempt collection or issue an invoice. A failed Direct Debit payment will incur an administration charge equal to 20% of the monthly advertising fee to cover administrative and processing costs.
3. Cancellations
3.1. To cancel your advertising, you must provide a minimum of 60 days’ written notice via email.
3.2. Upon receipt, we will confirm the cancellation date in writing. Advertising will continue until the end of this 30-day period, and the applicable month will be chargeable in full.
3.3. It is the Advertiser’s responsibility to cancel the Direct Debit on the agreed termination date.
3.4. If the Direct Debit is cancelled prematurely and invoicing becomes necessary, an additional one month’s advertising fee will be charged to cover administrative costs.
3.5. If the Direct Debit is not cancelled after the agreed termination date, the advertising space will remain reserved and chargeable at the existing rate until:
- A new advertisement is placed; or
- The Advertiser provides a final cancellation and successfully cancels the Direct Debit.
3.6. Reserved advertising space is non-refundable, including where multiple spaces have been booked.
4. Deadlines and Artwork Submission
4.1. To ensure inclusion in the following month’s magazine, both your advertisement order and final artwork must be received by the 20th of the current month.
4.2. For example, advertisements submitted by 20th July will appear in the August edition.
4.3. Artwork must be supplied in JPEG format at 940 × 788 pixels (landscape).
4.4. A free advertisement design service is available. However, all designs created by Deals on the Doorstep Ltd remain the intellectual property of the Publisher and may only be used within the Deals on the Doorstep magazine unless otherwise agreed in writing.
4.5. Use of these designs outside the magazine without prior written consent may incur additional charges. Please contact contact@dealsonthedoorstep.co.uk for licensing enquiries.
4.6. Changes to artwork must be requested at least seven (7) days before the first day of the following month.
4.7. Failure to provide artwork by the stated deadline does not exempt the Advertiser from full payment obligations.
5. Publication and Promotion
5.1. The magazine is published on the first weekday of each month and promoted using the Publisher’s chosen distribution and marketing channels.
5.2. New advertisers will receive a full proof copy for approval (including links) at least 24 hours prior to initial publication.
5.3. From the second month onwards, proof copies will not normally be issued unless specifically agreed in writing.
6. Loyalty Advertising Rate
6.1. Advertising rates may increase as readership, circulation and promotional reach grow.
6.2. Advertisers who maintain an uninterrupted monthly Direct Debit will retain their original advertising rate regardless of future price increases.
6.3. If a Direct Debit is cancelled or paused and the Advertiser later returns, the current advertising rate applicable at the time of rejoining will apply.
7. Advertising Promotions
7.1. Advertisements featuring promotions, discounts or special offers are encouraged but are not mandatory.
7.2. Advertisers are responsible for ensuring that all advertising complies with all applicable laws, regulations and advertising codes in force within the United Kingdom.
7.3. The Advertiser agrees to indemnify Deals on the Doorstep Ltd against any claims, losses, damages, costs or legal expenses arising from the content of their advertisement.
7.4. Advertisements must not contain content that is defamatory, misleading, fraudulent, offensive or infringes the intellectual property or other rights of any third party.
8. Publisher’s Rights
8.1. Deals on the Doorstep Ltd reserves the right to refuse, amend, suspend or withdraw any advertisement at its sole discretion without providing a reason.
8.2. Deals on the Doorstep Ltd accepts no liability for:
- Errors or omissions within advertisements.
- Delay in publication or promotion of the magazine.
- Non-appearance of an advertisement due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control.
8.3. Deals on the Doorstep Ltd reserves the right to suspend advertising where payments remain outstanding.
9. Liability
9.1. Deals on the Doorstep Ltd shall not be liable for any indirect or consequential loss, including loss of profits, revenue, business opportunities or goodwill arising from advertising with the Publisher.
9.2. Deals on the Doorstep Ltd does not guarantee any particular level of enquiries, sales, website traffic, customer contacts or business generated from advertising. Advertising results will vary depending on numerous factors beyond the Publisher’s control.
10. Governing Law
10.1. These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
10.2. Any dispute arising from these Terms and Conditions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
11. Changes to the Service
11.1. Deals on the Doorstep Ltd continually reviews and develops its advertising and promotional services to improve their effectiveness and reflect changes in technology, marketing practices and customer behaviour.
11.2. Deals on the Doorstep Ltd reserves the right to make reasonable changes to the methods used to publish, distribute and promote advertisements, provided that the overall advertising service is not materially reduced.
11.3. Such changes may include, but are not limited to, changes in distribution methods, marketing channels, social media platforms, advertising technologies or promotional activities.
11.4. Where a significant change to the delivery of the service is proposed, Deals on the Doorstep Ltd will provide advertisers with reasonable notice before the change takes effect.
12. Privacy
12.1. Information about how Deals on the Doorstep Ltd collects, stores and processes personal data is available in our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website.