Advertising Terms

Advertising Terms & Conditions – Tennessee, USA

These Advertising Terms & Conditions (“Agreement”) govern the relationship between Smokybrands Marketing Agency LLC (“Publisher”) and the advertiser (“Client”). By booking advertising space or an advertorial on the blog, the Client agrees to these terms.

1. Services Provided

  • Banner placements (various sizes) on the blog.
  • Advertorials (sponsored articles) integrated into editorial content.
  • Optional reporting on impressions, clicks, and engagement (upon request).

2. Content Approval and Responsibility

  • The Publisher has full editorial discretion to approve, modify, or remove any content to ensure it aligns with the blog’s quality and brand standards.
  • The Client is solely responsible for all content provided for banners and advertorials, including compliance with U.S. laws, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines, and copyright regulations.
  • The Publisher reserves the right to refuse or remove content that violates applicable laws, infringes third-party rights, or does not meet editorial standards.

3. Pricing and Payment

  • All prices are in USD and exclusive of any applicable taxes.
  • The Client is responsible for paying any applicable taxes, including sales tax.
  • All bookings require full advance payment unless otherwise agreed in writing.
  • Payments are non-refundable, including in cases of early termination or partial service.
  • Late payments may incur interest of 1.5% per month or suspension of advertising services.

4. Booking Duration, Discounts and Renewal

  • Minimum banner booking: 3 months.
  • Discounts for longer bookings:
    • 6–11 months: 3% off total price
    • 12–23 months: 10% off total price
    • 24 months or more: 30% off total price
  • Advertorials remain on the blog for 12 months. Renewal for an additional 12 months is optional and subject to the Publisher’s approval at 50% of the original cost. Renewal pricing may be adjusted at the Publisher’s discretion.
  • Discounts are not cumulative with any other offers or promotions.

5. Placement and Technical Disclaimer

  • Banner and advertorial placement is at the Publisher’s discretion. Exact positioning is not guaranteed.
  • The Publisher is not liable for technical errors, website downtime, data loss, or any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including lost profits.

6. Termination

  • Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach with written notice.
  • No refunds will be issued for completed or partially completed services unless expressly agreed in writing.

7. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

  • This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Tennessee, USA.
  • Any disputes shall first be subject to good-faith negotiation. If unresolved, disputes will be settled by binding arbitration in Tennessee, USA.

8. Modifications

  • Changes to these terms require written agreement from both the Publisher and the Client.

9. Privacy

  • Client data will be handled in accordance with applicable U.S. privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), where applicable.

Contact: For questions about advertising, pricing, or these terms, please contact hello@smokybrands-marketing.com.

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